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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
2
The piece mocks public figures and policy talk, lampooning Gaston B. Means and Senator Borth while criticizing the Iowa farm movement and a proposed urban famine strategy. It frames arguments over cover charges and the idea of convicting a million dollars in gold as part of a broader political jab.
Reader notes Iowa leads in farm policy as prices rally while mentions of a farm strike surface. The passage also discusses France over its debt stance and nonpayment intentions from last December, with implications if June payments are not adjusted.
A long celebrated road linking Rome to Brindisi, begun twenty two centuries ago, was completed recently. Contemporary critics who warned the cost would burden future generations are finally proven right.
The piece notes Rivera may accept 14900 dollars from Rockefeller Center for works and that if he chooses to paint Lenin heads other artists could supply such wall pieces for far larger sums, avoiding pressuring him with big payments.
Beatrice Sun notes that dwelling on past normalcy delays progress as the nation readjusts postwar conditions. Bruce Barton argues truth moves forward and backward lookers are out of luck. The article urges embracing continuous change and flexible, eager minds to inherit the future.
A Chicago school teachers story reflects on a century of progress benefiting educators. It notes improvements in pay, benefits, and classroom conditions while acknowledging ongoing challenges and efforts for further gains.
The note contrasts a few thousand who know how to build machines with those who simply push foolproof buttons. It hints at differing skill levels in an era of rapid automation and technological growth.
The Liberal News recalls a Kansas man claiming 500 bushels of corn paid for a set of false teeth during a low corn price period. It notes prices were poor but a good set of teeth remains highly valuable as roasting ear season nears.
The piece recalls older fair days when a cigar booth advertised with a chanted line about babies and cigars costing a quarter. It contrasts those low quality cigars with today’s emphasis on quality while noting that earlier smokers valued habit over taste and education was limited.
The World-Herald cites Oswald Garrison Villard on how despair after Versailles helped forged national pride and Hitler appeal. It argues Germany needs sympathy and world cooperation to reclaim proportion, tolerance, and a place in global affairs.
The piece argues that despite anti Roosevelt pessimism Congress abdicated and fears of constitutional danger are unfounded. It credits Roosevelt with stabilizing banking, curbing pensions costs, guiding inflation policy, and improving farm prices and the nation’s economic stance abroad.
The piece notes nations expanding trade promotion while tightening barriers. It cites the Netherlands boosting commerce salaries and attache service, Canada expanding 34 trade commissioners, Britain spending more per capita, Australia planning a permanent agency, and France Spain and Brazil weighing measures. It calls for a middle ground and urges the upcoming conference to guide mutual gains.
The Cass Otoe Johnson Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports milking results with 2 cows over 500 pounds butterfat and 26 over 400, 54 over 300, 67 over 200, and all others under 200. Ervin Stevens shows income over feed cost of 25.07, herd size 16, and butterfat 547.1 pounds.
Currant worm eggs are laid and ready to hatch. Lead arsenate is the best spray now with no year time danger and should be applied immediately to protect foliage. If spraying is forgotten nicotine sulfate mixed with laundry soap at one teaspoon per gallon and one ounce per gallon water kills worms quickly.
Several 4-H clubs were formed in the past week. New groups include Girls Room led by Mrs. Earl Horton in Elmwood, Girls Room led by Miss Helen Norton in Weeping Water, and Learning to Sew led by Miss Marie Speck in Plattsmouth.
Farm Bureau invites interest in forming a 4-H club with Mrs J E Sperry Mrs Guy Wiles Miss Marie Davis Murray and John Hobscheldt. Contact Farm Bureau office to organize.
The Bureau of Home Economics of the U S Department of Agriculture urges springtime consumption of greens such as dandelion mustard dock kale collards spinach Swiss chard and cabbage. They are rich in calcium iron vitamins A C B and G and are described as protective foods. Grow enough kale spinach and Swiss chard to provide two servings per family member weekly for winter canning.
Nebrasa experiment tests show straw mulch increases yield and quality for tomatoes and potatoes, with lower costs than paper mulch. Best when hot and dry. apply at potato planting and after tomatoes reach six to eight inches tall.
The Cass County Stone Producers Association will hold its second apiary demonstration at the farm of Charles Warga in Plattsmouth on Wednesday May 24 at 1 30 p m O S Bdre a specialist from the College of Agriculture will present and discuss bee management for the June honey flow. All interested are invited.
A mixed editorial note praises President Roosevelt for boosting public morale and industry, citing Samuel M. Vain and ongoing recovery. The piece argues the American people favor continued Roosevelt leadership as conditions improve and loyalty strengthens despite prior opposition. A separate probate notice in Cass County Nebraska requests appearance for John Horscheidt’s will.
A quirky observation notes that a worm sun asually can get the last word while a man can always slam the door, reflecting on stubborn persistence and finality in everyday speech.
The owner of property is promptly arrested and jailed for weeks until proof of incendiarism guilt is shown. The practice highlights harsh methods used in Chile and Cuba to handle suspected arson cases.
A studies suggests workers waste substantial time due to interruptions from visitors stopping to chat. It quantifies average delays and compares with broader traffic light wait times, highlighting the impact on productivity and focus in office settings.
A court announces an order scheduling a hearing on the petition for settlement of account. The notice directs interested parties to appear and respond by the specified date and to file any objections or written comments with the clerk.
Carl D. Ganz attorney submits a district court filing in the county, noting a procedural step and upcoming hearing. The document references the judge and docket details, indicating ongoing legal action.
In the County Court at Plattsmouth a hearing is set for May 26 1933 and September 1 1953 to examine claims against the estate of Dora Kastel with three months to file claims and one year to pay debts. Witness is Chief Clerk of the County Court.
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