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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

Page

6

Karnak touted as health booster with Lincoln case

Mrs. Mabel Christiansen of Lincoln Nebraska describes Karnak relief from five years of stomach trouble heart pain headaches and insomnia after using Karnak pills. The ad notes over 500000 bottles sold in four states in ten months and lists F G Fricke Co Plattsmouth as exclusive distributor locally.

Karnak Mabel Christiansen S. 33Rd St Lincoln Neb Mrs. Christiansen Mrs. Chris

Hooded Knights Hold Big Meeting Near Here

A Ku Klux Klan gathering occurred Saturday at the Wiles farm on the Louisville road with 500 to 1,200 spectators. About 40 to 50 new members were initiated, and speakers described the order as pro American and pro Protestant while opposing Roman Catholic influence and non white groups. The event featured hooded riders, guards in Klan uniforms, and a flaming cross illuminating the ceremony.

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Wiles Farm Louisville Wiles Ashland Klan

Weeping Water Band To Play Fairview School Lawn Concert

The Community club of Fairview school district Eight Mile Grove brings the Weeping Water band for a free concert on Friday evening June 19 at 8 o clock on the school lawn. Miss Laurine Fingoss and Miss Elizabeth Tritsch lead the program committee organizing the event for county residents invited to attend.

Fairview Eight Mile Grove Weeping Water Band Laurine Fingoss Elizabeth Tritsch

Constipation Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement promotes Dean's Regulats as a mild opening medicine for constipation. It claims relief from headache digestion issues dizziness and drowsiness and lists a price of 30 cents per box at all stores.

Journal Office Prints Business Forms of All Kinds

The Journal office advertises printing services for business forms of all kinds including ledgers invoices and receipts offering quick turnaround and bulk pricing for local businesses.

Harrowing robbery tale from Burlington box car

A stranger on Main Street tells Officer Clyde Jackson of a daylight robbery in a Burlington rail yard car. He says a tall heavy man posed as a railroad detective, threatened death, stole $2.50, then fled, leaving the victim to seek help once daybreak arrived.

Main Street Burlington Railroad Clyde Jackson Burlington

Free Baseball Games Here July Fourth

Two Fourth of July baseball games are planned in Plattsmouth between the local team and visiting squads from Union and Pacific Junction. The morning matchup features the Union team with many top players from the southern county. The 3 pm afternoon game against Pacific Junction promises fast play and strong lineups across the Missouri border.

Plattsmouth Pacific Junction Missouri River Junction

Death of Eighty? Year-Old Lad Name Hoschar

The Hoechar family east of Murray mourns as eight year old Thomas Hoschar dies after a Bright's disease illness with recent heart trouble. A previous child loss earlier this season compounds the family sorrow. The body is moved to LaPlatte for funeral services and burial in the family lot.

C. I. Hoechar Murray Thomas Hoschar Bright LaPlatte

Clarence Beal Transferred to Mayo Hospital Rochester

Clarence L. Beal district court clerk was moved from Omaha’s Methodist hospital to Mayo Hospital in Rochester Minnesota for treatment and examination. Doctors and family hope Mayo can provide permanent relief after three months of illness and extended hospitalization.

Clarence L. Beal District Court Methodist Hospital Omaha Rochester Minnesota Mayo Hospital Beal

Funeral Held for Mrs Waerthen Under Guard

Mrs Waerthen who died by her own actions was laid to rest in West Lawn Omaha. The service in the Larkin chapel featured two wreaths and aid from relatives and charities. Warthen attended under guard as his fate in an insanity hearing looms and possible murder charges await.

John Waerthen West Lawn Cemetery Omaha Larkin Funeral Home Emma Harry Warthen al Nelson Nelson Carl Mellquist A. V. Shotwell Associated Charities World- Herald

Wescott Family Returns From Chicago Commencement

Mr and Mrs C Wescott return from Chicago after visiting Evanston for Northwestern University commencement. Son Mason Wescott graduates in 1925 and will join Northwestern faculty next year. Daughters Miss Alice Louise and Miss Irma Miller accompanied them for the summer visit before Mason departs for school duties.

C. Wescott Chicago Evanston Northwestern University Mason Northwestern Alice Louise

Frances Sutton Sent to State School at Geneva

County Judge Duxbury heard a complaint against Frances Sutton a city resident charged with being incorrigible. The court ordered her placed in the state school at Geneva for training.

