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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

16

Plattsmouth Aims High as Nebraska Growth Hub

Cass County's Plattsmouth, seated at the Platte and Missouri rivers, promotes itself as a premier manufacturing and retail center within twenty-one miles of Omaha. It highlights available land, a strong commercial base, seven brick schools, and plans for an interurban link to attract capital, industry, and families seeking prosperity and quality education.

Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Platte Missouri United States Platte River Cass Omaha Mecca Golden Gate Union Missouri River Simmple Commercial Club Burlington Missouri Pacific Plattsionuth America Burlington and Middle West Trown Piattsmmouth Burlington Depot Main Street Sixth Street

Astor Family Custom Renounces Dower Rights

The Astor family custom reportedly required Mrs Vincent Astor to renounce dower rights in the estate before marriage. The practice, long followed in lieu of a settlement, is described as modest relative to the family wealth. Earlier Astor generations, including Mrs William Astor, Mrs Ava Willing Astor, and Mrs Madeleine Force Astor, likewise renounced their dower rights.

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Early Nebraska settlers and bullwhacker journey west

In 1865 a Cass County farmer joins William Altaffer’s freighting crew to Fort Julesburg. The piece recalls Plum Creek massacre threats, ox-team logistics, and life aboard a ten-wagon caravan with grub and crab wagons, detailing the author Basil Ramsey’s health motive and ride.

Nebraska Fort Kearney Fort Julesburg Fort Larimer Denver Colorado Washington Eddyville Towa Missouri River Wyoming Montana California Plum Creek Old Fort Juleshbure Lexington Dawson County Mt. Pleasant Cass County Old Factornville Walter William Altaffer Altaffer Jim Fort Julesburo Altuffer Ramsey Payton Abner Eli Dillon Clee County Finney Tempest Basil Hioss Joe Tempest Finney Lenpuest Boss Altaffer

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