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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
3
A collage of witticisms and local remarks notes crime rising, farm work starting, church, weather, fashion, and a celebrity split. It references Old nature, temper, bargain day, the A E F, Pisa, and former governor Ferguson receiving political amnesty.
A reflective line argues that deceiving children about the cow jumping over the moon is no worse than teaching that virtue is always its own reward, suggesting a critique of moral storytelling.
A collage of playful and pointed notes covers topics from higher marriage license fees in Kansas to the Teapot Dome case and cross word puzzles in asylums. The piece laments moral and political tensions, suggests reform within the Democratic Party, and notes rivalries between Al Smith and McAdoo as fruitless for presidential aims.
Readers are told to keep winter clothes packed away, while jokes about hobbies and fashion mix with notes of spring floods and farm aid. Auto accidents and lambe jokes appear alongside warnings about bathing girls outfits and wealth on Wall Street, all in a brisk, humorous tone.
Ball players at training camps endure sunburn as heat and exposure take a toll during workouts.
A fire broke out on a rum ship near the Florida coast with all boys ashore. The incident left no boy on the burning deck as authorities investigated the blaze and rescue attempts.
Report notes that in a Central African region fatness is esteemed as beauty. The article discusses cultural norms where people view plump bodies as desirable and associate weight with prosperity and health.
A plumber in Oklahoma received a five year prison sentence. The text humorously notes possible reasons like a leaky pipe and mocks critical views of Congress. It mentions a strong man lifting a car without a jack and remarks on public critique versus real duty.
The Swiss appoint two women judges marking progress in gender representation. A New Jersey man boasts twelve cups of coffee daily as part of a new citizen standard, while a Baltimore man chose suicide over facing traffic court for a fourth reckless driving charge. As car numbers rise, editors warn a cop at each crossing may be needed to protect pedestrians.
The tailors association proclaims a man should spend at least $2,000 on clothing to be well dressed. The warning suggests many will misread the claim and buy a new necktie instead.
A feuding family the Romanoffs argue about which member should ascend a throne that does not exist. The dispute highlights their ill temper and willingness to fight over a powerless claim.
Owen Young at Johns Hopkins argues for funding to pay for fact gathering through research foundations. He contrasts practical men with fact minded scholars, notes Guggenheim and Rhodes differences, and says both foundations aim to spread knowledge, with Rhodes focusing on culture and leadership, Guggenheim on specialists who seek truth.
Will Hays urges directors to avoid indecency and highlights clean pictures as a business and moral imperative. The article notes industry self regulation, public support for cleaner films, and the interdependence of production and distribution in achieving a decorum on screen.
A fragment from a periodical admonishes decency in film and endorses Mr. Hays for clean pictures. It includes satirical quips about honesty, revenue, and public figures, ending with a Shirley-like testimonial for Dean's Ointment priced at 60 cents a box.
Bessie Flockhart files for divorce from Harold Flockhart in Cass County Nebraska court on grounds of willful abandonment and seeks custody of their minor child. Harold must answer by April 27 1925 per court order. Attorney CHAS. E. MARTIN represents the plaintiff.
County Court of Cass Nebraska issues order for probate of Kate Barthold will filed March 12 1925. Hearing set April 14 1925 at 9 a.m. executor Harry S Barthold urged to appear. notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. Judge A H Duxbury seal. Attorney Allen J Beeson.
The Washington Post comments on air travel and grade crossing safety. The text contrasts lacking wines with grade crossing fatalities and references two Dawes plan versions: one accepted by European allies and one proposed to the Senate.
Melvin Gribble of Kentucky is accused of stealing 100 automobiles over 18 months. The suspect faces charges as police pursue additional victims and assess the extent of the spree.
Philip A. Horn files actions in Cass county District Court to quiet title to real estate. Plaintiffs Gustave F. Jochim et al seek decree for northeast quarter of Section 24, Township 10 North Range 11 East, and various other estate interests in Plattsmouth property. Defendants urged to answer by April 20 1925 or face default and favorable rulings for plaintiffs.
J L Stewart and Charles Engelkemeier sue heirs and all interested in John S Townsend estate to quiet title to Lots 6 7 8 in Block 3 Dukes Addition Plattsmouth Cass county Nebraska The petition filed March 4 1925 seeks a decree quieting title and further relief as prayed by plaintiffs.
The District Court of Cass County Nebraska lists plaintiff Philip A. Horn versus defendants including Paul Nuckolls and others with numerous aliases and unknown real names. The notice names heirs devisees and personal representatives among those served and outlines parties in the pending action.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court sets April 4 1925 at 10 am for hearing a petition by Alice Hughson seeking administration of the Frank Hughson estate with Guy Hughson named as administrator. Notice to interested parties is ordered by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
State and Cass County probate notice concerns the estate of David J Pitman deceased Harriet Pitman petitions to prove and admit a last will and to appoint Orin A Davis as executor hearing set March 28 1935 at 10 a m to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Defendants listed include Paul Nuckolls and Johnson W Nuckolls and various heirs with interests in Lot seven and the west half of Lot eight in Block Forty.
William A Oliver and Frank E Vallery sue in Cass County District Court to quiet title to Lot 7 and the west half of Lot 8, Block 40, city of Plattsmouth. Respondents must answer by April 13, 1925, or as directed by the court. Attorney for plaintiffs is listed.
Plaintiff Sarah Renner sues to quiet title to Lots 16 17 18 Block 27 Village of Eagle Cass County Nebraska citing a district court petition filed February 21 1925. Defendants Mary Ann Holten and all others with an interest are urged to appear by April 6 1925 or face default and decree in favor of the plaintiff. Attorney A L Tidd signs for the plaintiff.
Referee C A Rawls to sell at Plattsmouth courthouse steps the SE quarter of Section 3 Township 11 North Range 13 East Cass county Nebraska on March 28 1925 at 10 am for cash subject to an $8000 mortgage with one hour bidding.
Samuel Gullion sues Geraldine Chandler et al in Cass County Nebraska. Referee Carl D Ganz will sell 90 acres NE quarter section 34 12N 9E at First National Bank Greenwood on March 28 1925 at 2 pm for cash with 10 percent down and balance after court confirmation. Sale open one hour with marketable title abstract.
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