Early History of Plattsmouth Recounted Social and civic growth 1553 1909
The chapter surveys Plattsmouth history from 1553 to 1909 focusing on social customs institutions and civic development. It covers libraries schools churches fraternal orders and franchise growth for water light and street railways plus paving. It notes 1860s 1880s newspaper lack of social items and describes social life such as ice cream sociables dances on riverboats and St Patrick celebrations.
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Plattsmouth
Plattsmonuth
St. Patrick’s Day
Plattsmouth Hills
Main Street
Missouri
Opera House
Waterman Opera House
Reckwood
Fitzgerald
Saturday Mirror
Fitls
New York Symphony Orchestra
Patti Rosa
Plattemouth
Piattsmouth
Ringling Brothers
Fitzgerald’s Hall
Ella Crocker
Greenbacks
Maggie Robertson
Henry Robertson
William E. Don
Temperance movement in Plattsmouth history timeline
The text traces temperance activity in Plattsmouth from 1871 when The Sons of Temperance formed locally, through 1874 with the Plattsmouth W C T U chapter, and into the 1890s with protests against saloon licenses and late payments after the 1893 panic. It notes gradual saloon license issues and that Plattsmouth remained with alcohol outlets until the 1917 dry shift following the 1916 vote.
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Plattsmouth
Sons of Temperance
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Local visits and trips noted in Concordia area
Local residents make short visits to and from Concordia Kansas with several figures listed. Eveline Waldron of Concordia visits Hetrick family. Maxine Cloidt returns home from Stephens College Columbia Missouri. George Sutter visits from Louisville for business and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveline Waldron
Conecordia
Kansas
G. K. Hetrick
Charles Campbell
Militaire
Nebraska
John Bajeck
Maxine Cloidt
Stephens College
Columbia
Missouri
F. A. Cloidt
George Sutter
Louisville
O. C. Hinds
Weeping Water
C. E. Tefft
Henry Knabe
Near Nehawka
Edwin
Knabe
W. B. Banning
Union
W. D. Glock
Plainview
W. P. Cock
M. S. Briggs
Frank Barkus
James M. Robertson
Nebraska Masonic Home Association
W. A. Robertson
Board of Control
W. F. Evers
Omaha
Leland Briggs
Alvo Area News Highlights Community Events
Alvo residents share visits from Mr and Mrs C W Fischer and others while Mrs G M Prouty remains ill and recovering. Travel to Peru and Lincoln for graduations and services, fishing trips, and weddings mark a busy week with updates on health, work, and local happenings.
Volcano Pit To Be Tomb Of Lovers At Kilauea
In Hawaii the lava pit at Kilauea is likely to become the tomb of William Nunes and Margaret Enos whose bodies were found after a suspected murder suicide. Nunes is reported to have killed Enos who refused his advances, then leapt with her into the crater. Officials say recovery from the lava ledge 800 feet below the rim is impracticable and dangerous.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Kilauea
William Nunes
Margaret Enos
Hawaii National Park
Boy Scouts Tarzan stunt leads to double arm breaks
Donald Baker five year old son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Baker fractured his left arm after a cherry tree fall while playing Tarzan. Ten days later he fell while trying to climb a fence and broke his right arm. He has been recuperating at home and later played as a fireman.
Free Picture Show Delights Alvne Merchants and Public
The business men of Alvne hosted a successful free picture show. A planned event for the last day of May was postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled for next Tuesday night after full advertising. The shows were well attended and the public and merchants are pleased with the outcome.
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Alvne
Memorial Day Devotions in Alve Honor Fallen Heroes
On Memorial Day in Alve a fine Sunday featured morning address by K L Jackson praising boys who gave all for country home and God. Afternoon cemetery services were led by Legion members with Lincoln editor KR Patterson delivering a stirring speech and tribute to national heroes.
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Alve
Ev. K. L. Jackson
Legion Boys
KR. C. Patterson
Lincoln
Nebraska Legionnaire
Patterson
Special Sale of Chicks from Lees Ley Hatchery
Special sale details for baby chicks at 73.00 per hundred for one week old, 6.00 for two weeks old, and 7.00 for three and four weeks old. Leghorn hens priced at 10c per 1lb. Hatchery located in Greenwood.
Shower of Gifts for Miss Ber Nice Nickel Wedding
Friends hosted a shower for Miss Ber Nice Nickel at the Methodist church last Saturday after her wedding to Mr. Bornemeier on Thursday. Gifts poured forth in a show of affection as many enthusiasts celebrated the bride and her new union.
