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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
4
The item notes a July Fourth celebration in Plattsmouth with promise of a large public event. It references local enthusiasm and a slogan, hints at rain and flowers in June, and mentions broader political jabs and cultural snippets tied to summer activities. The piece presents a collage of observations, comments, and jokes typical of a community column.
A local story recalls Governor Lowden's vice presidential nomination effort as chaotic with over 1,000 Republican politicians attempting to back him while he remained unresponsive, highlighting a dramatic political episode and failed wake attempt.
Weekly rail traffic shows 91 cars moved per week versus 77 in 1921 and 1922, signaling growing freight business and anticipation of more customers as railroads prepare for expected demand.
The Elmwood native Everett E. Jackman earned the Bachelor of Sacred Theology at Boston University’s 51st commencement in Symphony Hall. More than 1100 graduates were honored, the largest class in BU history, as total enrollment reached 10 515 students this year.
The new farmer labor party national committee was completed in St Paul on June 20 with an executive committee named and instructions to attend the Cleveland conference for progressive political action. Alexander Howatt of Kansas was named chairman with members Alice Daly of South Dakota Joseph Manley of Illinois Alfred Knutson of Fargo North Dakota Scott Wilkins of Ohio and William Mahoney of St Paul.
Mrs. A. H. Duxbury returns home from a stay in San Jose California with her mother Mrs May N Creamer and her siblings. She leaves Friday evening and expects to reach Omche Monday night at midnight where she will be met by her husband and then proceed to their home.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood and sluggish liver. It claims the product has been on the market for 35 years and priced at 31.25 per bottle.
Mrs. S. L. Conner of Marble Street testifies on February 25 1916 that Doan's Pills relieve back ache and kidney trouble and that the remedy has been used in her family with satisfactory results. A later statement on May 13 1920 confirms the cure lasted. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY emblem.
A car bound for Syracuse from Havelock was stopped five miles west of Eagle at Stevens Creek bridge last Saturday morning. The assailants slugged robbed and dumped the victim then drove off in the car to a barn west of A W Noris home on the Allen Crabtree farm set fire destroying parts of the barn. Ed Ossenkop saw the blaze and alerted J Norris who notified Lincoln officers. no arrests reported.
Mr. George E. Dovey hosts a pleasant family visit at the old home with daughters from the city and relatives including Mrs. R. F. Patterson and family. Mrs. Floyd Harding and children from Lincoln, Mrs. George H. Falter and Susan Falter of Falls City, and John and Mary Lon of Falls City join the gathering for a two week stay, reuniting the extended family.
At the south door of the courthouse this morning the Ed Mason residence on North Third Street was sold to the Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association for 2000 dollars, the mortgage holder. Land from the S. L. Furlong estate sold by administrator Frank Hull to Marcus Furlong of Rock Bluffs precinct for 2000 dollars.
A car load of live poultry is to be delivered at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday June 25. Heavy hens and heavy springs paid per pound with roosters ducks and Leghorn rates listed.
Farmers are notified that carload poultry shipments to the New York market enable top prices. The buyers affirm they will be in Plattsmouth on the stated date to purchase all poultry offered at these prices.
Miss Alice Harms visits Lincoln. David Brann tours Omaha for business. Richard Pickard aids road work. Herman Dall handles farming matters in Omaha. Charles Schafer and Charles Garlach with Herman Stohhman visit Manley. Manley beats Springfield 11 to 6 in a Sunday ball game. Henry O Leary returns from St Marys Kansas. Mrs. John Mockenhaupt recovers at home after hospitalisation. Ralph Coon heads to Grand Island Business College. Marley Herman and Louisville visit Manley. recalls flood impacts on Louisville and Plattsmouth.
Thomas Christian and his son Lester along with Herbert Steinkamp left for the south to harvest crops. They expect to follow the fields as long as harvest lasts and return north as fall progresses. The work is reportedly well paid due to a scarcity of harvest hands when needed.
Mrs. Joe Maceney remains quite poorly at her Manley home. Doctors and family care have not brought the hoped for improvement. Uncle Joe tends the house and assists as cook and nurse. Mr and Mrs Herman Gansemer have helped in the patient’s care, mother of Mrs Gansemer.
Dr Joe J Stibal a Bohemian descended chiropractor from Firth will open an office in the city soon. He is a World War veteran and highly regarded in communities where he has practiced. Stibal speaks Bohemian German and Polish and comes with strong professional recommendations.
A deed dated October 7 1897 and recorded October 18 1897 in Cass County Nebraska conveys lands described as NESE above the C B and Q railroad plus part of Government lot 6 in Section 31 Township 13 North Range 13 East. The 172 acre property is levied upon as the assets of Jacob P Falter Mary Falter Frank E Vallery Waterloo Creamery Company and Herbert S Daniel Trustee in Bankruptcy to satisfy a judgment for The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Plattsmouth Nebraska June 11 1924.
Notice describes sale under an Order of Sale by James Robertson for property in Cass County to be sold July 19 at 10 am at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse. Includes Lots 1 2 3 4 with exceptions plus railroad rights and a described parcel. proceeds to satisfy a judgment. Also announces probate creditors claims for Catherine Meisinger estate with filing dates July 10 and October 10 1924 and deadlines for claims and debt payments.
State of Nebraska Cass County District Court directs sale by public auction on July 5, 1924 at 10 oclock a m. at the south front door of the courthouse in Plattsmouth Nebraska to satisfy a judgment.
The highest bidder for cash will purchase an undivided one third of Section 2 Town 12 Range 12 east Cass County Nebraska and an undivided one third of the south half of Block 10 in Plattsmouth. Property levied upon to satisfy judgments recovered by Frank E Schlater administrator Jane A Dovey deceased Hulse Bros Daniels John Lee Webster Chalfin Incorporated Byron G Burbank against Plattsmouth. May 26.
Notice of auction for cash at the Mary A Tennant farm in Eight Mile Grove Cass County Nebraska on June 24 1924 at 10 am. John Urwin owner claims the four year old 1100 pound bull was taken up while at large. Les Tennant secured the animal and Urwin did not claim it nor pay costs after lawful notice. Sale open one hour. E P Stewart Sheriff Cass County Nebraska.
Nicholas Oil Corporation files suit against J. BE. Mason in Cass County Nebraska seeking a judgment for 64.65 plus seven percent interest from January 23, 1923 and costs. Defendant must answer by July 14, 1924 or petition’s allegations will be taken as true and judgment rendered. Dated May 26, 1924. 12-4w.
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