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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
4
A collage of proverbs and wry observations on gender, labor, economy, and politics. It critiques mischief from so-called do-gooders, notes underpaid stenographers, and recalls a president’s veto amid reconstruction debates while lampooning lavish tastes and rhubarb scarcity.
The Italian and Greek press report King Alexander undecided between quitting the throne or giving up his morganatic wife. He shows little care for his royal duties but strong affection for his wife, leaving him in a bind with potential trouble whichever path he takes.
The passage comments on industrial rest and consumer goods, noting hats and stunts by actors like William S. Hart. It dismisses overblown keynote rhetoric and mocks engagement rings that fail to stay on a finger.
Last year's unsold wheat may be moved by day coaches to market as passenger trains shift to Pullmans. Treasury advice on holding liberty bonds is deemed unnecessary in Plattsmouth. Brokers report strong demand but few sellers, with local bank robbers similarly optimistic about bonds. A report notes wheat price declines will lower wholesale flour by about 0 cents per barrel, sparking retail price speculation.
The piece critiques Congress for failing to enact major postwar reforms and for stagnation on taxation, industrial policy, price control, and labor-market relations. It notes limited actions like the Lever Food Control Act amendments and cold storage branding, with attention to profiteering and coal industry seasonal measures.
A long overview of congressional inaction cites delays on industrial relations reform, labor dispute settlements, and fiscal policy. It notes anti strike bills, a stalled Hoover conference report, and no broad tax measures beyond a retroactive stock dividend provision while warning of a pending financial emergency.
Legal action lists plaintiff Boodamin E. Snederass against M ien Mo White etc and unknown heirs of Wheatley Mickelwait in Cass County Nebraska. Describes government lands in Section 10 and adjacent boundaries starting at the northwest corner of Section 10. The filing seeks legal process against listed defendants and their heirs or legal representatives.
District Court of Cass County Nebraska hears Wailixant Nickles versus Albert Elkenbary and others over the Southwest quarter of Section 36 Township 11 North Range 12 West to quiet title and bar claims. Defendants must answer by July 10, 1926 or default will be entered. Attorney D. D. Dwyer represents plaintiff.
Small amount of good bottom pasture for rent. Inquire at this office.
In Cass County Court the petition of Sarah Ellen Gilson seeks administration of Oliver James Gilson’s estate. June 21 1920 at 10:00 a.m. set for hearing to show cause why the prayer should not be granted and notice to interested parties by publication in the Pilgrim Journal for three weeks. Dated May 27 1920 Allen J Beeson County Judge.
The State of Nebraska Cass County notices creditors to present claims against the estate of Fred Comlen deceased. A hearing and examination of claims will occur at the Flattsmouth County Court on June 22, 1920 and September 22, 1920 at 9 o'clock a.m. Claims must be presented within three months from June 12, 1920 and debts paid within one year from June 22, 1920. County Judge signs and dates the notice May 25, 1920.
The State of Nebraska Cass County announces the probate of Humphrey Lee Oldham deceased. The county court will receive and examine all claims at Plattsmouth on June 22 and September 22 at 2 a.m. Claims must be filed within three months from June 22, 1920. County Court, May 25, 1920.
Plaintiffs Newton and Mary Newton seek to quiet and confirm title to the west half of the northwest quarter Section 4 and southeast quarter Section 31 Township 11 Range 12 Cass County Nebraska. They claim adverse possession for over ten years and seek to bar any claims by Culver L Robinson and unknown heirs and persons interested in the estates. The petition asks to remove clouds on the titles and enjoin any claim by defendants.
Local sale notice indicates That Printer of Adell's by Harold Bell Wright is available at the Journal office for readers and buyers. This item appears among other periodicals and literary works on sale at the newspaper office.
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