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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
3
A collection of quotable lines and brief humorous observations on love, safety, manners, Wall Street, dignity, roosters, aging, monkey campaigns, golf, amusement parks, postal costs, treasure hunts, politicians, and disarmament. Includes references to Wall Street bears and bulls, Palm Beach, and Crown Point.
An Ohio girl threw the first ball of the season in her hometown. Her back-handed toss misfired and struck a man’s bald head three seats away, a humorous miscue noted as the season began.
The piece reflects that even Henry Ford's grandchildren will be rich yet cannot buy the simple pleasures of youth such as a public school experience, a hometown swim hole, apple picking, and playing fight games. It contrasts wealth with formative small-town joys.
A stream of wry observations and quirky lines touches on costs, puzzles, lawn mowers, sun or rain, Roosevelt dam, spring fever, bees, calendar reform, fishing leisure, Germany Florida grapefruit, and an ex-rey hand photo via telephone, ending with meals via central.
A compilation notes the White House hosting 5,000 D A R members amid cautious praise of hospitality. It cites fashion trends like ladies clothes going mannish and jokes about fathers surrendering trousers while reflecting on a future ice age prediction.
The D A R proposes a two million dollar hall and museum in Washington to honor descendants of Revolutionary soldiers within a generation. The project aims to provide a lasting national commemorative site for future generations.
A 22 year old Long Beach man wed a 70 year old woman then quits matrimony for money to fund a divorce. The U S government reminds Romania of a 46 million dollar debt not to collect but to signal that it remains owed.
Geraldine Farrar declares the contents found in her car as beer while prohibition officials insist the beverage is champagne. The clash over the true identity of the bottle draws regional attention and hints at a wider public interest across the nation.
The article questions if mental progress is ongoing citing Prof. Thoraldsen and Wells while noting ancient Greeks showed lasting achievements in literature, war, and arts. It argues civilization may depend on machinery and notes many past civilizations vanished, challenging assumptions of permanent mental or physical advancement.
The article argues Germany is a military nation and the goose step is its natural gait after General von Hindenburg's election. It says the election does not restore the empire or line of rulers but signals a return to the goose step and militarism. France increases preparedness, not war debts.
The article argues Michigan may adopt the whipping post for certain crimes. It notes a conference over excluding women, then mockingly references the thumb screw and rack as harsher devices and compares Michigan to Delaware in embracing prison reform with historical allusions to torture.
Thomas Drabek, a Nebraska farmer with 500 plus acres, uses two tandem tractors for all work and operates with one additional team for chores. He fabricates his own tractor accessories, relies on mechanics for repairs, and pushes power farming as a profitable method amid high labor costs and heavy ground.
Lincoln May 4 Farm work in Nebraska is about two weeks ahead of last year at this time and prospects point to unusually good crops this season says A E Anderson federal crop expert who toured the state last week The western section leads the state in advancement with ample moisture last fall and winter and favorable spring conditions aiding winter wheat and early growth The eastern and southeastern regions show slower progress
The Standard Savings and Loan Association filed on April 14 1925 in Cass county Nebraska to foreclose and cancel a December 25 1922 contract for the north 78 feet of Lots 8 and 9 Block 654 Plattsmouth. Defendants John M Henry and Minnie J Henry must answer by June 1 1925 or risk decree. The suit seeks quiet title in plaintiffs favor and other relief as warranted.
The K O C club in the west part of the city enjoyed a fine Sunday evening dance at K B hall on Locust street. Ruby orchestra provided music for hours of dancing with popular tunes. Ice cream and cake refreshments complemented the event and added to its memorability.
Washington May 4 President William Green has summoned two extra AFL executive council meetings. One will plan a memorial to the late Samuel Gompers and the other will review proposals for a more aggressive campaign in support of the union label.
General Motors reports 1925 first quarter earnings of 3.08 a share after preferred dividends. Net earnings after taxes total 1,781,239, versus 1,940,956 a year earlier. Surplus at quarter end stands at 90,270,006.
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court sits in Plattsmouth to hear claims against the estate of George W. Shrader on May 19 1925 and August 19 1925. Claims must be filed within three months from May 19 1925 and debts paid within one year from May 19 1925. Dated April 20 1926. County Judge A H Duxbury.
Court notices from Cass County Nebraska include probate actions for the estate of David J Pitman with claims deadline three months from May 6 1925 and debt payment deadline one year from May 6 1923, plus a quiet title suit against successors regarding Outlet 64 in Cass County. An administrator appointment hearing for Sadie Worden estate is set for May 27 1925 with publication in the Plattsmouth Journal.
In Cass County Nebraska the heirs and all parties interested in the estates of Oran S Thompson Rebecca B Thompson Joseph McCreary Edmund A Donelan and Lucinda Billings deceased real names unknown are notified to appear at the County Court Room in Plattsmouth on May 18 1925 and August 18 1925 at ten o clock a m to receive and examine claims against said estate with a view to adjustment and allowance. The time for presenting claims runs from May 18 1925 and the time for payment of debts is one year from May 18 1926. Arlin H. Duxbury County Judge.
The county court in Plattsmouth Nebraska sets June 8 1925 and September 5 1925 hearing dates to adjust and allow debts against the estate of William Klaurens. Claims must be presented within three months from June 8 1925. The notice is dated May 2 1925.
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