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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
4
A long editorial argues against universal military training noting political obstruction in Congress and urging immediate action. It compares costs and timelines, stresses national defense readiness, and cites 1914 to 1917 lessons from New York Evening Mail.
A recent headline notes the court’s involvement in the print paper problem as discussed by Jess Denions. The piece mentions New Jersey’s legislature legalizing beer and the governor’s signature, with the ironic obstacle of New Jersey remaining within the United States.
Indications point to a future when school teachers may earn as much as janitors. The change may be gradual rather than abrupt, but supporters believe the day will arrive.
Mrs. Cora Scott of 3002 Lindsey Ave Omaha Nebraska credits Tanlac with her dramatic improvement after a year of ailments. She details sleepless nights indigestion stasis and rheumatism and notes she has regained strength appetite and sleep now that she has lost sixty pounds. Tanlac is sold in Plattsmouth by F G Fricke and Co and by leading druggists in every town.
Elias Peck, 1 year 10 months 20 days shy of reaching 92, passes away Monday evening after weeks in bed. He leaves his wife, son Charles of Elmwood, daughter Mrs. Leech of Union, and many relatives. Funeral held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with interment in Elmwood cemetery amid a crowded church.
Plattsmouth resident Mrs. S. L. Conner reports relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges neighbors to try the remedy, noting it costs 60 cents at dealers and identifying Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as the maker.
John Lohman of Pekin Ulisons, visiting relatives at Louisville and Cedar Creek, was in Plattsmouth today renewing acquaintances with old friends.
The ad claims Sloan's Liniment eases rheumatic aches neuritis sore muscles and joint stiffness for men and women and offers quick relief with affordable prices 35c 70c and 8.40.
Public notice declares a 1920 petition by Peter Halmes to quiet title to the north half of the southeast quarter of Section 28 Township 12 North Range 9 East Cass County Nebraska. Defendants include John Rouse Andrew M Rouse and The American Freehold Land Mortgage Company of London Limited, with heirs and interested parties named. Court hearing set for March 27 1920 at 10 am in Plattsmouth. Allen J Beeson Cass County Judge.
Notice is given of the incorporation of The Murray Library Association with principal office in Murray Nebraska. It will purchase and donate books magazines and periodicals for Cass County citizens, establish reading rooms and safekeeping facilities, and set rules for library operations. Capital stock 10009 dollars, commence January 24 1920, for 25 years. Board of Directors 3 to 5 members. Pauline Oldham President.
In Cass county Nebraska County Court the matter of estate of John Nichols deceased The petition by Earl John and Clinton Nichols asks that Harry Nichols be granted administration A hearing is set for March 9 1920 at 10 am All interested parties may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal published for three weeks prior to the hearing Date February 12 1920 Judge Allen J Beeson county judge
In Cass county Nebraska the estates of Kate R. McMaken and Hattie E. McMaken are discussed as Joseph H. McMaken files a petition claiming Kate died intestate around 1900 leaving heirs Henry C. McMaken and six children. The petition describes 4.26 acres in Section 32 Town 12 North Range 13 West with precise property lines.
County Court of Cass sets hearing for March 7 1920 at 10 am in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The petition by Frank McCarthy seeks determination of Elizabeth Philips formerly Elizabeth Walker's death date heirs at law and rights of descent of real estate in Cass County and requires creditors and heirs to appear. Dated February 21 1920 Allen J Beeson County Judge.
Nebraska Cass county orders Maggie Kaufmann administratrix to appear March 8 1920 at 10 am in County Court to show cause why final account and distribution should not be granted and discharge of administratrix. notice to interested parties by Plattsmouth Journal publication for one week.
State of Nebraska Cass County in County Court notice to creditors. Mae E Goodman deceased. Hearings to examine claims March 15 1920 and June 16 1920 at 10 am in Plattsmouth. Claim presentation due within three months from March 15 1920 and debts payable within one year from March 11 1920. Filed February 10 1920.
For sale two young black mares, full sisters. One is four years old and unbroken, the other six and trained. Call J. H. Tams at County Farm. 2td-
E. E. Leach offers two large jacks for sale in Union Nebraska. One is six years old and the younger is especially large. Contact details not fully legible. notice appears in a local column.
County Clerk George Sayles certifies the Cass county 1920 expense estimate approved January 3 1920 totaling 196000 dollars. Funds listed include General Bridge Bridge Emergency Mothers Pension Old Soldiers Relief and other accounts. Record dated January 10 1920 at Plattsmouth Nebraska with county seal.
Pure strain single comb Rhode Island Red eggs offered for hatching. Price is 8 dollars per hundred or 1.50 dollars for a setting of 15 eggs. Contact Russell Todd at phone 3102. We offer job printing services as well.
125 acre farm well improved hog tight with 11 acres prairie and a good house barn hay shed cement walks garage granary corn crib wash house wood house cob house chicken house shop machine shed located 444 miles from Union on state road J M Chalfant listing agent.
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