Entertaining Soldiers at Smithfield Camp Morrison
A soldier describes a visit from Camp Morrison to Smithfield Virginia a town of 1200 on the James River. He details welcoming receptions with hotels dances 25 cents for soldiers and 30 cents for civilians and a day of church visits car rides and a historic Episcopal church brick built in 1632. He notes civic generosity as locals invite soldiers for drinks and meals and expresses pride and anticipation for another trip.
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Omaha
Smithfield
James River
Goodrich
France
Saint John’s Episcopal Church
England
United States
Exciting Time Ends With Bootleg Whiskey Incident
Will Haike visited Omaha and Council Bluffs then Manawa, later rode a streetcar in Omaha where officers smelled whiskey. They found part of a bottle on him, fined 100 dollars, and retained the car. He returned home and sought the car this afternoon.
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Will Haike
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Manawa
Will
Departed for Ft. Oslethorpe to join Army dentist post
Dr. A D Caldwell left Plattsmouth for Ft. Oslethorpe Georgia to serve as a United States Army dentist. He leaves Dr. James Fogerty in charge, noting Fogerty’s ten year tenure at Neola Iowa and high qualifications. Fogerty will remain briefly and then return to Neola to arrange shipments of foods.
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A D. Caldwell
Ft. Oslethorpe
Georgia
United States Army
James Fogerty
Neola
Iowa
Fogerty
Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Plattsmouth
Little Boy Dies After Illness in South Park
From Wednesday's Park a child of Bert Reed and wife living in South Park fell ill with vomiting yesterday morning. Despite early medical help the infant could not keep food down and died this morning just before five. Funeral is set for ten tomorrow from the home with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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Park
Bert Reed
South Park
Qak Hill Cemetery
Hopkins Boys Find TroUBLE
Aubrey and Grover Hopkins ran afoul of the law after a car raid on alcohol. They pleaded before Judge M. Archer and received fines of ten and twenty five dollars, plus costs. The men paid and headed home south of Murray.
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Aubrey Hopkins
Grover Hopkins
M. Archer
Aubrey
Grover
Murray
Busy tongues keep wagging over Plattsmouth war rumor
The piece warns against repeating unverified reports of soldiers killed in France. It urges readers to refrain from spreading gossip that could comfort the enemy and advises waiting for confirmed facts before sharing rumors.
Doan’s Regulars Praised For Gentle Easy Use
Readers report Doan’s Regulars work smoothly with few complaints and no after effects. Available at all drug stores.
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Doan
Stull Compelled to Contribute to Liberty Bond Drive
A crowd confronts Lawrence Stull over unpaid Red Cross and Liberty Bond pledges. After delaying tactics and a cashiered check, he agrees to pay, amid threats of public exposure and legal action as wartime loyalty pressure mounts.
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RED Cross
Liberty
Lawrence Stull
Court House
Stull
O. K
Sudden Death of Mrs Minnie Splitt at Plattsmouth
Mrs Minnie Splitt died suddenly after a stomach pain while resting at home. Born in Germany in 1842 she was 76. Survived by her husband and three children Will Gust and Mrs Fred Beil. Funeral Thursday at St Pauls church with Rev J H Steger.
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Minnie Splitt
Splitt
Germany
Minnie Swartz
Auguist Splitt
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Murray
South Park
Will Splitt
Imperial
Neb
Gust Splitt
Fred Beil
Snlitt
Nebraska
Speaking of a foreign language grows feared in Nebraska
The passage warns that speaking German is forbidden under threat of arrest and punishment, drawing a parallel to To wa and suggesting suspicion falls on anything cloaked in a foreign language.
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Towa
Nebraska
Marriage Licenses Granted to Gustin Pheil and Bakers Foyler
The records show a license issued to J. F. Gustin age 26 and Miss Anna F. Pheil age 26 of Murdock. A separate license issued to Samuel Baker and Miss Vesta Mae Foyler both of Weeping Water.
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J. F. Gustin
Anna F. Pheil
Murdock
Samuel Baker
Vesta Mae Foyler
Sam Dixon’s jailbreak ends with confession and getaway
Sam Dixon, jailed for selling intoxicants, confessed after claiming no money for fines. His testimony led to the conviction of J. E. Mason and Orvil Newton and the car being confiscated. Dixon then secured his liberty by settling his own fines and vanished from the scene.
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Sam Dixon
J. E. Mason
Orvil Newton
Dixon
Catherine Schopp Graduates With Top Percentage at McCooek
Miss Catherine Schopp, after attending McCooek schools for a year, returns home having graduated with the highest grade in the class and chosen to deliver the valedictorian address. Her friends congratulate her on this notable academic achievement.
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Catherine Schopp
McCooek
Catherine
Thrifty farmers urged to inspect Chase county crops
There is plenty of land in Chase county and farmers are doing well as crops reach an excellent state for this time of year. Rosencrans plans another trip west next Sunday evening and invites others to join. It will pay to explore the country.
