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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
3
A collage of pithy sayings and humorous notes cites misquotes on optimists, divorces, and celebrities like Lindbergh and Chaplin. It juggles social quirks, pet topics, and light satire, mentioning politics, science, and daily life with oblique references to places and people of the era.
A miscellany of wry notes about weather fashion and aging paired with quips on truth loyalty and gossip. Highlights include odd facts about sailors making clothes and a claim about Ivan Chatowsky and Olga Markeva's engagement in Moscow.
A W C T U member expresses strong feelings after news that Chamberlin and Levine wished for a beer on arrival in Berlin. Critics note that only total abstainers like Lindbergh could have flown to Europe, challenging prior statistics.
The Levine Chamberlin Bellanca from New York to Berlin is viewed as duplication of Lindbergh’s Paris flight not a true breakthrough. They quarreled over insurance and details while Lindbergh headed toward Paris. The piece urges a truly novel solo record, such as San Francisco to Honolulu.
Washington diplomats discuss a bid to renounce war forever with France. The piece argues human nature must change first and criticizes the idea as impractical, noting greed and ambition drive wars and the World War stemmed from rotten diplomacy rather than a single trigger.
Judge Summerfield of Los Angeles heard evidence in a divorce but asked the public for input and ruled per this refer endum. The piece argues for letting neighbors on both sides participate as amici curiae to aid in equitable divorce decisions.
A Chicago wrestler says he was compelled to post a 5000 cash guarantee he would not throw the title bout against champion Strangler Lewis. The incident stands out only for the sizable sum and the suggestion of ousting fouls in a match that would otherwise be dull.
Chief Justice Taft condemns unnecessary continuances and delays in criminal cases. He notes Minnesota's rapid appeal processes as a model and urges coordinated efforts to limit appeals taken only to gain time, aiming to reduce delays and uphold state and federal interests.
In Cass County Nebraska a County Court hearing is set for June 24 1927 at 9:00 am on the petition of John J Vetesnik seeking administration of the estate of Joseph Vetesnik deceased. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
An editor of a New York tabloid notes a shift in readers appetites toward old fashioned romance and sentiment. He argues sex as entertainment cannot sustain lasting appeal and predicts a return to traditional themes as public taste evolves.
Sealed bids to construct 8.3 miles of gravel road on Greenwood Chalco Project 107 A for State Aid Road will be received at the Nebraska State House in Lincoln until 9 00 a m June 30 1927 and publicly opened. Plans and specs available from Cass County Clerk Plattsmouth or Public Works Lincoln. Bid bond 100 percent and certified checks 5 percent required. Start by July 15 and finish by October 1 1927. The department reserves right to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.
Legal notices in Cass County Nebraska allege plaintiffs S Sedlak and Hermie Sedlak seek to quiet title to described lands. The district court action cites multi party heirs and defendants with deadlines for response and details on property boundaries and school-site reservations.
The State of Nebraska Cass County. In the matter of the estate of John Ibert deceased. Creditors are notified that the court will receive and examine claims at the Plattsmouth Court Room on July 26 and October 27 1927 with three months to present claims and one year to pay debts from July 26 1927. Witness the County Court seal June 10 1927.
To the creditors of the estate of John Koukal deceased. The County Court Room in Plattsmouth will receive claims on July 2 and October 3, 1927 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Creditors have three months from July 2, 1927 to present claims and debts must be paid within one year from July 2, 1927. The notice is dated May 31, 1927.
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