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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
3
A collage of pithy sayings and biblical verse notes appears, weaving proverbs with worldly quips. It references Matthew 6, political figures, education, and social behavior while contrasting faith with daily concerns and humor.
A humorous jab notes a house fire rate of 1000 daily and a bald man fending off flames. It jokes that road work near Atlantic City stalls as workers ogle one piece swimsuits, suggesting they seek lifeguard jobs to stay focused.
A Chicago man allegedly kept a bank balance of $100 000 while convincing his wife he worked as a clerk earning $40 a week. The claim is described as an affront to American womanhood and could prompt action if confirmed.
Elizabeth Marbury, author and anti prohibitionist, criticizes bells on garters during her hour program on WEAF. She quashes the idea by noting no bells are needed to call attention to the salmon colored hose now in fashion.
A miscellany of wry quips about fashion money travel and social mores. Observations touch on vanity love class and city life with playful sarcasm and sharper wit. The snippets resemble light newspaper humor writing from a bygone era.
A fragmentary column notes Milwaukee thermometers rising sharply and jokes about weather easing life. It mentions Frank Gould's fortune growth from ten million to sixty million, odd animal reports in Boston and St. Louis, and a satirical line about prohibition. The closing image alters Elise with a beard growth at the neck.
The California bureau of vital statistics notes that 18 year old girls and 40 year old widows are most popular. It emphasizes that love and hope remain possible for women across ages despite trends.
A man entered an eastern university office and offered a $20,000 gift but refused to reveal his identity. The joke hints that the donors would likely be honored with a dormitory name.
New York claims three hundred thousand people slept in parks one hot night without disturbing shrubs or triggering arrests. The public mood portrays New Yorkers as disciplined when asleep.
The editor notes the annual city ordinance issue restricting firecrackers within corporate limits as a seasonal measure affecting local celebrations and safety.
A railroad man told the Fort Scott Tribune that even if railroads spent a billion dollars annually for nineteen years to eliminate grade crossings, about eighty four thousand crossings would still remain.
The June Current History cites Rex F. Harlow and fifteen nations in a study showing 64,685,810 mobilized, 29,561,538 casualties, with Russia and Germany bearing the largest death tolls. It argues war’s cost is now too high and urges laypeople to grasp the catastrophe and reject conflict.
Mention notes that Doc Cook remains an almost unique expert not yet asked for his view on the Amundsen expedition. The remark highlights a lack of official commentary from a noted polar authority amid ongoing speculation about the polar party’s status.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in County Court announces creditor claims for the estate of Mrs. Sadie Worden. Hearings will be held July 6 and October 7 1925 at 10 o clock am to receive and examine claims for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from July 11 1925 and debts paid within one year from July 6 1925. Signed by County Judge A H Duxbury.
In Cass county Nebraska Hattie M Strain plaintiff versus William E Strain et al defendants. Under a May 16 1925 decree and May 18 1925 sale order a sole referee will sell June 27 1925 at 2 pm at the east front door of Farmers and Merchants Bank Alvo to highest cash bidder ten percent day of sale balance on confirmation Lots 16 17 18 Block 5 Village of Alvo Abstract showing marketable title will be furnished Sale open one hour M36-5M
In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska the estates of Peter J Hansen Ingeborg C Hansen and Christina Sophia Henrietta Hansen are presented. Peter C Hansen petitions to determine death dates and heirs with land in Plattsmouth Neb. A hearing is set for July 17 1925 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth. Allen J Beeson attorney.
Reports from Mills and Montgomery counties describe a severe hail storm Sunday causing near total crop destruction on many farms. Four inches of rain in forty five minutes near Glenwood washed out bridges and flooded cellars while orchards near J. W. Carter suffered heavy losses. Grain beat down, leaves stripped, and barns damaged across Pilot Grove and Elliott areas with extensive flood impacts reported.
The four year old Harley Krueger child of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Krueger died after a short illness at an Omaha hospital. He was taken there Sunday night and died at 4 40 yesterday afternoon unable to undergo surgery. Survived by his parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 30 at St Paul s Evangelical church.
Miss Mable White, brought back from Clarkson hospital in Omaha Saturday, shows pleasing improvement at her north city home. Rest and quietude aid her recovery and doctors note marked progress from treatment and operation.
Public notice from Plattsmouth Nebraska dated June 15 1925 lists miss Gladys Benedict E D Bearden Fred Helmsneir Mabel Lundquist and H Stratton as unclaimed letters. The letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on June 29 1925 according to Postmaster J W Holmes.
In Cass County Nebraska Mary E Thompson estate petition by Glenn T Thompson to admit May 14 1925 will deed to real estate to probate and appoint executor hearing set June 20 1925 at 10 am in County Court notice to interested parties by Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing date. sealed June 1 1925.
In Plattsmouth Nebraska the County Court seeks to hear all claims against the estate of Jesse R. McVay on July 5 1925 and October 7 1925 at ten in the forenoon. Claims must be presented within three months from July 7 1925 and debts paid within eight months from July 7 1925. Court date June 1 1926.
Court orders a hearing on Lina Mann and Fred W. Manns petition to appoint H N Dovey as administrator of William H Manns estate. Hearing set for June 19 1925 at 9:00 am in county court with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
Probate records announce the estate of Mary Spangler deceased. Claims must be received and examined starting July 7, 1925, with a three month review period and a one year deadline for debt payments. The notice lists the county court as the filing body and sets the schedule for claim submission and payment.
Administratrix ty 18 James Williams deceased. Nellie Russell prays administration be granted as Administratrix. Hearing set for June 0th 1925 at 9:00 am in County Court. All interested persons may appear to show cause why prayer should not be granted. Notice by publishing this order in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. Dated June 1 1925.
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