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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented wartime column from Dorset Minnesota urges loyalty and highlights Red Cross work, War Savings Stamps, food rations, tire prices, and local opinions. It notes patriotic talk, shortages, slogans, and community effort with references to Nebraska and Cass County and ends recalling a pledge to give.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrh. It asserts the medicine works internally through the bloodstream and promises a one hundred dollar reward if it fails to cure, with testimonials and a Toledo, Ohio manufacturer.
A fragmented column of jokes and social commentary mixes food puns with wartime themes. It riffs on cooking, politics, and patriotic duty while noting local dawdling and the idea of clean-up campaigns. Several dated references hint at broader World War I discourse and leisure in small town life.
The piece cites Mabel Potter Daggett on women's wartime roles, notes that war accelerates gender equality yet heart remains unchanged, and reflects on Nebraska settlers and broader feminist shifts. It then warns Kansas City readers about oil promotion fraud, highlighting prominent scams, expert warnings, and the Kansas City Star's call for public vigilance.
The World Herald cites Governor Harding of Iowa arguing that604 any man taking a vacation during war time is a slacker only if leisure is extravagant. The piece defends rest as natural and essential for recovery after toil, noting sailors, railroad workers, and governors take breaks and that recuperation boosts performance and patriotism.
Henry F Davison announced in Washington that 47 million Americans contributed 166 349 201 mercy dollars to the second Red Cross war fund. Final reports may raise the total to about 170 million dollars.
Washington official displays a proverb card about Noah aging before building an ark as a reminder to stay steady. A colleague cites the Chicaze Triline remark that the ark was prepared when the flood arrived.
The Associated Advertising Clubs warn against oil stock promotion scams that promise riches from a 1.50 investment. The bulletin notes dishonest promoters exploiting eager investors and urges vigilance against advertising abuses in the oil boom.
The Walter G Clarks will cross bats with the Red Sox this Sunday on the local grounds after defeating Blair 5 to 2 last Sunday. Blair previously beat the Brandies with scores of three and two, and readers are urged to expect a stiff showdown.
C Conrad walked into the county judge’s office and pled guilty to speeding on the public highway. He was assessed a ten dollar fine plus costs totaling 16 dollars and 30 cents, which he paid. He thanked the judge and left, ending last Friday evening’s pursuit after a drive from Murray.
Mesdames William Baird J E Wiles and Luke J Wiles leave for North Platte as delegates to the state convention of the P B O society. The event will be held for several days with many attendees from across the state. The group expects to endure the June weather during the occasion.
A card from Pollock Parmele reports his safe arrival on the other side after about eighteen days at sea. He now serves as assistant chaplain and has for some time. Another message from Archie Wampler confirms his safe arrival. he joined the Field Artillery and is expected to see action soon.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Bled Bit ters as a remedy to improve health by purifying blood. It urges simple diet and regular exercise, claims quick benefits, and promotes a bottle priced at $1.25.
Readers glimpse patriotic decor at the Journal office as staff prepare for a civic celebration with red white and blue crepe paper accents. The display highlights community spirit and local journalism.
First Sergeant Will Kruger, stationed at Camp Cody New Mexico, visited the city after delivering two prisoners to Port Leavenworth and plans to retrieve three on his return. He described Camp Cody housing about 50 000 men and capacity for 100 000, with 7 000 already received and likely to receive training before deployment. He noted objections by governors of four states to dividing the division and mentioned locals F H Smith Otto Jutz Max Vallery Lloyd Yonkers and others.
A vintage advertisement endorses Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a household remedy for pain burn sprain or bruise. It promotes two package sizes priced at 30 cents and 60 cents and notes availability at all drug stores.
Dr and Mrs J C Leopold learn by telephone of the death of their ten month old grandson H W Black Jr from summer sickness. The mother Mrs Black is ill. The family plans burial in Fairbury with Dr Leopold traveling via Pacific Junction and Council Bluffs to meet them in Lincoln.
Ray E. Andrews of Omaha enlisted in the navy on June tenth. He went to Great Lakes soon for training as a plumber and pipe fitter and will receive a petty officer commission.
An appeal urges readers to help win the war by purchasing Liberty Bonds today, emphasizing urgent financial sacrifice and national unity.
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