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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
4
A collage of witty observations on sugar shortages strikes and thefts, noting strikes, politics, fashion, and daily life. It mentions Vic Carranza in Mexico, California politics, daylight saving plans, and a bank job in East St. Louis where one bandit died and another was captured.
The president criticizes Congress for nine months of inaction focused on the 1920 campaign and calls for a budget system and expert auditors in the treasury. He argues money is spent wastefully and without accountability and urges Congress to enact financial reforms during the session.
The Dulath Herald argues for immediate simplification of income and profits taxes to support peacetime needs while criticizing Congress for delaying reforms. It cites higher wartime rates harming business and warns that proposed measures for roads licenses and interstate pricing remain unacted upon six months later.
The writer notes that the most experienced runner should win, citing Bryan who ran three times as an example of repeated runs and persistent effort in seeking the nomination.
A columnist contrasts Uncle Joe Cannon’s guidance to take life as it is and make the best of it with the older saying take things as they come. The piece also notes a preference for action over easygoing optimism, calling out the different attitudes toward effort and adversity.
Cash L. Wiles petitions to probate Barbara J. Wiles to heirship and ownership of extensive real estate in Cass County Nebraska. The filing names multiple tracts in Sections 3 4 14 5 6 and 29 and lists heirs Thomas Wiles Jr Loren M Wiles Cash L Wiles Danna G Finch and Luke L Wiles. Hearings set for May 19 1920 and notices to interested parties will be published in the Plymouth Journal.
In Cass County Nebraska the plaintiff Robert Klotz sues to confirm title to the west half of the northeast quarter of section 17 township 1 north range 9 west and to permanently enjoin defendants and unknown heirs and associates from any claim or interest. The defendants include S N Merriam Selden N Merriam Lydia Merriam A Corbin Austin Corbin W Newsum J W Newsum Iernel W Newsum William Durfee William Durfin Dennis Denton Samuel G Bryan and G Bryan. Answer by June 24 1990 or default and decree quieting title will be entered. Attorney DWYER for plaintiff.
State of Nebraska Cass county matter of Frei Conden deceased Pauline Young seeks administration of estate. Hearing set for May 25 1920 at 10 oclock am in County Court god for sakd county to show cause why petitioner should be granted. Notice to interested parties via The Phitli moth Journal. Dated April 27 1920. County Judge.
A 1920 Cass County Nebraska court order requires shown cause by minors guardians Bertha L Standley Irene Standley Mabel Standley and Verna Standley for license to sell undivided 27 of three lots in Lenox subdivision NW quarter of Section 29 Township 10 North Range 7 West for education and maintenance. Hearing set June 15 1920 at 10 a.m. in Whattsmouth court chambers with publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
The State of Nebraska Cass County notices creditors to present claims against the estate of Elizabeth Barry in the County Court at Brattsmouth. Claims must be filed within three months from June 2, 1920, with debts payable within one year from June 12, 1920. Public seal dated May 6, 1920.
In the matter of the estate of Mattie Gray deceased the county court at Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska sets a hearing for June 7 1920 at 9 o clock a m on the petition of Mattie Brenberger to determine heirs and the descent of real property homestead rights and to bar claims questions involve heirs at law and the rights of descent for the seven undivided interests in the north half of Lots 1 and 2 block 17 Plattsmouth Nebraska with all persons interested urged to appear at the county court room in Plattsmouth for said hearing.
A newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fleischman is reported, with mother and baby thriving. Rev. Scott assists at L. F. Langhorst store. Wm. Sack and a visiting cousin attend Avery tractor demo. Mrs. J. H. Slothower improves at St Elizabeth hospital. Rev. Scotts son joins Williams garage. Announcement of a May 1920 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Osborn, naming Manda Marie. Fire alarm at Chas Peck residence ends with roof fire. Roy Cole occupying family home, fire crews on scene. Five boys praised for quick response.
Persons subject to periodic bilious attacks should avoid tea or coffee and skip one meal. Take three Chamberlains Tablets at meal times to possibly avoid an attack and reduce appetite during the attack period.
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