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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

2

Three Fires Hasten Depot Staff in One Day

A series of three fires broke out at the depot in a single afternoon. Firefighters led by Agent Pickett and Telegrapher Clement extinguished brush near the fence, a burning cinder car was moved to the shops, and a third fire sparked by handling cinders was put out with buckets of water. No property was lost, though nerves were strained and Col Wallengren’s efforts drew chuckling remarks.

Pickett Clement Dave Wallengren Dinky George Dwyer Burlington Col. Wallengren Col Dave

Man and Education Highlight a Catholic Cleric Lecture

Rev Father Shine delivers a bracing talk on what constitutes a man and the three core education types physical intellectual and spiritual. He defends the Catholic Church position on public schools and praises broad knowledge beyond books, earning praise from the Young Men's Bible Class audience.

Methodist Church Father Shine Shine Enogh Mother Shine Father Token

Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsed for Health and Relief

An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic. It claims to tone the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chill malaria. Available for 25 cents at F G Fricke & Co.

Dr. King F. G. Fricke & Co

Veteran Maple Grove farmer visits city for business

Wm Puls ar the veteran farmer from Maple Grove spent the day in town to handle affairs and visit friends. Though advanced in years he shows no signs of aging and appears as youthful as ever.

Puls Maple Grove Pule

Senator Thomas Hosts Visit to Louis Todd Home

Senator L. Thomas and wife ride with County Treasurer Frank E. Loilater and Clare Thomas to Louis Todd’s near Nelianka to visit Mr Todd and bride Aliee Ferguson. A surprise charivari follows as townsfolk greet the couple. They return home through a severe wind and dust storm with no accident. Todd, a Cass County leader, owns fertile land and cattle. Alice Ferguson, daughter of the late John D. Ferguson of Lincoln, is now Mrs Todd.

Db. L. Thomas Frank E. Loilater Gir Clare Thomas Senator Thomas Plesent Louis Todd Nelianka Mr. Todd Aliee Ferguson Mra.Todd Cass County Alice Ferguson John D. Ferguson Lincoln Todd Louisville

Land development urged on Missouri river stretch in local notes

A town column notes potential fruit and garden development along a Missouri river bank stretch near the C B Q bridge and Rock Coffs hindered by inaccessibility. It cites road needs and ferry and bridge costs while listing numerous residents traveling to Lincoln Omaha and Greenwood for business and visits.

Thearm Journal Massachusetts J. KE. Barwick Missouri River Rock Coffs Platsmouth Tan Ft

Miss Minnie Guthmann Hosts Delightful Masquerade

A masquerade party at Miss Minnie Guthmann’s home drew about thirty couples. Emil Droege and Mina Kadle Shields won best costumes portraying a German couple. City band members provided music. Mina Mary Janda helped, and refreshments included lemonade and cake.

Minnie Guthmann Emil Droege Mina Kadle

Scratch Tablets For School Use At The Journal

The Journal announces the completion of another large batch of scratch tablets for student school work and invites orders. Call to reserve now.

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