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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
3
A collage of aphorisms and light political jabs from mid century prose. It riffs on aging, economy, reform, and everyday life with occasional sharp wits about taxes radios and bankers. Notable lines reference Coolidge Europe Waco Texas and Mellon Couzens in brisk satirical strokes.
A vague rhythm of afternoon noise about lawn care and a garage activity sparks curiosity. The chatter hints at a home scene with a lawn mower, a car, and preparations for an evening gathering.
Some critics fear radio will kill theatre, predicting its demise, but they believe it will not succeed while static prevails, a current trend that favors radio over live performance.
Astronomers announce in May Saturn will be 821,340,000 miles from Earth. Meanwhile a Georgia husband forced his wife’s arrest for taking his car but the judge freed her, saying she had as much right to the vehicle as he. The piece also notes U S money abroad, weight talk, killer psychology, and public lashed sensational trials.
A collage of short quips and observations on fashion noise and travel. It mentions a Chicago musicians convention and Easter snow, plus remarks on shoes, women, vacation planning, and a harmless poke at public life. The tone is light and observational with era hints of casual column humor.
A Goshen Indiana man who wondered if robbers would seize his $12 300 if he slept in his car found that they would.
A billion candle power beacon guards Paris skies while readers wonder if the city also tests the enticing aroma of frying chicken to guide pilots.
A light remark notes that buyers of the 1 percent stamp may effectively pay an additional half cent to the government, highlighting a hidden tax implication.
A man notes a pen loses its identity after use, comparing to toothpicks and cigars. He observes women may push for a grand entrance to the senate while more men are urged to clear out amid a Babel scene reenactment.
A humorous roundup notes habits waste energy from chewing gum surpassing a locomotive, and postal wage debates shifting costs to higher postage. It recalls Charles Dawes and Paul Revere, cites a $200 million bank loss to forgery, and recounts New York police uncovering a globe map hiding a decanter and glasses with Scotch, beneath an equator of private residence.
The imagined scene depicts Albert B. Fall and Doheny at a ranch discussing Washington scandals. They boast of a 7,000,000 majority, reference indictments, and say agents pursue Wheeler and Walsh while noting luck avoiding oil-witnesses.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art declines to accept Senator William A. Clark’s New York house art bequest claiming the will requires the collection be kept intact and shown as a whole. The board says it would accept only certain objects and reject others deemed spurious or of little value.
Herbert Hoover appeals to President Coolidge to establish May Day as a national focus for child health and welfare efforts. The piece notes U S lag in child mortality and maternal death rates among nations and cites the draft as evidence of broader health issues, urging collective civic action.
The speaker urges focusing on health of boys and girls and designating May Day as a day to audit child health in every community. This marks the start of a plan to pave smoother paths for the next generation and turn current gains into their victories.
An estimate from New York puts America's 1925 golf bill at 400 million dollars with 500 000 players. Average golfer would pay about 800 dollars, with club dues at 100 million and apparel at 50 million. Caddie wages reach 40 million and balls 30 million. Others include property and construction 25 million each, clubs 13 million and bags 12 million.
An experimental apparatus demonstrated in Hollywood shows solid color moving pictures with talking capability, suggesting a future cheaper, practical system. The piece notes the film screen’s realism may hinder imagination and questions whether broader use is worthwhile, given current costs. Other items mention restaurant dining habits of women, a strike by East Lake City firemen, and airplanes transporting two pianos to Washington for a musician to perform high notes.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court holds hearings for William Klaurens estate on June 8 1925 and September 9 1925 at ten o clock to examine claims. Creditors must present claims within three months from June 8 1925 and debts must be paid within one year from that date. A H Duxbury County Judge signs the notice.
Cass County petitions for administration to C D Spangler as Administrator. May 27 1925 at 10:00 am the County Court will hear the petition and determine cause, with notice to interested parties by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association files a petition in Cass County District Court on April 14 1925 to foreclose and cancel a contract dated December 28 1922 for the purchase of the north 78 feet of Lots 8 and 9 Block 64 in Plattsmouth. The suit seeks to quiet title for the plaintiff and enjoin the Henries from any claim to the property and asks for further relief as just. Defendants must answer by June 1 1925.
The report estimates onion output in Canada for last year at 1 095 000 bushels. The unrelated line about loafers and cracker boxes presents no factual relation to the agricultural statistic and is not tied to a named person or organization.
In the County Court of Plattsmouth Nebraska notice is given to creditors of the estate of George W Shrader deceased. Claims must be presented within three months from May 19 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Court seal affixed April 20 1926.
An 1925 Cass County court notice informs heirs and unknown claimants of estates of Oran S Thompson Rebecca B Thompson and others that a petition was filed to quiet title to Outlet sixty four in section eighteen township twelve range fourteen east of the sixth principal meridian. Claims must be presented by May 18 1925 and debts paid within one year.
The petition seeks a decree quieting title to Outlet sixty four in Section eighteen Township twelve Range fourteen east of the 6th P M in Cosa county Nebraska. Defendants are required to answer by May 2, 1925. If unanswered the allegations will be taken as true and a decree will be entered in favor of the plaintiff. Dated April 15, 1926 by albiw.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders creditors to present claims against the estate of David J. Pitman deceased. Claims must be filed by three months from May 8 1925 with examination and allowance scheduled May 8 1925 and August 8 1925. Court seal and date April 7 1925.
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