This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
5
The Ladies Committee of the American Surgical Dressings Unit has opened a work room in the basement of Hotel Riley and is preparing bandages and dressings for hospitals at the battle front. Attendance is strong and the group invites all city ladies to join Monday and Thursday afternoons to aid this essential effort.
Chicoro June 22 James Burso, platform manager of Adams Press Co, admitted to police he stole $25,000 from an express car in the Bur sov ten yards here Tuesday night. He aimed Pier Peloquin, a switchman, not his brother, Peloquin. The Peloquins have not been arrested. The money was consigned to Omaha banks.
Governor Neville issues a proclamation designating June 23 to 30 as recruiting week urging 18 to 40 year olds to enlist in the national guard and war army to meet state and national quotas. Enlist now and avoid being drafted. urgency noted as war footing rises.
The ad urges growing hogs from birth to market age for profit. It claims hogs must be healthy and handsomely fed with B. A. Thomas Hog Powder to prevent diarrhea remove worms and cure thumps. The sellers H. M. Soennichsen, Puls & Gansemer guarantee results.
An ad requests displaying an American flag and notes that all sizes and prices are available at the Journal office when desired. It emphasizes that readers can obtain information on flag options by visiting or contacting the newspaper office.
Wireless operator aboard an American ship recounts a night action in which a U-boat fired a torpedo near the vessel and was damaged by our forward and aft guns. The submarine submerged and was finally sunk at about 600 yards off the starboard quarter amid a defensive burst of gunfire.
Washington June 22 Approval has been given the defense council's bill by President Wilson. It would provide an initial appropriation of 600,000,000 and aim to build 25,000 to 30,000 airplanes within a year. Training camps would rise from nine to twenty four at about 1.0 million each, with flying instruction extended to technical schools.
Safety first. Insure crops against hail loss with a responsible insurance company. Lower rates on fire, lightning, and tornado insurance of all kinds. Phone 440-W. James Dyoruk. 6-7-twkly.
Good milch cow offered for sale. Interested buyers may call 415 W for details and arranging viewings.
The Drovers Journal was sold to George Neff of Kansas City who also acquired Live Stock World. He plans to publish both papers under the Farmers' and Throwers' Journal, consolidating cattle and stock yard coverage in a single venture.
Subscriptions to the Liberty Bond issue have surpassed Treasury expectations, totaling over 3.095 billion dollars. Distribution by district shows New York and Chicago leading, with more than 4 million people buying bonds and allotments set by secretary Alden.
Washington reports nearing completion of war registration returns from Wyoming and Kentucky show 9 649 938 men aged 21 to 30 registered for service. Indians total about 60 548 enrolled by state or reservations. overall eligibles about 10 275 504. draft regulations expected soon.
H. M. Scro nnichsen Puls Gansemer offer A. B. Thomas Louse Killer for chicks to curb parasitic lice and to kill bugs on cucumber, tomato, and squash vines. They guarantee satisfaction with a refund if it does not work.
Readers are invited to place sale notices in the Journal. Advertisers can list items, services, or auctions with contact details and pricing where available to reach local customers.
The First National Bank of Plattsmouth Nebraska files a civil action in Cass County District Court against Perry Marsh to recover 220 plus 10 percent interest from January 1 on a described parcel of land and for equitable relief. Respondent must answer by July 9 197? or risk a default judgment.
In the County Court of Ass County Nebraska Petition by Filedsa placing the will to be proved in court on May 29, 101T to be the last will of Selina Barwick deceased. Court orders notice to interested heirs to appear June 1 2097 at 9 o clock AM to show cause if any why petition should not be granted. Publication in a weekly county newspaper for three weeks prior to hearing. Witness, seal, dated Mus 22, 2977. AWLEN EMESON County Indee.
Notice informs creditors of the estate of Gist Aeonte deceased in the county court. It states a 30 day period from June 30 to file claims and an annual debt claim period of one year from the date of death. Witnessed by the county judge Allen J. Reasgn.
Lena Larson plaintiff seeks divorce from John Owen Larson in the district court of Nelson County. Grounds include habitual drunkenness and cruel treatment. Respondent required to answer by July 10, with attorney C A Rawls listed. Dated June 5.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court orders hearing of Frances Vailers petition for Will probate of Jonas H Vailers estate. The hearing is set for July at 70 o'clock A.M. to show cause why the petition should not be granted. A copy of the order is to be published three successive weeks in the Dyer Mouth Dieurani weekly. Judge Allen Beeson.
Washington June 22. War registration returns from Wyoming and Kentucky push the nation to a total enrollment of 9,640,088. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that draft regulations will be ready for publication July 1, two months before the call to the colors. Details of exemption board machinery were not disclosed.
British headquarters in France report American doctors nurses and enlisted men have taken over six British base hospitals freeing English staff for front duty. American surgeons aided in forward casualty clearing stations during the Messines battle as Stars and Stripes fly beside the Union Jack atop hospital flags.
Native dimension lumber offered for sale with inquiries directed to John Hobson of Plattsmouth. Sale notice notes limited details and invites interested buyers to contact the seller.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Dora Oldham Moore is selling real estate per order of Judge James T Begley. On July 10 1917 at 11:00 am at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse the Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 South Park addition will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. The sale remains open one hour. George Jackson Oldham executor.
A highly productive quarter of land in central Nebraska offers 120 acres cultivated with wheat oats and corn and the rest pasture and hay land with timber. Features include a fair house horse stable granary hog shed well and mill one acre in alfalfa and convenient access to school town and banks. Price 70 dollars per acre with half cash and the rest over five years at 6 percent. Rent paid to purchaser. Send inquiries to Lock Box 64 Cedar Creek Neb.
The Journal highlights its premier stationery selection, claiming a distinguished line of products that pleases customers with quality printing, paper, and design. Locals seeking refined writing supplies are drawn to the shop’s reputed assortment and service.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.