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Sterling Coatman
Billie” Warner
Lincoln
Mr. Warner
Billie
Bernice Nickel
Bornemeier
Methodist Church
Home From Hospital Mr and Mrs John Banning Return
Mr and Mrs John Banning, long unwell, were at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota for several weeks. A clinic determined health issues. Mrs Banning found her condition excellent and Mr Banning's problems were identified and eradicated. They returned home last week and feel well.
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John Banning
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Local Alvo Couple Marry at Methodist Church
Miss Bernese Nickel and Harold Bornemeier united in marriage at 8:00 p.m. guests attended a decorously prepared ceremony at the Alvo Methodist church. The couple will reside on a farm near Elmwood as they begin married life.
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Alvo
Bernese Nickel
Martin J. Nickel
Methodist Church
Bible School
Harold Bornemeier
Charles Bornemeier
Alvo and
Murdock
Evangelical Church
Hugo A. Norenberg
Caillihan and
Wabash
Mary Friends
Elmwood
Hog Taken Up Stray Spotted
Poland China sow found wandering. owner urged to claim by contacting the advertiser, with payment for damages and ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Journal Want Ad Offer Promises Low Selling Costs
A brief ad promotes selling anything through a Journal Want Ad with the promise of low costs. The message invites readers to use the classified service for easy marketing.
Budget Bill to the Rushed Thru Congress
Washington June 3 Driving the $1 119 000 000 budget forward in a rush the House Friday adopted the conference report and agreed to meet Saturday at 10 a m to finalize action. Senate action and swift reconsideration follow as debates loom over electricity sales tax and tariffs. The conference report slashes earned income allowances and sets new normal rates with a 4 percent on the first 4960 and 4 1/2 percent on the next 4924. 5 percent thereafter.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate Progressives
Watson
Indiana
Marx
Aliea
Charles BR. Crusp
Crisp
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
I. F
Railway officials push test of low fares to win back riders
Frink vice president of the Rock Branch lines urged a test of prewar passenger rates to lure back passengers. He argued that the two cent per mile coach rate and the three cent per mile sleeping car fare without surcharges have not proven comprehensive enough.
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Springfield
L. C. Frink
Rock Branch Lines
Fritch
Lost Hampshire hog found? 250-lb animal missing near Union
A 250-pound Hampshire hog was reported missing between Union and South Omaha in Union Nebraska early Thursday. The notice appears from Nowady Frask, Weeder, asking for information on the fat hog's whereabouts.
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Union
South Omaha
Nowady Frask, Weeder
Nebr
See it before you buy it at the home store ad
The Daily and Semi-Weekly Journal advertises a home store offering superior shopping advantage and bedrock prices. The call to action invites readers to read the ads for details on savings and selections.
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Bedrock
1932 bathing suits: scantier styles for an active summer
The Advance fashion notes predict lighter, more functional bathing suits for 1932 with strap back designs and solid colors. Dorothy Shaver of Lord and Taylor notes women will seek swimming ease over heavy fabrics as sun kissed beaches from the Atlantic to the Pacific await warmer weather.
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Dorothy Shaver
Lord and Taylor
New York
Atlantic
Pacific
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Elan
Plattsmouth Dramatic Association
R. B. Claiborne
Nebraska Herald
J. G. Miller
Nebraska City
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Knights of Pythias
Grand Army of the Republic
Turnverein
Liederkranz
The
Mirror
High Five
Oxford Dancing Club
Fremont
Blair
Plattsmouth Turnverein
C. H. Benedix
Livingston
Conrad Ripple
William Breed
Willian Hassler
Sioux City
Chicago
Kansas City
Paul Wurl
Emil Wurl
Otto Wurl
Heim Helficker
Alvo News
C. W. Fischer
John Fischer
Eagle
John Skinner
Carl Rosenow
Rey Clifton
Joseph Armstrong
G. M. Prouty
Edith Kitzell
Kendall
Peru
Marie Pronty
Philadelphia
Fred Pronty
Edgar Edwards
Edgar
Fellman
C. H. Whirkpatrick
Evelyn Barkhurst
Wesleyan University
University Place
Arthur Dinges
Dinges
A. B. Stromer
Eugene Barkhurst
Velma
Evelyn
Alta Linch
Beatrice
Orville Quelhorst
Seneca
Gerald Reber
Patton
Ole Olsen
Rock Island Station
Olsen
L. M. Scott
Iain Banning
Werte
Marie O'Donnell
Banning Home
Phillip Linck
Uncle Phil
Omata Lete-News
Hampshire
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