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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
3
A collage of political quips and notes on the 1920s U S scene touches on Democratic and Republican conventions, figures like Al Smith and Hoover, farm relief, and Nina Remus in Cincinnati with reflections on war debts and party loyalties.
A scrambled excerpt referencing whale anatomy, politics, philanthropy, campaign donations, and global affairs. It mentions New York Yankee games, Democratic harmony, Houston convention hopes, and a Belgian radium region ringed by barbed wire with armed guards.
A humorous list urges the GOP to adopt reforms from sea freedom to stricter restaurant butter rules. Proposals include banning early morning bird chirps, banning water hazards on courses, car window fixes for Pullman cars, a ten day jail term for hit and run drivers, restoring cheap haircuts, and plain income tax forms.
A Post-Dispatch analysis praises William Borah as a pivotal figure in the Kansas City convention, noting his orthodox stance at the moment and his reliable party loyalty in crises. It argues for a brighter Democratic prospect in November, emphasizing unity in the Solid South to secure victory.
The author argues that many leaders rose from humble origins, citing Hoover Calles Stalin and others to show that society grants no guaranteed equality. The real test is whether ordinary youths have a fair chance to succeed despite lacking wealth or influence. If luck blocks the door, persistence alone cannot break it down.
Bates Book Store advertises a wide range of Firecrackers Fireworks Torpedoes Caps and Cap Pistols for a Fourth of July celebration at low prices.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets July 20 1928 at 10 a m for hearing Loren M Wiles petition praying Cush L Wiles be appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Wiles Jr deceased. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing. Dated June 22 1928. A H Duxbury County Judge.
County Court of Cass County Nebraska orders heirs and interested parties to appear July 6 1928 at 10 am for final settlement and heirship determination of Urban P Rouse deceased. Publication in Plattsmouth Journal for one week before hearing. Court seal dated June 23 1928.
In the County Court at Plattsmouth creditors are notified to appear July 12 1928 and October 15 1928 at 8 00 a m to examine claims against the estate. Claims must be presented within three months from July 12 1928 and debts paid within one year from July 13 1925. Dated June 8 1928. A H Duxbury County Court seal.
In the matter of the estate of Walter E Jenkins deceased you are notified that I will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 13 1928 and October 15 1928 at 10:00 a m to examine all claims against the estate for adjustment and allowance. The time to present claims is three months from July 13 1928 and the time to pay debts is one year from that date. County Court. (Seal) A H Dixbury.
The sale of the west half of the southeast quarter of section 32 township 11 range 14 east of the 6th P M Cass County Nebraska will be held July 21 1928 at 10 oclock A M at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska. The property is levied to satisfy a judgment in favor of Oliver C Dovey against Alma Yardley et al.
Multiple probate notices announce hearings and actions in Cass County Nebraska. Executors named include Julius Pitz and Anton Vostress with dates in July 1928, while other estates list heirs and filings for William Ballance and Anton Kanka among others.
Herbert Minch, convicted in Cass county for forgery on June 13, 1927, seeks parole. The Nebraska Board of Pardons schedules a hearing at 10 a.m. July 10, 1928, at the State Penitentiary Lincoln, inviting interested parties to appear and show cause for or against the grant. Frank Marsh and N. T. Harmon sign as officials.
Legal blanks of all kinds are offered for sale at the Journal offices. Prices and quantities are available on request.
A brief item notes that various business stationery items were crunted at the Journal office. The exact details and context are unclear from the fragment.
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