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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
2
A mix of vintage headlines and quips from 1927 recalls Huey Long in bathrobe lore, flood year memories, presidential marching dates, and social quirks. The piece notes bank reforms in Michigan, a Cass County father’s warning, and rain check ideas from Topeka car washes tied to weather and politics.
The passage muses on beer and wine, laments sleep deprivation, and notes Gore Read’s longevity and new sequel. It cites the seventy second Congress printing cost of 983 584 dollars and reflects on economic debates. A New York widow comments on employment fate and a woman complains of electric appliance burns.
France considers boosting daily soldier pay from 1 cent to 4 cents as authorities note plenty of money and few urgent uses including possible repayment of nonpressing war debts.
A witty mock reflection on party promises. The speaker notes both Republicans and Democrats failed to appear, suggesting prosperity halted to grab a beer. The quip frames fiscal hope as a paused moment for a drink.
Advertises a Big Wonder Package of 12 cross stitch sheets with 800 transfer patterns and 475 initials for $1.00 plus 88c postage. Highlights motifs suitable for towels scarfs bed spreads pillow cases and trays with easy transfer using water and a silver spoon. Bates Book Store sells the package for 88c.
The Lincoln Star notes Hitler as chancellor presenting peace and disarmament ideas. It discusses his past as a militarist, the potential political calculation, and the claim that global security hinges on universal arms cuts, urging readers to take his words at face value.
In a Baltimore Sun commentary the piece critiques the wild speculation in utility holding company structures. It cites Owen D. Young and Samuel Insull, noting public ignorance, ethical lapses, and the peril of layered corporate structures bound to lax regulation.
Bates Book Store continues weekly Jigsaw puzzle displays with pieces priced at 15 cents and 25 cents. The feature invites puzzle fans to browse, collect, and complete new sets each week.
Lincoln Star reports Nebraska reduced bonded indebtedness by over 203000 dollars in January as cities counties and school districts canceled obligations with cash payments. Only one new issue of 19000 dollars arose and no refunding bonds were issued.
A quirky historical note ties corn knives on sale to bunions. The text describes bunions as corns and links bunions to buns used in food and hair styling. It wavers between playful etymology and misused terms without clear factual reporting.
The world contains tribes living as ancestors did for thousands of years. They wear no clothing, lack homes, and do not make fire. Some do not realize the sun provides daylight.
A reader writes that a newspaper subscription is needed and the paper is needed in return. The note praises the paper and hints at possible gubernatorial ambitions with expressed support.
A speculative line notes that the idea winter weather is weakening could come from any source and at any time, implying uncertain conditions ahead. The remark frames weather expectations as unsettled and not tied to a single forecast.
Rex Young Auctioneer sells personal property from home near Murray Nebraska on March 9 at 10 30 a m with lunch at noon. The sale includes 4 horses 16 head cattle 13 hogs and shoats about 10 tons hay farm machinery and household goods. Terms are cash with removal only after payment.
A reflective piece recalls rural life with flowers, birds, and animals near a farm, then shifts to contemplation of memory and inner spiritual awakening. It contrasts simple, vivid imagery with a search for meaning as time passes.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court notifies creditors that claims against the estate of John M. Kirker will be examined on March 10 and June 12 1933 at 10 a.m. in Plattsmouth. The claims must be presented within three months from March 10 1933 and debts paid within one year from March 10 1933. Witness dated February 10 1993.
By order of the District Court clerk an alias sale is set for March 18 1935 at 10 oclock AM at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth to sell the north eighty seven feet of Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 4 original Plattemouth Cass County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment of Occidental Building Loan Association against William A Wells Flora M Wells Evith Martin and the Becker Roofing Company. Sheriff H Sylvester Cass County Nebraska.
Former Governor Lowden and U S Wallace push war debt revision arguing it costs more to hold debts than to act now. The note cites Middle West influence and notes replies from Neville Chamberlain and British policy. Also mentions royal inauguration plans with Rudy Velleo and the Connecticut Yankees providing music.
The Sheriff will sell the south half of Section 17 and the northwest quarter of Section 20 in Township 12 Range 9 east of the 6th P.M. in Cass County Nebraska at public auction on March 20 1933 at 10 a.m. The sale, directed by a 1932 district court decree in the Lantie Mac Frost vs Teige Moyers et al case, covers liens of 22 965.90 plus interest and costs and is subject to a first mortgage held by Conservative Mortgage Company Lincoln Nebraska.
In Cass County Nebraska the District Court orders guardians of Gertie Beckner to appear March 18 1935 at 10 a m to show cause why the guardian may be granted a license to sell the ward s real estate to pay debts and expenses and support. Publication to run three weeks in the Plattsmouth Journal. Also a separate sale notice sets March 20 1935 at 10 a m for public auction of Jerome G St John et al property to satisfy a Bankers Life judgment.
A warm day sparks youth to rush to the old swimmin hole in a bid to be first this season to test the water.
A brief ad copy promises effective results from low cost want ads. It asserts that placing small pay-for-service notices yields meaningful responses and customer reach.
In Cass County Nebraska a petition by administrator L B Feenberger for final settlement and discharge in the estate of Marshall W Smith is set for March 10 1933 at ten oclock in the morning. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
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