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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
2
Opinion urging caution at highway rail crossings after deadly and near fatal crashes. Notes 4000 yearly injuries nationwide and recounts a fourteen year old driver killed with six others. appeals for age limits and greater driver care to save lives.
The article states that over nine in ten rheumatism cases are chronic or muscular and do not need internal treatment. It advises massaging the affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment and claims surprising relief.
Tests by the College of Agriculture reveal considerable soil acidity across the eastern third of Nebraska and as far west as Dawson county. Instances in Richardson and Cass counties show alfalfa and sweet clover failing or needing liming due to high acidity. The college will test soil samples free of charge. send at least a pint from five field spots.
Nebraska farmers plan a county assembled wool crop stored in a Chicago warehouse and sold by market demand. Local farm bureaus and the Nebraska Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers association will cooperate. Wool to be shipped in carload lots. Iowa used similar method last year saving $240000 for sheep men.
Farmers typically dip sheep soon after shearing to remove ticks. Dipping should include lambs and ewes, as ticks move to younger stock. Small setups like hog tanks or barrels work. ensure all parts are wet. Use a standard creosote dip and recheck in a couple weeks for possible a second dipping.
A renowned physician advises staying in bed for the first twenty four hours after catching a cold to prevent lingering distress and serious illness. He recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes daily bowel movement is important for both sick and well individuals.
Three Nebraska City residents are detained in Independence Missouri amid investigations into the Greenwood bank robbery and other related crimes. Cashier Phil Hall reports valuables resembling those from Greenwood were found on the suspects, who were seen spending money lavishly when arrested after a reckless display. They gave the name John as their alias at the scene.
Harris proprietor of the Plattsmouth steam laundry is installing a water softening system at the Main street building. The device, costly but timely, will be finished by week end and all washing will then be done in soft water.
Mrs Anron F Thornton aged 83 born Lavina Hinck Indiana married Anton F Thornton at 17. They had ten children six living Lilda Vogt Idaho Celista Osler Carson Iowa Myrtle Enfield Glenwood Iowa Lena Long South Bend Thomas Thornton Glenwood Iowa Logan Thornton Augusta Kansas fourteen grandchildren three great grandchildren survive. She died Friday night after three years bedridden. Rev Wm H Barnhart conducted services.
Mont Robb, senior grasp deal er, visited the city with friends last evening and departed this morning for Louisville, Ashland and Lincoln in the interests of his company.
Louis Kroehler of Platte Mouth Nebraska testifies after three years that Deans Kidney Pills relieved back pain and fatigue. He still endorses the product and notes its long lasting effect. Noans Kidney Pills are sold at 50 cents a box. Poster-Milburn Co. sells the remedy.
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