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Stull
Chase County
Rosencrans
Cook family reunion at Mynard hosts near 100 guests
Nearly one hundred relatives gathered at the Mynard home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Cole for the Cook family annual reunion. The day featured a cafeteria style picnic with ample food, patriotic decorations, and a program of songs, solos, and speeches.
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8. C. Cole
Mynard
Cook
America
Carl, Roy
Sherman Cole
E. H. Pontius
Roy O. Cole
Ruth Dreamer
Lincoln
DeElia Venner
C. Barnard
LaVerne Stone
Alvo
J. D. Cook
Ord
Nebraska
Bina Kitzel
A. O Kitzel
Will Kitzel
Grace
George
Clarice
E. M. Stone
LaVerne
P. R. Elliott
Orest P. Cook
F. E. Cook
Alice
Wesley
George Cook
Alno
A. H. Weichel
June
W. A. Cook
Wilma
Leroy
Elmwood
J. L. Weichel
Omaha
J. F. Cook
Lorene
J. B. Cook
Will Winslow
Beaver City
S. W. Cashner
Fred
Raymond
A. J. Doerr
Beardstown
Ill
Nell Dreamer
S. O. Cole
Opal
Earle V. Cole
Lois
C. L. Wiles
Delores
Chester
Alice Barbara
Carl Cole
Roy C. Cole
Shermen Cole and Son Willis
C. C. Barnard
B. H. Pontius
W. H. Venner
de Ella Venner
C. L. Jean
C. F. Vallery
W. L. Starnes
Married in Omaha today Joseph Wheeler and Ruth Cline wed
This morning on the early Missouri train Joseph E. Wheeler of Pawnee City and Ruth Cline daughter of Bronson Cline near this city were married at the Baptist parsonage in Omaha. They plan a tour to Chicago St Louis Kansas City and will return to Pawnee City to take up farming life. Wheeler has farmed five years and Cline has taught at Rock Creek School the past two years. The Journal offers congratulations and best wishes for prosperity.
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Joseph E. Wheeler
Pawnee City
Ruth Cline
Bronson M. Cline
Omaha
Baptist Church
Burlington
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Vallerys Seek Treatment at Emanuel Hospital
J. R. Vallery and wife from the southwest of Mynard visited the city en route to Omaha. Mrs. Vallery will enter Emanuel Hospital for treatment as her health has been poor for some time and doctors hope to restore her to health.
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J. R. Vallery
Mynard
Omaha
Land sale trip noted in Chase county
Rosencrans continues selling land in this section and plans a westbound trip Sunday evening June 2 to survey the country. The notice urges accompanying him on the journey to inspect the area.
Deans Ointment Promoted For Eczema And Piles
Ad touts Deans Ointment for skin itching including eczema and piles. Claims price as 60 cents at all drug stores.
Badger Riding Cultivator Featured by John F. Gorder
An advertisement urges farmers to switch to a Badger Riding Cultivator from the New Century. John F. Gorder of Plattsmouth Nebraska promotes two top riding cultivator models as easier for laying by corn.
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John F. Gorder
Plattsmouth
Neb
For Sale One Used Dodze Touring Car
One used Dodze touring car offered for sale priced to sell. Contact John F. Gorder for details.
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John F. Gorder
Thirty-One Called to Colors from Local Draft List
A local draft list at Ft. Riley shows thirty-one men from the area in class one, with some deferments for agriculture and pending medical reserve changes. Names include Ralph B. Davis, Chas E Hadraba, Leon Turner, H N Mogensen, Wm Reed, Emil Stevenson, Robt Frields, Allen Compton, F L McConnell, Ernest Myers, Chas R Baker, Edward G Dovey, and others from Weep Water, Plattsmouth, Louisville, and surrounding towns. A large line of American flags decorates the Journal office.
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Ft. Riley
Edward G. Dovey
Chicago
Medical Reserve
Ralph B. Davis
Union
Chas. E. Hadraba
Plattsmouth
Leon F
Turneraire
H. N. Mogensen
Weep Water
Wm.s. Reed
Emil Stevenson
Omaha
Robt. Frields
Malden
Allen Compton
F. L. McConnell
Nehawka
Ernest E. Myers
Louiseville
Chas. R. Baker
Edw. G. Dovey
Evanston
O. D. Clements
Serg. Bluffs
John Remiszewskie
Louisville
Arthur M. Kimblem
Lyle M. Mullis
John A. Skinner
Alvo
Morton G. Welch
Gretna
Francis C. Wilkinson
Earl D. Barger
Murray
Wesley J. Kalasek
Harvey Burk
Clyde B. Knutson
and. F. Conley
Oscar Hoffman
Louis Brunko
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Virginia
Jose Creamer
Camp Morrison
FT. Oglethorpe
Hopkins
P. Mi
Cole
Cass
Emanuel
MR. Farmer
Journal
First National Bank
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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