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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
4
A collage of wry flashes on income tax politics and notable figures. References include Viscount Grey Columbus Lodge Bliss Hoover McAdoo and other political asides. The piece lampoons tariffs money feminism and wartime forecasts with brisk satirical lines.
A jumble of opinions on politics and society. Notes on Senate spending to keep the country dry and a potential Vice President boom for Marshal. Mentions Hughes non candidacy and Kerensky in England while teasing social rest with feminine contentment and an “American day” concept.
The piece argues that Christian churches should greet new arrivals to aid Americanization and notes timely contact with immigrants is key. It references the Minneapolis Tribune and discusses extending helping hands as a mission of the church to integrate newcomers into the country effectively. It emphasizes early outreach for best results.
A Liga fu Leaguebund statement claims Germany must work for the League of Nations as the nation seeks revision of harsh treaty provisions. Lord Curzon and Bonar Law indicate some articles may be rewritten and a lump sum offer may be acceptable. The piece notes U S participation in the league could aid corrections, with no league means no revision. Legal notice follows regarding the estate of John Nichols with March 9 hearing set for administrator appointment in Cass County Nebraska.
Private sale offers a portion of personal property before March 1 on the old Wm. Oliver farm now owned by T. H. Pollock of Plattsmouth. Terms mirror public auctions with six months on amounts of ten dollars or more at eight percent from date of sale. cash and bankable paper required for under ten dollars. all items must be settled before removal.
The Continent argues that immigrant assimilation fails because Americans have not befriended newcomers. It calls for genuine friendship to ease entry into American life, contrasting un-American ideas spread by enemies with the need to unite immigrant and native communities. The piece cites broader social pressures and a call to action for cooperation.
District Court action by Jessie B. Todd against The Scottish American Mortgage Co Limited and many defendants to quiet title and enjoin interference with possession of lands described in Town 10 North Range 14 East Cass County Nebraska. Plaintiffs seek equitable relief and require defendants to answer by March 16, 1929.
Two large jacks for sale one six and one eight years old. younger jack is especially large. Colts visible at address. E. E. Leach Union Neb. Min tf Wanted Man with family seeks permanent farm or stockman job. needs furnished house and garden. Walter J. Rigdon Festus Mo otw.
The Cass County Board on January 22 1920 approved the 1920 expense estimate including General fund 45000 Bridge fund 86000 Judge fund emergencies 175000 Mothers' pension fund 5000 Soldiers Relief fund 1000 Total 2196000. County Clerk Geo Sayles attested the seal at Plattsmouth Nebrask on February 79 1820.
Notice of incorporation for The Murray Library Association with principal office in Murray Nebraska. It will purchase or receive books magazines and papers for public circulation in Cass county with reading rooms and safekeeping facilities. Capital stock 10000 dollars. commence January 24 1920. term twenty five years. Board of Directors 3 to 5 members. Pauline Oldilam is President. 9-dw.
The State of Nebraska in the County Court informs creditors of the estate of James Deles Dernier that probate actions proceed. A meeting or filing will occur in the county on the 2nd day, with further proceedings and deadlines to follow as required by law.
The court sets dates in March and June 1920 for examining all claims to an estate and for its adjustment and allowance. Claim presentation must occur within three months from March 2, 1920, while debt payments are due within one year from that date. County Judge signs and seals the notice.
County Court of Cass Nebraska sets hearing for March 27 1840 to settle estates of Kate E McMaken and Hattie E McMaken. Petition seeks time of death, rights of heirs and due administration after long vacancy. All interested show before judge Allen J Brison at Plattsmouth courthouse.
In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska the petition of Magele Kaufmann Administratrix for final settlement and distribution of the estate of Lewis Kaufmann deceased is set for March 10 1970 at 1 00 pm. The court orders notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal weekly for one week prior to hearing.
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