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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

8

Hot Biscuit Royal Baking Powder Delight

A readable snippet praises Hot Biscuit and Royal Baking Powder for their delicious taste and perceived health benefits, suggesting a positive domestic food routine.

Elks Host Pleasant Stag Party At Club Rooms

The Elks lodge held a very enjoyable stag party at the Coates block club rooms with about sixty members attending. A key feature was a sumptuous luncheon described as an imported affair, with high praise from all present for the spread and event management.

Elks’ Lodge Coates’ Block

Sunday School Class Entertained at Morgan Home

The young ladies of J M Robertson's First Presbyterian church Sunday school attended an evening at Mrs Gertrude Morgan's home hosted by Misses Carele Briggs and Gertrude Morgan. Games, photos, and refreshments followed in a relaxed social gathering.

J. M. Robertson First Presbyterian Church Mise Gertrrude Morgan Carele Briggs Gertrude Morgan Morgan Mrs. Morgan

Keeps Fine Establishment at Parmele Barn

Q K Parmele fiveryman plans a season of decorated buggies and carriages for patrons. He relies on John Boetel to keep the back line and teams in first class shape.

Q. K. Parmele Fiveryman

City Re Advertises Walk Construction Bids

The city council at Monday’s meeting decided to re advertise for bids to furnish materials and construct sidewalks and cross walks. Only one bid came in previously, so bids will be received again at the May 14 council meeting. The earlier bid will be opened at that time.

Recital by Kolbaba School Features Wilma Kolbaba

Pupils of the Kolbaba Violin School present a recital Tuesday evening May 6 with Wilma Kolbaba, five year old daughter of Prof Kolbaba, joining the closing piece America. The child violist is described as a marvel and attracting much attention.

Kolbaba Wilma America

Mrs. J L Thompson Ill At Vine Street Home

For the past week Mrs. J. L. Thompson has been quite ill at her Vine Street home. Her condition was serious for several days but she is improving slightly and her friends in Ely hope she will soon be able to be up and around.

J. L. Thompson Vine Street Ely

Deacon Secures Circus Tickets Amid Daily Purchases

A humorous family scene centers on Deacon Smart who bribes a boy with circus tickets in exchange for buying twenty dollars of dry goods and groceries. He insists the outing educates the child while joking about frugal spending and local tradesmen.

Three Hundred Fifty Dapple Grey Horses Parade Highlight

The Yankee Robinson circus and Texas Bill Wild West showcase 350 young dapple grey horses, including blooded animals, displayed in free horse tents. Attendants guide visitors through the stables at no charge. Report from Plattsmouth dated Monday May 6.

Yankee Robinson Circus Texas Bill Wild West AL Plattsmouth

Community Thanks for Fire Department Help

VY. M. Mullis and Family express gratitude to friends neighbors and the fire department for assistance after their home burned Saturday afternoon and for salvaging as much property as possible. They praise the community spirit and the department’s swift response.

VY. M. Mullis

Thanks to neighbors and firemen for saving Mullis home

Mrs. Jacob Stenner and Family express sincere gratitude to those who worked Saturday afternoon to save their home from a conflagration at the Mullis residence. They praise the neighbors and firefighters for their hard labor and devotion.

Mullis Jacob Stenner

Forest lose flour praised as best on the market

A claim that Forest lose flour is the best flour on the market and widely sold by dealers. The text promotes the product and its availability through multiple sellers.

Yankee Robinson Show Unloading Routines Detailed

The Yankee Robinson circus prepares for its arrival with organized unloading. Six wagon and animal squads handle cars, tents, poles, and harnessed horses, as about one hundred workers coordinate rope work and guides to move wagons from incline to grounds. The show aims to finish within three hours, with reserved seats available at local drugstores for the Plattsmouth engagement on April 6.

Plattsmouth Werrieh & Hhadraba

City Attorney to Attend Commission Protest on Telephone Rates

A. L. Tidd, City Attorney, announces the city will appear before the Railway Commission on May 8 to protest proposed telephone rate increases. Citizens are invited to submit written objections by May 5 to the city attorney’s office.

Railway Commission A. L. Tidd

Notice to settle debts at Sherwood and Son store

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the arm of Robert Sherwood & Son are urged to call at the store and settle on or before the 12th day of May or have their accounts placed with a collector to secure payment.

Robert Sherwood & Son

Police Chief Rainey Takes Several Weeks Vacation

Chief of Police Ben Rainey secures a lay off of a few weeks to oversee removal of his implements to the Speck Island farm and supervise preparations for the coming season. The fertile island is expected to yield a large crop with favorable conditions despite high water. Wes Kalasek and Frank Ashhenbrenner will manage the farm during the months.

Ben Rainey Wes Kalasek Frank Ashhenbrenner Met

Junior Guild of St Luke's Parish Elect Officers

The Junior Guild of St. Luke's Parish elected officers for the coming year. First vice president Mary Donnelly, second vice president Violet Dodge, secretary Jessie Robertson, and treasurer Barbara Clement were chosen after a meeting with president Mrs. T. P. Livingston. Refreshments were served afterward.

St. Luke's Parish T. P. Livingston Mary Donnelly Violet Dodge Jessie Robertson Barbara Clement

New Plattsmouth Store to Sell Victor Talking Machines

John W. Crabill and EK H Schulhof plan a new store in the Crabill Jewelry rear room in Plattsmouth. They will sell Victor talking machines, Victor-Victrola records, and latest productions, offering a first class establishment and convenient access to records locally.

John W. Ceabill EK. H. Schulhof Omaha Victor Talking Machines Victor-Vietrolas Records Crabill Jewelry

Paroled Inmate Fred Ohi Given Week to Prove Conduct

Fred Ohi, confined in the county jail for several months, is paroled by Judge H. D. Travis for one week on good behavior. If he remains straight he may continue to enjoy liberty. Authorities seek employment for him and he has been working during the brief release.

Fred Ohi H. D. Travis

First Picnic Breakfast Gladys Leads Early Morning Outing

A Wednesday Daily account describes a 6 am gathering of young ladies who walked to the viver for an early breakfast. A large fire warmed preparations and the group returned by 8 30 am after a delightful meal despite the hill climb to school. Participants included May Martin Glenn Lydia Todd Woonda Ramsey Gladys McMahen Olu Kaffenberger Sophie Hild Mildred Snyder Margaret Albert and Miss Maddex.

May Martin Glenn Lydia Todd Woonda Ramsey Gladys McMahen

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