Women to Join Food Conservation Army Push
Through the Council of Defense in Washington on June 19, Herbert Hoover announced preliminary efforts to organize housewives nationwide for food conservation. Registration begins July 1, with a staff build and use of motion pictures to teach the program. Hoover also aims to enlist summer schools to reach teachers and spread lessons to communities and schools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Etus
Hloover
National Association of the Motion Picture Industry
Hoover
Avoca boosts Red Cross drive with strong start
Avo ca precinct in Cass county opened the Red Cross campaign with a well attended meeting. J P Faler W A Robertson and J M Robertson assisted. C E Teftt spoke on the urgent need to aid army and navy sick and wounded. In twenty minutes about 750 dollars of the 1220 expected was raised, proving Avoca residents eager to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cass County
Avoca
Army
Navy
J. P. Faler
W. A. Robertson
J. M. Robertson
C. E. Tetft
Weeping Water
Lumber for Sale by John Hobson in Plattsmouth
Native dimension lumber offered for sale with inquiry directed to John Hobson of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Listing dated May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hobson
Plattsmouth
German Drought Seen as God’s Judgment Across Germany
Reports from Copenhagen via London say an unprecedented heat wave has dried crops across Germany since May. Berlin recorded the hottest June 17 in 70 years while the Oder west region faced tropical temperatures and only light rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
London
Germany
Berlin
Weather Bureau
Oder River
Hamburg
Keet baby murder suspects charged in Missouri
Claude J. Pierson and Cletus Adams, jailed in Kansas City, are charged with first degree murder over the death of Baby Lloyd Keet. A third suspect, Dick Carter, is also charged. Greene county judges announce a $1,000 reward for the apprehension and conviction of all persons connected with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Claude J. Pierson
Cletus Adams
Kansas City
Lloyd Keet
Piersol
Adams
Dick Carter
Prompt auto theft claim settled swiftly in Lincoln
James Dvorak of the Nebraska National Insurance Company reports quick settlement with John Richardson for full car damage after a theft last Thursday night. The insurer will also pay Sheriff Quinton the $50 reward for arrest and conviction of the thieves. The company offers broad car loss coverage at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dvorak
Nebraska National Insurance Company of
Lincoln
John Richardson
Quinton
Insurance ads urge hail crop protection from Dvorak
A local ad promotes crop hail loss insurance and lower rates on fire, lightning, and tornado coverage. The contact is James Dvorak at phone 440 W. Advertisement emphasizes safety and responsible insurer options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. James Dvorak
Express Thieves Steal Up To 30000 In Adams Robbery
Chicago police report two armed men ambushed Adams express car on Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train No 3 in yards. They bound messenger Ward Smiley and assistant A R Andrews and escaped with gold and silver valuables valued up to 30 000. Diamonds may be missing from the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ward R. Smiley
A. R. Andrews
Smiley
Andrews
Adams Express
Harrison Street
Omaha
Burlington
Monmouth
Tonichi
American Flags for Sale at Journal Office
Readers can purchase American flags ranging from 5 cents upward at the Journal office with options likely including small and mid sizes. Proceeds support newsroom needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Black-Draught Liver Medicine Praised by Missouri Housewife
Mrs. J. W. Collier of Hardin testifies after years of use that Thedford's Black-Draught fixes liver and stomach trouble. The 75 year old remedy is advertised as a standard family medicine, sold in 25c and 1.00 packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin, Mo
J. W. Collier
Thedford
Ncba
Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate of Will Cass County
In Cass County Nebraska the court orders a hearing on the May 28 1917 will of Selina Barwick. John Edwin Barwick is named executor and notice is to be published in the Flattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the June 26 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
State of
Cass
Pees
John Madwin Barwick
Helen Crossland Julyan
Thomas N. Julyan
Hilda Coffman
Perry W. Coffman
Norah Allbee
William FP. Allbee
Selina Barwick
John Edwin Barwick
A. Tisit
Flattsmouth Journal
Notice to Creditors In Estate of Johann Gj Stack
