Arm Cranking Mishaps Reported Across Several Cities
Historical notices recount multiple auto crank injuries across the nation in 1917. Fractures and sprains followed crank incidents in Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania Washington Missouri and Nevada among others. Cases include Mrs Wm Fox York Street Chicago area and Dallas McDonald suing Hallard Ballard over a crank injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fox
Eighteenth Street
Rockey Avenue
Anderson Ind
Dallas McDonald
J. A. J. McDonald
Hallard & Ballard
J. G. Mortimer
C. B. Cameron
T. G. Fewell
Auto Plunges Into Missouri River After Broken Steering
John Richardson, who runs a ferry near the Burlington bridge, lost control when a bolt in the steering broke. His car tipped over a riverbank and overturned into the murky Big Muddy three and a half feet deep, trapping Mrs. Denson beneath. Both escaped serious harm though she suffered a badly injured arm and Richardson a leg bruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darti
John Richardson
Hurlington Bridge
Missouri River
Mr. Richardson
Mrs. Denson
Returns From the South Reports McCreary Family News
P A McCreary returned from Comanche Oklahoma where his mother Mrs FE A McCreary lay ill with little hope of recovery. He found her precarious but improving and left her believed past danger. He also visited his sister Mrs W H Bull in the same trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. McCreary
Comanche
Oklahom
FE. A. McCreary
South
Local visitor Fred Ebinger to attend National Hardware meeting
Fred Ebinger visited the city for a few hours this morning. He is in Plein View hardware and will travel to Pittsburg next week for the National Hardware association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ebinger
Pleinview
Pittsburg
National Hardware Association
Wayne Lewis Resumes Barber Business
Wayne Lewis, recently returned from overseas service, has joined E. G. Shellenberger in the Hotel Wagner block barber shop and began work yesterday morning. The note praises Lewis as an excellent workman and good fellow, highlighting the scarcity of skilled workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lewis
E. G. Shellenberger
Wagner Block
Lewis
Sheilenberger
Dow
Earl G Elliott Arrives Home After 14 Months Abroad
Earl G Elliott son of Mr and Mrs John W Elliott returned home today after 14 months overseas. He arrived in the United States June 3th and was discharged from a New York camp on the 8th. His homecoming surprised his parents and sparked a joyful family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordori
W. F. Cordori
York Street
Brush Run Hill
Gettysburg
Earl G. Ellott
John W. Elliott
No. 4
Rmne
Mr. Elliott
Glen
Antisreer
Thic Country
New York
Wisler Credits Tablets for Relief from Indigestion
In 1909 William B Wisler of Douglassville Pa suffered a severe indigestion attack. He received a free sample of Chamberlain s Tablets by mail and found them very helpful. After trying them he bought a package and has not had a similar attack since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wm. B. Wisler
Douglassville
Harris and Son Visit Plattsmouth From Spokane
F Harris and his son J C Harris of Spokane Washington are visiting at Bear Union’s home in Plattsmouth with his wife to renew acquaintances and tend business. Harris works at Exchange National Bank Seattle and is a fellow employee of Charles Eaton, nephew of Mrs Alice M Eaton. He often meets Walter W Street and his sons from this city, who are said to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Harris
J. C. Harris
Spokane
Washington
Bear Union
Plattsmouth
Harris
Exchange National Bank of Seattle
Charles Eaton
Alice M. Eaton
Walter W. Street
Mrs Svoboda Visits Relatives After Arrival From Malvern
Last evening Mrs. Frank Svoboda arrived from Malvern with her two children and will visit at the home of Afr. Svoboda's parents, Anton Svoboda and wife, for a short time in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Svoboda
Malvern
Afr
Hand Torn From Mrs Perry by Gas Engine Wringer
Yesterday near noon Mrs Perry suffered a serious injury when her left hand was pulled into a power wringer driven by a gas engine used for the washings. The flesh was torn from hand and forearm exposing bones. a physician treated the wound and skin graft may be attempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perry
Cats Kill Chickens Spark City Complaints
Residents report numerous incidents of cats killing chickens around the city. While cats are useful for pest control, many observers view these felines as a nuisance harming local poultry and community welfare.
Machinists vs Blacksmiths at Red Sox Park Wednesday
A free exhibition baseball game pits the machinists against the blacksmiths at Red Sox ball park next Wednesday evening. Both teams have practiced hard and the public is invited to attend this interesting contest.
