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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1923
Page
2
A Burlington promotional piece touts a two route grand circle tour through the Pacific Northwest and California. It promises daylight views of scenery and wealth across twelve states, with a life like travel experience and potential for homes and opportunities, inviting readers to learn more this summer.
Mrs. Christian Duerr died Sunday June 3 1923 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. She was 77 years 4 months and 1 day old born February 2 1846 in Greenville Ohio. She leaves two sons George and Philip Duerr and two daughters Mrs A A Leddy and Mrs M S Zaar plus seven grandchildren. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev C L Elliott officiating and burial at River View cemetery. Louisville Courier of Louisville Kentucky.
Learn to make attractive Dennison art paper by visiting Bates stationery store at corner 5th and Main streets. Special accommodations offered for ladies learning the craft.
The Agriculture Department report says principal grain crops will be smaller nationwide except oats and barley, with winter wheat forecast at 581 million bushels, spring wheat 236 million, and notable declines in Kansas and North Dakota. Apples and peaches also down from last year though above five year 1917-1921 averages.
George Engelkemeier from near Murray handled business in Manley last Thursday. Numerous residents visited relatives, attended dances, and toured nearby towns including Plattsmouth and Weeping Water. A new patrol house may be built in Manley for highway patrols and a workshop.
Mrs. Herman Rauth and A H Humble families shared a June birthday gathering. A rainy trip to Kaft's grave preceded an indoor party at J C Rauth residence with music and ice cream provided by Mr Humble. Attendees included Wm Heebner Richard Pickett Stimmer Gibbons Walter Mockenhaupt and families J C Rauth H J Rauth and wives, and Wm Carper and families.
A Leadville Colorado reader sent a check and marked list for Dollar Day bought through the Journal ad. The purchase circulated Colorado money back into the local economy and highlighted the value of Plattsmouth merchants and the Evening Journal as an advertising medium.
Mail Order House offers a hemstitching and picoting attachment for all sewing machines priced at $2. Includes 10 extra lights. Send orders to Box 127 Birmingham, Alabama.
Matthew Herold visited Omaba to see his uncle Henry R Gering. Elmer Hallstrom of Avoca visited for business and with friends. Co D Cummins a former Plattsmouth resident now in Omaha real estate attended to affairs. A Young left Murray for Omaha to visit briefly. Carl Cunningham of Pawnee City traveled to Murdock on business for Mrs William Baird. Lucile Tourtellote wedding in Sterling prompted Mrs Baird to travel. Bals Meisinger and brother Gordon left for Omaha for stomach treatment. H R Neitzel and wife from Murphy Idaho toured Omaha and South Bend Indiana for their son Francis Notre Dame graduation. Ed Yallery and wife to Omaha. John Toman and D A Young of Murray visited Omaha for business. W H Venner from Mynard visited for business. William D Wheeler headed to Lincoln on business. L H Puls to Omaha for business and plans to move west for land interests. Bert McKinney and wife from Omaha en route to Missouri to visit relatives. staying with Mrs George Klinger Sr. C E Butler and Ole Oleson of Weeping Water visited. Mr Olson applied for citizenship papers.
Several Nebraska and Iowa farms are offered for sale or trade. Properties include 128 acres near Modale Iowa 120 acres near Missouri Valley plus 50 acres joining these, alfalfa and hog tight stock hay. 160 acres in western state improved and 100 acres broken. Also town properties including a 4 acre tract with fruit and a modern place with a garage. Contact Rex Young or call 314.
Mrs Newton Vreeland of Minona Iowa recommends Chamberlains Tablets for relief after heavy meals and general digestive discomfort. She notes her husband carries a bottle while away and that one or two tablets restore her energy. Weyrich and Hadraba promote the product.
Charles A. Chappell of Minden is elected grand master of the Nebraska grand lodge A F and A M today. Robert R. Dickson of ONeill becomes deputy grand master, with John Wright Lincoln grand senior warden, Edwin D. Crites Chadron grand junior warden, Francis E. White Omaha grand secretary, and Lewis E. Smith deputy grand secretary.
Pasture for horses and cattle located three and a half miles south of Plettsmouth offered by Gail James Madison. Contact phone 2133.
Mystic Encampment C. O. F. held its regular meeting and elected officers including John Cory as chief patriarch L C Anderson senior warden Loran Davis junior warden L G Larson treasurer L E Kearns scribe Frank Boyd high priest T E Williams and trustees Frank Boyd and Loran Davis.
The Daily Herald prepared for a new life with William Knotts as lead editor and J W Berge of South Bend as city editor. Berge was described as taking a role in shaping the paper’s direction.
A carload of plate glass for the Cass county court house was unloaded but work halted due to cold weather. A remonstrance against L. C. Eickhoff’s county treasurer seating was filed challenging his US citizenship. George Mann and Tom Dabb hunted ducks, and Ed Parriott rested in Peru while visiting.
Posey Messersmith, after a week of illness, resumed his duties in the Burlington yards, reporting improved health and readiness to continue his shift.
A summer health advert urges families to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It promises usefulness during hot months and suggests purchasing from Weyrich & Hadraba.
A letter signed by a Bird Lover and an Old Lady asks editors to start a Bird Lover's Club and involve youth. They describe a boy with a sling and a distressed bird in a tree, stressing empathy for the crying bird without blaming the child.
Co. H. Peden departed this morning for Dawson Nebraska to spend part of his summer vacation with relatives.
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