Tornado Toll Near Avoca and Weeping Water
A Cass county tornado from Douglas swept between Avoca and Weeping Water causing property damage and downed trees. Homes at the Tefft and Kintner farms suffered ruin with serious injuries to Mrs. Kintner. Chris Elgaard farm buildings were destroyed and a barn shift occurred at Chriswisser place. Several outbuildings and a large barn at Mt. Pleasant's Philpot farm were damaged while residents remained unharmed.
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Cass County
Avoca
Douglas
Weeping Water
Orlando Tefft
Chris Elgaard
John Kintner
Chriswisser
Chireckens
Wallace Philpot
Mt. Pleasant
Ben Beckman
Murray
Local Notables Visit. Omaha, Chicago guests arrive
Dr. Heineman and Dr. Leopold clinics listed with addresses and phones. Monday visitors include Charles Reichart from Louisville and families from Cedar Creek and Crescoe. Co D Quinton and Robert Stivers group travelers, plus George Dovey and Ray Herring visiting home. Mrs Shannon and Ruth join Weeping Water trip. Mrs MacMurphy returns from Omaha to Oak Hill Cemetery, while Alexander McLaren and E J Richey host, and W G Brooks and family call on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reichart
Louisville
Robert Stivers
Cedar Creek
Glenwood
Co. D. Quinton
Omaha
Burlington
A. I. Todd
E. J. Meisinger
Crescoe
Nebraska
George BE. Dovey
Chicago
New York
Ray Herring
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Edna D. Shannon
County Register of Deeds
Ruth
Dudley
Shannon
Harriett S. MacMurphy
Oak Hill Cemetery
Alexander McLaren
West
McLaren
E. J. Richey
W. G. Brooks
Mary Jane
Helen
Notice to school patrons and tuition applications
All persons with children eligible for free high school tuition for the ensuing year should apply to the County Superintendent of Gatunum Alpha Peterson in OcCMu is. Harsh physics react and Dean's Regulats claim easy operation. 30c a box at all stores.
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Gat.un
Local visitors Gus Olson and Emil Sturzemeger in city
Gus Olson of Des Moines formerly of this city spent a few hours here today attending to business and visiting friends. Emil Sturzemeger, pioneer merchant of South Bend, just back from Canada California and the Hawaiian islands, also spent a few hours in the city.
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Dailly
Willis Richards
South Bend
Fred H. Gorder
H. B. Hall
Beaver City
Gus Olson
Des Moines
Emil Sturzemeger
Canada
California
Hawaiian Islands
Thomas Riley Marshall Remembered Here
From Tuesday's Daily The death of former Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall at Washington D C yesterday morning was learned here with regret by Plattsmouth people who had known Mr Marshall on his 1916 visit campaigning for a second term Cass county democrats recall his wit and humor His stay included entertainment at Hotel Main and a Parmale theatre speech supporting Woodrow Wilson He was known for keen mentality and entertaining manner as a national leader.
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Thomas Riley Marshall
Washington, D. C
Plattsmouth
Mr. Marshall
Cass County
Washington
Marshall
John Adams
United States
Hotel Main
Parmele Theatre
Woodrow Wilson
Clyde Ptak in Serious Condition at Swedish Mission Hospital
The community learns Clyde Ptak eldest son of Mr and Mrs Emmons Ptak of this city remains in grave condition at the Swedish Mission hospital in Omaha after several weeks of illness Doctors fear for his recovery and plan to bring him home to the city if possible to aid his comfort and recovery
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Clyde Ptak
Emmons Ptak
Swedish Mission Hospital
Omaha
Catarrhal Deafness and Ear Inflammation Cause Hearing Loss
An inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube causes rumbling sounds and imperfect hearing. If inflammation persists, hearing may be destroyed permanently. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as a remedy for catarrh and related symptoms.
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Hall
Red Ball Road inspection guides county highway upgrade
Commissioners studied the Red Ball highway between Murray and Murdock with state public works aides to meet grading and drainage standards. Hills will be lowered ten to twelve feet, fills created from removed dirt, and drainage improved to permit future hard surfacing. The route is a major county through road used by residents countywide.
