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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
3
Plattsmouth plans a proper celebration with amusements all week. The note hints of carnival performances and a festive mood as residents recall past celebrations and potential London connections. The river flooding and prohibition debates frame the context around public sentiment.
A jumble of aphorisms and remarks covers rain across the country. The notes strike on topics from juries and temperate governance to safety valves and hopes for ventilating the federal reserve. References to Mrs Hoover and Mrs Gann mix with light social observations and political quips.
A reflective piece redefines heaven as a place with enjoyable activities like fishing rather than eternal inactivity. The author muses on who may inhabit heaven, admitting uncertainty about congenial companions and the challenge of choosing heavenly company. The closing lines pivot to observations on fashion and a satirical note about job credit and a stubborn typewriter ribbon.
A pithy note on aging reflects a forecast that half a century from now people will be dancing unclothed. The remark hints at social or cultural change with a playful, provocative tone characteristic of older reportage.
A light note observes no Mediterranean fly or weevil affecting spinach crops, suggesting the crop faces no obvious insect threat. The remark contrasts expectations of pest problems with the absence of such species impacting spinach.
Report describes a remote African tribe where women wear no clothing and are said to uphold nearly perfect morals. The explorers emphasize cultural differences and urge caution in interpreting traditions.
The note announces the Treasury’s new ten thousand dollar bill bearing Salmon P. Chase’s portrait. The piece praises Ak-Sar-Ben for boosting Omaha’s development and notes public reaction to substitutes.
A report notes U S progress in air mail and infrastructure but lags Europe in passenger travel. It cites a coast to coast two night one day fast trip concept and a growing post office air line network. Clarence M Young says U S aviation has superior navigation aids and night flights, with Europe ahead only in passenger service.
The piece argues crime detection lags behind modern criminals and urges Chicago and Northwestern to create criminology departments. It calls for scientific study, lab data, and clinics to complement force, stating crime is a social cancer needing brain and method as well as brawn.
The piece argues the 2000 mile undefended border between the United States and Canada shows how two nations avoid war without guards. It predicts British premiers and American leaders may discuss naval reduction this summer, with the frontier as a milestone and model for peace.
The Cass County Nebraska County Court advertises creditor claims for the Marshall W. Smith estate with claim deadlines and court dates July 5 1929 and October 7 1929 plus note of debt payment deadline one year from July 5 1929. Separate notices announce hearings on dertermination of heirship for George Thomas and appointment of administrator for Frances Bartek and final settlement for Malinda Clymer with hearing dates July 26 and July 6 1929 and publication in Plattsmouth Journal.
Public auction in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska for multiple parcels including Lots 42 43 and half of 44 in Smiths Addition and adjoining parcels described by metes bounds as in Section 7 14 and 14 with reference to Whitman Avenue and Government Lot 5 Lot 65 in Section 14 East of the 6th P M to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha against E P Stewart et al with Bert Reed as Sheriff June 1929.
The Rev James Cannon Jr a Methodist Episcopal Church South bishop and World League executive campaigns against Al Smith and his supporters. He vows to rally anti Smith Democrats in Virginia against any Smith aligned gubernatorial candidate, barring Virginians who backed Smith from the race.
A notice states that the County Court in Plattsmouth will convene on July 19 and October 21 1929 at 10 a m to address debts of John Cory deceased with a one year payment period from July 19 1929. The entry is dated the 15th day of the month with a seal.
The estate of Benjamin Dill deceased will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 5 1929 and October 7 1929 at ten o clock a m to present claims. Claims against the estate must be filed within three months from July 1925 and debts paid within one year from July 1929.
The State of Nebraska Caas county invites creditors to appear in the County Court at Plattsmouth on July 12 and October 14 1929 at 10 oclock to present claims against the estate of Myrtle I Gillispie for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented by July 12 1929 and debts paid within one year from that date. Dated June 7 1929.
The Cass County district court will sell at public auction on July 13 1929 at 10 a m at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse to satisfy a judgment of The Standard Savings and Loan Association against Hans Tams estate. The property is Lot 53 in Wise's Out Lots Addition to Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha filed May 29 1929 a petition in Cass County District Court to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 8 Block 11 City of Plattsmouth covering property recorded Oct 29 1924. Plaintiff seeks 1234.66 and costs with equitable relief. defendants must answer by May 29.
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