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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
3
A collage of quirky lines and sayings from a historical page, including biblical verse, weather quips, animal tidbits, and playful observations. It blends trivia about pigeons, oysters, clocks, and fashion with local notes on Washington apples and a Milwaukee divorce bid, all in a newspaper miscellany style.
A man in Philadelphia jumped 1500 feet with a parachute and survived. The incident is noted with the line that without a chute it would have been worse. The piece reflects on peril and public interest in daring feats.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. a noted publisher in Los Angeles and Miami was arrested in Meridan as a suspicious character. He writes that Plattsmouth is a beautiful city in a fine country showing prosperity on all sides and offers to tell more nice things about the town.
A mosaic of quirky lines covers topics from straw hats to mumps microbes and bees curing rheumatism. It references weather impacting radio static, a boat beating a train in New York, and Paraguyan wheat experiments, all in a light, fragmentary tone.
A Pittsburgh boy was aided by police after his mother swapped his clothes for alcohol. Officers intervened to prevent further harm and ensure the child’s safety.
The speaker notes many wonder what life will be like 1,000 years from now yet few understand the present world. The remark invites reflection on current conditions before speculating about distant times.
A period warning praises thwarting a plan to abduct Mary Pickford and offers to help secure Douglas Fairbanks, claiming to act with power to complete a permanent job.
Plattsmouth prepares a Fourth of July celebration with Cliff Wiecott leading the general arrangements committee. His proactive leadership suggests the event will be a standout, with strong organization and public enthusiasm.
A Washington professor reports discovering a 50 000 year old track in Arizona thought to belong to a three toed creature nicknamed whane doodle. The claim suggests insights into paleontology and ancient life.
A correspondence school distributes simple instructions to play the harmonica or mouth organ. The method uses the words raw blow draw blow written on a music staff, suggesting anyone can learn to disturb neighbors after a few lessons.
Mr. Bryan proclaims many college degrees while the county recalls its belief that colleges and universities grant honorary degrees freely, a notion now seemingly confirmed by his boastful claim.
The statement argues that defense rests on all citizens and envisions President Coolidge leading the army in the field while Congress members serve as shock troops. It calls for vice president leadership from Washington and special elections to fill vacancies as a path to world peace.
Explorer Carveth Wells reports trees rising like fish and mammals brushing teeth in Malay jungles. An express train runs weekly to Bangkok through primitive forests with bamboo huts and rubber fields, where sleeping cars are simple boards and insects can be sprayed from nets. Roosevelt likened Africa’s road to a Pleistocene tract. this Malaysian route feels carboniferous.
A meditation on artistry, urging the true artist to reject compromise and seek perfection in any work. It contrasts artisans who are content with “good enough” with those who pursue constant improvement, noting inner peace comes from giving one’s full effort.
The piece humorously links Roald Amundsen's absence to Plattsmouth heat waves and weather reports. It jokes that a cold storage hotel would outperform inns with round-the-clock occupancy challenges, suggesting triple bunks and efficient use of rooms to handle day and night demand.
In the County Court of Cass Nebraska a probate hearing is set for July 17 1925 at 10 am in Plattsmouth. The petition by Peter C Hansen seeks determination of death times kinship and descent rights for the estates of Peter J Hansen Ingebure C Hansen and Christina Sophia Henrietta Hansen with absent adminis tration reported.
A quirky plan proposes refrigerating mattresses and polar inns to cool people in hot weather. Short men could endure hourlong stays with lease renewals if blood pressure stayed down, while seasoned veterans would get shorter sessions and special rates. An ad campaign would push nationwide, offering catchy lines like Be Frapped in Ten Minutes. Amundsen reportedly stays cool without spending a penny.
Local merchants in Plattsmouth report strong business in the first five months of 1925, with volume up over the same period last year. Advertising credited for drawing customers and boosting sales as market activity stays healthy.
The state through Cass county Nebraska notices creditors of the estate of Sadie Worden deceased. The county court in Plattsmouth will receive and examine claims on July 6 1925 and October 7 1925 at 10 a m for adjustment. Claims must be presented within three months from July 6 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. County Judge Jitin A H Duxbury seals the notice.
Hats and umbrellas disappear from courtrooms while suits are often misplaced. A light ripple notes a new modern wife who sends her husband away and then sues him for desertion.
A reflection on how fame or prominence intensifies when figures reside far from their home base, highlighting perceived changes in status and attention when living apart from the core locale.
A brief note reflects on close associations and chums alongside mentions of chattel mortgages and Ford automobiles, framing social ties within legal and consumer contexts.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Spangler deceased the County Court sets July 7 1925 and October 7 1925 for creditors to present claims. Claims must be presented within three months from July 7 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Seal note jil 4w.
The notice lists Jesse R. McVay deceased with claim proceedings in Plattsmouth Nebraska. It fixes July 7 1925 and October 8 1925 as dates to receive and examine claims and sets eight months from July 7 1925 for payment of debts. County Court seal, June 1 1926.
A terse observation notes that lawmakers aim to compel nature to submit, alleging modern statutes force natural forces to comply, implying a contentious political stance on state regulation versus natural order.
County Court to hear Lina Mann and Fred W. Mann petitioning for H. W. Dovey as Administrator of William H. Mann deceased. Hearing set for June 18, 1925 at 9:00 a.m. Publication of notice to interested parties in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
Nellie Russell petitions for administration of the estate of James Williams deceased. The court schedules June 20 1925 at 9:00 am for hearing and directs publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. County Judge A H Duxbury signs the order.
In Cass County Nebraska Glenn T Thompson petitions to admit a May 14 1925 will and deed to probate and appoint himself executor. The court orders interested parties to appear June 30 1925 at 10 am to show cause why the probate should not be granted. Notice will be published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
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