State of Nebraska Cass County County court in Plattsmouth notifies creditors to present claims against the estate of Johann Gj Stack deceased. Hearings for claims occur June 20 1917 and December 20 1917 at 9 10 o clock A M. Claims must be filed within three months from June 30 1917 and debts within one year from June 20 1917. Witness Allen J Beeson County Judge. May 28 inkS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Perry Marsh
District Court
Cass County
Patterson Avenue
North Eye
Lincoln Avenue
Equitable Relief
A. L. Tidd
Johann Gj. Stack
Mlattsmouth
Allen J. Beeson
Divorce action filed in Cass County Nebraska
Lena Larson seeks a divorce from John Larson in Cass County Nebraska with custody of Eugene and John Jr. The petition cites extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness plus support risk. Respond by July 10 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gus Lersen
Jeau Gus Larsen
Lena Lersen
Cass County
Nebraska
Cainst
John Larson
Eugene Larson
Pilaintiffé
Chilren
Lena Larson
C. A. Rawls
Government Animal Industry Branch Planned for Cass County
Veterinarian Dan W. Hurst of Tecumseh Nebraska visited to establish a government Bureau of Animal Industry branch in Cass County. The move aims to curb hog and cattle diseases, raise stock standards, and provide access to government experts for disease control and epidemic prevention. Farmers are urged to assist in setting up the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Hurst
Tecumseh. Neb
Government Bureau of Animal Industry
Nebraska
Hurst
Cass County
Farm For Sale In Central Nebraska With Rich Soil
An extra good quarter of central Nebraska land with black soil. Includes 120 acres cultivated and balance pasture, hay land, timber in pasture, and 1 acre alfalfa. Wheat oats and corn on cultivated ground. Proximity to school and trading town, houses, stables, granary, and wells. Priced at 70 per acre with half cash and the rest in five years at 6 percent. Rent to purchaser. Send inquiries to Lock Box 64 Cedar Creek Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cedar Creek
Neb
Hearing on Will Admission for Conrad H. Vallery
In Cass County the court sets July 7 1977 at 10 a.m. to hear Frances Vallery's petition to admit a will for Conrad H. Vallery deceased and appoint Henry and Blanche Meisinger as executors. Notice to interested parties is published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Henry Meisinger
Blanche Meisinger
Journal Offers Finest Stationery Line in Town
The Journal promotes its premier stationery selection, claiming it can please every customer with a wide range of writing and paper goods.
Commissioners Inspect Cedar Creek Road To Improve Wet Weather Travel
The board of county commissioners and County Surveyor Patterson surveyed a section of the Cedar Creek road between the Louisville road and Cedar Creek to ensure proper improvements to prevent overflow and difficulty in wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Patterson
Cedar Creek
Louisville Road
Milch cow for sale phone 418 W
Mil k cow offered for sale with contact phone 418 W. Details are limited in the notice.
For Sale Ad In The Journal
Classified notice requests placing an advertisement for sale in the Journal. The terse line hints at a local marketplace listing and contact timing.
Sale of Dora Oldham Moore Estate Lands in Plattsmouth
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Dora Oldham Moore deceased will sell Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 South Park addition Plattsmouth at public auction July 10 1917 at 11:00 a.m. executor George Jackson Oldham supervises sale at the courthouse south front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Dora Oldham Moore
James T. Begley
A. D
Plattsmouth
South Park
George Jackson Oldham
One Third of War Relief Fund Subscribed
Washington June 19 reports show more than 35 million dollars subscribed in the first two days of the campaign to raise 100 million for war relief. New York near 20 million with 1.99 million from Morgan and Baker. a 10 million anonymous pledge aids tuberculosis relief in Europe. Chicago 442,530. Minneapolis 450,386.50. Denver 200,000. St. Louis 426,484.35. Kansas City 259,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
New York City
J. P. Morgan
G. F. Baker
War Council
Europe
Chicago
Minneapolis
Denver
St. Louis
New York
Kansas City
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FISK
John Bauer
THE
Women For Conservaton
Councils of Defense
Food Administration
RED Cross Movement
Nehawka Mills
D. ST. John
Prop
Joe Malcolm
Ail
God
Berlin Kreuz Zeitung
Department On
Keet
Selar
H. A. Waggener
M.D
Brandeis Bidz
Omara
Lpot
Chi
Pe Eer
Nebrassa
Acticee
Lena Tairsen
N. B
Goverment Animal Industry
F.M. Welshimer & Co
Locust
F. M. Welshimer & Co
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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