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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

5

Nebraska Sheriffs to Launch Fingerprint Program

County sheriffs of Nebraska prepare a statewide fingerprint system with 10 000 cards arriving at state headquarters. The process records arrest details, residence, charges, dispositions, accomplices, physical descriptors, and includes a facial photograph. Training sessions begin June 17 for Lincoln district sheriffs, followed by Hastings and Norfolk sessions.

Nebraska Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Sheriffs of Lincoln Hastings Norfolk

Farm Implement Sale Offer From Puls Stock

A buyer announces the liquidation of hardware and farming gear from Mr. W. H. Puls. Two Titan tractors and multiple John Deere implements are offered at below first cost to clear stock quickly, with a broad hardware line also priced attractively to draw county-wide shoppers.

W. H. Puls Titan John Deere Deering McCormick Case Keystone van Brunt Hoosier

Notable Visitors and Local Travel Through Murray Area

A stream of visitors and locals traverses Murray and nearby towns including Omaha, Plattsmouth, and Shenandoah. Names like Albert Jones, Mike Grant, John Becker, August Meyer, Fred Gorder, J L Smith, Miss Elizabeth McCracken, and Stella Crosser appear among business callers, family visits, and hospitality as residents pursue errands, sales efforts, and social visits.

Misouri Pacificc August Meyer Pols Hardware Store Murray Fred Gorder Weeping Water Murray Fist J. L. Smith Bloomfield Thomas Smith Elizabeth McCracken John Gilmore Margaret Span James Earhart Harry Puls Plattemouth T. W. Vallery Las Just Frank Joseph Mrasok Missouri River Romlous Presbyterian Church James Brown Ray Henry MR. Henry Shenandoah Brown Krtta Nickles Stella Crosser Miss Crosser Harrys Todd Lincoln State University Cou

Local residents host gatherings and hospital visits noted

Community members, including Mr. George Nickles and families, visit at the Puls home, with other neighbors joining in. Several residents, such as Luther Mead and John Yardlew, are hospitalized in Omaha for injuries and surgeries, while local families report progress and upcoming moves.

Murray Bible Schools Present Children's Day Programs

Members of the Presbyterian and Christian Bible schools in Murray coordinated a day of children's programs. The Presbyterian school opened with an excellent morning program before a large crowd, followed by the Christian Bible school presenting an evening program to a large and engaged audience.

Bible Schools of Murray Presbyterian The Christian Presbyterian School Christian Bible School

Will Meet at Church

The ladies and society of the Christian church will meet at the church on Wednesday afternoon of next week June 2 to attend to business matters.

Ladies and Society of the Christian Church

Bible School Schedules for County Meeting at Plattsmouth

The county Christian churches plan a meeting at Plattsmouth on Sunday June 13 with an opening service. Murray church Bible School will begin at 9 45 AM to allow attendees time to reach Plattsmouth.

Plattsmouth Murray

Bible School Services Move From Here to Plattsmouth

Brief item notes a Bible school session starting locally and then shifting to services at Plattsmouth, outlining travel or timing without extra details.

Bible Plattsmouth

Great Ball Game near Sciota Draws McCracken Family

Geo W McCracken and his family stopped to watch a Sunday ball game near Sciota and stayed for the concert after. He said the day offered two children's day programs and matinees in addition to the game, all worth the price.

Geo. W. McCracken Sciota McCracken

Rhoden Improves. Cares For Hogs At Old Livery Barn

T. C. Rhoden, who has been feeling very badly, is reported to be much improved and caring for his hogs at the old livery barn. He is ready to buy, sell, or trade hogs with all comers. See him if you have the sporting blood.

T. C. Rhoden Conmiers

Murray Shipments Set Local Food Record

Last Monday evening five loads of cattle and one load of hogs were shipped from Murray to Omaha for sale. The batch sets a local food record, with frequent large shipments from this station. Shipments were led by W. G. Minford Searl S Davis W. J. Philpot and others.

Murray Dees Murray Omaha W. G. Minford Searl S Davis W. J. Philpot

Bible School Urges Attendance at Plattsmouth Church Event

Members of the Bible school are asked to attend a county Christian church meeting at Plattsmouth's city park next Sunday. Reported leaders include E. M. Johnson Miss Jessie B. Filson and local pastors. A basket dinner and large turnout of five or six hundred are promised with good speaking music and program.

The Christian Church Plattsmouth Bible School Plertsmouth E. M. Johnson Bethany Jessie B. Filson Omaha Brother Hay Elmwood Brother Park Greenwood G. Hollowell

Mrs Minnier in buggy accident injures family

Mrs Jarced Minnier and two children, including a month-old infant, were injured when their buggy overturned on a curve while returning from town last Monday. The baby was stunned but quickly treated by Dr. G H Gilmore and soon shown to be recovering.

G. H. Gilmore

Army to hold August officer selection exams at Ft Crook

Final examination for appointing officers as first and second lieutenants in the regular army will be held August 22, 1921 with over 3 000 vacancies. Preliminary physicals precede the test. Eligible ages are eighteen to thirty, and candidates must belong to specified military groups or have a technical school degree. Attainments determine grade and promotion. Write to the commanding general Seventh Corps Area Ft Crook Nebraska for details.

