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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

2

Sargon treated rheumatism in Omaha reader testimonial

The letter from John Engle of Omaha praises Sargon Soft Mass Pills and Larcon for curing night pains from rheumatism, restoring sleep and energy. It notes local availability through Weyrich & Hadraba in Plattsmouth and mentions regional visits and observations by Weeping Water residents and others.

John Engle Webster Street Omaha Nebr Plattsmouth Weyrich & Hadraba

Local Notes From Weeping Water and Nearby Areas

A roundup of residents and visitors in Weeping Water and nearby towns including A. E. Jamison in Louisville, Edward Dowler delivering corn to Marshall elevator, Dr. A. V. Thomas in Lincoln, E. R. Straub securing a Chevrolet truck, George Olive and son on a Lake Andes fishing trip, Elmer Philpot visiting Weeping Water for work at a blacksmith, F. A. Birsch aiding at Knute Jenson meat market, G. W. Van Every sidelined by tonsillitis, Mrs. Mammie Stokes visiting from Calgary and relations in Union and Murray, and Lloyd Wilcott purchasing an imperial landau for Chevrolet.

A. E. Jamison Louisville Edward Dowler Marshall Elevator A. V. Thomas Lincoln J. W. Thomas E. R. Straub Avoca Dowler George Olive Ben Lake Andes South Dakota Elmer Philpot Nehawka B. H. Baldwin F. A. Birsch Harry M. Frans Union A. G. Long Murray Lloyd Wilcott Imperial Landeau Chevrolet

Child Hurt by Horse Kick at Field Incident

A young boy, son of Earl Wiles, was kicked by a horse while watching others drink. He suffered a severe knee fracture, was treated, and remained in significant pain as he recovered.

Earl Wiles

Davis Estate Land Sale Confirmed at Partition Sale

The sale of the Davis estate property, despite efforts to prevent confirmation, was approved. Thed Davis purchased the property at partition sale and now holds the title.

Davis Thed Davis

Nebraska sends Weeping Water youth to National Club camp

Cass county honors a Weeping Water young farm club leader Clarence Norris named as one of four Nebraskans chosen to represent the state at the National Club camp in Washington D C from June 19 to June 25.

Cass County Washington, D. C Clarence Norris Weeping Water

Nebraska youth active in 4-H club work names

Clarence Norris represents Nebraska at a national gathering and is active in local 4-H clubs. He belongs to a baby beef club a swine club and leads a poultry club. Norris is the son of J H Norris of near Weeping Water and active in the University extension department.

Nebraska Clarence Mr. Norris J. H. Norris Near Weeping Water The State University

Observing Fathers Day as it shifts with the calendar

A humorous column argues for a thirteen month calendar to fix Fathers Day on a constant date. It notes the current moveable third Sunday in June and jokes about future promotions, bills, and new observances while urging families to stay mindful of the day.

Hazo the Fathers of the Nation Dad

Nehawka Residents and Visitors Hit the Town

A schedule of visits and errands across Nehawka Union Omaha Plattsmouth and Lincoln highlights include John Griffin and wife at Horace Griffin’s home in Union, Albert Anderson in Omaha visiting a dentist, Herman and Mrs. Smith buying plumbing supplies in Council Bluffs, and Prof Len Wadel returning to Nehawka to manage Wadel farm duties.

John Griffin Horace Griffin Union Albert Anderson Omaha Herman Smith Council Binuiffs Jessie Rice Will Rice Nehawka Albert Wolfe Murray T. J. Brendel J. Stewart Rough W. P. Sheldon George C. Sheldon Sheldon Manufacturice Company Tig City Plattsmouth Len Wadel South Nehbanka W. T. Schlietemeier Wadel Mr. Schlietemeier W. T. Schlictemsier Methodist Hospital Schlictmeier Schlictemeier Tulsa Homa

Teachers Clara and Isabel Rainey in Peru summer program

Misses Clara and Isabel Rainey of this city are among the teachers taking special summer school work at Peru this year.

Clara Isabel Rainey Peru

Gift Card Line Cheers Fathers at Bates Book & Gift

Bates Book & Gift shop features a full line of handsome Father’s Day gift cards. The collection emphasizes quality design and variety for gift giving.

The Bates Book & Gift Shop

Mrs. Carl Balfour Hosts Pleasant Bridge Party

Mrs. Carl Balfour entertained many friends last Friday at her Nehawka area home for a bridge party. The gathering included a large number of her admirers and was enhanced by a delightful luncheon served by the gracious hostess.

Carl Balfour Balfour Nehawka

Jacobson Family Visit Highlights Seattle Relatives

Mr and Mrs Harald Jacobson and daughter Ruth visited relatives including Oren Pollard Merritt Pollard and Hall Pollard and wife. Oren Pollard hosted a gathering in Ruths honor and grandmother Ruth Pollard was mentioned. The Jacobsons have been living in Seattle and enjoyed the reunion after a long absence.

