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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
3
A collage of witticisms and observations on life, work, politics, and fashion. Included are reflections on evolution in schools, tax hints, housing in Plattsmouth, and humorous one liners about manners, cars, and habits. Notable bits reference Tennessee, Baltimore, and Indiana anecdotes.
A collage of witty observations and brief notes spans many topics from entertainment to politics. Jokes about jazz, cars, health, and love mix with city life, weather, farm work, and public figures. References to Watermelon, Fourth of July, Senator La Follette, Coolidge, and Italy mark the era.
A London wireless operator, Sergeant Lowery, died when a lightning strike traversed his body during flight. The article reflects on aviation risks, noting that despite safety measures and progress, the unknown remains and Providence governs fate.
A reflective piece notes how groups embellish dull gatherings into glorious stories. It argues imagination inflates childhood happiness and that public figures like Shaw and Scopes gain notoriety through sensational narratives.
Senator Harris advocates a Mississippi income tax cut with an exemption for married couples earning no more than five thousand dollars. The proposal targets lower income households to relieve tax burden.
The piece reflects on human behavior noting loving, pleasant individuals and others who relish finding faults. It contrasts kindness with habitual criticism and questions what satisfaction such critics derive from spotting errors, recalling a man who read for typographical slips rather than content.
In hot spells, monitor diet closely for the next month or two and year round. Favor salads fruits and cool drinks while avoiding heavy meals and pastries at midday. Save flapjacks and hamburger for December.
Notice to creditors of William H. Mann deceased in Cass County Nebraska. Court will receive and examine claims at Plattsmouth County Court on July 25 1925 and October 26 1925 at 9 o clock a m. Three months to present claims and one year to pay debts from July 25 1925. Seal of County Court dated June 19 1925.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska a hearing is set for July 17 1925 at 10 a.m. regarding the estates of Peter J Hansen Ingeborg C Hansen and Christina Sophia Henrietta Hansen. Petition to determine death dates heirs and descent in the described Plattsmouth real estate will be considered. A. H. Duxbury County Judge Allen J Beeson Attorney.
Greenwood visitor Fred Ethredge stopped in Murdock last Saturday evening. Martin Bornemier and William Bourke shipped hogs to Omaha in the same car. Louis Bornemeier and family visited Lincoln for business and social matters. Bert Kitzell loaned prized mules to George Fifer for corn plowing. Conrad Reincke bought a new Buick sedan and enjoyed shopping in Lincoln last Saturday afternoon.
On Friday evening June 19 1925 a group of Murdock high school graduates organized an alumni association. Thirteen graduates of 1925 were initiated at a five course banquet served by the R N A ladies for fifty attendees. Old time school songs followed toasts and class songs. The oldest class represented was 1906 plus the 1909 and 1924 classes were fully present. H W Love served as temporary chairman Bird Amgwert was elected president Irene McDonald secretary treasurer and the gathering agreed to make the event an annual affair.
The bankers of Nebraska hold a short course in agriculture at the state farm in Lincoln to become more familiar with farm work and conditions across the state. The event aims to promote practical study of farm needs and methods for best results. T. H. Pollock of the Farmers State Bank of Cass County is among the attendees this week.
Adjutant General Paul has approved a list of war trophies to be shipped to Nebraska by the war department. Requisitions are made for posts and individual citizens in Dodge, Falls City, Norfolk, Omaha, ONeill, Neligh, Oakland, Milford, Humboldt, Bloomington, Loup City, Schuyler, Beatrice, Crawford, Mitchell, Red Cloud, Fort Calhoun, Hebron, Utica, Plainview, Havenna, Wallace, St. Paul, West Point and Duncan.
Lost bag between Murray and Plattsmouth contains children's clothing. If found, call 424-W. Plattsmouth. Owner John Albert. 125 1st Street Southwest.
Classified notice notes that various business forms are printed at the Journal office, indicating a printing service and availability for merchants and individuals. The item emphasizes production capability and location without extra details.
Nebraska Cass County issues an order for probate of Mary E. Thompson will. Glenn T. Thompson named executor seeks admittance of May 14 1925 testament and deed to realty. Hearing set June 30 1925 at 10 a.m. in County Court with notice by Plattsmouth Journal publication for three weeks.
Classified notice for dairy cattle with contact number 3421. Short ad notes cows due to freshen soon and includes a price or reference code 125-1sw.
In the matter of the estate of Barbara Klinger deceased. Plattsmouth county notice dated July 20 1925 and October 21 1925 at ten o clock a m time limited for presentation of months from July 20 1925 in said county court. (Seal) 129-4w
In the matter of the estate of Mrs Sadie Worden deceased the Plattsmouth county court fixed July 6 1925 and October 7 1925 as dates to receive and examine claims against the estate. Three months from July 6 1925 is the limit to present claims and one year from July 6 1925 to pay debts. Dated 9th day of July 1925.
A church commission favors deleting the word obey from the marriage service. The action is largely symbolic as observers note the vow has long been treated as optional.
In the matter of the estate of Jesse R. McVay deceased. The County Court fixes July 7 1925 and October 7 1925 at ten o clock for receiving and examining all claims. Debts must be paid within eight months from July 7 1925. Notice dated July 1.
Probate records list Mary Spangler of Plattsmouth as deceased. The dates July 7 1925 and October 8 1925 at 10:00 a.m. are specified for proceedings in the county court. A H Duxbury signs the seal indicating official action.
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