Seventh Corps Ft. Crook Nebraska Regular Army National Guard Secretary of War

Advertising Craft for Maximum Value in Print

The text urges careful ad placement in the printer's hands to allow artistic setup and warns against rushed, careless copy to ensure the greatest value for money spent on advertising.

Special 20 Percent Silk Dress Sale at Ladies Toggery

A special discount offers twenty percent off all silk dresses at Ladies Toggery. The sale highlights feminine fashion goods and runs for a limited time in the store.

Much-Wed Man Is Again the Groom

David FE. Thompson, once Nebraska figure and Mexico ambassador, married in Los Angeles last Thursday to Gladys Dana, daughter of Mrs. Winifred Garber. This is his fourth marriage. he was divorced from his third wife Florence Cook Thompson in 1918. He is past 72, first wed in Lincoln and founded the Lincoln Star, later minister to Brazil and ambassador to Mexico 1908 to 1909 under Roosevelt. The couple honeymooned in England after marriage.

David FE. Thompson Nebraska Mexico Los Angeles Gladys Dana Winifred Garber Omaha the World-Herald Mr. Thompson Florence Cook Thompson Thompson Lincoln Neb

Supreme court hears fraternal policy dispute over beneficiary rules

The case centers on a $1000 life policy once owned by T Stribling with Buckstaff as beneficiary. After Stribling’s death Buckstaff declined the payout as a dependent, prompting a suit by his widow and children arguing the proceeds belong to the estate if the named beneficiary fails. The fraternal society claims fraud and improper purpose, while T S Allen argues the heirs act in good faith to recover for the estate.

Supreme Court T. Stribbling National Council & Annuity Association Fraternal Aid Union Buckstaff Brosc. of Lincoln A. H. Buckstaff Buckstaff Stribling Fraternal Society T. S. Allen Fawcett Jacob Esau Allen

Bucketall Letters Note Interest and Fraud Claims

Letters from Bucketall state his interest in A and allege that police fraud occurred. The states offered to repay the premiums.

Bucketall

Optimism Marks Opening of Labor Meeting in Denver

The forty first annual American Federation of Labor convention opened in Denver with optimism. President Samuel Gompers predicted progress toward 3,000,000 members and urged unity with farmers against anti labor forces. A resolution protested the Scott bill affecting the Great Lakes shipping season and seamen, while aid was pledged for Pueblo flood victims. Gompers called for disarmament and warned against proposed welfare department moves, urging moderation and unity under the banner America First.

Denver Colo American Federation of Labor Organized Labor Movement Anérica Samuel Gompers Organized Labor American Trades Union Movement Gompers American Federation of Labos Veteign Capsitius Princes of Finance Congress Great Lakes Trepatienal Pueblo Hood Comper Crete Atroy Department of Labor Department of Agriculture Ae Bert America

Refriserature Lineup at Christ & Christ Furniture

Twelve refriserature units arrive priced from 14.40 to 57.50 at Christ and Christ Furniture Store.

Christ & Christ Furniture Store

Watch found advertised by office for owner claim

A Genta open faced watch was found and advertisement seeks the owner to prove property and claim it by contacting P. HW. Metsinger or the office and paying the advertisement fee.

Genta P. HW. Metsinger

Christ & Christ Furniture Store Showcases New Parlor Suite

Come in and see the new parlor suite waimote the many other poods. just arrived yesterday at the Christ and Christ Furniture Store.

Waimote Christ & Christ Furniture Store

Auto Number Lost Re turn to Q O K Garage

A single lost number card states an auto number is missing and should be returned to the Q O K Garage or the Journal office for recovery.

QO. K Journal

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Nielsen MurrAy State Bank Murray Nebraska Albert Jones Mike Grant Homer -Campbell John Becker Near Union Anthony Malvern Alex Graves Art Hansen Metropolis Charlies Tilson M_ Mollard Nehawka Omahae Dheb Mre T& M Steiner Omalw Mak Georgette Hiatt @ Tutt Venience George Nickles Bunning and Nickles Fred Lutz Otto Lutz Fucsis Alfred Herman Gansemer Puls Luther Mead B. F. Hrendel Anna Katherine Brown Katherine Dale Toplin J. W. Berger Glen Vallery Frank Vallery L. H. Puis Harry FP. Volk Walker Gilmore Capital W. G. Boedeker Beulah Sans Duike Frans Auburn Auburn, and Report On Their Return That Mrs. Frans Br. G. H. Gilmore Herman Smith Fred Tizner John Yard@lew Fenger Pr. J. F Brendel Sandy Campbell Charlies Orren G. M. Minford J. A. Scotien Minford Otto Puis A. Gunsmar W. TF. Whilpot Overon Tutt Emma Nims Kansas City J. A. Pitz Journal Today David E. Thompson LABOR Gompers and Council Sayim America First Horseshoe Tobacco F. T. Wilson
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