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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
3
A Bible passage recounts David slinging a stone to defeat Goliath in battle. A jumble of modern notes follows, mentioning a bargain day, the world court, cabinet reports, Congress, ball ground fixes, and business openings in Omaha.
The saying notes that trouble can be a blessing to some by keeping them occupied with problems rather than dwelling on sins. It suggests a reflective stance on moral conduct.
A column laments inaction on forest protection amid logrolling in Washington while other items note Plattsmouth baseball ambitions, a cook’s indigestion joke, and critiques of farm policy, inheritance tax, and college faculty aging. The piece recalls Senator William A. Clark and quips on conscience and a sensational Pola Negrini residence incident.
A collection of wry quips and aphorisms on taxation politics and law, noting Americans’ attitudes toward congress salary boosts and public behavior. Quips cover vocabulary, family, and legal matters with humor and social commentary.
A provocative remark links national song popularity to collective folly, arguing that listeners elevate popular tunes and the people who champion them. It frames music trends as a barometer of social judgment and quality.
Senator Wheeler warns that rising costs will bar poor men from public office, arguing poverty offers no advantage in politics as finances become a barrier.
The passage questions Alaska becoming a state and warns of the need for a state legislature. It notes persistent queer desire and humor about Mexican soldiers allowed whiskers. It also comments on salaries for Congress and cabinet officers to support bootleggers in Washington.
A ten year old girl from Atlantic ran away from home to avoid leaving the city for the country. She valued the movies more than the move and stayed away because of her attachment to cinema.
The piece argues President Coolidge did not reprimand Brigadier General Mitchell and notes a mood of strict economy. Clem Shaver, Democratic National Committee chairman, says the party cannot be killed by defeat and will return to run again.
A reflection on human reactions: a woman forgives all but blindness to her, the church forgives all but denial of its existence, a celebrity tolerates insults but not misspelled names, a child loves despite cruelty unless paid no attention, and a dog prefers punishment over indifference.
The First United Presbyterian church in Jersey City reflects on youth and home life as Rev. William H. Tucker laments modern speed and wandering youth. He urges faith in the next generation and keeping a light in the window. Historical notes recount Grover Cleveland and Ulysses Grant presidencies and a presidential procession anecdote.
The Haugen bill in Congress aims to establish a government agency to aid cooperative marketing and product standardization for farmers rather than costly price supports. It faces indifference from farm bloc members with no strong opposition, and President Coolidge favors quick passage.
The article lists inaugural trivia: Jefferson as first inaugurated in Washington, Monroe first in open air, Fillmore without inaugural address, Washington's 134 word second term address, Garfield’s mother present, Garfield kissing his mother, Adams on a Friday oath, Harrison’s long address and short term, Pierce and Cleveland skipping advance drafts, Lincoln and Roosevelt pronoun use, Marshall’s unmatched oath record, and five ex presidents living: Van Buren, Tyler, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan.
A Rhode Island movement seeks changes to the old constitution seen as disenfranchising voters and outdated laws. Case examples include debtors jailed for small sums and a fur coat buyer jailed after defaulting on installments. A Providence clergyman cites harsher cases, urging uniform state laws and less federal bureaucracy.
For thirty days Shorthorn bulls for sale yearlings. C. T. Peacock R F D No. 2 Plattsmouth.
Purebred dark single comb Rhode Island Red hatching eggs offered at four dollars per one hundred. Contact F. A. Brunkow in Wabash Nebraska for details.
Notice of suit filed in Cass County District Court by J. L. Stewart and Charles Engelkemeier against heirs and unknown heirs of John S. Townsend et al. over Lots 6 7 8 in Block 3 Duke’s Addition Plattsmouth to quiet title and obtain decree. Defendants must answer by April 20, 1925 or petition is taken as true. Dated March 7, 1925. W. A. Robertson, Attorney for Plaintiffs.
The judge ruled the federal taxpayer has no property or personal rights in his income tax return, leaving the taxpayer with no right to complain about public disclosure and simply to continue earning income.
In Cass county Nebraska the county court orders a hearing on March 16 1925 at 10 am for Diana Chalfants estate final settlement and discharge of administrator F H McCarthy. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing. County Judge A H Duxbury seals the order.
State of Nebraska Cass county estate of Jennie Kendall Sawyer deceased. Petition by administrator F H McCarthy for final settlement and discharge filed March 7 1925. Cause if any why order should not be published in Plattsmouth Nebraska for one week prior to court. Dated March T in 1925. County Judge.
Philip A Horn sues to quiet title to the north half of lots 1 and 2 and all of lot 3 in block 13, city of Plattsmouth Cass county Neb. He names numerous defendants including Paul Nuckolls and heirs or unknown heirs of several individuals alleging interest in the property and seeks a decree quieting title and further relief.
In the matter of the estate of Frank Hughson deceased Alice Hughson petitions to grant Guy Hughson as administrator Hearing set for April 4 1925 at 10:00 a.m. to show cause why the prayer should not be granted Notice to interested parties via publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing Dated March 7 1925 County Judge
In Cass County Nebraska Harriet Pitman petitions to admit the Feb 25 1925 will of David J Pitman deceased to probate and appoints Orin A Davis as executor Hearing set for March 28 1925 at 10 am in Plattsmouth Court. Notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. County Court seal dated Feb 28 1926.
Plaintiffs William A. Oliver and Frank E. Vallery sue Paul Nuckolls and others in Cass County Nebraska District Court to quiet title to Lot 7 and the west half of Lot 8 in Block 40, Plattsmouth. Respondents include heirs devisees and all interested parties with real names unknown. deadline to answer set for April 13, 1925. Attorney W. A. Robertson represents the plaintiffs.
Plaintiff Sarah Renner sues Defendants Mary Ann Holten and others in Cass county Nebraska. Notices claim interests in Lots 16 17 18 Block 27 Village of Eagle. Petition filed in District Court seeking relief as indicated by the public notice in the record.
Court action filed February 21 seeks a decree quieting title for Lots 16 17 18 in Block 27 Eagle Village Cass County Nebraska. If not answered by April 6 1926 default will be entered and plaintiff awarded relief per petition.
Court in Cass County Nebraska schedules sale of real estate by auction to highest bidder for cash. Property is SE quarter of Section 3, Township 11N, Range 13E, with a $5,000 mortgage. Sale set for March 28 1925 at 10 a m at the south front door Plattsmouth courthouse. Referee C A Rawls conducts sale. attorney Charles E Martin. bids open one hour.
Referee's sale of the west 90 acres of the NE quarter Section 34 Township 12 North Range 9 east in Cass county Nebraska to be held March 28, 1925 at 2 pm at the north front door of the First National Bank Greenwood Neb. Sale open one hour. Abstract for marketable title. sale in cash 10 percent day of sale, balance on confirmation. Also notice to creditors for the estate of Peter M Nord deceased. claims by March 25, 1925 and debt payment by March 25, 1926. County Judge A H Duxbury presiding.
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