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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

2

Sargon Brought Health After 20 Years Suffering

Francis H. Morgan of Lincoln reports dramatic health gains after twenty years of digestive and liver trouble. He credits Sargon with enabling normal eating, restored liver activity, and relief from gall bladder pain, noting improved strength and appetite after trials starting with skepticism. Sargon is available in Plattsmouth from Weryrich & Hadraba.

Sargon Francis H. Morgan P Street Lincoln Plattsmouth Weryrich & Hadraba

Handled Ice Cream At Local Restaurant

A. Brown installs an electrical ice cream machine in his restaurant to serve Malvern cream. The Malvern Creamery Company guarantees the ice cream is made from pure cream from Nisha bottom farms and is a high quality treat. Brown reports strong sales and positive reception from customers.

Malvern Creamery Company Nisha Bottom Brown

Millire corn offer to Ashland farmers prompt

An Ashland Nebr seed broker invites farmers to switch to millire corn, claiming a few cents per acre can yield a crop when planted by late June. The notice urges asking about the proposition or free seed from E. L. Gilmore.

Iast E. L. CC. Gilmore Ashland Nebr

For Sale: Line Drive for Fordson Tractor Cheap

Classified item from Daniel Anderson of Nthawka Nebraska offering a line drive for a Fordson tractor for sale at a low price. The notice is concise with contact locality.

Daniel Anderson Nthawka Nebr

Hail Damages Homes and Roads Hit Nehawka Community

Nehawka residents report a week of rain and hail disrupting farms and garages. Workers cleared debris at Wessel hardware, accounts for damaged roofs, and neighbors faced crop losses. Local tradesmen and visitors moved through Nehawka while jury duty and travel persisted.

Nehawka Improves Streets and Farms Amid Transfers

Union residents shift this week as L F Fitch moves to Union and Martin purchases farming gear from the former farm. Olaf Lundberg’s property alongside J J Pollard’s implement store shows a tidy lawn that promises Nehawka’s beauty and potential as a premier western town.

Union L. F. Fitch Mr. Fitch Martin Olaf Lundberg J. J. Pollard Nehawka

Heaviest Rain in Years Hits Nehawka Area

Last Friday night Nehawka and nearby areas received one of the heaviest rains in years with winds and hail. Measurements showed nearly five inches, flooding the Weeping Water to levels that inundated R. C. Pollard’s stable. Much corn was flooded and washed with dirt, including Melvin Sturm’s thirty acres ruined as waters rose near Henry Theile’s home.

R. D. Taylor Edward Woods Wessel Hardware W. P. Cook Plattsmouth Nehawka Marion Tucker Lincoln Frank Sheldon Hugh Warden Frank Lowery Louis Deickman Walter J. Wunderlich Bobbie Ulysses Joseph West Wim. Jourgeson Samuel Latta Farmers Elevator Company Lundberg J. H. Steffens Robert Earls Nelson Berger Anna Thompson United States Naval School Lincoln Creamer C. F. Harris Albert Wolfe Dorothy McConnell Henry Knabe R. C. Pollard Melvin Sturm Henry Theile

Nehawka to host Greenwood as teams plan Sunday ball clash

Nehawka and Greenwood will meet this Sunday in a tightly contested exhibition as both teams come in strong. Local reports indicate a competitive matchup with high expectations for a close game.

Nehawka Greenwood

Accident Causes Severe Burns From Battery Acid

Werner Lundberg was placing battery acids in a bottle when fumes from the contents caused an explosion. The blast shattered the bottle and splashed acid over his face head and neck burning him severely. He has worn colored glasses since the incident due to eye injuries.

Werner Lundberg Mr. Lundberg

Hog theft hits farm as 22 hogs vanish at night

James Chappell reports 22 hogs stolen in a single nighttime raid. Despite efforts, no clue to the thief or remaining stock. Farmers urge solutions to stop recurring pilfering and prevent further losses.

