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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
A collage of verse and eclectic snippets discusses Chautauqua week, the Fourth of July, tax talk, enlistment calls, and editorials on war and politics. It cites Omaha residents, a sixth Nebraska volunteer company, and Red Cross rhetoric alongside light social jabs and humorous lines.
A reflective passage notes troops reaching France may adopt domestic tasks like peeling potatoes, contrasts kitchen locations, and questions marrying for money. It argues for cool clear-minded thinkers who state opinions without alienating others in the pursuit of moral right.
The text lauds Cass County residents for Red Cross work, citing relentless efforts by prime movers deserving credit for humanity. It contrasts American women's suffrage views with Great Britain, noting the 30 year voting age and excluding older single women from voting.
President Wilson appoints Herbert Hoover to lead national food conservation efforts and designates Sunday July first as Food Saving Day to urge all citizens to reduce waste and support the war. The plan is praised as a worthy cause deserving serious consideration.
The Lincoln Star editorial argues that war mobilization will not crush colleges though enrollment rises. It predicts more serious study in engineering, chemistry and applied sciences to support war needs while preserving culture and free government. It condemns disloyal lectures and urges educators to align education with national service.
A nostalgic poem recalls a June night by a garden gate with a lover's kiss amid nature. The piece is followed by an editorial urging fair treatment for men rejected by military medical exams, arguing for honor and badges for those willing to serve and support the war effort.
An editorial argues academic freedom should not shield treasonous speech during war and condemns traitors who hide behind academic liberty while opposing worldwide democracy and German sympathizers. It urges public intolerance of pro German and un German pacifist rhetoric before the US entered the war.
A presidential era toast praising Nebraska's youthful vigor and progress. The speech lauds the state’s productive agriculture, strong education, and conservative yet reform-minded politics amid global tensions, wishing fifty more years of growth and peace.
The article notes that many of the ten million men registered under the selective draft will be rejected. It discusses patriotic willingness to serve and emphasizes that many will be held back by physical disqualification as the drawing proceeds.
Arthur Henderson of the British War council estimates seven million killed so far in the war. He notes Serbia France Belgium and Alsace Lorraine populations were far smaller than the casualties and warns there is no immediate prospect of a recession of hostilities with the United States still to join.
Quarter section of central Nebraska land with black soil. 120 acres cultivated plus pasture and hay land, some timber, one acre alfalfa, remaining land in wheat oats and corn. Proximity to school and trading point, two banks, house, barn, granary, hog shed, good well. Priced at 70 dollars per acre, terms cash and five year note at 6 percent. Rent goes to purchaser. For information address Lock Box 64 Cedar Creek Neb.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Dora Oldham Moore will sell Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 South Park addition Plattsmouth at public auction on July 10 1917 at 11:00 am. Executor George Jackson Oldham states sale to highest bidder for cash and the sale stays open one hour.
In Cass County Nebraska a probate petition seeks admission of a will for Andrew Dill and grant of administration to Benjamin Dill with will annexed. The County Court schedules a hearing on June 16 1917 at ten oclock A M and orders notice by publication in the Flattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
In Cass County the court orders a hearing on the June 11 1917 Will of Conrad H Vallery filed by Frances Vallery and prays that the instrument be proven admitted to probate and administration granted to Henry Meisinger with notice to interested parties.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court will sit in Flattsmouth to hear claims against the estate of Johann G. Stark on June 30 1917 and December 30 1917 at 10:00 a.m. Six months from June 30 1917 is the claim filing period and one year from June 30 1917 is the debt payment deadline. Allen J. Beeson County Judge signs notice May 28.
For sale very special bargains in new and slightly used pianos. Contact A. Hospe Co. in Omaha Nebraska by writing or calling promptly.
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