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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
3
The column blends light maxims on spring, weather, fashion, and jokes. Mentions Anniston Alabama, Annapolis graduates learning to fly, Angora Turkish capital installing a telephone, and a man breaking his leg jumping from a barn.
Evidence across cages suggests no pedestrian fatality occurred from cars traveling at high speed. The text notes a pattern of nonfatal incidents or ambiguous cases rather than deadly collisions.
The piece notes Lord Leverhulme’s clean image contrasted with soap riches, jokes about John B. Stetson Jr. being named Finland minister where hats are worn, and Persia scrapping titles for social fit. It cites a pencil magnate retiring with six million, hinting at family borrowing and chewing pencils.
The text notes William Ford, Henry Ford's brother, resides in Dearborn with 40 employees and expresses happiness and lack of worry. It adds a light remark that if he had worried more he might have more employees, and ends with a cheerful remark about learning Henry had a brother.
The article argues that poor cooking undermines family life and public morals. It laments a gendered view of freedom and calls for better homemaking, claiming women bear the brunt of modern indecency while men suffer. It closes with a call that the country needs women who can cook.
A collage of remarks ranges from weather predictions and social pieties to comments on law and marriage license prices. The text notes summer heat, bank holdups, and shifting views on entertainment and publication without a clear single event or cohesive narrative.
Hal Chase plans to promote baseball in Mexico, a move he believes will raise interest but may invite opposition. He warns that repeated bad calls by umpires could spark unrest or revolution among fans.
A steady stream of articles predicts additional tax cuts from Congress, highlighting expectations of reduced levies and possible impacts on businesses and households. The tone reflects optimism about fiscal policy shifts and legislative momentum.
Tennessee teacher J. T. Scopes faces prosecution by W. J. Broran for teaching evolution in a case that highlights the national clash over science and religion. The shorthand mention notes Scopes as the defendant in a pivotal 1925-era controversy.
The text questions how much aviation science advances from annual balloon races that feature globular, unsteerable craft, suggesting they may be mere sports akin to horse races. It contrasts sport with potential scientific value and implies limited progress from such events.
Citizens demand action as extended hearings are promised on the Muscle Shoals proposition after lengthy discussion. The public has heard all sides and now seeks decisive steps or resolution.
A fashionable reckless driving style called the sheik drive involves crossing legs lighting a cigarette and driving with a cap pulled low. Reported on various highways as motorists test instinct over safety hoping to return home instead of the hospital.
Amid a quarrel in New York papers over seven year murder tallies concern grows on accuracy. If a reliable method is found, it will likely show murder numbers met the demand.
A biographer recalls a rich American business man who began working at 12 earning $2.50 weekly. He sent $2 to his mother and saved 50 cents, reportedly sleeping in a tree and eating worms provided by birds.
A Russian graduation scandal depicts a teacher and three students barred from ceremonies amid a riot. One rioter died and another died by suicide. The writer contrasts this with American student behavior and cites czarist oppression shaping Russian governance.
A 1925 baccalaureate sermon urges trust in Christ, meekness, and service to others as the path to sustenance and national greatness. It cites figures on education, civic virtue, and the need for peaceful progress, warning against cynicism and urging active charity and faith in Jesus.
Sealed bids will be received in the Nebraska State House in Lincoln on May 29 1925 until 10 00 A M for Gravel Surfacing and incidental work on the Nebraska City Plattsmouth Project No 28 Federal Aid Road. About 197700 sq yds of 3 inch gravel surfacing on 15 9 miles with 5 percent certified check. Starts before June 11 1925 and completes by September 1 1925. Plans at Cass County Clerk Plattsmouth or State Public Works Office Lincoln. Right to waive technicalities and reject bids. GEO R SAYLES Cass Co Clerk R L COCHRAN State Engineer.
In the matter of the estate of William Kisurens deceased creditors are warned to present claims within three months from June 1925. A court hearing on the petition will be held June 1 1926 at 10 a.m. at the County Court in Plattsmouth to show cause. Publication to run three weeks in the Plattsmouth Journal.
The court orders a hearing on the petition by Cass County & corporation to appoint C. D. Spanger as administrator of the estate of Mrs Sadie Worden, deceased. The hearing is set for May 27, 1925 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court, with notice to interested parties by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
District Court of Cass County Nebraska issues notice to defendants led by Leo Moore to answer Benton W. Livingston's 1925 petition seeking to quiet title to described parcels in Section 25 and nearby sections in Township 12 North Range 13 and 14 East of the 6th Principal Meridian. Defendants must respond by June 22, 1925 or risk decree in favor of plaintiff. Attorney A L Tidd represents plaintiff.
In District Court Cass county Nebraska Paul Applegate filed a petition against numerous defendants including Delia Anderson Louis Anderson Eugene Applegate and Marion Dickson seeking a judgment confirming shares and partition of real estate described as the northwest and southwest quarters of section 27 and the southwest quarter of section 22 township 10 north range 13 east all in Cass county Nebraska. If not equitably divided sale of the property and distribution of proceeds is requested with further relief as equity requires. Answer by June 22 1925. May 11 1926 Paul Applegate Allen J. Beeson attorneys.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court opens probate for Jesse R. McVay estate. L M McVay petitions to admit the May 4 1925 instrument as the last will and testament and for administration.
Order directs hearing on the petition for administration of Mary Spangler deceased. C D Spangler seeks appointment of E H Spangler as administrator. Hearing set June 9, 1926 at 10 a m in County Court with notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three successive weeks. Dated May 16, 1925. A H Duxbury.
Henry Guthmann administrator announces a public auction of the NW quarter Section 5 Township 11 North Range 11 East for cash with ten percent due at sale and balance upon court confirmation. The sale is at the east front door of the Bank of Murdock Cass County Nebraska on June 6 1925 at 1 30 p.m. with one hour open.
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