Vera Cruz Letter Home Describes War Conditions
Walter Haines, a former Plattsmouth resident with the Signal Corps, writes from Vera Cruz detailing conditions, trenches, and outposts. He notes refugees moved by train, Mexican forces pressed near the city, and weary soldiers awaiting returns, while recommending a Collier’s piece for broader context.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Anthony Nesladek
Walter Haines
Plattsmouth
Signal Corps
Haines
Waters-Pierce Oil Cos
Fourth Infantry
Navy
Hydie
Rebs
Sis
London
Colliers Weekly
Funston
States
Tenday
Ypiranga
Fuerte
Menxico
Huerta
H—I
San Juan de Ulloa
Galveston
Walter H. Haines
Co. D
Los CoCos Sta
Farm for Sale near Nehawka Nebraska
Farm for sale the G F Switzer quarter located three miles southwest of Nehawka Nebraska for particulars write Henry M Pollard Nehawka Nebraska.
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G. F. Switzer
Nehawka
Henry M. Pollard
Nehawka, Neb
Henry Cook of Union Charged as Being of Unsound Mind
Constable G W Clark brings Henry Cook from South Omaha to Union where he has claimed to be pursued by crowds and seen armed men near the Anderson farm. County attorney directs placement for safety and assessment to prevent harm to himself or others.
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G. W. Clark
Henry Cook
Omaha
Union
A. J. Anderson
Anderson Farm
Clark
Plattsmouth Native David G White Promoted to Washington
News arrives that David G White of Missoula Montana will travel to Lincoln this month en route to Washington DC. He moves from Missoula US forest service district HQ to federal headquarters in Washington. He is a Delta Tau Delta alumnus and a former Crete resident.
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David G. White
Missoula
Mont
Lincoln
Washington, D. C
White
US. Forest Service District
Washington
Gertrude McKinley
Crete
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
The
State University
Platsmouth
Nebraska
State Journal
Woodmen Depart for Toledo to Attend Insurgent Battle
John Cory leaves for Omaha to join insurgent Woodmen en route to Toledo for the Modern Woodmen of America head camp. At Hastings convention insurgents won delegate seats with Cory and Gering named from the First district. Dr. F. E. W. Cook also travels to Jerecto camp as head officers plan organization. Both factions claim victory though figures favor the Talbot wing.
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John Cory
Omaha
Woodmen
Toledo
Woodmen of America
Hastings
Mr. Cory
Talbot
Henry R. Gering
Cass
FE. W. Cook
Jerecto
Lodge
Residence on Main and 8th Streets for Sale
Two-story brick dwelling with eight rooms plus bath and closets. Located on two and a half lots on Main and 8th with trees barn and out buildings. Inquiries to Silas Long 648 N 26th St Lincoln Nebraska.
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Silas Long
26Th St
Lincoln
Neb
Instant Death of Nye Reading in Plattsmouth
Nye Reading known in Plattsmouth as I N Reading, foreman on a Burlington paint gang, was killed when struck by Burlington train No 12 near Chalco while attempting to move a handcar off the tracks. He resided at Pacific Junction and leaves a wife, a son and two daughters. The Burlington company investigates the accident.
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I. N. Or
Nye Reading
Reading
Burlington
Chalco
Pacific Junction
Fine Cass County Cattle Top Kansas City Market
Very fine western cattle from Cass County near Murray sold in Kansas City last week. Shippers W. J. Philpot had two loads averaging about 870 per hundred, J. A. Brown one load at 8.85, and J. W. Philpot one load at 8.50. The cattle were purchased in Wyoming and gained upwards of 500 pounds in under six months, praising Cass County shippers and owner satisfaction.
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Kansas City
Murray
W. J. Philpot
J. A. Brown
J. W. Philpot
Cass County
Local Notices Update On Perry Marsh Visit And Sidney Guests
Perry Marsh, engaged in ranching, arrived on No 2 from Wryoung and will visit with his family. Miss Anta Hiatt and Miss Martha Hiatt of Sidney Town are in the city for a brief stay with their sister Mrs Frank Kd Gubelman and family.
