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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
6
Auction planned for March 4 1920 at the F R Guthmann farm east of Cedar Creek Neb. Items include 19 head of cattle 8 horses and 9 mules plus wide array of farming equipment 60 foot belt and hay etc. Terms require cash under 10 and credit up to 12 months with a note. Auctioneer W R Young and clerk R F Patterson oversee the sale.
A benefit skate at the roller rink Thursday raised a neat sum for starving children of Europe. Funds will be turned over by Mr Propst to the relief fund. Many who could not attend still donated generously, prompting gratitude from the rink owner.
The article warns that mineral waters and strong cathartics can worsen chronic constipation by dehydrating the system. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild tensive tonic producing a gentle, hardly noticeable bowel movement and reducing the likelihood of future constipation.
A brief note directs readers to contact the Journal office for stationery line inquiries. The item emphasizes direct communication with the newsroom for related requests.
The undersigned offers at public auction at his home seven head of horses and assorted farming equipment near Plattsmouth. Sale starts at 10 oclock with lunch at noon. Terms: cash under $10, credit six months on larger sums with bankable note at 8 percent. No removal until settled. J F STULL owner auctioneers and clerk named.
A south bound freight was slowed by a small wreck near Oreapolis when an axle broke on a car. The line was blocked, Omaha derrick crews were called to clear the track, and no passenger trains will run this afternoon though clearance is hoped for the 7 39 northbound service.
An article notes the cost of a cold in dollars and cents and advises taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims ten days to fully recover with normal care and that a bottle in the house is a wise winter investment.
James Dvorak owner offers a public sale at his Plattsmouth home east of the Burlington lumber yard South Park on March 6. Items include a team of iron gray mares a milk cow brood sows chickens farm implements a phonograph and more with terms of credit on sums over ten dollars payable by bankable note at eight percent interest. Auctioneer W R Young oversees the sale starting at 1 PM.
Everett Henry Coleman a minor sues Burlington Railroad Walker D Hines and F S Heflin for fifty thousand dollars plus John W Stewart and William A Stewart seek damages in related actions after a Greenwood January 20 1920 crash killed John W Stewart and injured Coleman. Lawsuits filed in Lancaster County district court.
Plattsmouth High School defeated Nebraska City High School 39 to 27 in a fast rough game. Plattsmouth advances to Lincoln state tournament in Class C while Nebraska City enters Class D. The match featured a late 23 to 25 score and strong play from both teams. eight and 14 records reflect their season.
William Krecklow of Louisville and Dr. B F Brendel of Murray visited Plattsmouth for a few hours on business at the courthouse. Numerous locals from Louisville Belden Murray and Nehawka called in for short visits and trading with merchants. Simon Clark returned from Evanston after his brother Robert’s serious pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Anton Schmitz plan to move back to their old home. The day included land sale inquiries in the Corbett estate and other matter of business at the courthouse.
Edward Midkiff and his son visited the county seat for a few hours and inspected the Journal printing plant. A classified note offers ten acres on Lincoln Avenue for sale with possible partial trade, plus two lots on North Street and a six room cottage on North Ninth Street listed by R. B. Windham.
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