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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
3
A collage of remarks and quips touches on governors, public officials, Prohibition debates, and social aphorisms. It notes McMullen and Smith, Coolidge, tax and deficit talk, and the role of publicity in statesmen while reflecting on consumer loans, literature, and roadways with regional mentions and a DC representation point.
The article notes tennis is a young players game with low costs but highlights a shortage of courts hindering participation for many local youths seeking this beneficial exercise.
A veteran subscriber argues against Al Smith as nominee not on policy but because a Catholic cannot win the presidency. He notes prohibition is not the issue and predicts a heavy defeat in November. Smith’s record as governor of New York is praised for keeping religion out of politics.
A columnist muses on Governor Alfred E. Smith possibly winning the nomination in Houston and asks how the many Smith voters would cast ballots. The piece notes the large Smith population, the lack of prior presidential nominees with that name, and ponders whether a Smith bloc could influence an election.
The War Department reports a new method that extends rubber life to about 35 years, a breakthrough born from fresh needs in chemical warfare. The discovery arose while researchers sought to protect gas mask rubber parts, yielding a broader benefit for rubber makers and users beyond military use.
A nostalgic reflection on childhood when youngsters are spared from being chased off a sand-pile on a large construction site. The piece considers innocence and the busy work world encroaching on play.
Senator Pat Harrison told the Mississippi Democratic state convention that a Southern man can hope to reach the presidency as ostracism from the national stage ends. The address recalls the 1924 convention when Ku Klux Klan hostility blocked Southern candidates and lauds Al Smith for opposing outside party domination to lift the embargo on Southern nominees.
The article traces evolving child rights from passive parental control to modern guarantees. It cites shifts from hand to machine labor, advances in education, play, and protection, and the role of schools, scouts, and public agencies in safeguarding vulnerable youths.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court notifies creditors to appear at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 18 1928 and October 15 1928 at 1 00 a m to examine claims for adjustment and allowance The claim filing period ends three months from July 13 1928 and debt payment deadline is one year from July 12 1923 A H Duxbury County Judge seals this notice on June 5 1928.
In the matter of the estate of Walter E Jenkins deceased you are notified that I will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 13 1928 and October 15 1925 at 10:60 am to receive and examine all claims against said estate for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from July 13 1928 and debts paid within one year from July 12 1928. County Court seal date shown.
In the matter of the estate of Cath erine Wiles deceased creditors are to present claims within three months from June 29 1928 and debts payable within one year from that date. County Court seal dated May 26 1928.
A lighthearted newspaper style item reports a young reader showcasing a cat attack on a rat with a simple turn of phrase. The piece reflects playful schoolroom journalism and a curious incident captured for classroom readers.
County Court sets hearings for estate matters in Plattsmouth. Claims against Sam G. Smith estate are to be presented by June 22 1928 and debts paid within one year. A petition for administration of John Varady estate is scheduled for June 29 1928 with notice to interested parties.
By order of sale, to be held July 21 1928 at 10 a m at the south front door of the Court House Plattsmouth. West half of Southeast Quarter Section 32 Township 11 Range 14 Cass County Nebraska, levied upon as the property of Alma Yardley et al to satisfy a judgment for Oliver C. Dovey. Bert Reed Sheriff Cass County Nebraska. July 11 1928.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Anna Vostress is probated at the county court. Frank James and Charles Vostress petition to prove and admit the will filed June 4 1928 and appoint Anton Vestress as executor. A hearing is set for July 6 1928 at 10 00 a m and notice is published in the Plattsmouth Journal.
Court sets July 6 1928 at 10 am to prove Norris D Talcott as Executor for Henry A Talcott estate. Petition seeks probate of June 12 1928 will and appointment of Norris D Talcott, with notice to interested persons as required by law.
The article discusses the challenge for the Democrats to unite and resolve disputes while avoiding the creation of fresh conflicts. It emphasizes collective action and strategic consensus to prevent ongoing rifts within the party.
In re application of H A Schneider guardian of William A Becker spendthrift for license to sell undivided one sixth interest in real property in section 25 township 12 range 12 and lot 6 NW 1/4 of section 25 Cass County Nebraska. Next of kin and interested parties must appear July 9 1928 at 10 am in Plattsmouth to show cause. Publication for three weeks in Plattsmouth Journal ordered. Judge James T Begley presiding.
The Cass County Board of Equalization will meet to equalize Cass County Nebraska assessments for 1928. The session starts Tuesday June 12 1928 at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Chamber at the Court House in Plattsmouth and continues to Friday June 15 1928. Claims for equalization must be filed by Thursday June 14 1928 on blanks obtainable at the County Clerk’s office.
In the matter of the estate of William Ballance deceased. The county court sets dates for adjustment and allowance on July 6 1925 and October 6 1928. Claims against the estate must be presented within three months from July 6 1928 and payments due by July 6 1928. (Seal) 14-in
In Cass County Nebraska plaintiffs Blandina Kuepper Anna Ertz Samp son E Ertz Mathilda B Ertz John Joseph Ertz Joseph Francis Ertz Theresa L Ertz Thomas William Ertz Francis Bernard Ertz Mary J Ertz Anna Ertz Hoenig Thomas Hoenig William Henry Ertz Helen Marie Ertz Maggie Ertz Margaret Ertz Cowell Roy Ertz Frank Ertz Frederick Ertz Mary Ertz Amelia Fitzpatrick bring suit to quiet title to Lots 3 and 4 in Block 94 Plattsmouth. Defendants include Wm C Moores Mrs Wm C Moores unknown heirs and all interested parties. Answer due July 16 1928. Court action filed June 4 1928. Attorney W A Robertson. 14-5w
A local printer offers complete business stationery printing services including letterhead envelopes and business forms through the Journal office.
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