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Perry Marsh
Wryoung
Anta
Martha Hiatt
Sidney, Town
City
Frank Kd. Gubelman
Local notices and arrivals in Gering column
Bucklen Arnica Salve promoted at Gering & Co. events with free examinations. J L Rhoden arrives for funeral of Nancy B Rhoden. Miss Anna Mickelwall visits Mrs H A Sharp and returns home. Mrs Edward Sprieck visits foster parents Mr and Mrs John McNurtin. Fletcher Castoria offered at 19c. Mrs Frank Baker and daughter June visit with Mr and Mrs W E Rosencrans. LL Graves of Union Ledger visits city to handle court house matters.
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J. L. Rhoden
Table Rock
City
Nancy B. Rhoden
Edward Sprieck
Stanton, Nebraska
John McNurtin
Frank Baker
June
Oves
Mr. Baker
Will
W. E. Rosencrans
LL. Graves
The
Union Ledger
Court House
Local visitors tend to lingering business interests
Philip Thild, Alfred Gansiner and W. H. Puls arrived this morning from their homes and spent the day attending to various tatters of business.
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Philip Thild
Alfred Gansiner
W. H. Puls
John G. Hermann Returns Home After Funeral Attended
John G. Hermann arrived this afternoon at his Denver home after attending his mother’s funeral in this area.
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John G. Hermann
Denver
Lively Plattsmouth Board of Equalization Hears Tax Disputes
The Nebraska Lighting Co. seeks a 7000 boost, Lincoln Telegraph & Telephone 25000, and Plattsmouth Water 5000 over returns. The City of Plattsmouth disputes land east of the depot claimed by Thomas Stokes. Hearing scheduled for Monday June 22 to decide these claims.
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Board of Equalization
Tidd
Nebraska Lighting Company
Lincoln Telegraph & Telephone Co
Plattsmouth Water Co
Thomas Stokes
Plattsmouth
Stokes
Mrs Jennings Seivers Departure for Minnesota Visit
Mrs. Jennings Seivers left this afternoon for Onwatonna Minnesota to visit relatives. Mr. Seivers accompanied her as far as Omaha on the journey.
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Jennings Seivers
Onwatonna
Minn
Mr. Seivers
Omaha
Lincoln visitor Frank Baker to stay with Rosencrans
Frank Baker, visiting Lincoln with friends and relatives, arrived last evening on No. 2 with W. E. Rosencrans and will be a guest at the Rosencrans home for a few days.
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Frank Baker
Lincoln
W. E. Rosencrans
Rosencrans
Foxes of Waterloo Visit Parents in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Ed Fox of Waterloo Iowa have been visiting the latter s parents. Mr and Mrs J W Haynie in this city depart for Chicago Wednesday evening where they will visit the Fox parents for a time.
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Ed Fox
Waterloo
Towa
J. W. Haynie
Chicago
Mr. Fox
Business trip with QF R Barton to Omaha
John Whiteman traveled from his Nehawka home to attend to business and rode this morning to Omaha with QF R Barton the affable A O U W deputy for a few hours.
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John Whiteman
Nehawka
QF. R. Barton
Omaha
Reverend McClusky Returns From Park College Visit
Reverend H. G. McClusky and his wife returned from Parksville Missouri where they attended the commencement exercises at Park College. Their daughter Miss Maurine Hughes, sister of Mrs McClusky, graduated. Hughes accompanied them home for a brief visit.
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H. G. McClusky
Parksville
Park College
Maurine Hughes
Fontanelle DAR Holds Last Regular Meeting of Year
Fontanelle Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its final regular meeting of the year at the home of Miss Zelma Alice and Hazel Tuey. The decor featured bags and season roses as plans for the coming year were discussed with several new members likely to join. Refreshments followed a pleasant and profitable evening.
