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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
4
Letter From a Friend in Nevada Hints at Pickfordian Life
Christopher Morley notes a Nevada letter from a friend who hopes the writer is “not sojourning in Nevada in a Pickfordian sense.” The remark evokes theatrical comparisons and a playful view of distant residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Morley
New York Evening Post
Nevada
Tallest Man in the World Arrives in New York
A nine foot tall Danish visitor arrives in New York amid curiosity. He is thought to be the man whom many hand me downs overalls were tailored to fit, drawing attention from locals and press alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Denmark
Jury Finds Man Guilty of First Degree Manslaughter
The jury delivered a guilty verdict after about twenty two hours of deliberation in a case noted for its lengthy consideration. The report reflects on the implications of the trial and touches on contemporary affairs linked to public interest in international questions and reform.
Tax Dodgers Sighted by Government Agents
Government agents hunt 131,386 income tax dodgers with many expected to be discovered to save taxes. Most likely, others were overwhelmed by the tax questionnaire.
Chuck steak movement remembered and its cost
The piece recalls broad support for the chuck steak movement and notes those blamed for higher prices now bear the burden of wearing overalls.
The Lamb Tree Folklore Versus the Ham Tree
Ancient sources claim a lamb tree once housed a lamb that consumed all nearby matter. MelIntyre and Heath later appeared, and the lamb tree faded, yielding to the advent of the ham tree in a swift vegetation shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MelIntyre
Heath
Cost of living climbs after armistice period
A year and a half after the armistice, Americans face a sustained rise in prices across essentials like flour coal clothing and sugar. Despite full employment and modest production, a new price uptick signals a growing public discontent and a belligerent mood toward cost of living pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Prices and politics in a rising cost of living issue
The piece notes the current price movement likely to persist into summer and fall. It questions how politicians will respond, pointing to Democratic administration origins for price rises. It criticizes Republican plans such as raising the soldier bonus by a sales tax as increasing living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
State Journal
Women's Bank Deposits Rise Across States
The article surveys a surge in women depositors in banks, noting larger shares of savings by women than men. It cites Springfield and Denver banks, Des Moines trust customers, and Milwaukee trends, with women moving into investments and even managing weekly pay. It contrasts wartime fortunes with domestic fund distribution and critiques militarism and wealth concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Chicago
Denver
St. Louis
Springfield
Milwaukee
Des Moines Trust Company
World-Herald
They Danced We Pay Explains Soldier Pay Demands
The Wall Street Journal notes well paid soldiers press for money now despite national business risks. The Des Moines Tribune argues readers should understand who funds the military, signaling debate during conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal
Des Moines Tribune
Local light plant sold to farmer for home use
Jess Warga, agent for Phelps Lighting, disposed of a complete outfit to Will Meisinger for home installation. Many farmers in the county have installed their own light plants, ensuring modern conveniences at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Warga
Phelps Lighting Plants
Will Meisinger
Coyotes in Cass county bring steady bounty rewards
The Cass county clerk's office receives daily consignments of coyote scalps for a state bounty of 3 each. C Dewey Spangler turned in five and W S Shera eight, earning the advertised rewards for their hunting skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Couuniy
C. Dewey Spangler
W. S. Shera
Auto transfer rules for registered cars and dealer duties
The notice outlines steps for transferring a registered car. The transferor must endorse the certificate and present the original to the county treasurer within ten days, who issues a new certificate with applicable fees and sends the original with duplicate receipts to the State Department. If the transferor stops keeping the license, he must surrender the endorsed certificate and return the number plate. Dealers must forward transfers to the county treasurer for a duplicate certificate at no charge for resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Casts Her First Vote at Ninety Years of Age
Mrs. Eliza Wollenbeck, well past ninety, cast her ballot at the primary election last Tuesday, celebrating women’s suffrage and equal rights to participate in the electoral process. The Elwood Leader-Echo notes her pride in living to see women vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Wollenbeck
For Sale Property on Sixth Ninth and Eighth Streets
For sale a seven room house with two lots on north Sixth Street city water gas and electricity two vacant lots on North Eighth Street and a five room cottage on north Ninth Street Acreage offered for exchange for closer property. St d 3t w R B Windham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
North Ninth Street
North Eighth Street
Kodaks for Sale by Ghrist & Ghrist Plattsmouth Neb
Special high class kodaks offered at right price taught to use by Ghrist & Ghrist of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Phone 645.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
Ghrist & Ghrist
Neb
Classified listing for horse and wagon goods
First class six year old gelding weight 1550 pounds and sound. Good second hand wagon almost good as new. 1 set work harness. 2 coon hounds. Phone 651 North 9th St 8th. 2tw. R. Cc. COOK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 9Th St
R. Cc. Cook
Notice of Petition for Determination of Heirship in Cass County
The State of Nebraska and Allen J. Beeson issue a notice in Cass County for a petition filed by Cash L. Wiles seeking a decree declaring Barbara J. Wiles deceased intestate and that heirs Thomas Wiles Jr Loren M Wiles and Cash L Wiles Donna G Finch and others own the described properties in fee simple. Hearing set for May 29 1920 at 10 am in Plattsmouth with June 14 1920 deadline to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbera
J. Wiles
Cass County
Nebraska
Wiles
Haorbara J. Wiler
Cases County
Case County
Tewith
North Range
Cannon GG
Finch
Wash L. Wiles
I. M. Cass County
Luke I. Wiles
Township Seven
North Cankge
7Th &. M. Frontier Counts
James Burnett
Thomas Wiles, Jr
Loren M. Wiles
Cash L. Wiles
Donna G. Finch
Plattsmouth
Allen J. Beeson
Sealot
Hearing Set On Administrator Petition In Cass County
In Cass County Court a hearing is scheduled for May 20 1920 at 9:00 a.m. on Hans Tams petition for administration of Catherine Tans estate. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Catherina Tans
Hans Tams
Plattsmouth Journal
Allen J. Beeson
John M. Leyda
Weight 1950 17 Hands High Atop Farm Season
A horse named Weight 1950, standing 17 hands high, will make the season at the farm. The animal is anticipated to lead activities and performance through the coming period.
Administratrix Petition in Estate of Fred Conden Deceased
Pauline Youngs applies for administration of the estate of Fred Conden. The court sets May 25 1920 at 10:00 am to hear objections from interested parties. Published by Allen J. Bilson as county judge and in mouth Journal newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cass County
Fred Conden
Pauline Youngs
Pauline Younes
Plattsmouth
Jean Tte
Allen J. Bileson
Alsow
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Mr. Carranza
Isle of Man
Hall Caine
League of Nations
Congress
John Deere
Sixth Street
D. B. Ebersole
Cass County Monument Co
Cass County Monument Company
H. W. Smith
Propr
Wall Street
Europe
R. B. Windham
Kodaks
D&w
Pticck
District Court of Cass
Ebert Klotz
Township 12
Range 9
Cass
S. N. Merriam
Selden N. Merriam
Lydia Merriam
Perchorn
John Urish
Murdock
WAZ BA PR G&s
Farmers State Bank
W. A. Robertson
Riley Hota
Coates Block
Cass Co
Jacob Vallery, Jr
Stephen Wiles
T. H. Pollogk
Fred Lugsch
M. Dusterhoff
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