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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
4
A editorial urges business leaders to drop the claim that war has demoralized commerce and calls for a practical approach to postwar conditions. The piece argues that false pessimism harms recovery efforts and stresses resilience in trade and industry.
The Federal Trade Commission urges government regulation to curb price fixing and ensure coal supply amid rising shipments and shortages. It blames mine owners, rail delays, and tinthracite abuses, calling for cooperation or federal control to stabilize prices for war effort and public welfare. The editorial argues the central west's wealth and labor demand render war-induced upheaval avoidable, condemning hard times talk as exaggerated.
Annie Stevenson and co plaintiffs petition the District Court of Cass County Nebraska seeking to oust Eben F Colby Charles Balduff G W Betts Sarah A Willison Edmond A Deslonde William Ti Taylor and heirs from the west half of section 34 township 10 range 12 and parts of adjacent lots to quiet title and cancel mortgage deeds from Solon M Johnson to defendants including John McCormick Joel M Johnson and Michen F Cotby with a July 2 1917 answering deadline. attorney Paul St Jessen.
Colonel M A Bates of the Journal turns 75 on June 2 and receives tokens and letters from notable figures including Champ Clark A M Dockeny E S Garver John C Dawson Willis Reed John H Morehead Edgar Howard G M Hitchcock. Readers extend thanks and good will for enduring memories.
West Virginia legislators allegedly propose a law forcing all able bodied residents aged 16 to 60 to work at least thirty six hours weekly. The piece questions whether this targets ball players summer boarders idle rich or the three classes named and more and notes lawmakers would count their activities as work. It warns residents may seek pasture if courts uphold the invasion of personal rights.
The Irish gain chance to select their own home rule, but internal agreement among leaders seems unlikely. Many agitators may resign to reach a lasting settlement, making cooperation doubtful. Still, hope persists for wise action by the Irish people despite unsettled leadership.
President Wilson states the United States is at war with Germany due to a long list of wrongs against the rights commerce and citizens of the United States. He says no nation respecting itself or humanity could bear these abuses any longer.
Dr Van Dyke compares the voyage across the Atlantic to a game of hide and seek with murderers in the dark, depicting the submarine as a creeping assassin rather than a bold open sea fighter. The imagery frames the journey as a stealthy, dangerous passage.
An editorial on life and death in the wartime era notes a lack of belief in an afterlife among the public while acknowledging spiritual stirrings abroad. It argues that humanity remains connected to a real beyond and honors those who sacrifice, duty, and mercy in war and daily life. The piece ends with a curious gardening proverb about worms and fish as a wild aside.
District Court of Cass County Nebraska initiates action by David Mummert to foreclose lien of a tax sale certificate on Lots 4 and 5 in Heick 7 South Park Addition Plattsmouth and seeks equitable relief. Defendant Fred O Tague must answer by June 25, 1917 or default will be entered.
Nebraska county court in Plattsmouth will hear claims against the estate of Henry C Miller on June 5 and December 5 1917 at the county court room. Claims must be presented within six months from June 5 1917 and debts paid within one year from that date. County Judge Sealy Allen J Beeson signed May 5 1917.
The estate of Dora Oldham Moore deceased seeks a license for executor George J. Oldham to sell Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 South Park Addition Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska to raise 1960 for debts legacies and administration costs. Court to hear cause June 8 1917 at 10 am in District Court Plattsmouth. Notice published four weeks prior. Judge James T. Begley.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders a probate hearing for the will of Priscilla A. Noyes. Charles B. Noyes petitions to admit the instrument dated May 10 1917 as the last will. A hearing is set for June 4 1917 at 10:00 A M with notice published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
Plaintiffs sue heirs and unknowns in Cass County Court for foreclosing tax sale certificates on Lots 26 28 and 30 in Alvo and Lots 155 156 157 in Louisville. Respondents must answer by June 25. Case filed by David Zaman and A L Muirtruck Attorney.
Legal notice in Nebraska court about probate and quiet title actions involving multiple heirs and unknown heirs for estates of Mary A Latta Andrew Morrow and George W Colvin. Names include Union Mutual Life Insurance Company and various heirs devisees and personal representatives with a filing deadline of July 2, 1917.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska the state of Char éncee B Wesenée Bathitt deceased. Creditors are to present claims at the County Court on June 16 and December 1 at 10 o clock AM to receive and examine claims for adjustment. Six months to present claims from June ith. one year for debts payment from June ith. Witness Allen J. Theeson County Judge.
The First National Bank of Plattsmouth Nebraska files a complaint in Cass County District Court to foreclose a mortgage for 210 dollars plus interest from January 4, 1917 at 10 percent. The property includes a parcel in Sec 19 Township 14 North Range 14 West Cass County Nebraska and Lot 11 in Sec 19 with 68 feet of frontage on Lincoln Avenue. The notice requires a response by July 31, 1917, or default and judgment as prayed. Attorney B A L Tidd for the bank.
District court in Cass County issues notice to Jose G Strickland and his wife Mrs Joseph Spe ainda real name unknown as defendants in the Nedrashka county case. Court action seeks defined relief and requires appearance by the named parties within specified deadline.
The Journal introduces a fresh range of flags stickers and related items for sale at the office. The new line offers vivid designs and practical sizes for personal and community use.
In Cass County Nebraska an order directs Amelda and others to appear May 25 at 9 a.m. in the County Court to show cause why the petition to admit the will of Sellew Lygswwick deceased should not be granted and the executor appointed. Publication and service terms are noted.
The County Court of Platte County directs creditors of the estate of Johann Stark to appear in the court on June 20 and June 30, 1917, to present claims and have them examined. Six months from June 50 is the limit for presenting claims, and one year for settling debts. Signed by Allen J Beeson County Judge and sealed May 11.
Cass County Nebraska district court action by David Mummert against Axel Abel and others seeks foreclosure of a tax sale lien on Lot 9 Block 2 in Ritchie Place Addition Plattsmouth. Plaintiffs demand equitable relief with a failure to answer by June 28 1917 resulting in default and judgment for plaintiff. The notice ends with attorney A J Tidd. The column also notes Nebraska's fiftieth anniversary to be celebrated in Lincoln next week.
The Italian War Commission visited Mount Vernon and laid a Rome bronze wreath on Washington’s tomb. Prince of Udine praised the symbol of American liberty and pledged Italy’s support for liberty of all peoples, vowing not to lay down arms until liberty is secure.
The article laments the risk to young American doctors and Red Cross workers in Europe. It notes German brutality against wounded foes and Red Cross personnel, detailing how medical helpers in British and French services have been slain, and asks if readers registered yesterday.
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