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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

2

Stolen Car Tires Recovered By Authorities

Sheriff Ed Fisher and Sheriff Quinton recovered a large batch of tires stolen from Charles M. Parker of the city. Ted Ryan, arrested in Nebraska City, is held in Omaha for investigation into stolen tires and autos. The recovery saves Parker a neat sum and shows effective intercounty cooperation.

Ted Ryan Neb C. M. Parker Ford Sherif C. Wv. Quinton Omaha Nebraska City Charles M. Parker Wan Ed Fisher Otoe County Ouiaha Parker Fischer Quinton

Gentlemen Say Mild Winter Feels Like Summer

A journal representative overheard a man remark that this winter is unusually mild, calling it weather “nicely.” The observation prompts reflection that such a climate description captures the season’s oddity and charm.

Missouri Flood Reaches Peak Deluging Burlington Area

Missouri river floodwater pours into bottom land east of Burlington station and covers property including A G Bach residence and Chief Manspeaker grounds. Omaha damage rises as Burlington posts May 20 timetable changes to improve service: No 1 Chicago to Omaha 5 30 PM, No 10 Denver to Omaha 2 0 AM, No 5 Chicago to Plattsmouth 6 10 PM, No 6 and No 4 adjusted, and No 44 connecting Lincoln to Chicago and Omaha.

Missouri River Burlington Station Missouri Wyoming Nebraska Burlington A. G. Bach Base Bah Park Rocky Point Omaha Folsom Welsh Sioux City Plattsmouth Burlington Railroad Chicago Council Bluffs Denver Oaha Alliangee Black Hills Lincoln

Successful coyote hunt nets five scalps near Heil farm

Gur and W A Heil, young farmers west of town, trapped a den in an old straw stack at Rudolph Heil’s farm. They killed the old coyote and four young ones after a brief struggle, bringing the five scalps to the county clerk’s office. Chickens had been taken by the animal prior to the hunt.

Gur W. A. Heil Rudolph Heil Guy W. A

Farmers acquire threshing seeders and tractors in local deal

S Ray Smith Wallace Warner and John Micin bought a Woods Brothers separator from the T. H Pollock Auto company and will thresh with a Fordson tractor Wallace Warner recently bought. Many farmers are fortifying themselves against long threshing waits by buying small neighborhood outfits.

S. Ray Smith Wallace Warner John Micin Woods Brothers T. H. Pollock Auto Company

Popular Copyright Books On Sale At Journal Office

A selection of well known copyrighted books is available for purchase at the Journal office. The listing highlights popular titles and prices for readers seeking current releases and bestsellers.

Journal

Weekend visitors and travelers noted in local listings

Local residents and visitors were seen traveling to and from the city. Marv Miss Margie Welker of Murray visited friends, Hazel Dover hosted, and Ralph Larson of Louisville returned to his bank duties after a weekend here.

Margie Welker Murray Hazel Dover Ralph Larson Louisville Bank of Commerce

Nehawka News Notes and Local Highlights

Nehawka News Lecker reports on John Price undergoing appendicitis surgery in Omaha with steady recovery. Visits from Mrs. Forsythe and Mrs. Gamble. Nehawka loses baseball opener to Nebraska City 1 to 10 due to wild throws despite better hitting and pitching by Robert Eston. Sheldon Manufacturing installs a large vacuum system improving cleanliness. County convention jokes involve J W Steffens and Mrs Palmer confusing party affiliations. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised for ailments.

John Price Nehawka Rock Omaha J. Forsythe H. L. Thomas Lincoln Thomas J. W. Gamble Nehawha Nebraska City Robert Eston Union Nehawka Sheldon Manufacturing Company Mike Kime J. M. Stone J. W. Steffens J. M. Palmer Plattsmouth Steffens Kime Mr. Stone

Prominent visitors travel to Omaha for democratic convention

Frank Detlef and Dr. G H Gilmore of Murray join a city visit to prepare for the democratic state convention in Omaha. Hon W H Puls and family from Murray also head to Omaha for the convention. John R Pierson of Gering leaves after a visit to Mrs Mary B Allison amid her illness.

J. S. Livingston Denver Frank Detlef Omaha G. H. Gilmore Murray Cass County W. H. Puls Harry Margaret Burlington Puls John R. Pierson Gering Neb Mary B. Allison

Journal Office Displays Fine Line of Git Stationery

The Journal office shows a selection of Git branded stationery noted for quality paper and precise lines. Readers are invited to inspect the slim line designs and durable envelopes.

Journal Office

Dean's Ointment Promoted for Piles Relief

Itching piles provoke profanity but profanity won’t help. Dean's Ointment is recommended for itching bleeding or protruding piles at any drug store.

Dean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edison Weyrich & Hadraba Max Dusterhoff Murdock, Nebr Nounced T. H. Pollock Company Guy McMahen Mr. McMaken Fred Rezner T. M. Patterson Washington, D.D. C Miss. Jeanette Mrs. Atterson Washington Charles F. Guthmann Boise Idaho F. R. Guthmann Margaret Hallahan Guthmann Springfield Mass FISK Leccer Mien East Main St Fred Lugsch Plattsmouth, Neb VIA T. H. Polloge Ray M. Dusterhoff Murdock
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