Harald Jacobson Ruth Oren Pollard Merritt Pollard Hall Pollard Nemet Ruth Pollard Jacobson

Death Comes Quickly Davis S N Meyer

Davis SN Meyer born February 1 1566 at Ashland Ohio lived there until moving west to Creeping Water to run a stone business. He later sold most interests to Western Limestone Products Co. He and his wife toured California, returned to Weeping Water where his wife died April 16. He fell ill Saturday and died that evening. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev Birch with Psalm 23 and Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery beside his wife.

Dowler Brothers C.H. Gibson Jacob Jourgensen Omaha Rehmeyer Florence Atwood Lincoln Jessie Baldwin Otoee County Earnest W. Milburn Murray Cole Motor Company Milburn Charles W. Grossman Alliance Grassman Cass County Nebraska Earl W. Towle Kenneth Dunn Robert Dunn Milwaukee Towle Fred Rehmeyer Cass County Chester White Farm Peter P. Smith Havelock Hernan Smith Mr. Smith John L. Smith John O. Veiser A. F. Sturm Clarence Peck C. W. Grassman Nehawka Mr. Grassman Plattsmouth Burlington Railway C. D. St. John Wm. August, Jr Lamar Colorado St. John Joseph F. Behrns Nehanka J. J. Pollard Sears Roebuck Davis SN. Meyer Ashland Ohio Creeping Water Western Limestone Products Co California Meyer Oskwood Cemetery Birch Congregational Church This Place Victor Wallick

Will Argue Motion In Nebraska V George Dovey Case

Attorneys will argue the plea in abatement in the Nebraska v George Dovey case set for trial in the district court on June 206th. Judge Leslie will hear the matter in his court as he was unable to attend the district court hearing. A sustained plea would likely halt the trial locally.

State of Nebraska George

Flag Day observance by W. R. C. at Wintersteen hill park

The ladies of the W R C plan an extensive Flag Day program Friday morning June 14 at Wintersteen hill park near the site where Co A of the First Nebraska was presented the flag in 1861. A 7 30 a m flag raising ceremony will be followed by a bacon and eggs breakfast.

Wintersteen Hill Park Co. A Nebraska

Mount Rushmore Memorial Commission Set to Meet in Rapid City

Yankton secretary D. B. Gurney announced the Mount Rushmore memorial commission will hold its next meeting in Rapid City on June 17. This marks the first gathering of the commission in the Black Hills to direct carving of heroic figures on Mount Rushmore's granite walls.

Yankton S. D Mount Rushmore Memorial Commission Rapid City D. B. Gurney Black Hills Mount Rushmore

Floater Found in Missouri River Near Iowa Shore

Frank Detlef, a Burlington watchman, found a man’s body amid flood waters on the Missouri River. John Richardson and his sons retrieved the body by skiff and brought it to the Iowa shore near where the current carried it. Clothing suggested months in cold water. two pairs of overalls, heavy shoes, two shirts, two red sweaters. The man likely fell through river ice while working on the ice. Identification unavailable. Mills County authorities took custody for burial.

Frank Detlef Burlington Missouri River John Richardson Iowa Mills County

Driver License Blank Printing Contract Awarded

Linton June 10 A contract for printing 1,616,028 driver license applications in duplicate and 1,207,521 lithographed license cards was awarded to York Bank Book Co of York by State Purchasing Agent Yoder.

Linton Yoder York Bank Book Co York

Hague Acts in Island Raid Description and Aftermath

The Hague announced steps to reinforce Caribbean holdings after Venezuelan rebels raided Willemstad, capital of Curaçao. The torpedo boat Rorenser with 40 troops was sent to Curaçao to deter further disorder. Dutch newspapers criticized government carelessness while the Venezuelan charge d affaires denied responsibility. General Urbia was described as a bandit by the exile.

Hague Willemstad Netherlands Rorenser Curacao Willeamstad Venezuela Urbina Colombia

Wisconsin Senate Demands Professors Income Sources

Madison Wisconsin. A resolution calling on President Glenn Frank to provide the senate with amounts and sources of income received by University of Wisconsin professors outside their salaries was adopted Tuesday. Senator John C Schumann of Water town introduced the measure asserting the senate deserves to know who pays professors amid lobbying concerns.

Madison Wis Glenn Frank Senate University of Wisconsin John C. Schumann Watertown

De Luxe Bus Denvot South Omaha Schedule Note

A transit listing shows De Luxe Bus running at 6 50 P M from Omaha South Omaha to 24th and N 1704 Howard Street with phone JA 9540 and HA 2181.

Omaha Howard Street Tel

Rebel veteran dies in Charlotte pneumonia death

Gen. Cortes A. Kitchen, seventy seven, a Confederate veteran from St. Louis, died Thursday in an emergency hospital in Charlotte during the reunion period from pneumonia.

Charlotte N. C Cortes ‘A. Kitchen St. Louis

Father’s Day remembrance call Bates Book & Gift shop

Seeking a remembrance for Dad on Father’s Day. Call Bates Book & Gift shop on June 16 to satisfy your needs with thoughtful keepsakes and gifts.

Bates Book & Gift Shop

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