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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
5
Our store promotes breezy summer suits as an ideal hot weather alternative to fans. The line features flannel styled pieces described with appealing effects and is priced from 7.50 to 12.50 dollars. These suits are marketed as portable and comfortable for shoppers seeking lighter clothing.
Plattsmouth features a crowded page with shop ads and notices. Cigar calls at Gering Co and Ebinger Hardware plus Wallace’s and Wurl brands highlight local trade. Community updates include visits from Omaha, New York, and Lincoln travelers, church meetings, and a note on paving and rail delays.
Locals mention upcoming Turn-Verein picnic at Nick Halmes grove with invitations to all. Notes on residents Jacob Trietsch Ceder Creek and others visiting Plattsmouth, plus farm life, local commerce, and community notices in Cass county.
Hayden Shepard of Red Oak Iowa was assaulted on a passenger train arriving at town about 10 30 p m by a brakeman on the car platform as Shepard attempted to reboard after alighting during stopping. He was found unconscious with a possible scalp wound or skull fracture and was taken to Perkins House with Dr Livingston attending. Shepard had paid fare to Omaha and pressed for punishment of the brakeman regardless of beliefs about tramp status.
Henry R. Gering received a telegram from Congressman Har kett announcing the bill to permit a pontoon bridge over the Missouri River has passed. Locals foresee easier crossing for residents on the opposite bank and boosted trade for Plattsmouth merchants. A major celebration is planned for July 18 to mark the bridge opening.
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise a one day cure for colds with no cure no pay. Price 25 cents. Advertisement for Dr. W. B. Elster dentist Waterman Block. Also offers two hundred matches for one cent at Gering and Co.
Herbert Warren aged eight was seriously hurt last Wednesday when F L Andrews a Murray carpenter building a house for Warren struck him with a hatchet as the boy played nearby. The mother also says Andrews kicked the boy in the back after he fell, causing painful bruises and several days of illness.
Jno J Frainey presents Shakespearean readings in Waterman's hall to benefit the public library under BoP O BE auspices. Reports praise his recitals and explanations, noting his deep voice and clear, eloquent narration.
Laxative Bromo Quinine boxes promise a refund if it fails to cure. EK W Grave endorses each box by signature, and the product is priced at 25 cents.
A sales note touts Shoes That The Fit as easy to wear from first step. It highlights high quality leathers and skilled workmanship. The price is described as surprisingly low for the level of quality offered.
Eye sight is precious and free examinations by Dr. Richards at Gering & Co’s. Rev Smiley speaks at 8 pm nightly. Gospel services Sunday promise special interest with enhanced choir. Mr McKensey’s solo will reward attendance. May 14 is the date for the free event.
A Burlington Route round trip fare offered for travelers to Lincoln on June 17. The special price targets supporters attending the Republican State Convention with one fare for the journey.
A brief notices shows a June 23 and 24 event route to Grand Island labeled as Democratic and Populist State Conventions. The fragment mentions the route and the two conventions but lacks full details.
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