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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
4
The shuffled clippings mix jokes on price of strawberries escaping rash misdirections about relatives and car owners, a mock obstacle to the ex Kaiser, Edison opinions, prison humor, fortune tellers warning death, and a butterfly of plane stories with magnolia fragrance guiding bees to chase a cargo plane.
The article notes Germany does not have the ex-kaiser to either detain or surrender. It references evolving postwar politics and public reactions across newspapers including the Chicago Tribune and other opinions on religion, war, and the League of Nations. It also mentions a Missouri manslaughter verdict and a grocer's fall revealing a dollar.
An eloquent appeal urges paper correspondents to sign with their typewriter, praising signatures as art while admitting unreadable text. The writer suggests signing as a personal emblem, ideally as a Chinese puzzle, and accompanies it with a typewritten signature. He notes a night school proposal but questions public uptake.
The second week in June marks Boy Scout Week to honor their role in the war. Scouts aided national efforts by selling Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps, linking boys to adult responsibilities. The piece lauds Scouting as a key educational instrument beyond military or political aims and urges ongoing support year round.
An Omaha cross country meet ended in a wreck when a plane struck a Ford coupe. Drivers Wallace Pollard Ray Clement and Wm Sutcliffe were unscathed as wreckage hid the scene. The incident raises questions about rights of drivers and other vehicles in such crashes.
A mixed column sketches local curiosities and comic remarks. A Wichita streetcar passenger prays loudly and is arrested. Bystanders joke about probate judges and skirts. A tavern tenant and a band leader discuss plans and disputes over a regional brass band.
The article forecasts an American wheat harvest surpassing a billion bushels, aiming to match or exceed the 1915 yield. Government support sets a base price of two dollars and twenty six cents per bushel. The outlook suggests the crop will be a solid, lucrative investment and that the U.S. can produce ample wheat.
A dramatic local anecdote describes Gabe Sogback abused by his wife after drinking. The piece shifts to a global economic view noting Europe struggles with spring seeding and bourgeoise questions while forecasting limited food, fuel, and clothing surplus. It ends with a cautious note on a government guaranty as a potential solid investment.
The piece notes republican papers accusing the president of passing the buck to Congress on wartime prohibition. It suggests the 1920 campaign will juggle war, suffrage, and party aims as leaders seek to gain and keep office perks and emoluments.
The Lord speaks to Aaron and his sons instructing the blessing of the Israelites. The passage declares that the Lord blesses, keeps, shines his face, is gracious, lifts his countenance, and grants peace. The blessing is recorded in Numbers chapter VI verses 22 through 26.
A brief dispatch notes a Dakota girl allegedly bailed out a sinking boat using her slipper, a claim the Topeka Journal doubts. The item suggests belief if the girl were from Chicago.
Farmers rush to secure the Owen plant after prior makeshift units. The Owen starts and stops automatically, runs with charged batteries, and charges them automatically. It promises lower operating costs, longer battery life, and greater power for home needs, inviting inquiries by postcard or phone call.
Notice to Anna Zitky and others interested in the estate of James Jelinek Deceased. Marie Jelinek petitions to prove and admit as last will. hearing set June 24 1919 at 9:00 a m in County Court Cass County. Publication ordered in Phattsmouniy Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Allen J Berson clerk Florence White deputy.
The piece notes that state laws are gradually making it harder to sell stolen motor vehicles, while criticizing police for failing to curb car theft. It also mentions a government tax on expensive nightwear as a revenue measure and hints at domestic scenes contrasting views on crime and daily life.
fragmented OCR text notes that Dean's Regulets are praised by users for ease and no after effects. consumer comment suggests low cost at drug stores, but the passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
J Fuller Gloom muses on public talk amid upheaval and prejudice and selects Thoreau and Mrs Sigourney for solace. Army service shapes a youth in choosing civilian clothes with caution and a fear of long wear. A soldier laments feeling still in uniform two years to go.
The State of Nebraska County Court in Plattsmouth notifies all creditors of Grace Don Windham deceased to present claims by three months from June 20 1919 and for debts to be paid within one year from June 20 1919. Hearings to examine claims set for June 24 1919 and September 24 1919 at 10 o clock A.M. in the County Court room. Allen J. Breason County Judge signs seal.
The United States Railroad Administration invites public criticisms while the Post Office Department forbids sending profane and abusive communications through the mails.
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