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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1924

Page

2

Nebraska Wheat Gain Seen Across Plains States

Nebraska will produce 41,429,000 bushels of winter wheat up 13,219,600 from last year, a 47 percent rise. Officials of the American Railway Association expect good prices due to reduced national output and stronger export demand, with railroads ready to handle higher grain movements as harvests begin.

Omaha Nebr Nebraska American Railway Association United States Kansas Oklahoma Texas Colorado Middle Western L. M. Betts

Iowa Delegates Stand by Unit Rule for McAdoo

New York June 25 The Iowa delegation to the Democratic convention remains committed to the unit rule for the McAdoo nomination. Some members suggested waiving the rule after the first two ballots, but Edwin T. Meredith denied any such plan and said the waiver only applied to platform votes.

New York Iowa William G. McAdoo McAdoo Edwin T. Meredith Unit Frezard Rute

Veterans Vote Blocked Against Klan Proposal at Convention

In Salt Lake City on June 26 disabled American veterans at the national convention blocked two motions opposing the Ku Klux Klan. Edward A. Byrne of St Louis offered the first motion but was ruled out of order by National Commander James A McFarland, whose ruling was sustained by a rising vote. The veterans cited their constitution barring participation in political or religious discussions.

Salt Lake City Utah Edward A. Byrne St. Louis James A. McFarland McFarland

Manley pool hall theft suspects identified for return of goods

Investigations from a private source indicate enough information to convict those who broke into the Manley pool hall and stole baseball goods. If the goods are not returned, legal action will be pursued.

Manley Joseph Wolpert John P. Stander Weeping Water Universal Charles Schafer Herman Mann, Jr Herman Dall Fred Fleischman Fleis Rauth Wu. Rauth Near Wabash J. C. Rauth Rena Christensen East of Weeping Water H. J. Rauth C. N August Stander Walter Mockenhaupt Stearns Knight Auto Omaha John Mockenhaupt

Manley Residents Paint Poles for Red Ball Highway Marker

In Manley residents gather to paint poles white to receive the Red Ball marker designating the road segment from west of Murray to its junction with highway 11 two miles south of Elmwood, a primary 5-A route. Participants include Henry O Leary Monroe Neihart Omar H Coon Rollin Coon W J Coon John Crane A H Humble Edward Kelly and Herman Dall.

Manley Murray Elmwood Henry O'Leary Monroe Neihart Omar H. Coon Rollin Coon W. J. Coon John Crane A. H. Humble Edward Kelly Herman Dall

Gas Pricing Puzzle Stirs Cass County Residents

Reported gas in Louisville sold at 20 5 cents, drawn from storage and hauled to Sarpy county to retail at 13 a few days before price cuts to 17. Over the past week Cass county saw nearly as many price changes as nearby towns. Residents remain puzzled by the uneven retail gas pricing.

Louisville Sarpy Cass County

Miller-Gruber seal vault touted for burial needs

The notice urges undertakers to use the Miller-Gruber automatic concrete sealing vault to protect the remains of loved ones, highlighting its protective design and domestic manufacturing origin.

Miller-Gruber

Republicans to Campaign in South Centering on Four States

Washington June 26 Republicans will direct an attack on the democratic solid south in the approaching congressional campaign. Representative Wood of Indiana chairman of the republican congressional campaign committee announced after a White House call that the drive will focus on Texas Alabama Tennessee and North Carolina.

Washington Representative Wood Indiana Republican Congressional Campaign Committee White House South Texas Alabama Tennessee North Carolina

Mrs Dunbar and Daughter Return from Colorado Visit

Mrs Frank Dunbar and her daughter Jane have returned home after visiting Denver and other parts of Colorado where they spent a delightful outing and visited relatives in the region.

Frank Dunbar Jane Denver Gélorado

Backache and Kidney Trouble Claim From Blacksmith Claim

Plattsmouth citizen Wo. Hassler, a Fifth and Oak streets blacksmith, credits Dean's Pills with curing backache linked to kidney strain from tough work. He says two boxes from Weyrich & Hadraba's Drug Store sufficed and urges others to use the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures Dean's Pills in Buffalo, New York.

Bright Plattsmouth Hassler Fifth and Oak Streets Dean Weyrich & Hadraba Mr. Hessler Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Kellogg Told 70 Attend Premiers London Meeting

Washington reports Ambassador Kellogg was instructed to attend the forthcoming premiers conference in London to discuss Dawes reparations and U S interests. The White House said Kellogg would participate only to inform and avoid European political issues. The State Department noted possible U S interest tying German Dawes payments to treaty obligations.

Washington, D. C Kellog London White House Kellogg United States State Department Kelloge Hughes Coolidge Europe Washington Germany

Italy Accepts Invite to Allied Conference in London

Rome reports the Italian government has accepted an invitation to attend the proposed allied conference in London in July.

Italy Rome London

Japan Invited to Allied Conference in July

London reports that Japan will be among the nations invited to the allied conference in July, with involvement anticipated in key discussions and arrangements.

