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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
3
A collage of humorous observations and quotes on radios, taxes, politics and society. Includes lines about radio talk, a widow contesting a will, wise sayings, and a roundup of celebrity ailments, all reflecting light, satirical commentary of the era.
A string of humorous jabs and social yens touches on marriage age slights, fashion, politics, and daily life. It riffs on fortunes, nobility, reform, and celebrity blurbs, linking jokes to vintage society norms and current events of the era.
The piece argues that the United States shows remarkable uniformity in language, dress, manners, and education. It notes shared media and news consumption and contemplates a European reaction to American trends like movies and jazz, questioning whether standardization also brings peace and efficiency.
A lighthearted meditation on spring as a marrying season and time for gardening, fishing, and golf. The piece contrasts lazy humor about wives with sport analogies, noting growing flowers, swimming, and the restless lure of distant places in the season.
Latest figures challenge the idea that war only caused a building shortfall. Since 1919 construction totals rise, suggesting a new normal above one billion dollars annually. Population migration to cities and higher urban housing standards fuel demand. Last year filings show three and a half million spent, up modestly from prior year, while 1925 may see a slight slump after 1923’s surge.
The article notes a sevenfold faster growth of high school enrollment than population and the interior department plans a cooperative bureau to study education costs. It questions why small high schools have costs up to five times higher per pupil while offering similar opportunities.
Subscribed mud quota on country roads exceeded as local crews report heavy rainfall causing road closures and temporary detours across multiple districts. Officials urge caution for drivers and residents until drainage works finish.
Instructions suggest sowing seed lawn mix then raking the yard twice and rolling the soil. Proper preparation aims to improve germination and establish a robust lawn as soon as possible.
Farm Bureau offers guidance on treating oats for smut via a mailed card. Call or write to request the instructional card detailing the recommended steps and precautions.
The article urges immediate pruning of young orchards and grape vines, stating there is no better time than the present to prune to promote healthy growth and fruit production.
The author urges timely culling of hens, noting late selection is difficult as hens show signs of laying soon. With feed expensive, it is better to remove the fatter birds when selling a few hens.
A discussion on bedding and floor options for farrowing pens explains that dirt floors are warm but hard to clean while concrete floors are easy to sanitize but cold. The suggested solution uses 4 inch to 1/2 inch thick cement over clay building tile laid on sand to create a warm clean pen floor with a smooth surface for cleaning. About 73 of the 6x12 inch tiles are needed for a 6x6 pen.
The piece notes waste in distribution linked to rising costs and lists causes such as too many links in the chain and seasonal production. It cites Herbert Hoover on waste and mentions transit standards, transportation, and economic attitudes, with references to March weather and Europe’s stance toward Uncle Sam in the collection business.
In Cass County Nebraska a county court orders a hearing on the estate of Adam Fornoff Sr executors Adam B Fornoff and Jacob Fornoff to settle their account filed February 28 1925. The court sets March 10 1925 at 10 00 a m to show cause why the petition should not be granted and directs notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.
The passage discusses upcoming gasoline tax implementation and the arrival of March with lingering winter. It notes ongoing centralization of power, rising western vigilance, and Europe’s debt settlement perspectives. It also highlights railroad consolidation pushing river navigation as more essential.
Court in Cass County Nebraska schedules March 28 1925 hearing for Harriet I Pitman's petition to probate the 1925 will of David J Pitman with Orin A Davis named executor. Notice to interested parties required via Plattsmouth Journal three weekly insertions. Judge A H Duxbury oversees. Allen J Beeson attorney.
In Cass county Nebraska notices inform defendants Mary Ann Holten and others of a quiet title suit for Lots 16 17 18 Block 27 Eagle Village and an April 6 1925 deadline. Another notice items Samuel Gullion vs Geraldine Chandler sets March 28 1925 sale of 90 acres NE quarter Section 34 Township 12 North Range 9 East by public auction. Also creditors warned for the Peter M Nord estate with claims due by June 25 1925 and claim filings by March 25 1925.
Legal notice announces filing of Adam Meisinger report as trustee in the estate of J Henry Meisinger and requests court approval with a hearing set for March 7 1925 at 4 30 a m in County Court. Objections must be filed before the hearing date. County Judge A H Duxbury signs the notice.
By order of Judge Begley the court appoints C A Rawls as referee to sell the southeast quarter of section 3 township 11 north range 13 east Cass county Nebraska at public auction for cash. The sale is subject to an $8000 mortgage and will be held at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse with one hour for bids.
Court sets March 7 1926 10 a m to hear petition for administration of the Windham estate. Petition by Robert B Windham Jr seeking Samuel C Windham named administrator. Local court in Canscourt Nebraska reviews filing and assigns hearing time.
Persons may appear at a County Court to show cause why the petition should be granted and to publish this order for three successive weeks. Dated February 11, 1925. A. E. Duxetry, County Judge.
In the matter of the estate of Caroline Johnson deceased you are notified that I will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on March 16 1925 and June 17 1925 at 9 o'clock a m to receive and examine all claims against the estate with a view to their adjustment and allowance The time limited for presenting claims is three months from March 16 1925 and the time limited for payment of debts is one year from March 16 1925.
The Cass County Nebraska sheriff will sell March 7 1926 at 10 am at public sale the real estate Lots 5 and 6 in Block 9 Young Hays Addition Plattsmouth to satisfy a decree in favor of The Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association against Jacob P Faler et al. The sale is ordered by Clarence L Beal Clerk of the District Court.
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