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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
3
A collage of gaggish aphorisms and remarks on weather, politics, and society. Snippets touch on taxes, marriage, fashion, gender roles, theater, and local quirks. Notable items mention a stove explosion in Broomebore and the British Open win by Jess Sweetser.
A Welsh lady travels to New York with a name so long train conductors struggle to announce it two stations ahead. The paper withholds the name after noting the composing room has treated them fairly recently.
A playful observation equates mixing red family hues with yellow spectrum to the idea of bloom of youth. The idea suggests a vast range of colors from vermillion to marigold as symbolic of youthful vitality.
Drivers are urged to stop and listen at railroad crossings as safer than relying on schedules. Railroads are not to blame for many accidents, and cars can always stop faster than engines on tracks.
The Journal supports preserving the two thirds rule arguing it prevented party splits like in 1824 and 1925. It warns abolishing the rule would favor mediocrity and risk nominating weaker leaders, urging the 1928 convention to back Davis or a similarly strong candidate.
The piece compares Lord Dunsany and Hilaire Belloc in their use of pens and typewriters. It notes elder authors’ disdain for machines and questions whether market demand existed for traditional penned works amid modern progress.
From New York comes news that Abie's Irish Rose has completed four years in the metropolis and opened its fifth. The show has logged 12 700 uninterrupted Broadway performances and may eclipse Chu Chin Chow's London count of 2000. Critics note its phenomenal success as a cheap comedy that defies explanation and reflects American taste while Nichols profits from royalties as other playwrights grouse at its triumph.
A Chicago author recounts how a generation transformed the city and society. The book links a tale of early philanthropy a turkey sent to a poor family and a baby misinterpreting it as a doll to the broader progress in science and social conditions.
In Liberty magazine Eileen Bourne cites judges lawyers and clergy noting most unhappy couples never met their clergyman or knew him before marriage. Indifference to religion and willingness to replace clerical roles underlie rising divorce and booming quick marriages.
The text notes difficulty finding parking in a southern sea setting and expresses gratitude for birthday remembrance. It references being remembered on a birthday and appreciation toward friends, with an implication of many past birthdays. The fragment lacks a clear event or proper names.
Property offered for sale in Omaha Nebraska by Co H Allen at 2220 Howard Street. Buyers may purchase the entire tract or request division to suit. Contact Allen for details.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court orders a final settlement and distribution of Fritz Heinrich estate. William L. Heinrich petitions for final settlement filed June 1 1926 and a hearing is set June 14 1926 at 10 a m. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.
The State of Nebraska Cass County in County Court informs creditors to present claims against the estate of Valentine Tomazewski by July 29, 1926, with examinations on July 29 and September 6, 1926, at 10 a.m. Each claim must be filed within three months from July 29, 1926, and debts paid within one year from that date as witnessed by the County Court seal.
The sheriff of Cass County Nebraska will sell Lot 12 Block 30 in Plattsmouth at public auction for cash to satisfy a judgment The Standard Loan & Savings Association obtained against Peter F Goos and Louise Goos The sale takes place at 10 00 o clock am at the south front door of the court house Plattsmouth Nebraska on July 3 1926 E P Stewart Sheriff Cass County Nebraska oO W Johnson Attorney
Amorous Haitians wed desire as Haiti coffee parcels reach the United States via mail. The American Chamber of Commerce cites a plan by Haitian coffee planters to ship sealed packets of roasted ground coffee, enabling peasants to enjoy luxury and marriage.
In the District Court of Cass County William Ballance sues John J Worley and others to establish and quiet title to Lot 9 Block 62 in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Defendants must answer by July 5 1926 or risk default and judgment.
Voters in Cass County Nebraska will decide June 15 1926 on issuing 35000 in bonds to fund an addition to the high school building with a 4.75 percent interest rate and a 30 year term, plus annual tax levy to cover interest and principal. The election is at Caffee's Harness Shop in Greenwood from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with moderator Watson Howard and director Mo E Schulling listed.
Court in Cass County Nebraska orders show cause why guardian Clara Wiltse may sell minors estate to pay maintenance and education. Minors James Hazel Lawrence and Dorothy Shepherd hold undivided one seventh interests in East half of Northwest Quarter Section 9 Township 7 Range 12 Otoe County. Hearing set July 3 1926 Plattsmouth Journal to publish notice five weeks prior.
A call to use the Want Ad column for fast responses. Readers can place personal or business notices to reach local buyers, sellers, and service providers efficiently.
Bertha Shrader Gertrude Nickles and Elia Longe petition for administration to Ela Lone Administratrix. Hearing set July 5 1924 at ten in the morning in county court. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated May 24 1926. A H Duxbury County Judge.
Public auction to sell the east half of the northwest quarter in section 29 township 12 range 12 Cass County Nebraska. Court decree dated May 22 1926 with two mortgages totaling 6212.50. 10 percent cash the bid and balance on confirmation. Sale at the south front door Plattemouth Nebraska at 10 oclock am June 26 1926.
In Cass county district court Glenn Vallery sues Lillie M Anderson Lydia Wright and others to quiet title and enjoin possession of two land tracts totaling about 4.4 acres in section 35 township 12 north range 13 east. The defendants must answer by July 8 1926 or default will be entered.
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