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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
2
The district has bought two truck chassis to serve as school buses. Bodies will be built at Havelock and ready before the new school year. The vehicles will handle all routes in rain or snow, ensuring year round trips for students.
The item notes Lundberg's tire sale increases savings on United States and Fisk and Racine tires. It also lists numerous local movements including Elmer Philpotts new radio, residents traveling to Omaha and Plattsmouth, jury work, and visitors to Nehawka, Union, Weeping Water, and Murray.
Fullerton reports floods along the Loup and Cedar valleys from Genoa to Spalding with crop losses and washouts. Spalding branch of the U P railroad damaged and trains idled. Nebraska Gas & Electric power plant floor flooded. hail damages north of Fullerton. Kearney notes May rainfall 14.60 inches and June excess over five inches with potential record yields despite washouts.
The state reports dramatic enrollment increases from 1907 to 1922 with high school resident enrollment up 375 percent and non-resident up 4584 percent. One in four high school pupils now come from outside local districts, and graduates rose 387 percent. University enrollment climbed 121 percent to 9,803, while accredited high schools grew from 81 schools and 11,488 pupils in 1906-07 to 384 schools and 47,752 in 1921-23.
Mrs. J. L. Roat of Omaha hosted a porch party for the Plattsmouth club of Lincoln with a noon luncheon. Former Plattsmouth residents from Lincoln and Omaha joined in reminiscences. attendees included Mrs. Katzenberger Wheeler Hager Lovering Davis Darrow and others from Plattsmouth, Omaha, and Lincoln.
Contractors for the Palmer residence along with workmen Oscar Howe Fred Sydebotham and Antone Janda traveled to Plattsmouth last Wednesday while awaiting plastering materials and plasterers to finish the new home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Palmer.
The ladies of the Methodist church are preparing an excellent program for Children’s Day to be celebrated at the church on the evening of May 17. The event offers children a chance to help other children in less fortunate countries.
Frank A. Boedeker has been tendered the appointment by Governor Charles W. Bryan to the position of State bank inspector and departed last Wednesday for Lincoln to assume duties. He will be assigned a definite territory as soon as other appointments are made.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church held a meeting last Thursday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Wolph. A large number of ladies attended and enjoyed a most interesting and worthwhile time.
The Merry-Go-Round club, residents north and west of Nehawka, will hold a meeting and picnic at John Knabe grove northwest of Nehawka this Sunday. There will be plenty to eat and members know from past socials that the group provides the right foods for every gathering.
Vernor Lundberg holds the contract to transport the school, securing two trucks for pupil movement. Officials parade the agreement as a practical improvement for daily routes and reliability.
W R Patton of Palmer and Fred P Pusch visited Chicago and Plattsmouth to review the Palmer ready-to-wear line. The line is favored by local women and county residents for its reliability and accessibility.
Four miles south of Piattsmouth offer 160 acres at 225 dollars per acre and 135 acres with two improvements at 200 dollars per acre. Also one modern house and eight residences in Piattsmouth for sale. Cass County listings include 207 acres at 125 dollars per acre and 200 acres at 100 dollars per acre by G Egenberger Real Estate and Insurance.
McKay, Thomas Murtey and Attorney C E Tefft of Weeping Water spent the evening courting in town. McKay is a member of the jury panel for this term and joined local residents for social time.
Monday’s Dairy Nar reports visitors and residents stopping in Papillion for short visits and errands. Notables include Ms Mathilde Vallery Dutcher of Wakesburg Missouri, E. Bedie and J. Reynolds from Lincoln. Gauer from Louisville travels by train amid rainy roads. Families visit Immanuel hospital and local homes, with several residents traveling from Seward Omaha Stella and Missouri to see relatives.
Cass County Farm Bureau reports caponizing underway with Mrs. Henry Alberts of Cedar Creek planning to caponize all her cockerels, expecting higher profits from capons. The bulletin also covers potato bug control, county meetings on T B testing, club picnics, Rock Bluff Clothing club formation, food calendars discussions, and Murray club sewing sessions with upcoming meetings.
Rerulear action of the bowels is promoted as easy natural relief from constipation. The advertisement claims the product provides relief and mentions availability at all stores with the 0c price point.
Two aviators en route to Detroit from Texas landed at Malvern fair grounds after engine trouble. A red bull charged the landing area, forcing a crash into a telephone pole and breaking a wing. The bull survived unhurt and the incident caused several days of delay.
A June 9 1873 Nebraska report notes a water spout near Blackwood creek burying a cavalry camp, drowning six soldiers and twenty eight horses, washing away dugouts, with some men clinging to trees for forty eight hours. Heavy rains caused regional damage with several drownings within twenty miles.
Mrs William A Robertson entertained at a 1 o clock luncheon and bridge on North Sixth street in honor of Mrs George E DeWolf. Green and white decor carried through tables and place cards. Miss Westin Robertson provided music as guests arrived and Mrs Robertson assisted in serving. Mrs DeWolf won the guest prize after three bridge tables.
A piano in good condition and a 3 piece parlor suite are for sale at a low price. Contact Mrs. Jas McLeod at 667-J in Plattsmouth to arrange viewing or purchase.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as improving digestion and vitality. It claims impure blood causes illness while pure blood and good digestion prevent disease, with a price of 1.24 dollars and availability at all drug stores.
A customer recounts trying rival socks but declares nothing but Interwoven Socks will do. The store notes the superior quality and lasting comfort of the Interwoven brand.
An appeal promotes Interwoven Socks to the town inviting anyone not wearing them to attend a demonstration. The pitch promises satisfaction and a clear tip leading to eventual gratitude.
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