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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
3
Fred Thomas returned Saturday from Lincoln. Many residents visited Lincoln for business, health updates, or family visits. Health concerns and travel sprees marked the week with multiple tales of relatives and friends meeting across towns.
Senator Heflin introduces a resolution asking the federal reserve board if it maintains a publicity bureau and funds for a campaign praising its acts. The preamble claims a propaganda fund existed to defend the board while condemning dissenting senators. Consideration postponed to tomorrow at McLane's request.
For stomach troubles, Chamberlains Tablets are praised as prompt and satisfactory. They strengthen the stomach and help it function naturally. Sold by Weyrich & Had-Taba at a quarter.
A straightforward sales pitch urges bold direct language to grab attention. It favors clarity over frills, aiming to persuade with simple claims and concrete benefits.
Cincinnati June 8—Railway unions representing about 1 200 000 workers move to appeal to President Harding after wage cuts by the railroad labor board. Leaders plan a letter outlining higher wages or no further reductions and a strike vote mandate. The board orders July 1 cut roughly 110 million dollars from 400 000 shopcrafts and 500 000 maintenance of way workers.
Cincinnati June 8 John Donlin president of the Building Trades department of the AFL urged national agencies to end strikes and solve building industry troubles. He proposed an industrial court like a war congress, periodic union chiefs meetings, and a government supervised council to minimize lockouts. Also noted were sessions by metal trades delegates criticizing government hostility to labor under Harding.
Announcement by Governor McKelvie to hold a special primary and election for Congressman C. Frank Reaviss successor alongside the regular election has unsettled five Republicans and two Democrats seeking the nomination. Some filed for the unexpired term while others weigh filing for only the regular term to avoid voter confusion. Lieutenant Governor P A Barrows filed for the unexpired term, with others consulting advisers on the approach.
Properties of the Willys corporation in Elizabeth New Jersey sold at auction to Durant Motors for 5 525 000. Maxwell Motor Company bid 5 500 000 for second place. The Willys plant covering thirty seven acres with an estimated value near 11 000 000 awaits confirmation by Judge Bodine in Newark federal court.
The Journal announces new June Red Books now available at the Journal office. Copies include Hearst's Motion Picture Photoplay and Classics, inviting immediate purchase.
A car load of live poultry will be purchased at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Thursday June 15 for one day only. Hens 19 cents per pound, broilers 27 cents per pound. Also seeking hides with beef hides at 9 cents and horse hides at $3.00 each. The buyers will be in Plattsmouth on the advertised day to take all poultry offered for sale.
Senator Borah and Secretary Hoover outlined a plan to curb profiteering in coal. They discussed a basic price scale and possible congressional action to prevent excessive charges, with Hoover aiming to set a $3.50 per ton maximum and curb retailer markups.
Chicago June 9 Freight rates and railroad wages will be examined from the view of shippers and carriers by the newly formed associated traffic club of America. The group aims to influence public opinion and policy and to educate the public on transportation matters, including nominee quality for the Interstate Commerce Commission and rate making reforms. It seeks to widen membership to include carrier representation in industrial traffic clubs across the country.
J T Reynolds from near Union passed through for a few hours on business. Paul H Roberts of Cedar Creek and Cameron Cathey with Otto Lutz from near Murray also called on county matters. Thelma Hudson and George Nelson of the city received a marriage license from County Judge A J Beeson. D W Foster of Union, pioneer resident, visited friends. C E Tefft and son Sheldon Tefft from Weeping Water spent hours at the court house on legal matters. J W Tritsch traveled to Omaha for urgent city tasks. T O Schroeder leaves for San Francisco after a week with Mr and Mrs Emmons Ptak. Mrs Schroeder stays longer.
Washington reports approximately 103000 head of Arizona cattle will be available for market this spring. The Agriculture Department issues the first forecast since forming a nationwide livestock reporting service to stabilize the industry. The plan divides regions into districts with experts monitoring market moves and supplies, with monthly reports to follow in the corn belt.
The County Board of Equalization will meet in the Commissioners' office at the Cass county courthouse in Plattsmouth to equalize the 1922 assessments. Proceedings begin Tuesday June 13 1922 at o'clock a m and continue daily until noon Friday June 16 1922. All equalization claims must be filed by Thursday June 15 1922. George R Sayles, Clerk.
Raymond Havens of Kansas City Missouri was chosen president of the International Association of Rotary clubs at the thirteenth annual convention. Delegates announced the result unanimously after a brief election. Havens led with 581 votes, Stark 291 and Coppock 137.
J C Yost of Riverside California announces he is now a grandfather as a son was born to Mr and Mrs Harlow Metzger on June 1st. The mother Gillie Yost, formerly of this county, is well known to many old friends who will be glad of the happy event.
Furniture from two houses to be sold at a bargain day auction on Wednesday June 21. Early bidding encouraged and advertisements offered for sellers. Contact Christ & Christ Furniture, phone 645, for details.
Des Moines report says Colonel Smith W. Bockhart of Washington, the Republican nominee for United States senator after last Monday's primary, disclosed spending less than $500 on his campaign at a press event here.
The ad should be carefully written and placed in time for proper setup. Do not rush ads or neglect quality to maximize value for your expenditure.
J C Rauth family visited Miss Anna Murphey last Sunday. Numerous residents from Manley and nearby areas attended events in Omaha and Weeping Water, with many visiting relatives, painting, repairs, and ball games noted.}
A week earlier at Manley a close game ended with the visitors winning 6 to 4. A return played at Greenwood on Sunday also looked like a hot contest as both teams aimed to win, but the final result is not provided.
Geo Woodruff of the National Bank of the Republic told South Dakota bankers that competition returns with a vengeance and that banks must use newspaper advertising as a major weapon. He outlined the four part idea Interest Desire Enthusiasm Action and urged supplementary direct advertising like house organs letters blotters folders and calendars to turn spenders into savers for economic stability.
In Portland representatives of Shrine temples across North America gathered to turn the first sod for a crippled children’s hospital led by W Freeland Kendrick. Assisting were the Hella temple bands from Dallas and Al Kader temple Portland with trustees Dr Sam Cochran Bishop Frederick W Keator and Dr Oscar M Lanstrom. The hospital will admit any crippled child in the northwest whose family cannot pay for medical care regardless of race color or creed.
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