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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
8
A severe thunder shower caused freak lightning incidents across the Third Ward area. John Nemetz’s dining room was struck, a blue flame passed near his daughter, and a floor bell dragged along the floor before exiting. Nearby poles, trees, and a barn were struck and phones disconnected. Automobilist rules mockingly warn about handling stalled cars and horn use.
An advertorial note extols Tucklen's Arica Salve as a rapid treatment for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions with claims of thousands aided and priced at 25 eta in a period style promotion from Fricke & Co.
Ralph Dunn won his suit at Lincoln, provoking congratulatory messages in the city. Judge Munger criticized the plaintiff, refusing to dismiss without prejudice and calling the suit one of the flimsiest ever. He blamed the plaintiff's lawyers for the case.
The District Sunday School convention near Plattsmouth drew over seventy delegates from Plattsmouth Louisville Cedar Creek and Murray. President Jesse Perry led papers on ideals while committees nominated district officers including Zelma Tuey secretary and John Livingston treasurer with a full slate across departments.
Aman of Neenah Wisconsin suffered chest pain and two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. Doctors note the strain. advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for stubborn coughs and lung ailments with a trial bottle offer through F.G. Fricke & Co.
The Zuckweiler and Lutz delivery team stock were jolted when 30 dozen eggs slid from a wagon at Main and Fifth. Bystanders snatched eggs, a youth filled his shoes with them, and many eggs were smashed leaving the pavement for dogs and flies.
A man abandons the quest for a wealthy wife after meeting a woman who uses Electric Bitters. Her nerves, complexion, sleep, and vitality are attributed to the remedy. The ad claims Electric Bitters cure indigestion backache headache fainting and dizziness. Available 50c at Fricke & Co.
The Plattsmouth Journal’s Col Bates celebrated his June 2 birthday in good health. He plans to live many more years and hopes to witness another Democratic president. He even jokes about seeing a socialist president and not needing to be a Methusalean.
The piece urges new high school graduates to consider farming if other paths like banking or railroads fail to attract them. It highlights stock, poultry, dairy, truck farming, and varied opportunities, advising a trial period to test suitability and the goal of owning land for lasting dividends as land prices rise.
A promotional blurb depicts pills as a humane remedy for bowel discomfort, contrasting harsh public rhetoric with a gentler approach. It claims the pills gently persuade bowels to proper action, leading to health, with mention of F Q Fricke & Co. as the seller.
John Fassbender on Eighth Street defends public figures against press criticism saying he has been treated kindly and that reporters are good folks. He jokes that the only bad fellow is the one in the mirror as Chicago street banter and local recollections mix in a Nebraska City moment.
When a child has whooping cough keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by using Chamberlains Cough Remedy as needed. It liquifies mucus and aids expectoration. Used successfully in many epidemics, it is safe and sure and sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court lists a will and probate petition for William B Dull deceased with widow Mary Dull named. A hearing is set for June 6 1912 at 9 am at Plattsmouth courthouse. Objections must be filed before the hearing. Signed Allen J Beeson County Judge.
All interested parties are notified that a petition has been filed in Cass County Nebraska asking for administration of the estate of William M Wiley who died intestate. A hearing is set for June 1 1912 at 10 o clock am in the County Court at Plattsmouth. The court may grant administration to Mary L Wiley widow and proceed with settlement. Dated May 20 1912. LLEN J BEN County Judge
State of Nebraska Cass County Notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas J Fountain deceased. Creditors must present claims for examination adjustment and allowance to the Administratrix before the Cass County Judge in Plattsmouth on June 26 1942 and December 26 1942 at 10 oclock a m. Six months to present claims and one year to settle the estate from June 23 1912. Witness my hand and seal.
From Wednesdays Daily Amelia Monroe versus OG Lawrence Stull was set for trial but defendant's counsel Mr Watson was ill and could not attend. A substitute attorney appeared and the court excused the jury for two weeks. A motion to continue over the term was filed.
Don Seivers and his mother Mrs James Seivers returned from West Concord Minnesota where they visited E J Tuey and wife Mia for two weeks. Crops looked fine in that locality and along the route home through Iowa. The week before last rain was heavy but then cleared and crops were growing nicely.
Will returns from Cherry County on the morning train reporting poor crop prospects there. Norfolk shows ample moisture and good crop outlook. A dry strip about 100 miles west of Omaha also needs rain.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as inducing an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects and invites readers to try them, noting availability through F. G. Fricke & Co.
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