James Chappell

Sister Far From Home as Sister Falls Ill

Mrs. Z. W. Shrader travels to Plattsmouth to be with her sister Mrs. Mary Sullivan who is severely ill and considered to have little hope of recovery.

Z. W. Shrader Plattsmouth Mary Sullivan

Miss Mary Peterson Heads North for 30 Day Vacation Tour

Miss Mary Peterson departed for a 30 day vacation through the northwest visiting Canada and the Pacific Northwest. She will stay with her sister Mrs. Frank Cook in Tacoma and tour nearby cities before returning to Plattsmouth to resume work as bookkeeper at Cloidt Lumber and Coal Co.

George Tiedje Blanche Creamer Lincoln Lincoln Creamer Nebraska City Blanche Mary Peterson Northwest Canada Pacific Northwest Miss Peterson Tacoma Washington Frank Cook United States Plattsmouth Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co

Plattsmouth Motor Co to open used car depot on Main Street

The building on lower Main near L. B. Egenberger grocery will become a used car sales depot for the Plattsmouth Motor company. Their Sixth and Pearl garage already handles daily Ford deliveries, and the new site will aid sales staff in managing used cars for sale.

Main Street L. B. Egenberger Plattsmouth Motor Company Sixth and Pearl Streets

Village ad line reads McGarrick Deering cultivator dealer

Classified snippet lists a two row eight shovel cultivator by McGarrick Deering and Pladts hone with a contact at Pred C Beverage and a partial address 342 EPeY and a phone number.

McGarrick- Deering Pladtshone Epey C. Beverage

Weeping Water Notes Storm Repairs and Social News

Weeping Water reports Wm. Dunn overhauling a home for sale and Edward Norton repairing the Cole Motor company roof after a recent storm. Several local families visit, repairs continue on mortuary buildings, and a Sunday movie debate prompts a city council special meeting. Gene Moore Jr. and a bride, longtime locals, wed quietly with limited guests.

Wm. Dunn Edward Norton Cole Motor Company Sanford Homan Jerome Saint John Place Louis Schumacher Jerome W. L. Hobson Frank E. Wood Earl Wiles Oscar E. Domingo Whch Cropper and Bowman Ambler Brothers Fremont Ths

Weeping Water Club Holds Dinner and Officer Election

Members of the Weeping Water Commercial club enjoyed a dinner at the Fair Haven Hotel last Friday. Officers elected include J J Meyer president who did not intend to serve W L Hobson as vice president Dr Sprecht secretary and Frank Domingo treasurer. The club lacks a presiding officer after Meyer's refusal.

Weeping Water Commercial Club Fair Haven J. J. Meyer W. L. Hobson Meyer Hobson Dr. Sprecht Frank Domingo Club

Pretty wedding in Weeping Water brides Ruth Morse and Euclid

A very pretty ceremony took place last Thursday at the home of Cora Badgeley in Weeping Water. Miss Ruth Morse, long a resident with Mrs. Badgeley, was married to Euclid in a traditional service, marking a joyful union.

Cora Badgeley Ruth Morse

Cars Bought With Satisfaction From Cole Motor

Customers from the past week praise Cole Motor Company purchases. John Hays bought a business coupe and a dependable wagon. Esther Tefft chose a two door sedan and an enclosed family car. Ralph Twiss bought a pickup roadster. Hans Jensen selected a two door sedan. Louis Mayfield secured a family and business sedan. Harnest Norris took a four door model, one of the largest offered.

Cole Motor Company John Hays Esther Tefft Ralph Twiss Louisville Hans Jensen Louis Mayfield Harnest Norris

I O F and Rebekah Lodges to Install Officers Next Week

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges will install their officers for the coming term next week. District Grand Master A. J. Patterson will preside and also install officers of Avoca Nehawka and Elmwood lodges. Rebekah Noble Grand Freda Baker and officers Myrtle Gibson Emma Johnson Elmer Michaelson are listed, while the subordinate lodge names E H Kintner as N G and others including E H Michaelson Frank Woods and C H Gibson.

