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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
3
A jumble of phrases references Father’s Day on June 16, criticism of shortages in New Jersey bee supply and economy ideas. Mentions include Henry Ford plans for motor plants in Europe and a quip about Mrs Mable Willebrandt becoming attorney for an aviation company.
A collection ofquip quotes comments on law politics and society with playful lines about courts money Congress and travel. It mentions a court contest over a will and jokes about retirement and wealth while noting Windsor St George’s Chapel receiving electric lights and a mosquito’s teeth.
A citizen urges residents to remove garbage cans promptly after trash collection to keep neighborhoods sightly and odor-free. The piece ties local behavior to Plattsmouth’s livability and surmises on political themes about economy and national debt. It ends with a satirical note about abolishing hell.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics cautions farmers to reconsider planned increases in bean and wheat acreage along with barley flue-cured tobacco and cabbage in certain districts. The note suggests restraint amid evolving market and conditions shaping planting decisions.
The piece argues for the city manager plan as a businesslike reform reducing costs and boosting efficiency. It cites Richard Childs and examples from Wichita and Rochester, noting savings, debt relief, and steady cost cuts, while clarifying schools are not included. Plattsmouth is expected to adopt the trend.
The piece argues railroads spend heavily on safety and have a strong record with few passenger fatalities. It cites Detroit Free Press figures of sixteen deaths among eight hundred million passengers, compares with era deaths in stagecoaches, and notes humor about trains being safer than bed. It also mentions bread trends and ultra violet rays.
A debate on resource use favors economy and efficiency. advocates argue prudent management should prevail over wasteful, inefficient habits across sectors.
Gratifying evidence shows the Better Business Bureau and newspapers reduced fraudulent stock promotions and fake brokerages. Kenner estimates billions were swindled from inexperienced investors, now shifting toward legitimate channels as trust in bankers and brokers grows. Authorities and BBBs across cities have shut down many fraud practices, though swindling is not yet eradicated.
A Department of Commerce statistician estimates American tourists will spend a substantial grand total in European and other foreign countries this year. The figure could influence war debt settlements and soften views of the United States as frugal.
Cordia B. Phelps sues Dan P. Phelps Nina L. Phelps Charles Phelps Harry Phelps and Juan K. Phelps in Cass and Sarpy counties to partition Lots 11 and 12 Louisville and the south half of the southwest quarter Section 9 Township 12 Range 11 and determine rights. Defendants must answer by July 15, 1929. Director O. Dwyer, attorney.
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court notifies all creditors of Benjamin Dill, deceased, to present claims July 5 1929 and October 7 1929 at ten oclock a.m. for examination and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from July 1925 and debts paid within one year from July 1929. Witness A H Duxbury county judge.
Public auction at the south front door of Plattsmouth courthouse to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha. The real estate includes Lots 42 43 and part of 44 in Smiths Addition, along with portions of Whiteman Avenue and Gov ernment Lot 5 in Section 7, Township 12 North Range 14 East, plus a 13.28 acre tract in Section 14. Defendants include B P Stewart et al. Plattsmouth Nebraska May 28 1925.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha Nebraska files a foreclosure suit in Cass County District Court on May 29 1929 against Roy L McElwain heirs and others over a mortgage on Lot 11 Block 11 Plattsmouth Nebraska. Judgment sought is 13334.66 plus costs and equitable relief with response due by July 29 1929.
The estate of Marshall W. Smith, deceased, will sit in the County Court room at Plattsmouth to present claims on July 4, 1929 and October 7, 1929 at 10 a.m. The claim period ends three months from July 6, 1929 and the debt payment period is one year from June 5, 1929.
The State of Nebraska Cass County issues a notice that in Plattsmouth County Court on June 28 1929 and September 30 1929 at ten oclock to receive and examine all claims against the estate of Athaliah Bauer for adjustment and allowance. The limitation for presenting claims and payment of debts is one year from June 28 1929. Dated May 22 1929.
Court orders Andrew Rabb administrator of Mary Burian estate to show cause why license should not be granted to sell Lots 50 and 51 in Wise's Addition Plattsmouth to pay debts. Hearing set June 29 1929 in Cass County Nebraska with publication in Plattsmouth Journal for four weeks. A closing gag line notes a doctor says men who smoke are liable to have everything except matches.
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