Duxbury Frances Sutton Geneva

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Deafness Remedy

Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining causing rumbling sounds and impaired hearing. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine will rid the system of catarrh and deafness and notes sales by druggists for over four years from FE J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall FE J, Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Mrs Henry C Mc Mahen to undergo tonsil removal in Omaha

This morning Mrs. Henry C Mc Mahen left for Omaha to enter Clarkson hospital for tonsil removal. Her family and friends hope she can return in a few days relieved of her troublesome condition.

Henry C. McMahen Omaha Clarkson

La Platte approves $20,000 bonds for graveling road

Voters in La Platte Sarpy county approve a $20,000 bond issue by a wide margin to gravel the King of Trails highway from Kansas City to Omaha. The crossing connects with Bellevue and Fort Crook expansion plans, aiming to link Omaha with rural routes and improve Missouri Pacific and Burlington crossings.

la Platte Sarpy Papillion Kansas City Omaha Otee Platte River Higghway Fort Croek Middle West Bellevue Food Roods Missouri Pacific Burlington

Honor student Verla Becker to attend Pi Beta Phi convention

Miss Verla Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Becker leaves Friday for Toronto to join a Pi Beta Phi convention party from the University of Nebraska. She graduates with AB and a first grade state certificate after four years with honors and a high average. She plans to teach next year and has been active in Valkyrie and the Zoological club.

Verla Becker H. E. Becker Pi Beta Phi Toronto Canada University of Nebraska Lincoln Miss Becker Omaha Nebraska New York Boston Philadelphia Washington National Capital White House Coolidge Becker Yvonne Lady University Valkyrie Zoological Club Barker

Gas engine recovered after bridge false work collapse

The gasoline engine and pump used to place woolen false work at the King of Trails bridge were recovered last night after part of the temporary structure swept into the river during high water. Workmen report the engine and pump are undamaged and back in service as crews begin replanning the false work installation.

King of Trails Bridge New Bride

Mrs Beal and son depart for Omaha after visit

Mrs. Harry Beal and her son Richard along with Mrs. Leo Ellsworth of Omaha leave after a several day visit to relatives and friends and will visit at the Ellsworth home in Omaha.

Harry Beal Richard Leo Ellsworth Omaha

Be Prepared with Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil

Advice on minor injuries urges using Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil sold by druggists for 30c or 60c.

Thomas Eclectic Oil

Dean's Ointment for babies eczema relief

Advertises Dean's Ointment as safe for children with eczema or itching skin. Claimed economical use with a box priced at 60e available in all stores.

Dean

Farm Bureau to Fight County Salary Rises in Nebraska

Lincoln Nebr June 16 Farm Bureau officials say they will reopen efforts in several counties to remove recent salary increases for county officials. They cite Senate File 165 tying salaries to population per last federal census and seek to revert to former pay scales in Buffisio Dodies and Webster counties.

Lincoln Neb Farm Bureau Nebraska C. B. Steward Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Spillman Buffisio Dodies Webster Steward Senate Warner Lancaster County

Monday Night Rain Drenches Parts of Nebraska

Rain fell across Nebraska Monday night with Lincoln reporting 0.48 inches as part of 4.14 inches in 48 hours. York measured 0.31 inches while Grand Island area neared an inch, aiding flood risk. Beatrice logged 1.19 inches, pushing the Blue River two feet above normal and flooding Grant Street road toward Glenover as the river continued to rise Tuesday.

Nebraska Lincoln Weather Bureau York Grand Island Beatrice Blue River Grant Street Glenover

Burdock Blood Bitters Tonic Promises Strength and Digestion

A vintage advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a family tonic to build strength improve appetite aid digestion and enhance sleep and enjoyment of life. It lists a price of $1.25 per bottle.

Journal Want Ad Column Ad Offer

Classified notice invites readers to place Want Ad notices in the Journal. It promotes selling or buying items and services, inviting submissions from the community and outlining how to submit details for publication.

Journal

Missouri Governor Approves Defense Day Plan

Col Tinney Ross new chief of staff in the Seventh Corps area received Governor Baker of Missouri's approval of Defense Day activities. Only three of eight area governors had not yet sent approvals. Ross sent letters to 10,000 reserve officers 18,000 mayors 2,400 American Legion members 4,000 newspaper men and radio station agents to promote the day.

Col Tinney Ross Seventh Corps Baker Missouri Ross Dakotas Minnesota American Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hooded Knights Joe J. Stibal Schmidtmann Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association Eagles Dunn Stranger Union Clarence Beal Young Men’s C. E. Wescott Federation State John P. Sattler Searl Davis—Real Estate
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