Japan London

Willing Workers Enjoy Pleasant Meeting in Mynard

The Willing Workers club of Mynard met at Mrs. Roy O. Cole's country home for a study on Home. Members shared quotations, Miss Lois Keefer helped host, and refreshments were served. The group adjourned for the summer and planned a picnic to entertain their husbands.

Willing Workers’ Club Mynard Roy O. Cole C. C. Barnard Deeha Venner L. G. Todd Lois Keefer Glenwood Iowa State Department of Home Economics

Hope for humanity warned against stirring Democratic turmoil

C A S cautions that pouring oil on troubled waters could worsen the Democratic convention. He recalls attempts to soothe the Frisco convention four years ago with Doheney, which did not fully calm tensions.

Frisco

Teachers Must Be Eighteen Under New Certification Law

County Superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson explains Nebraska’s updated certification rules. The act requires teachers to be U.S. citizens and sets an age threshold. Beginning September 1, 1924, applicants must be at least eighteen to be eligible for certification.

Miss Alpha Peterson Nebraska

Indians of North Facing New Tasks in Cass Lake

In Cass Lake Minnesota June 25 Dr W B Heagerty head of the Ojibway Sales Agency says fashion now hurts native craft sales including beaded work blankets handkerchiefs and miniature canoes. Heagerty notes that trends push Indians toward new goods to cope with high living costs and centralizing white tastes, while deadwork like bees moccasins and chains suffers from costly glass and low quality. The agency aims to bridge native skills with white civilization through economic and moral reform.

Cass Lake Minn W. B. Heagerty Ojibway Sales Agency Episcopal Duluth Heagerty Ojibway Safe Agency

Taken to Hospital Charles Meyer of Weeping Water

Charles Meyer a respected farmer east of town was taken to Emanuel hospital Omaha with a high fever after an abscess on the spleen was found. Doctors considered an operation but his condition proved too weak. Jack Philpot transported Meyer and wife with Dr Brendel in attendance. relatives await further news.

Charles Meyer Emanuel Hospital Omaha Davis Jack Philpot Mr. Meyers Dr. Brendel

Obituary of Sarah Leesley Reece of Greenwood Nebraska

Sarah Leesley Reece born November 22 1854 in Quebec Canada died June 13 1924 at Greenwood Nebraska aged 69 years 6 months 22 days She moved with her parents to Chicago then to Oreapolis Nebraska She was child of ten and married John Devore in 1877 later wed Thomas Reece in 1888 She leaves one son Clarence W Devore of Colorado Springs and four daughters Mrs M J Carnes of Johnson Nebraska Mrs H A Leaver Mrs Adolph Bockelman and Mrs G C Earl of Greenwood She joined the Christian church in 1882 and moved to Greenwood nine years ago for her home

Sarah Leesley Reece Quebec Canada Greenwood Nebraska Chicago Oreapolis John Devore M. J. Carnes Johnson H. A. Leaver Adolph Bockelman G. C. Earl

Advertise your wants in the journal for permits.

Classified notice invites readers to place requests for permits in the journal. It outlines how applicants may submit their notices and the deadline for publication. The ad stresses official approval steps and contact instructions for further guidance.

Journal

Taggart backs Ralston bid for Democratic nomination

New York June 26 Indiana leader Thomas Taggart says his man Ralston is gaining momentum at the Democratic convention. He expects rivals to clash and hopes Ralston can be nominated with no hard feelings. Rumors swirl that Terrnt may back a second candidate as a stalking horse.

New York Ralston Thomas Taggart Indiana Taggart Wabash Terenrt

Smith Day Dominates Democratic National Convention

The convention focused on roars for Franklin D Roosevelt as Alfred E Smith of New York receives the nomination speech and second from Senator David Walsh. A counter demonstration supported William Gibbs McAdoo as Governor Sweet of Colorado backed McAdoo. Charles W Bryan’s name had not yet been presented.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith New York Smith David K. Walsh Boston Smith Day Sweet Colorado William Gibbs McAdoo Charles W. Bryan Nebraska

Sweet Little Daughter Gladdens Country Home

The arrival of a sweet little daughter at the country home of Mr and Mrs Walter Heil east of Louisville on Thursday June 19 1924 brings joy to the family and is celebrated by relatives.

Walter Heil Louisville

First Child Brings Joy to Local Family

The birth of a baby girl brought congratulatory visits from many friends. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Heil of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. John Gauer of near Cedar Creek were among the callers. This is the Heil couple’s 23rd grandchild and the Gauer family’s first grandchild. Others included Mr. and Mrs. William Rohrdanz and family of Dear Manley, Rohrdanz sister to the new father. Fay McClintock traveled to Omaha this morning on business.

Wendel Heil Louisville John Gauer Cedar Creek Gauer Rohrdanz Louisville Courier

Anna Case Sings at Democratic National Convention Sessions

The noted soprano Mme Anna Case has performed numbers at the opening of multiple convention sessions. Plattsmouth residents have previously heard her via Edison records bringing grand opera into homes. Her recording by Thomas A Edison Company highlighted the event.

Mme Anna Case Miss Case Plattsmouth Edison Records Thomas A. Edison

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