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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

2

Wheat yield well below average in 1917 forecast

Washington June 8 The Department of Agriculture forecasts America's 1917 wheat crop will be far below normal despite a spring wheat surge. Total yield eyed at 56 000 000 bushels against last year's, with winter wheat at 373 000 000 and spring at 253 000 000. Allies need about 1 400 000 000 bushels. U S consumption must tighten if exports occur.

Washington, D. C America Department of Agriculture Herbert C. Tieover Congress Lao United States Canada

American flag display advertised by Journal

The Journal advertises a full range of American flags in all sizes with prices listed.

Journal

Dedication of Union First Baptist Church Draws Countywide Attendance

The Union Cass County dedication of the First Baptist Church drew wide county participation. Rev York oversaw the service and the final $2,500 debt was subscribed, turning the building over to the congregation as a debt free house of worship. Rev Billy Taylor led the efforts with strong local support from business leaders, with Ray E York of Lincoln aiding the project and a noon basket dinner for attendees. A twenty-member Methodist Bible class delegation joined by auto procession attended the dedication, adding to the community celebration.

First Baptist Church Union Cass County York Billie’ Taylor Ray E. York Lincoln Young Men’s Bible Class Methodist Church Jesse Perry Drs. O. Sandin Hallie Perry George Brinklow Dwight Propst

Flags For Sale At Journal Office In Value Range

Readable note states American flags available at the Journal office priced from five cents upward. Includes mention of varied sizes and quick purchase option at the newspaper facility.

Journal

Boosting Every Body's Game Is True Patriotism

Local patriotic calls urge citizens to support home industries and polities that keep Plattsmouth workers employed. Firemen plan a municipal carnival to raise funds for a chemical fire engine to improve property protection and public safety, inviting strong citywide backing.

United States Plattsmouth

Large Red Cross Benefit Dance Draws Big City Crowd

The DeLuxe Dancing club held a Saturday evening benefit at Coates hall with proceeds over $100 for the Red Cross. An orchestra of seven under W. R. Holly provided music free, aiding the cause and the relief of wounded soldiers.

DeLuxe Dancing Club Coates’ Hall Red Cross Good- Cause Dancing Club W. R. Holly Red Cross Society

Karl Roessler Tendered Banquet Last Evening

Karl Roessler a Burlington clerk was honored by the Cosmopolitan club at Coates hall in a four course banquet. He departs Monday for Alliance where he has been promoted to a key position.

Karl Roessler Burlington Cosmopolitan Club Coates Hall Fred Warner Roessler Alliance

Farm For Sale In Central Nebraska With Black Soil

Quarter section in central Nebraska offering 120 acres cultivated with wheat oats and corn, balance pasture hay land with timber, one acre alfalfa, good well and outbuildings near school and trading point. Priced at 70 dollars per acre with half cash and remainder five years at six percent. rent to purchaser. Contact Lock Box 64 Cedar Creek Neb.

Nebraska Cedar Greek Neb

Milking Cow For Sale Inquiries By Phone

Good milch cow offered for sale with contact at phone number 418 W. Call to arrange details and price. Server notes no further information available in the fragment.

Flour and Sugar Trade Advertised by Fickweiler

Local advertisement shows Fickweiler offering flour and sugar for sale and also states a trade in buy butter and eggs. The listing highlights bakery staples and used goods.

Fickweiler

Tom W. Allen Shows Energize Nebraska City Carnival

Crowds fill the Eagles carnival as Tom W. Allen introduces new outdoor amusements. The show emphasizes honesty cleanliness and morality under Fraternal Order of Eagles auspices with attractions like the Monkey Speedway Fashion Plate and the Whip drawing wide approval.

Tom W. Allen Nebraska City Mr. Allen Order of Eacles Monkey Speedway Orpheum Spidora

Rainbow chorus opens Nebraska Sunday School convention

A giant rainbow chorus of children will open the State Sunday School convention in Omaha at the Municipal Auditorium. Nearly five thousand Nebraskans are expected. it marks the organization's fiftieth anniversary with automobile caravans en route from across the state. The three day session will feature national representatives and high class programs.

Omaha Neb Oyisba Nebgraskana

Gopher Trap Demonstrations Offered in Berlin Neb

George Frey of Berlin Nebraska advertises the Success Gopher Trap at 3.50 per dozen and invites farmers to letters at the Journal office for details. Item appears as a local business notice with the contact.

