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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
4
A mosaic of stray opinions and snippets, from weather and roads to war weariness and prohibition. The piece tangles observations on prices, insurance, cattle, alcohol laws, and German postwar claims, with varied voices shifting between satire and social commentary.
A collection of speculative notes on the 1920 U S presidential race favoring Wilson and Bryan, economic tweaks, and postwar social changes. Observations touch on imperial accountability, cotton and wool acreage, and evolving attitudes toward automobiles and aviation with a dash of small town life reflections.
A satirical missive on Kansas education officials led by Lizzie Wooster warning that teachers must quit smoking. The piece mocks female leadership, cites social clubs, and jokes about croquet, Sunday school, and games while noting no prohibition on checkers. It shifts to a separate column critiquing British liberalism and the wartime treaty.
A reflective column praises the home and returning soldiers as the nation’s cornerstone and strength. It links family unity, the dignity of Americans, and postwar renewal to a secure republic, while noting current events like Mexico’s unrest and a nurse’s marriage amid flu recovery. It also suggests church plans need expansion and practical improvements for family life.
A man traded a five-eighth carat diamond once owned by George Mec Daniel for £102 10s, then sold it for 135 dollars to fund his Navy service era. A buyer resold it 20 minutes later for 200 dollars, illustrating a striking profit seen after Daniel’s return and planned home purchase in Chadron.
A group including H G Wells John Masefield and Jerome K Jerome sign a protest against the peace treaty calling it a breach of faith with a beaten enemy. The act may reinforce growing suspicions about British intellectuals.
Farmers embrace the Owen plant as a complete, automatic electric solution replacing fragile kerosene units. It starts and stops itself, maintains battery life, and powers a range of appliances while costing far less per candle power. See the Owen features in person by postcard or call.
Petition by Marte Jelinek seeks recognition of James Jelinek will filed May 25 191% with Edward Donat named administrator with the will annexed The hearing is set for June 2 191 9 at nine oclock in the morning in the County Court Plattsmouth Journal notice published for three weeks Witness Allen Beeson County Judge and Florence White County Clerk The Case Separator advertises grain handling capabilities by W T Richardson & Son
Nebraska Cass County in the County Court notices creditors to present claims by a stated deadline. Hearings and examinations occur June 24 and September 4 1919 at 10:30 am. Claims must be filed within three months. debts payable within one year from June 24 1919. Allen J. Beeson County Judge.
Two young high bred Herford bulls for sale ages fourteen to fifteen months. Inquiries to Fred T. Stampe in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Phone numbers 102 and 582.
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