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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
3
A collection of quirky aphorisms and misquoted lines on gender roles education and safety. The notes touch on fashion culture rural life and social mores with playful irony and occasional spelling lapses.
A Texas mechanic confesses to stealing an aircraft claiming it was a joke though investigators consider potential intent. The incident raises safety questions as authorities assess weaponization and flight risk while awaiting charges.
Analysts predict a twelve percent reduction in income taxes for the coming year aiming to ease the burden on taxpayers. The plan may shift brackets and adjust exemptions to offset revenue gaps.
Florida lawmakers debate a proposed 5 dollar tax on all single women over 25. Officials estimate revenue near 3 190 dollars.
A Detroit insurance man asserts seven hours is enough sleep and remarks that people did not know they slept that long.
A wry saying frames good neighbors as those who let your chickens roam their garden but keep their fowl out of yours. The line turns on reciprocal courtesy and rural humor about property boundaries.
Fragmented notes describe Sousa and jazz crossing the Atlantic from London as shipping coal to Newcastle. A memory of Walla Walla, Washington recalls muddy water swimming. Chicago crime fears ease as book agents convene there during paint-up week, highlighting modern girls’ observations.
A University of Chicago professor hypnotizes a man to study stomach function in sleep and ponders better tests for mental balance. The piece also notes Gaston B. Means serving a federal sentence amid accusations of perjury forgery and conspiracy in a whiskey plot.
American manufacturers blame Germany for flooding the market with a cheaper synthetic wood alcohol. They warn this undercuts bootleg liquor prices by about five percent, risking a notable price drop for illicit spirits.
The circus impressed with its cleanliness order and modern presentation. Mr Taylor earned public praise for delivering a grand road show and a successful season of entertainment and menagerie displays.
A string of satirical quips on politics and social habits. The brief jests touch on government, spelling, pay, and everyday life with a playful, editorial tone.
An Arizona soda shop clerk unexpectedly inherits one million dollars. The windfall allows him to maintain his signature slicked hair without financial worry. The story highlights a life-changing sum turning everyday routines into lasting stability.
Paris reports an opinion that men excel in dressmaking and that it takes a man to dress a woman. The remark reflects a gendered view on fashion craftsmanship.
A fragmented newspaper note hints that the last lines reveal a fading editor’s hand. The piece emphasizes that endings carry the story’s true impact even as the ink runs dry.
Report notes two female students smoking pipes in an eastern school. Expert commentary asserts females may be more susceptible to health issues, while noting no other details about the incident.
The report notes that more than seventy eight million dollars of cor sets were produced in the past year, signaling a surge in demand and a booming market for decorative pieces.
A Los Angeles woman dies after a facial procedure described as a face peeling in a beauty shop. The column notes society attitudes toward preachers and public figures with lighter commentary on dialogue and appearances.
Scholars deciphering papyrus fragments from ancient tombs may uncover a fresh joke. The humor could shed light on daily life and wit in the era, offering a glimpse into how humor traveled through time.
A man who feels consumed by the world chooses self harm, believing it to be his choice. The act reveals how the world’s fatigue with him mirrors his own sense of purpose, rather than true personal autonomy.
A workplace notice urges advertisers to tell the public about their business continuously. It warns that forgetful customers and changing times favor persistent campaigns highlighting who they are, where they are, and what they offer.
The piece argues quarrels sap energy and strain families workgroups and suggests silence and courtesy as practical remedies. It cites historical figures and remarks on low voices reducing conflict while noting the polar expedition of Amundsen as a distant bold venture with uncertain outcome.
Report from Spitzbergen says Roald Amundsen and partner crews attempting a North Pole flight have not returned after 18 hours past the scheduled landing. Relatives and expedition members cling to theories of favorable weather or safe shores while awaiting word.
Dr Rene Lefort of Lille claims a groundbreaking operation grafted thyroid tissue from an executed Apache onto an idiotic two year old girl. Early signs show improvement as the patient now laughs and plays though outcomes remain uncertain. The case incurs legal risk in France and awaits eventual scientific publication.
The text notes that jurors may have believed the girl acted in self defense but chose a harsher outcome, remarking that Jersey justice remains unusually stern. It reflects a critical view of the court's decision and the local justice culture.
Nebraska April reports list Cass county raisers among top producers. Watson Howard of Greenwood leads with 226 hens at 22.4 eggs per hen, and Mrs. Chas Spolm of Elmwood also averages 2.4 with 149 hens. Grace Coatman of Alvo has 100 Rhode Island Reds at 21.1. Grybsky of Plattsmouth and Wiles of Plattsmouth are noted co operators with 24.6 and 23.4 respectively. Fleischman near Wabash hosts a club Achievement day inviting patrons to view work. Milk’s role in nutrition is stressed for all ages. A Handy Shelf idea helps organize kitchen tools for busy housewives.
Dr. B. E. P. Prugh of Harrisburg told a Columbus audience the Overholt distillery sale for 15 million dollars signals government officials will not enforce prohibition. He linked the Mellon family to the distillery and accused public corruption while urging reform and stricter enforcement. remarks were at a regional Prohibition Party conference with Ohio Michigan Indiana and Kentucky represented. The Journal editor marked age 63 on June 2.
The article recalls Mildred Sage who killed her abusive lover and was found guilty by a jury of five men and seven women after tendered deliberations. Men favored acquittal but women pressed for conviction leading to a five to ten year sentence. The piece notes the shift toward sterner justice with female jurors.
A brief note on rising living costs and the strain on households, highlighting how households feel pressure from inflation and expenses. It references the broader debate over managing household budgets amid economic strain.
The County Court of Cass Nebraska orders June 19 1925 at 9:00 am for hearing the petition of Lina Mann and Fred W Mann to appoint H N Dovey as administrator. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
Applicant H Sheehan will apply June 2 1925 at 10 am at the Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska courthouse for a license to operate a pool and billiard hall in the building on Lot 5 Block 3 in Manley Cass County Nebraska. Dated May 21 1925 by H Sheehan.
A Dallas sheriff and deputies fired on a mob that stormed the jail to seize two prisoners. The action defended law and order and dampened lynching momentum, showing how such acts undermine popular support. A later quip notes a pessimist is an optimist who thought too much.
The State of Nebraska Cess County petitions that administration of Mary Spangler deceased be granted to E H Spangler as Administrator. Hearing set for June 9 1936 at 10 am in County Court to show cause why petition should not be granted. Notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Dated May 16 1925 County Judge.
Henry A Guthmann as administrator of August W Panski deceased will sell real estate under a license and order of sale issued by Judge James T Begley of the Cass County District Court on May 2 19265.
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