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Red Sox
Y M C A Aid To Front-Line Troops In World War I Offensive
Erie article notes Ernest Townsend Parrett reports Y M C A supplied front-line troops from Verdun to Meuse-Argonne with over 3 million francs in goods during the September November offensive. From Ippecourt the Y served 650000 to 700000 men, unloading up to forty cars daily and delivering 3 800 000 dollars in sales and remittances plus 18 000 pounds of chocolate during 22 days of fighting. He links service to divisions including the 37th and 3rd, later with the Fourth Division in Germany.
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Verdun
Meuse-Argonne
Ernest Townsend Parrett
West 121St St
New York
France
Ippecourt
Barrett
Paris
First Army
Sergeant Perry E. Neill Arrives in America
Sergeant Perry E. Neill, overseas fifteen months in France, arrived in New York recently and was sent to a nearby camp. A son of Mrs. D. M. Neill, he served at Camp Pike Arkansas and saw severe combat overseas. He expects discharge shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry E. Neill
France
New York
D. M. Neill
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Farm equipment sale notice in Plattsmouth
For sale items include a Deering binder in good repair and a Rumely Clover and Alfalfa huller in excellent condition. Inquiries addressed to C. T. Peacock in Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Peacock
Plattsmouth
Y M C A War Fund Puts $40,000 Monthly to Home Front
During July and August the Y fund sent about $40 000 each month to the American men overseas. Doughboys mailed more money home while heavy fighting raged as they moved into the line. The 129th 120th 1231st and 122d Infantry and 122d 124th Field Artillery trains were served. The 27th Division’s 104th 105th and 106th artillery were hard to reach with supplies and received aid from regimental supply officers three times weekly. In November and December Barrett aided in salvaging MCA equipment in England. Much material in American huts there was taken over by the British and some purchased by the French, while table linen and chairs were moved to YMCAs hotels in London.
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Barrett
England
London
STILL NEED FOR HOUSES IN PLATTSMOUTH
The Saturday Daily notes steady demand for rental properties in Plattsmouth despite several new tenant houses finishing and more under construction. It highlights growth and wealth from a dozen new homes and argues building costs are reasonable and unlikely to drop soon.
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Plattsmouth
Booze Not a Cure for Colic Says Iowa Paper
An Ames Iowa Intelligencer item warns against using whiskey to treat colic and stomach ache. It urges sending the sufferer to a doctor or giving Chamberlain's Calomel and Diarrhea Remedy instead, noting a widespread belief that booze is effective.
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Ames Iowa Intelligencer
Chamberlain
No Vacation in Store for Harris A. Cook
Letters from Harris Cook who is at Northwestern University Chicago pursuing a law course say he finished the first semester and will continue through the summer. Enlisted in the navy earlier his college work resumes in April and he plans a September visit to Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Cook
Chicago
Stummer
Harris
Navy
Northwestern University
Plattsmouth
Witnesses Describe Wanton Destruction of Equipment
Washington testimony before the house committee details wanton destruction of clothing and Army equipment, old and new, during wartime expenditures. Three members of Company L 2nd Engineers testified following Seret C B Malcolm who helped open the inquiry.
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Washington
House Committee
War Department
2Nd Engineers
Seret
C. B. Malcolm
Relief of Rheumatic Aches with Chamberlains Liniment
When stiffness and soreness of muscles and aching joints limit movement, massage the affected parts with Chamberlains Liniment to relieve pain and restore rest and sleep.
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Chamberlain
Cut This Out and Take It With You
A man seeks to buy a remedy for constipation and indigestion choosing Chamberlain's Tablets as a reliable option. The notice advises cutting out the item to ensure correct purchase.
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Chamberlain
Auto dealer ad lists new model 90 Overland price
Used car listings show several used Fords and two used ton trucks available. T H Pollock, Garage, advertises a new model 90 Overland at 985 dollars.
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L. C. Sharp
W. F. Wagner
Berrien Springs
Joseph
Mick.) Fress
Wm. Shively
F. G. Grisler
Port Wayne
Ind
Sentinel
Oscar
Oscar Fulk
Vance
Bellingham (Wash
L. T. Holt
Lincoln Boulevard
Connolly
Foltz
Omaha Daily Bee
Preacher
W. A. Vetter
Versailles
L. C. Sharp Mfg. CO
Nebraska
Auto
Earl G. Elliott
West Front
Old Plattsmouth
Mr. Wisler
Palm Beach
HOSE
C. EE. Wescott
America
Kid Nainsook Athletic
Journal
Harris A. Cook
Mosmuller
Murdock, Neb
T. H. Pollock
D&w
Plattsmouth, Neb
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