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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
4
A collage of items notes tax on household items, housing shortages, a Vermont druggist pardoned after a deadly wood alcohol scheme, anecdotes about pilots who failed in a Trans-Atlantic bid, and assorted quips on economy and local curiosities. It includes jokes, farm notes, and a weigh‑in with a stork story, all reflecting a scattered era column.
The Herald argues that despite wartime tensions and senate partisanship, the United States enjoys unmatched production. It cites global shares in gold silver iron steel wheat lead coal aluminum copper cotton oil corn and autos, noting exports up 5 billion dollars in four years and shipping up 4 million tons.
The Star highlights E O Moffatt’s letter urging a citizens vigilance committee to report reckless driving. The plan, used in St. Louis, would enable motorists to police traffic citywide and reduce dangers beyond police reach, with the aim of improving conditions and reporting offenders.
An in state farmer painted his country home fence white to suit the El'd spirit. Two calves spotted the paint, licked it from the panels, and died from lead poisoning. The farmer mourns both missing paint and deceased calves.
A collection of wartime notes praising the 39th division and Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood from Camp Funston. It reflects pride in American servicemen and includes brief editorial snippets on thrift, farming, and poultry practices with a mix of local commentary.
A Hicks ville New York dairyman says spraying cows with oil from crankcases of his auto and truck gained him one extra quart of milk daily. He claims the method keeps flies away and shows a practical result for his herd.
The Counter Court of Cass County Nebraska orders notice and a June 21 1918 hearing on Marie Jelinek petition to admit the instrument filed May 28 399% as the will of James Jediminek. The administrator with will annexed is appointed and notices will run in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
In the Counts Court of Cass county Nebraska Charles F Morton filed a petition in the estate of Nathan P Foster alleging intestacy and that Jennie Barton nee Foster is the heir. The matter is set for hearing June 20 1914 at 10 oclock in the forenoon allowing all interested parties to appear and contest.
In the County Court of Platts County the estate of Grace Pen Windham is open for creditor claims. A hearing will sit June 2 and September 2, 1919 at 10 AM to examine all claims for adjustment. Claims must be filed within three months from June 16 1919 and debts paid within one year from that date.
An old advertisement extols treating infant croup with Dr Thomas Eclectic Oi and Safle for children priced 0c and 60c. It urges immediate use at drug stores and notes that some envied people carry hidden troubles, a morale aside.
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