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Board of County Commissioners
Red Bull
Murray
Murdock
State Department of Public Works
Surprise 69th Birthday Dinner for George Heil at Cedar Creek
A family gathering at Cedar Creek celebrated George Heil in honor of his 69th birthday with a six o’clock dinner. Attendees included the Heil and Stoehr families plus relatives and friends. Loretta from Station KFNF performed a birthday song related to Mr Heil. The group later drove in the new Buick sedan purchased by the Hells.
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George Heil
Cedar Creek
Arnold
Adam Stoehr
Mildred
Weldon
Hells
Mildred Hell
KFNF
Henry Field
Loretta
Mr. Heil
Wendell Heil
Henry Heil
Lizzie Heil
Henry Urish
Katherine Marie
Selmar
Wilber
Edwin
John
Baby
Adam Fornloff
Mildred and
Adam Heil
Arnold Heil
Young West of Mynard Farmer Improves After Operation
Omaha hospital reports Myron Wiles, a young farmer from west of Mynard, showing improvement after two weeks there. A second operation weakened him Friday, with serious condition over the weekend. he regained some strength Monday and yesterday and began taking nourishment. Mrs. Wiles has stayed in Omaha to help care for him.
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Omaha
Myron Wiles
West of Mynard
Aged Lady Mary Hempel Very Poorly at Home
Mrs. Mary Hempel, 88, a long time city resident, has suffered a general breakdown in health. Her children Mrs. D. O. Hewitt and Mrs. Louise Klein of Omaha and Henry Hempel of Wichita assist Miss Teresa Hempel in caring for her. Close friends hope she may recover enough to stay with her family, but her condition remains serious.
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Fred W. Mann
Greybull
Wyoming
Burlington
W. H. Mann
Louis Ottnatt
Nebraska City
Ottnatt
Earl Ireland
Journal
Colorado
Mabel White
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Miss White
Mary Hempel
D. O. Hewitt
Louise Klein F
Henry Hempel
Wichita
Kansas
The Dawn of a Gas Evolution
The article argues BTU standards defined for lighting gas distort pricing as gas shifts to industrial use. It critiques regulators for pushing high BTU requirements that raise costs without improving practical value and notes a move toward economical industrial gas usage.
Improvements Planned in the Light Co Office
The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co now under United Gas and Electric interests plans to expand in Plattsmouth. K T Kane of Davenport will be district sales manager handling equipment fixtures stoves and other electrical home goods. Office remodeling will boost display space wiring upgrades lighting and a larger retail room to offer up to date electrical supplies at low prices.
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Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
United Gas and Electric Interests
K. T. Kane
Davenport
United Interests
Plattsmouth
Pool Hall License Requests Stir Cedar Creek Area
At the present session the village considers H Sheehan of Manley for a billiard parlor license and Howard Johnson for a pool and billiard hall. Both applications have broad local support among Eight Mile Grove precinct residents and Cedar Creek backers.
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Board of County Commissioners
H. Sheehan
Manley
Sheehan
Howard Johnson
Cedar Creek
Eight Mile Grove Precinct
Burdock Blood Bitters Market Entry Promises Health
An advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood and sluggish liver. Marketed as a long established product, it claims 35 years on the market and sells at $1.25 per bottle.
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph year end report details
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co filed its annual report with the state railway commission showing operating income of 2,416,543 from 122 exchanges and tolls, and expenses of 1,686,479. Net income was 587,126 with surplus rising to 684,128. The firm lists assets of 11,693,124, includes 73,085 stations, and notes three in-operation fatalities and seventy accidents for 1924 while detailing taxes, dividends, and stock changes.
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Lincoln Telephone &Telegraph Company
State Railway Commission
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Piattsmouth, Neb
Red Bird Poultry
E. F. Grubsky
Phone
Platismouth
Taat
William Keif
Joe J. Stibal
Schmidtmann
Cheverly Prints
Eagle
Avoga
Jean
Mr. Brooks
University of Nebraska
Lggal News
Heineman
H. C. Leopold
Main Street
ALPHA
Peterson
Thomas Riley Marshal
Red Ball Road
Murray Road
Myron
Light CO
de Laval
Plattsmouth Implement Company
Ys Aya
Telephone Company
Lincoln Company
P. A. Grown
Journal Office
Geo. W. Olson
John P. Sattler
Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association
C. E. Wescott
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