Fourth Dangers in Use of Firecrackers
An editorial urges safer Fourth of July celebrations in Nebraska. It cites tall injury and death figures from fireworks over ten years, calls for prohibiting sale or use of fireworks, and asks cities to adopt humane, peaceful observances with civic involvement and public measures to prevent fires.
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The
American Medical Association
York
Economie
Nebraska
Fire Commission Department
Plattsmouth Band Concert and Unicycle Act Saturday
Attend a free Band Concert and Unicycle act in Plattsmouth Saturday afternoon. A free auction of all farm produce brought in will follow. Concert begins at 1 30 PM.
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Plattsmouth
County Commissioners Review Tax Claims and Property
The board conducted two days of sessions handling county business and reviewing protested properties from equalization hearings. They prepared to address claims submitted last week and pressed routine matters requiring immediate attention.
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Board of County Commissioners
Missouri River Flood Threat Envelops Platte Overflow Near Depot
Floodwaters from the Platte river overwhelmed land east of the Burlington right-of-way and near the depot, submerging corn fields as high Missouri River waters crept east. Tom Stokes and Will Hartwick saved part of the crop by temporary diking, while experts consider raising a Platte dike above the water works to limit further losses.
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Burlington
Platte River
Government Rifle Range
Tom Stokes
Mr. Stokes
Will Hartwick
Platte
Rifle Range
Miss Edna Morrison Hosts Kensington for Sister-In-Law
Miss Edna Morrison entertained friends at a Kensington in honor of her sister-in-law Mrs George Morrison of Topeka Kansas visiting the city. Guests enjoyed needlework sociability amusements and refreshments while snapshots captured the merry company.
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Edna Morrison
Kensington
George Morrison
Topeks
Kansan
Misses Alice
Hazel Tuey
Esther
Mattie Larson
Jennie Batton
Martha Barker
Mary Wetenkamp
Golda Nehie
Elizabeth Kerr
Ola Kaffenberger
Mesdames W. A. Stempel
Lincoln
Jennings Seivers
Ed Roman
Free Public Auction At Saturday Entertainment
A community event features a free public auction this Saturday afternoon, with Col. W. R. Young as auctioneer. Farmers may bring anything from an automobile to a bushel of corn to be sold, and items will be placed on the block for disposal. A band concert and public act accompany the program.
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Col. W. R. Young
Burdock Blood Bitters Advertised For Dyspepsia
An old advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic for dyspepsia and digestive support. It claims to strengthen digestion and blood, selling at drug stores for one dollar per bottle.
Miss Hilda Barwick and P W Coffman United in Marriage
Last evening at 8 o clock at the Barwicks home Perry W Coffman and Hilda Barwick were married in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. Reynolds of the United Brethren church The bride teaches in the city schools and both are well regarded They plan to reside in the city with many friends expressing happiness at the news
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J. W. Barwick
Perry W. Coffman
Hilda Barwick
Mr. Reynolds
United Brethren Church
Walk on Wintersteen Hill Relaying Progress
The city orders re laying of the walk on Wintersteen Hill progresses nicely. Workers lay the path along a straight line to eliminate the curved approach. Foot of the hill lots graded and the walk runs on part of the lot donated by Judge Newell to aid the project.
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Wintersteen Hill
Newell
Hessian fly active in many localities causing wheat damage
Reports across the county show Hessian fly inflicting extensive damage on wheat. The pest, absent for years, seems to have invaded from Kansas and may reveal full impact at harvest. Southern areas report the heaviest losses, though other parts also show large fly presence.
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Kansas
Unclaimed Letters List for Plattsmouth Post Office
Uncalled letters remain at the Plattsmouth post office as of Monday June 21. If not collected by July 5, 1975 they will go to the dead letter office. Names include Ward Barr George Burton Morris Lloyd C H Kearney Hamilton Marks Floyd Urvin Rev A Jacobs and D C Morgan.
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Plattsmouth
Ward Barr
George Burton
Morris Lloyd
C. H. Kearney
Hamilton Marks
Floyd Urvin
A. Jacobs
D. C. Morgan
Picnic Supplies Headquar ters at The Journal Office
The Journal office markets picnic sets paper plates picnic cups and tablecloths including 63x84 inch individual lunch cloths. Picnic sets cost 10 cents and paper plates are 5 cents a dozen cups sold in packages for 10 cents.
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Journal
Ford Factory Scenes Highlight Air Dome Feature
Tonight at the Air Dome a two reel feature shows Ford car construction at the Detroit factory. The film includes exclusive factory scenes and runs with the regular program for 5 and 10 cents. A must see for first time viewers.