Rebeckah A. J. Patterson Avoca Nehawka Elmwood Freda Baker Noble Grand Myrtle Gibson Emma Johnson Elmer Michaelson E. H. Kintner N. G E. H. Michaelson W. G Frank E. Woods E. F. Marshall C. H. Gibson Oscar Anderson Richard Hobson Ray Haslan

Masonic Lodge Installs Officers in Weeping Water

At the last meeting the Masonic lodge installed its officers for the term including W M Frank E Wood S W C E Domingo J W George E Morey and others with M A Thomas and W L Hobson as stewards. The Eastern Star had earlier installed officers led by Floyd Cole and C E Pool. Ladies served strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and ice tea after the Mason installation.

Masonic Lodge Masonic Lodge of Weeping Water Frank E. Wood W. M C. E. Domingo S. W George E. Morey J. W E. B. Taylor Frank J. Domingo Co. H. Gibson S. D Earnest Norris J. D Bert Jamison

Weeping Water To Vote On Sunday Movies

The Weeping Water city council voted to submit to a public vote the question of allowing Sunday movie showings. Harold Bookings owns the Liberty theatre which opened two weeks ago with a Sunday performance drawing many young patrons. Church groups led protest, and the measure will be decided by voters in the upcoming election.

Weeping Water Liberty Theatre Harold Bookings

Hatchery Ad Lists Breeds and Prices

Last three hatches, June 25 and July 26. Breeds listed include White Leghorns, White Wyandottes, White Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns. Prices 10 cents each for light breeds, 12 cents for heavy breeds. Contact Brink Hatchery, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, phone 631-W.

18Th Granite Brink Hatchery Plattsmouth Nebr

Lost baby buggy top on highway between Union and Plattsmouth

Notice requests help locating a brown reed baby buggy top lost between Union and Plattsmouth on Highway 2. Finder should call 547 or leave a note at the bureau. Reward offered.

Union Plattsmouth

Tunney Replies to Breach of Promise Suit Claims

Retired heavyweight champion James J. Tunney denies ever proposing marriage to Mrs. Katherine King Fogarty in a $500,000 breach of promise suit. He says he paid her more than $35,000 to relinquish all claims and notes payments were businesslike.

Bridgeport. Conn James Je Gene’ Tunney Katherine King Fogarty Fort Worth Tex New York City Billy Gigson

Governor to pick man for statutes compilation in Falls City

Lincoln June 24 Governor Weaver after a Supreme Court meeting on the 192% statutes went to Falls City on private business He said Tuesday he expects to announce the selection of a man to undertake the compilation authorized by the legislature He has many applications from which to choose.

Lincoln Weaver Supreme Court Falls City

Poultry Eggs and Cream Ad by H J Kaufmann

Local market ad offers to buy poultry eggs and cream at the highest price available at all times contact H J Kaufmann phone 645 itd liw seeking steady supplies and prompt payment.

H. J. Kaufmann

Woodmen Suit Aims To Block New Insurance System

Denver district court will hear the Woodmen of the World case on its merits after the Colorado Supreme Court denied a writ of prohibition and discharged the rule to show cause. About 113000 members nationwide are affected. Colorado Utah Idaho and Montana policy holders say higher premiums could force elderly members out of the order.

Denver Woodmen of the World

Summer Picnic Accessories and Fireworks In Store

The shop promotes ready supplies for outdoor picnics with a focus on a big stock of Firecrackers and Fireworks. It invites customers to visit before the 4th to get lined up with accessories and assures consistently right prices.

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George Martin Plattsmouth, Neb Miss Grayson Miss Branson Omaha Etta Belle Etta Belle Beauty Shop Soennichsen Bldg Gene Moore Jr BE. E. Moore E. E. Moore Badgeley Evelyn Moree Irene Davis Geo. E. Morey Nebraska the Poultry Co Burlington Track A. R. Case Poultry Co Tunney Nebeaska
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