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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
5
Physicians note the heart cycles all blood every two minutes in a healthy body. Irregular blood flow harms the whole system. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as making the blood pure, offering a remedy and health benefit.
An ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a rapid digestive aid that passes into the blood quickly. It claims partial digestion before the stomach reduces work and speeds benefits, promising noticeable improvement with minimal effort for the ill.
Farmers say winter wheat survived without injury or winter kill. With current ground conditions fields are ready for an early start and prospects for a bumper wheat crop in Cass County are unmatched.
A blaze five miles northwest of town was discovered by one of the homeowner’s sons. Shingles ignited on the roof and strong winds threatened expansion, but several buckets of water saved the building.
In Chariton Iowa the mayor G W Alexander refuses to resign after the city clerk delivered the request. The Knoxville inebriate asylum superintendent says the mayor cannot leave for six months leaving the council puzzled at the situation in the town during prohibition.
A local public notice urges Plattsmouth shoppers to support town businesses. It argues that residents who earn their living there should spend locally and avoid buying out of town, comparing it to supporting a family member's shop and promising to match prices and provide goods locally.
A citizen recounts receiving vote getting seeds from a government package he discarded. He recalls years of government seed gifts to farmers and a failed turnip seed mix that produced inedible results. The Journal notes the graft claim and supports ending the department’s seed distribution.
A. J. Graves, who went to California months ago seeking a climate beneficial to his health, returned home Wednesday. He showed brief improvement but declined again, disappointing friends in Plattsmouth and Cass County who still hope for a cure.
The undersigned express sincere gratitude to friends who aided during illness of our wife and mother and those who attended the funeral and sent floral tributes. Signatories include J.J. Svonopa Skr. J.J. Svonopa Jr Thomas Svoboda Frank Svonopa Mrs. J. W. BookMryvnEr Mus. GRonGk KrokinKe Miss Josie Svonopa.
A report to the county clerk reveals Carl Anton has left home, leaving his destitute family in the north part of town with a sick mother and two small children. He recently returned, and the clerk ordered provisions and fuel to meet the family's immediate needs.
J. F. Svoboda of Lawrence Nebraska arrived Thursday evening for his aunt's funeral held that morning. A former Plattsmouth boy who left twelve years ago, he was a Burlington switchman then and now works in farming. He praised the Journal and ordered it sent to his address.
The last rites for Mrs Princes Svoboda were conducted Saturday at 16 o'clock at the Bohemian church where she was a lifelong member. A large attendance included St. Wendslanz No 68 and Ladies St. Rosary, with pallbearers Ed Svoboda Joe Svoboda A Kanka J Westreys Frank Janda Jr and Joe Svoboda of Lawrence Neb. The ceremony, led by Rev Bauer with assistants Rev Bradley and Rev Hancik, proceeded to Catholic cemetery. The St Marys choir under Cyril Janda and organist Miss Janda provided music. out of town mourners included Mrs Robert Dentram Lineding Mrs Mannie Helnoick Mrs Kern Mogerty Havelock Mrs D Mure ray F Janda and family Omaha. The deceased wished to thank visitors who supported her during hospital confinement in Omaha.
In Plattsmouth a reader cites Mrs. Young’s long battle with dull back pain and recurring attacks. A local poster notes Mrs Young improved after using Loan's Kidney Pills from Gering & Cos drug Store. The ad claims the remedy acts directly on the kidneys and is sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co.
The Omaha city faces a police failure after Frank Clark of Brandies and Sons bank was shot while walking home. He survived with injuries as bystanders prevented a looting. The incident underscores calls for administrative change to curb rising murder and robbery.
J W Gamble announces teachers examination in the Weeping Water high school Friday and Saturday March 16 and 17 with an additional session at Plattsmouth on the same dates. Mental arithmetic will be Saturday afternoon. subjects follow the pamphlet order with one exception. Applicants must attend specific subject times. no program shifts. All who have not begun writing are urged to start now.
C A Rawls listed as a lawyer practicing probate and general law from the Office of County Attorney reflecting his professional role and affiliation.
Sketch of August Ulrich killed in Lincoln Burling ton yards last Saturday. Born in Saxony in 1840s he came to the United States with his family in 1840s and served in Iowa and Kansas regiments before long service with the Burlington in Omaha St. Francis and Lincoln where he led yard repairs and freight car work He married Mary Helen Kainard in Guthrie Center and had children Myron Jones Stella George P Arthur Scott Martha Helen Mildred who died He was a member of St Paul Methodist Church Masons and AOUW His death prompted funeral services at his residence and at St Paul with pallbearers from his associates and honorary pallbearers from the Masons and Workmen.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school board votes unanimously on March 4, 1000 to urge the mayor to compel removal of all slot machines from public display to protect children from gambling temptations. Signed by C. C. Wiscorr and Margaret Mapes as superintendent and secretary.
An early 20th century notice touts inexpensive one way and round trip colonist tickets to Montana Puget Sound and Portland with agents urging inquiry. It highlights low winter tourist rates to southern resorts and offers irrigated land values rising from 100 to 200 percent. The ad promotes California trips via through sleepers with an April excursion and invites readers to contact local agents W J Plane L W Waakmre y for guidance.
Foley and Co of Chicago promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. They warn about imitations with similar names and urge buyers to demand the genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow package as the best cough and cold remedy.
An advertisement extols Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild cleansing laxative. It claims to stimulate the liver improve complexion and avoid stomach upset, asserting superiority to pills and waters while appealing to women and children.
ASEMISSEN & Lovers advertise a car of the American fencing and invite inquiries before purchase.
A medical advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to prevent constipation and related stomach liver and bowel issues. The copy emphasizes regulation of these organs without pain or discomfort and lists F G Fricke & Co. as the distributing druggist.
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