Journal George Frey Berlin Neb Tinkly

Home Canner Demonstration at Lincoln Avenue

A Home Canner will help you fill empty jars and you can see one by calling at Lincoln Avenue. Phone 251. G. W. Alexander & Co. of Plattsmouth, Nebraska offers details. 6-11-2twith

Lincoln Avenue G. W. Alexander & Co Plattsmouth Neb

Mrs Foster on Brief Visit From Union to Omaha

Miss Mary E. Foster of Union visited the city for a few hours en route to Omaha to oversee her educational work with the institute meetings.

Mary E. Foster Union Omaha

Poisonous snake tries to get in the courthouse

County Surveyor Fred Patterson found a small spreading viper on the west window ledge of the court house basement office. He dispatched the deadly snake with a weapon before it could bite someone resting on the lawn.

Fred Patterson Court House Patterson

Fines Imposed for Drunkenness Under New Prohibitory Law

Peter Jorgensen and Henry Jorgenson of Aveca were fined by County Judge Beeson after Sheriff Quinton brought them in on intoxication charges. Peter paid 25 dollars in fines and costs while Henry paid 10 dollars and costs, totaling 55 dollars. Henry claimed whiskey found on him led to intoxication. Henry faced jail time of 30 to 60 days for a second offense.

Peter M. Jorgenson Henry M. Jorgenson Aveca Quinton Cole Beeson Peter Jorgensen Henry Jorgenson

Shrader and Wolf Visit from Murray for Local Business

George W. Shrader drove from his Murray area home this morning and Charles Wolf ard spent a few hours attending to business matters.

George W. Shrader Murray Charles Wolf Ard

Mrs Wiles And Miss Spangler Head To Omaha Visit

Mrs S A Wiles and Miss Elizabeth Spangler were among travelers going to Omaha this morning to visit friends for a few hours.

S. A. Wiles Elizabeth Spangler Omaha

Court House Visit For Brief City Business

A brief city note describes a person in town for a few hours to attend matters at the court house. The visit focuses on short, official business and does not indicate additional engagements.

Local residents travel for business and family visits

Leonard Schafer rode to Omaha for business calls this morning. Dr G H Gilmore of Murray and family visited friends from yesterday afternoon. Nebraska City officials W H Pitzer and NH G Leigh were in town for legal matters. Misses Roza and Barbara Bulin returned home after attending Otto Bulin’s funeral.

W. H. Pitzer NH. G. Leigh Nebraska City Roza Barbara Bulin Omaks Otto Bulin P. H. Meisinger Carl W. S. Leete Lacrosse Wis Kenosha William White Surprise Neh Mr. White South Omaha

Caller Meisinger visits from farm west of city

H. J. Meisinger drove in from his farm home west of this city Thursday afternoon to attend to business matters and was a pleasant caller at this office. Charles T. Peacock and family.

George Rhoden Glen Fred Hesse Omaha Journal Charles T. Peacock and

William Puls Visits City for Saturday Business

William Puls traveled from his Murray home to this city for a day’s visit to attend to business matters.

William Puls Murray

Business matters bring Mr Meisinger and wife to city

Peter Meisinger and his wife visited the city today to attend to business with local merchants near Cedar Creek, indicating active dealings and local commerce.

Peter Meisinger Cedar Creek

Mrs Metzger and daughter visit Cedar Creek friends

Mrs. Metzger and her daughter from near Cedar Creek drove in Saturday afternoon to spend a few hours visiting friends in town.

Mary Metzger Cedar Creek

Vallery Visits Mourray Farm After Saturday Trip

T. W. Vallery arrived Saturday afternoon from his farm near Mourray to handle several business matters during a brief visit lasting a few hours.

T. W. Vallery Mourray

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure With $100 Reward

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all states of the disease with constitutional treatment. The ad asserts internal action through the blood and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure, inviting readers to request a list of testimonials and directing purchase through druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

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Standard Oil Inegrasara Gathhering Than Baptist Church The Nehawka Mills J. M C. D. ST. John Malcolm Heer the Red Cross Barby Wereature SOMOS Sox Scott C. PB. Meisinger, Jr Jacob Meisinger Louis H. Kuhns Elmwood Leonard Schafer Losk G. H. Gilmore J. H. Meisinger
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