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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
4
A collage of quick notes covers public figures, travel, politics, and social quirks. Topics include Eagle Days in Plattsmouth, wage debates for women, taxation views, and international tensions, with anecdotes on awards, travel costs in Paris, and local civic pride.
Residents along the river bottoms east of the city report flood danger receding as the Platte declines toward normal. High water last Sunday night filled the stream within a foot of the bank, but has now dropped several feet, easing fears of overflow toward the lowlands near the Missouri.
C W Schlicher and wife of Omaha visited relatives near this city yesterday and prepare to sail from New York to Europe for several months. They plan to visit famous World War I battle sites in France and Belgium and tour historic locations with interest in the Allied victory.
This morning at Rev. A. G. Hollowell's residence a marriage linked Ivan Smith and Miss Eton Rainey, both from south of the city. The ceremony was small with the groom’s mother present. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Rainey and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith. The couple will reside in the Rock Blot vicinity.
An old advertisement promotes Puurdoeck Plant Witters claiming to cleanse blood and improve digestion. It touts benefits like strength and health and prices the product at $1.25, available at all stores.
A legal notice concerns a petition for administration and a hearing date set by County Court. The document names interested parties, references publication in a local paper, and instructs how to appear or respond by the stated deadline.
At Omaha last night five thousand fans saw a disappointing boxing card led by Louisville heavyweight Andy Schmader. Le Pray fought poorly and was knocked down twice before losing by count as Selhimacher avoided real action. The undercard also underdelivered with muted action and referee decisions drawing criticism.
Historical reminiscences link Gentius of Divina to a bitter herb named zentian used in medicine since ancient times. The ad touts Trimer's Bitter Wine and Vrimer's Angelica Bitter Tonic as remedies for poor appetite constipation headaches and nervous fatigue with Angelica highlighted as a key ingredient.
Classified item offers autos for sale or trade, a spring pump and various household remedies for ailments and aliments. The notice lists contact details for James FP Latta Surrey and references several products and remedies with pricing.
Two high grade Red Polled cattle for sale by C C Barsard of Mynard Nebraska Telephone 4622. Located in Mynard Nebraska. Price and breeding details not provided.
In the court of the county of Cass Nebraska a hearing is ordered on the petition of Laeche HT Pola firm for a decree. The hearing will be before Judge Cruach on the nth day of October 2 im. The notice calls all interested parties to appear as persons affected by the suit. Publication to be in the Miotemouth Journal of Pinitsmunoth Nebraska and in Cass County newspapers. Signed Allen J Beeson Cass County Judge.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court issues a hearing notice to all interested persons regarding Jennie Schiappecasse petition to prove and admit the June 5 1921 will of John Schiappacasse deceased and grant administration to Jennie as executrix with a July 5 date set for appearance.
Fragmentary probate notice lists multiple heirs and personal representatives with scattered names and relations. The text includes references to Plummer family members, Harriet Toone, O B Veryset, Fried Jd Plummer, and several others with uncertain spellings. No clear outcome or dates are discernible.
The court of York County announces proceedings for the estate of the deceased Justin Hille. The session will be held in the county court room in Philadelphia on the date stated, with Allen J. Bigwen as county official. The notice includes probate actions, claims, and deadlines in accordance with local law.
For sale one 7 foot Deering Winder in near new condition, cut about a hundred acres of grain. Price 3125.00. Call 2733 JOHN PAREKENING BEM Plattempurk Neb. Also for sale five room cottage, one lot, Gig walter, bern with six room out buildings, two lots, city water, electric lights, telephone, eight room cottage, foyer heat. Windham Plattemouth Nebr.
A short notice directs readers to call the Journal office for inquiries about the stationery line.
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