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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
3
Mont Hobb and George Brinklow of near Murray left this morning for Omaha to spend the day at the grain exchange site, traveling together for the business trip.
Bright ad urges readers to start summer with Winter Shirts. Emphasizes work shirts and dress shirts, promising smart choices from existing stock. Highlights dress and work combinations with prices up to 20.00.
Retail note advertises a $2.75 blue denim bib overall in size 2:40, urging quick purchase as stock dries up. Local shoppers are warned to act fast before limited quantities vanish.
Mrs. C E Cherry returned to work in Falls City after a visit. J W Walsh of near Manley toured Kansas City on business from Monday to Friday. Cherry, foreman on the Missouri Pacific gang, was in KC for work matters last Saturday. A B Humble and W F Frost and wives drove to Lincoln and stayed over Sunday with friends. Aaron Raath and Edward Selker visited Omaha last week on business. Albert Miller, timekeeper for Missouri Pacific extra gangs, visited Plattsmouth over Sunday. The Missouri Pacific ditching fins have been saved. surfacing crews continue. Fred Gorder and family visited Manley en route to Murdock to visit Tool families. John L Burtes, long sick, has recovered and is back at business. Win Dymeoan, leaving Missouri Pacific ditching work, went to Elwood KS for harvest and later threshing. Agnes Stander, from St Clara’s College in Wisconsin, returned home after earning her diploma. Oris Schleifert has purchased a Dodge car based on prior experience.
Local notes report visits from Mrs. Raymond Smith and Miss Ruth Bourke in Manley, plus trips by J. Tighe and J. M. Carper to Lincoln and nearby areas. Updates cover health, land purchases in Arriba Colorado, Keckler’s hospital stay, and home refinishing by Adolph Steinkamp. An advertisement for Herman Dall promotes durable farming machinery.
W H Frost A H Humble and Homer Rauth with their families fished and camped on O street’s east end by the Missouri River last Sunday and enjoyed an excellent day together.
Frank Stander and his wife return from the west and purchase a home in Omaha. They will move in a few days and expect to remain active in Manley friends’ circle, despite their leaving the community.
J. C. Loveless of Weeping Water traveled to Omaha for business, then visited Plattsmouth friends and subscribed to the Plattsmouth Journal. He was joined by John Longo, while Mrs. Loveless went with him to Union to visit Grandmother Morton.
Mr and Mrs Oris Schlifert and Mrs Arnold Schlifert of Manley plus Miss Margarite Vogler of Kimball Nebraska guests of the Schlifert family traveled from their homes yesterday afternoon and spent a few hours in the city.
Swift & Co will visit Lutz's store in Plattemouth next Friday June 11 to buy poultry at quoted prices. Deliveries to Lutz's store in Plattemouth.
E M Hattery of Plattsmouth testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick relief from hip and loins pain blamed on kidney trouble. Over nine years later he reports no kidney issues and full health, recommending Doan's to others. Foster Milburn Co. markets Doan's at 6 cents.
Mrs. Alice Minnick a 36 year nursing veteran from Seattle 1815 Twenty third Ave joins hundreds praising Tanlac. She says after using Tanlac her weight rose twenty pounds pain disappeared and health improved with restored appetite and energy for work. Tanlac sold by Fricke Co in Plattsmouth and local druggists.
Memorial day services were held at the Methodist church in Eagle with a large turnout. Local residents Mr Nobel Taylor Mrs Minerva Trimble and Mrs Price are mentioned in community updates while notes describe injuries and visits to relatives and the Ft Sheridan hospital where Nebraska wounded are stationed.
A historic ad touts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family. It claims instant relief for colic and cholera morbus and notes frequent cures and the product as a staple in trade.
A compact notice highlights a local printing business’s enduring role in the community. It emphasizes craftsmanship, service to readers, and a heritage tied to the town’s daily life. The piece underscores trust and continuity in a changing media landscape.
Mrs. Charles Ward of Sunny Hill district receives two sisters from Oklahoma. The Wiles family ties stretch through Cass County, and the sisters plan visits to county relatives. Local clubs and gatherings feature Mrs. Lizzie Meir and Mrs. G P Brown as new members entertaining the Woman's club.
Sunday morning to meet Mr and Mrs Thomasen who report ample food yet many strikes. They expected to return home sooner but were held eighteen days in the harbor due to the strike.
Major A Hath, now located near Grant Nebraska, arrived last evening to attend to business and visit relatives. He plans to stay a few hours for meetings and family greetings.
WEEPING WATER residents share visits and relocations. Miss Grace Countryman travels to Colorado with her mother and will stay with her son C. L. Countryman in Orala la before returning. Mrs Clyde McNamee visits from Minneapolis for Decoration Day with Mrs James McNamee and Miss Maude. Mrs L V Sloan and two girls arrive from Hethany. Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith of Denver visit after traveling from Plattsmouth. he once worked as a bank bookkeeper in town. Mrs R C Lyle moves from Murray to Elmwood to manage Elmwood telephone office. Harold Thomasen returns from Denmark with a wife married in March, planning a farm home. Oscar Anderson drives to Union.
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlains Liniment twice daily on rheumatic or muscular pain promising noticeable relief. W H Heil of Louisville visited the city for a few hours, attending business matters and mingling at the Democratic committee meeting.
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