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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
4
A collage of satirical lines notes political mood and public opinion. It cites Mexico soap box absence, GOP stance on Wilson, and various global and domestic ideas from a humorous, opinionated lode about elections, treaties, and presidents.
A New York jury awarded a man twenty thousand dollars for injuries after losing four fingers. The case emphasizes a severe hand injury and the compensation granted in a civil verdict.
With McAdoo and Cox as candidates and William Jennings Bryan authoring a progressive platform the San Francisco convention should find a favorable reception from Mr and Mrs Common People.
Readers are reminded that historic revenue measures included levying taxes on ice cream cones to fund war efforts. The note asks us to consider how future generations might judge today’s financial choices and the officials who imposed them.
The Chicago platform is criticized as a vote driven document with no core principles. It denounces Republican inaction on reconstruction profiteering and labor issues while accusing leaders of aiding corporate interests over the poor. The piece portrays the party as abandoning Lincoln’s ideals and seeking patronage over justice.
Three head of horses aged five six and seven years are broken to drive and capable of driving cattle. The owner can take about forty head of cattle and horses to pasture. Rates: cattle two dollars per month, horses three dollars per month. Call M. E. Petersen one mile west of Cullom on the old Black farm. 24-w
New 15920 Reo touring car never been run is offered at a bargain by J. H. Domingo in Weeping Water.
A listing notes a selection of popular copyright books available for sale at the Journal office. The items span literary titles and reference works, inviting readers to visit the office to purchase.
An editorial calling for a comprehensive development plan for Nebraska University. It urges expansion of campus space and facilities, including instructional buildings, dormitories, labs, and a state auditorium, to transform the university into a prouder state asset. The piece appeals to alumni and all Nebraskans to support and fund the plan for lasting growth.
In Nelwaskyu Casscounty the County Court sets July 10 19st at 10 00 o'clock for hearing John Whirker's petition to be administrator of Rachel A Kirker deceased. Notice of pendency and hearing to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Judge Allen J Beeson dated June 15 1920.
In County Court of Casey Nebraska proceedings in the estate of Mary J Johnson deceased. Petition by Thuth F W Chapman to admit the instrument dated June 1920 as last will and testament and grant administration to Frank H Johnson executor. Hearing set for July 5 7920 at 10 a m with notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
Benjamin B. Snodgrass sues Ellen White and others in Cass County District Court to quiet title to government lots one and two in section 26 township 12 range 14 east and associated lots. Case names heirs and unknown relatives, details a railroad right of way and specific parcel boundaries. Plaintiff seeks permanent injunction against claims and demands to title with a May 1 1920 deadline for answer.
The district court of Cass County Nebraska hears a quiet title action filed May 26 1920 by plaintiff against multiple defendants including William Graff Rebecca Graff and David Remick to adjudge title to Lot four in Block forty three in Plattsmouth. Defendants must answer by July 19 1920 or face default. The notice names various heirs and successors and requests legal and equitable relief to foreclose any claims by opposing parties.
Clark and Mary Newlon sue Culver L. Robinson and others to quiet title to several parcels in Section 4 Township 11 Range 14 Cass County Nebraska due to adverse possession for over ten years. Plaintiffs seek to enjoin claims and remove clouds on their title with a July 19 1920 deadline for answer. Attorney C E Tefft represents plaintiffs.
The State of Nebraska Cass County informs creditors of Hum phrey Lee Oldham deceased that the County Court in Plattsmouth will sit June 22 and September 22 1920 at 9 o'clock a.m. to examine claims for adjustment. Claims must be presented within three months from June 22 1920 and debts paid within one year from June 25 1920. Witnessed by the County Court seal dated May 25 1920.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Oliver James Gilson deceased. Sarah Ellen Gilson petitions to be administratrix. Hearing set for June 24 1940 at 10 oclock a m. Notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. County Judge signs seal.
Notice to creditors that a county court will meet in said county on June 22 1920 and September 22 1920 at 9 o'clock a.m. to examine claims against the estate of Fred Condon. Debts must be paid within one year from June 22 1920. County Court seal date May 25 1920.
Plaintiff William Nickles files a suit in Cass County Nebraska to quiet title to the southwest quarter of Section 36, Township 21, Range 13 east of the 6th P. M. The defendants include Bernard C. Wilen Albert J. Etkenbury and others with unknown heirs. The case seeks to enjoin any claim to the property and grant general equitable relief. Answer or entry of judgment required by June 1, 1920, per court order.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Herman Kupke deceased. George J. B. Kupke seeks final settlement and discharge of his account filed June 12 1920 in Cass County Nebraska. Hearing scheduled June 22 1920 at 10 am in Plattsmouth Journal notice to publish for one week prior. County Judge signs seal.
The State of Nebraska Cass county issues this notice in the county court for the estate of Eulalie Long deceased. Claims must be filed within three months from July 12 1920 and debts must be paid within one year from that date. The notice is dated June 12 1924 with the county court seal.
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