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Fontanelle
Daughters of the American Revolution
Zelma
Alice
Tazel Tuey
Honeymoon Visit Ends as Omaha Couple Depart
Mrs. Carl Neilson of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Metzaschies of Plainview Neb guests at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ohm's home depart for home. The Metzaschies, on their honeymoon, plan a week visit with relatives and stop at Wisner en route.
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Carl Neilson
Omaha
Frank Metzaschies
Plainview
Neb
Frank Ohm
Metzschies
Wisner
Family Visit Returns from Norburg
Walter Haynie of Norburg Iowa, visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J W Haynie, returns home yesterday morning accompanied by his two sisters Mrs Steinhanns of Gordon Neb and Miss Viola Haynie of this city who will visit Norburg for a fitness.
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Walter Haynie
Norburg
Iowa
J. W. Haynie
Steinhanns
Gordon, Neh
Viola Haynie
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
Caution about mercury in catarrh ointments and internal use notes that such preparations can damage the body. Warns buyers to seek prescriptions from reputable physicians and to avoid unsafe items. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure as the genuine option from F. J. Co. with price details and marketing claims.
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Hell
Hall
Chile
F. J .Per Co
Per Bettie
Local Farmers Vallery and Zaar Visit City for Business
G. FP. Vallery drove from his farm to town this afternoon to handle business matters. Oscar Zaar, a prominent young farmer from near South Bend, also spent several hours in the city for business and to visit friends.
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G. FP
Vallery
Oscar Zaar
South Bend
Little Misses Thildreth Visit Mrs Brady in City
Little Misses Thildreth and Beulah Bayliss of Watson Mo arrived Thursday for a visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Brady. The Bayliss girls came by train and were met at Pacific Junction by Mrs Brady.
Mrs Boonstha departs Sioux City after visit
Mrs. J. H. Boonstha of Sioux City leaves after visiting relatives and friends here. She is accompanied by her sister Mrs. Heter Black who will briefly visit at her sister’s home in Sioux City before continuing home.
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J. H. Boonstha
Sioux City
Heter Black
Nebraska City Men Visit Journal In Omaha Trip
Hon John Mattes Jr J C Burr and Gus Young prominent residents from Nebraska City spent a few hours in the city on business and stopped by the Journal for a brief visit yesterday.
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John Mattes, Jr
J.C. Burr
Gus Young
Nebraska City
Journal
Burlington platform worker struck by timber accident
August Hesse of the Burlington store department was loading timbers when a sizeable piece fell and mashed his foot, causing a severe but temporary injury.
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August Hesse
The
Burlington
Take Plenty of Time to Eat and Use Chamberlain Tablets
The article warns against rapid eating causing indigestion and constipation and urges thorough chewing. It explains digestion starts in the mouth and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for relief. The tablets are described as easy to take and agreeable, sold by all dealers.
Theodore Lister Returns Home After Eye Operation
Theodore Lister returns home from Omaha after an eye operation on Saturday. The procedure, though painful, was successful and removed his sightless eye. He is reported feeling well and recovering from the surgery.
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Theodore Lister
Omaha
Buy Sell or Exchange Plattsmouth Property
Property ad from Clyde H. Fuller promotes buying selling or exchanging real estate in Plattsmouth. It lists contact as phone 440 J with a May 11 tid&w 7 reference.
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Plattsmouth
Clyde H. Fuller
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Zugkweiler
Bucklen
WM. Tritsch
Gering & Co
Anna Mickelwall
Glenwood
Iown
H. A. Sharp
Fletcher
Spot Cash Family
KODAK
Weyrich & Hadraba
Red Cross Drug Store
Lowney
Kodaks
Tuey
T. H. Pollock
Coates Block
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the Plattsmouth Journal
Stetson
Saltve ¢ Shiczott
Manhattan
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