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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
2
The Hotel Wagner building in the city changes hands from E. J. Richey to L. I. Rateshevitz of Fremont Nebraska. The deal involves a large Langdon Missouri farm and keeps Fred Wagner as manager, continuing the steady, businesslike operation of the hotel.
A catalog of canned fruit and related products shows pricing for musket grapes at $1 and different No 2 and No 3 cans. Sliced peaches, apricots, pears, and 1 gallon jars of apricots or peaches are offered with stated prices.
Town rivals from Main street north and south plan a Wednesday evening showdown at Eagles park on June 16 at 6 15. The north side, led by veterans H A Schneider and H F Goos, faces a fast south side with players including Johnnie Hart Henry Soennichsen and E J Weyrich in peak condition.
The Masonic Home association has secured lots from Edward Fitzgerald and acquired a widened street from the Missouri Pacific station to enhance a grand driveway. The board plans extensive landscape work, lawn development, and a new portico on the west facade, turning the block into a premier city landmark within weeks.
Yesterday morning Carl Ofe youngest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ofe was operated on at Fenger hospital Omaha for appendicitis. The procedure went well and the patient rallied quickly with a smooth recovery expected on the road to health.
Ed Ripple advertises cash payment for eggs and lists E H Schulhof as a piano tuner contact at phone 389 J. The short notice notes the Daw day.
Pueblo Colorado today reports progress in recovery from Friday's flood that caused heavy property damage and loss of life. Officials say 500 dead may be plausible but totals remain uncertain amid debris and hidden bodies. Clean up, power and gas restoration, water purification, and a house to house health survey continue as troops and railway service resume.
H P Ralva and wife were en route to Colorado to check on his parents in Pueblo after a severe west flood. A few hours after departure a message confirmed the parents were safe, easing concern for the Ralya family though details on other relatives remain unconfirmed.
A new series of hand painted illuminated lodge announcements fronts the Masonic temple on Main Street. Each branch Masons Chapter Commandery and Eastern Star has its own sign lit on meeting nights. Created by J V D Patch the renowned western artist from the Masonic Home the signs are praised as artful and attractive additions.
Miss Olive Guss will conduct a vacation piano music class beginning June 1. Telephone 292.
Advertisement notes that impure blood results from poor digestion and liver and bowel sluggishness. Burdock Blood Bitters are promoted to strengthen the stomach and bowels, and purify the blood.
This morning the stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank T Marshall in the city and left a fine little son and heir. The child is the first Marshall in the family and the first child for the couple. The mother and baby are doing nicely and the grandparents share in the happiness.
Denver reports flood conditions in northern Colorado with details from Greeley Lasalle and Longmont. The Platte River rise threatens Greeley while Lasalle remains unchanged and Longmont reports a receding river after 3 PM. Road and bridge damage noted with crop losses across ten to twelve miles surrounding the area.
Union Col June 7 The engine and end of the baggage car on Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger No 208 slipped into the flood swept Platte River near Burlington The engine crew were rescued and passengers rerouted via Sterling to Denver Several trains crossed the bridge safely before the accident Washed out bridge section blamed for the wreck and derailment near Hillrose Col as a wrecking crew rushed in from McCook to the scene General Manager Thiehoff to depart Denver for the site
Located at the southeast corner of the Masonic Home grounds the branch O. E. S. orphanage operates with the main Fremont facility. The article celebrates the care and education provided to scores of orphans from across the state as a Masonry charity effort.
Lawson G. Brian chief adjuster under the hail insurance law has appointed nine adjusters with Secretary J E Hart approval and may reach fourteen total. The list includes ex state officers George Junkin and A Galusha, now farmers and clothing dealer respectively, plus Henry J Andrews G W Evans George A Munroe Russell Haldeman George W Dewey Hoagland W Rh Weir and H J Bower. The amended law pays five to ten dollars a day plus expenses and Brian will pay the maximum.
Chicago packing houses filed with Federal Judge Simuel Alschuler a petition seeking a 5 cent per hour wage reduction for hourly workers and proportional cuts for piece workers affecting about 60,000 employees nationwide. They requested a full hearing before June 19 and retroactive effect plus relief from hour restrictions.
An old time remedy promotes Eclectric Oil as a universal household cure for toothache earache sore throat cuts and bruises. It is sold at all drug stores for 30 cents and 60 cents.
A. A. Reed reports that 1921 summer session enrollment will exceed prior years. A steady line of students waited to register with college advisors ready to aid choices. Fifty two ex service men signed to enroll in the vocational school with government funding for their expenses. Courses include pharmacy engineering law business administration dentistry agriculture and more.
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