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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
4
Mockery of tax labors and housework. jokes about vegetables nerves and ouija boards sparkles. Maryland Governor Ritchie backs beer and wine while war talk and German politics swirl. A Chicago fraud case and Oxford Dictionary quips color a wide tidal page of public life and wit.
A jumble of lighthearted quips and weather notes mixes social observations with volatile topics. Rumor of coal strikes and a looming blizzard frame a column of playful curiosities and distant conflicts.
The piece argues towns can be run either by citizens through elected representatives or by professional politicians when citizens neglect duty. It notes partisan editors remain heated yet hints at slightly improved temper since the war among partisans and paragraphists on both sides.
The text suggests Mary Pidkford is not planning marriage but hints at new eligible suitors in filmtown. It notes neighbors disrupt the lawn with chickens scratching the granitoid area, complicating the task of keeping the walk free of snow and the yard tidy.
Dealers in musical instruments warn that mouth harps may fade as boys lose interest compared with their fathers. Harmonica prices now range from 1 to 4 dollars, versus a quarter in the past. A St Paul police chief links prohibition to more crime while Scotland Yard explores airplanes for crime detection and suspects crooks may use fast aircraft before police equip with Alivvers.
The Republican city central committee met to fill withdrawals from their ticket for the city election. H. M. Soennichsen was endorsed for treasurer. For councilman, Lee L. McCarthy was chosen to replace Guy Morgan, and Oliver C. Hudson was named in the third ward for Will T Adams who declined the race.
Mrs. D. B. Smith of First Street Plattsmouth recounts a severe backache and weakness that left her unable to walk without help. After trying various remedies she found a permanent cure with Dean's Kidney Pills. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Selwin Kinkead is under petition seeking heirs rights and a decree of descent. The hearing is set for April 24 1920 at 10 a.m. in the County Court room Plattsmouth with interested parties invited to contest.
In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska estate of John Nichols deceased creditors warned to present claims by three months from April 20 1920 and debts payable within one year from that date. Court to receive and examine claims April 20 1920 and July 20 1920 at 10 am. Seal of County Court March 22 1920.
Notice to heirs in the estate of John Kraeger in Cass County Nebraska. Petition seeks probate of a March 22 1920 instrument as the will and will appoint Horatio N Dovey as executor. Hearing set April 3 1920 at 9 00 am to show cause why prayer should not be granted.
Guardian Alice W. Kiewit offers for sale at public auction the undivided one fourth interest in lots 4 10 16 27 28 29 30 in section 15 township 12 range 11 plus Louisville village property Cass County Nebraska. Sale by court order April 5 1920 at 10 a m at the front door of Plattsmouth courthouse. Subject to unpaid taxes. Auction open for one hour. J.
In Cass County Nebraska a suit to quiet title was filed March 17 1920 by Joe Felthauser and Thomas Hathaway against Henry H Wilson and unknown heirs and claimants to parts of Section 25 Township 10 north Range 13 east of the 6th P M Cass County Nebraska. Plaintiffs seek to adjudge title and enjoin all others from asserting rights to the described NE NE and NW NE lands and to require defendants to state any right or interest. Default if not answered by May 2 1920. W A Robertson attorney for plaintiffs.
A. F. Sturm of Nehawka Nebraska announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the second senatorial district of Nebraska, comprising Otoe and Cass counties, with the primary slated for April 20 1929.
By A L Tidd attorney notice states M Welshimer and Co seek to foreclose a mechanic lien on the NW quarter of Sec 5 T11N R13E in Cass County Nebraska for 166 72 with 7 percent interest from April 1 1918 and equitable fee You must appear by April 18 1920 or default will be entered Bailiffs name not listed.
Alice Johnson files petition in Cass county Nebraska District Court to compel defendant Emma Eikenbary to convey an undivided one third of land described as parts of sections 23 24 25 and 26 township 12 range 13 east of the 6th P M containing about 174 68 acres and a tract in town of Cass county Nebraska. Answer required by April 26 1920.
Peter Halmes sues to quiet title to the north half of the southeast quarter of Section 28, Township 12, Range 9 east, Cass County, Nebraska, against John Rouse and the American Freehold Land Mortgage Company of London Limited, others, asserting ten years of adverse possession and requesting equitable relief. answer required by April 19, 1920.
Alice Johnson files in district court a petition seeking specific performance of a contract for sale by Munota Vallery of an undivided one third of 174.68 acres in Cass County Nebraska. The land includes a described tract in section 26 town 12 range 13 east and excludes twenty acres from the south side. The defendant is required to answer by March 8, 1920.
Tillie Zaar Oscar W Zaar and Axel I Zaar sue South Bend Village and others to quiet title to Lot two three and five in Section thirteen Township twelve Range ten Cass county Nebraska lying north and east of the B M railroad right of way. Plaintiffs claim open notorious exclusive adverse possession for over ten years and seek equitable relief.
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In Cass County Nebraska a petition by Alva G. Long requests John W. Edmunds be appointed administrator for the estate of W. Long deceased. The hearing is set for April 6, 1926 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
Petition seeks admission of the March 8 1920 will for probate and appointment of B J Pittman as executor. Hearing set for April 12 1920 at 10 o clock A M in Cass County Court with publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
Five pedigreed Poland China gifts offered for sale. Forrowed Sept 20th weigh 170 pounds each, price $40. Telephone 3513. A O Ramee.
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