Greenwood and Cedar Creek clash ends in Greenwood win
The Greenwood team defeated Cedar Creek 14 to 0 in a Sunday game at Cedar Creek. E. M. Jardine hit a homer driving in three runs, lifting Greenwood to a dominant victory.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1926
Page
4
The Greenwood team defeated Cedar Creek 14 to 0 in a Sunday game at Cedar Creek. E. M. Jardine hit a homer driving in three runs, lifting Greenwood to a dominant victory.
After nine years of dormancy due to high prices the firm resumes manufacturing its famous stock remedy. General manager W. E. Newkirk invites farmers who used it to rely on the product and Nebraska stock remedy laws.
A meeting at the home of Leetokium last week formed to organize for the righting of Salt Creek. The project would alter thirty miles of territory from Greenwood to Ashland, covering about seven miles. It seeks to carry flood waters and save valuable land.
Firestone Full-Size Gum-Dipped Balloon tires led to ten winners in the Indianapolis Speedway Classic on Decoration Day. Frank Lockhart won this year at 95.888 mph across 402 miles amid rain and a slippery track, with balloons previously setting a world record by Peter DePaolo at 101.13 mph.
A car load of live poultry is wanted for delivery at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday June 30. The buyer promises top prices due to direct shipment to the New York market and notes a long-standing reputation for fair dealing. W. E. Keeney, The Old Reliable Buyer.
The winner Lockhart completed the 500 miles without a tire change in a heavy rain and set an example for Firestone Gum Dipped Tires. The 1926 race marked the ninth victory for Gum Dipped tires at Indianapolis as drivers pushed on the brick track. Firestone claims the process strengthens cord fabric and reduces heat and friction for endurance racing.
County commissioners Harris Spangler and Gorder visited Nehawka to review plans for a new bridge across the west creek and for reopening the street between Hans Stoll and Mrs. Flamme homes. The project would span sixty feet, ten feet longer than the current bridge, with the county supplying the bridge and the town funding grading. If approved, work could start soon with both entities sharing costs and potential two-entry routes into town.
A. E. Berry, president of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, urges staff to treat every subscriber interaction as the only priority of the day. He argues courteous treatment must be paired with real service to prevent misunderstandings and build lasting customer liking.
Bates Book Store offers complete stock of fireworks on display. A worthwhile discount on Spring Coats at the Ladies Toggery invites shoppers to browse current selections and save.
Henry Vogler remains seriously ill and many local residents travel to Lincoln Omaha and Louisville for personal visits and business. Frequent calls bring guests to Manley including the Stander and Murphy families, the Flaischmans, and W. J. Rau family while others pursue work from sales to farming concerns and raise car and horse incidents.
A birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. R. Bergman’s home in Manley drew attendees all suffering from whooping cough. The illness was described as very popular and widespread, with eight or more present enjoying the bout.
Fred Fleischman, a veteran barber who practiced the profession, is mentioned in the notice as conducting a barber shop. The fragment notes his involvement and implies a continuation of his longtime trade in the local area.
The playground guided by Miss Fields and assistants attracted about 60 youngsters under ten each morning and many older children in the afternoon. Joe Battery aided part of the week with plans to continue, while the old high school building hosts craft work and rainy day activities.
The notice outlines a day of activities from 1:80 to 5:00 including tennis, baseball, circle games, handwork, horseshoes, croquet, sewing, songs, stunts, races and contests. It invites community members to donate croquet sets tennis rackets balls baseball equipment and other games to support children learning cooperation and activity.
Andrew Stohlman announces his return to the old stand at 124-2sw and asks patrons to place orders for nursery stock, promising a square deal and noting he will call on them.
A truck load of liquor meant for Wa mera Kansas was seized by police in Council Bluffs Iowa after driver R B Retz failed to use lights. Retz received three months in jail and a $600 fine. his truck and cargo were confiscated.
The Ladies Toggery advertises a large reduction on new Spring coats inviting shoppers seeking seasonal savings and style.
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