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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
3
Charles R. Gilmore and others from Weeping Water petitioned the county commissioners to realign the new highway to run directly north from Weeping Water to the government aid road. The board granted the request after a hearing.
An advertisement urges use of Dr Thomas Eplectric Oil for pain burns seals bruises and other injuries. It promotes two sizes priced 20 cents and 60 cents available at all drug stores.
For sale a number 1 work mare nine years old weight 1300 pounds ready to harness. Also one John Deere r idius combine Lister nearly new. Sre Howard Graves one mile south of Plattsmouth old fair ground draw. Hives eczema itch or salt rheum cure with Deans Ointment 60 cents a box.
J W Keil turned in a coyote scalp to the county clerk for a March 13 kill near his Cedar Creek area. He received a $3 bounty. The season saw brisk activity as residents statewide reduced coyote numbers.
Land auction notice offers 240 acres near Murray Nebraska to sell all or in 80 acre portions in section 26 township 16 range 13. Contact H G Todd Murray for particulars. Also advertises Dean's Regoulets bowel remedy with claims of gentle operation priced 30 cents.
W. S. Wetenkamp departed this afternoon for Omaha accompanied by his young son to seek treatment from a medical specialist in the city.
Ashland and nearby communities share a flurry of visits and movements. W. E. Fairfield visits on business, Walter Franks ships hogs to South Omaha, and Mrs. John Elliott hosts the Royal Neighbors. Families travel between Lincoln, Omaha, and Denton as relatives meet, entertain, or seek medical care. a Women’s Reading club and several church ladies aid groups hold events while road projects draw county attention. Pauline Lee’s funeral and other personal updates close the round of community news.
Joyed refreshments and a fine Sunday school of 140 praise church activities. Beginning next Sunday rally services will run daily for a week from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with E. A. Knight the minister urging community participation.
Clem Smith wife and son of Denton Montana are visiting relatives in Hamburg Iowa en route to Chappell Nebraska and Colorado before returning home. Mrs Pickett hosts them with L L Pickett noting Clem as Mrs Pickett’s brother.
The city baseball players chose John F. Wolff as manager and scheduled a mass meeting at the labor temple on Wednesday evening March 31 at 8 o clock. Wolff will merit based play and seek a winning season with fan support and citizen cooperation.
A four year old good milk cow is offered with its calf by her side. Seller located at North Maiden Lane. Price 35 dollars with calf included.
Gust Splitt’s injured arm shows steady improvement after earlier trouble with starting the car kick mechanism. Doctors report mobility limited but better every day and expect full use soon.
Dr. B F Brendel and wife with Mrs J F Brendel and young Richard, along with George Parks, visited Miss Willa Parks in Omaha last Monday. She remains in hospital with a difficult recovery and a second operation, once feared, may now be avoided.
White Plymouth Rock eggs for setting two dozen and a half dozen livestock hens. 15 for 1.25 dollars offered by Miss Pauline Oldham.
Lee Kniss, longtime rural route carrier, has recovered enough from pneumonia to be up in the house though not yet back on the street. A brave struggle marked his illness as friends on his route note his cheerful service and pending return. Brother Edward Kniss helped cover his duties during convalescence.
Murray hosts another Community Picture Show this Saturday. The event reflects growing community spirit and the town’s ongoing efforts to foster civic engagement and local growth.
The note invites the community to a free exhibition at Murray hall starting at eight o clock. It emphasizes friendliness, asks readers to bring friends, and enjoy the event with no admission, then encourages reading the Daily Journal.
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