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Ford
Detroit
Pretty Home Wedding Joins Clara Wohlfarth and Frank Downey
Last evening at 8 o clock in the Wohlfarth home on North Fourth street Clara Wohlfarth married Frank Downey of St. Joseph Missouri. Rev A F Ploetz read the license and the Mendelssohn march accompanied by Mrs Tippens. The ceremony was followed by a four course luncheon and a reception for relatives and friends. The newlyweds will visit Ames Iowa and then reside in St Joseph Missouri.
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Chris Wohlfarth
North Fourth Street
Clara
Frank Downey
St. Joseph
Missouri
A. F. Ploetz
First Presbyterian Church of Scotland
S. D
Dorothy Gaorder
Catherine Gorder
Ema Wohlfarth
Gertrude Seelimier
Omaha
Louise Gorder
August Cloida
Jesse Moore
John Gorder
Margaret Weodlfarth
Priscilla Club
Ames
Iowa
Mr. Downing
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Smoke the Exquisete and Eagle best cigars
Herman Spies manufactures Exquisete and Eagle cigars praised as top SC brands. Industry notes highlight quality and craftsmanship. Local readers see these labels as leading tobacco offerings from a prominent producer.
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Exquisete
Eagle
Herman Spies
Bank of Cass County Free Tickets to Rural Patrons
The Bank of Cass County will give free theater tickets to patrons from the county this Saturday. Tickets for the Gem theater grant a free hour of entertainment starting at 1:30 PM, with the bank distributing tickets for the whole family.
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Bank OF
Cass County
Gem Theater
Toledo police hold two suspected check forgers from city
Two men wanted in multiple cities for passing bad checks were taken into custody in Toledo Ohio. Sheriff Quinton received a description and photos from Toledo authorities and confirmed the suspects at the jail. Victims Geise Thierolf and Egenberger identified the men, who had cashed checks at Faler Thierolf and Geise stores and at Egenberger’s. Lincoln police also seek them for checks under ten dollars. If returned they face stiff penalties for the forgery and fraud charges.
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Toledo
Ohio
Plattsmouth
Quinton
Messrs
Adolph Geise
Philip Thierolf
Ed Egenberger
Faler & Thierolf
Geise’s
Egenberger’s
Lincoln
Orchestra to Play New Fox Trot Titles Saturday Night
Holly's orchestra will perform the latest published songs at Coates' hall this Saturday. Fox Trots include On the 5:15 and I Want to Linger plus Leg Cabin Bag Sam Fox Trot My Bird of Paradise Shakespearian Love and My Little Dream Girl.
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Holly
Coates’ Hall
Dublin Bay
Sam Fox
The New Overland Car With the Knight Motor
On July 17 the Willys Overland Co will announce their 84 model featuring a Knight motor the first under 1500 dollars to sell with this engine. Knight motors have prestige in European cars and Willys Overland aims to offer affordable power. In the prior month sales included A S Cole Model 80 John Bergman Jr Model 80 Frank Bergman Model 82 John Hirz Model 83 and John MS Burchler Model 83.
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Willys Overland Co
Overland
A. S. Cole
John Bergman, Jr
Frank Bergman
John Hirz
John MS Burchler
Mrs Emma Pease Recovers From Severe Grippe
Mrs Emma Pease has been ill with a severe grippe for a week. She is now showing marked improvement and able to be up and around though still weak. Friends had been greatly worried about her condition.
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Emma Pease
Skin itching ad touts Dean's Ointment for piles and eczema
An advertisement claims all skin itching worsens with scratching and promotes Dean's Ointment for piles and eczema. It lists a price of 40 cents at drug stores.
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Dean
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Louisville Area
Real estate transfers include ML ofe oteete Nlarmers State Bank to Bank of Commerce Lot 178 Louisville and multiple deeds such as Bates to C L Bates 21 11 14 and 28 11 14 with stated prices. Other transfers cover Emil Walters to Anna Walters and Mathilde Peterson to George Maier with various lots and blocks and stated considerations. Dean's Regulars advertised in a drug store promotion.
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Nlarmers’ State Bank
Bank of Commerce
Louisville
Con- Sieve
Bates
C. L. Bates
S.c
Emil Walters
Anna K. Walters
Richie Place
J. H. Tams
S. P. Madsen
O'Neill
Mathilde Peterson
George Maier
W. E. Rosencrans
J. P. Falter
Porter Place
City
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Missouri River
P. W. Coffman
Air Dome
Ladies’ Auto
Wescott’s Sans
Toledo, Ohio
Castoria
Knight
Dean’s
Cosmopolitan Club
Manhattan
Stetson
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