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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
3
A collage of brief notes reflects varied topics from church quotes to local events. Mentions of Ananias, a marriage note, a decoration day, Cass county planting status, court jury talk in Chicago, a humorous remark on a fat woman, and opinions on disarmament and the state song. The tone is scattered and editorial.
A British earls triumph in a needlework competition is noted amid speculations about aristocratic decline. Commentary questions political moves in Missouri and mentions General Pershing with ties to Nebraska.
The quote notes jazz keeps its appeal as a learner progresses. It contrasts learning a piece with eventual mastery, suggesting jazz maintains sound quality throughout practice. The idea emphasizes accessible enjoyment during practice in contrast to some music genres.
A playful note predicts future race cars will resemble fish enabling headlines like Fish Shaped Car Turns Turtle after speedway wrecks. The piece also mentions a Baltimore gas firm halting fuel used for stills in a bid to curb moonshine, and Houdini offering a prize for top magic feat this year. It ends with a quirky jab about someone finding socks intact in a bureau drawer.
Locals report numerous outsiders visiting rental properties last week. They urge owners to repair and sanitize homes to make them sanitary and respectable for tenants and new citizens.
The text contrasts opinions on lawfulness, noting fears of a lawless society versus fears of strict law interpretation. It stresses distinguishing between criminals and law abiding citizens who may err inadvertently and urges careful assessment of enforcement.
A scattered column critiques memoir lapses and modern life. Bits discuss memory loss in San Francisco, Ford litigation, Coolidge economy, autos versus pedestrians, radio photos, and social anecdotes with a mix of humor and opinion.
In France a woman was sentenced to eight years in prison after shooting her husband. The case drew attention to domestic violence and judicial outcomes in a high profile proceeding.
An eastern school promotes cycling for female students as exercise to tone arms and improve beauty. The program emphasizes physical fitness and appearance through regular bicycle riding.
The piece cites Iowa Congressman Green on France in simple terms, notes no offers yet, and discusses judging in poetry and stories. A Boston clubwoman proclaims "A good home is heaven" while adding a bad home is the opposite. A Seattle girl describes mistaking a stranger for her husband.
A Colorado woman shoots her husband after he refuses to come to dinner. The incident underscores marital tension and domestic violence concerns.
Keep your lawn mowers running and prevent high grass. Trim weeds around your homes to maintain neat, safe yards.
The Grand Duke Nicholas states willingness to head a movement to overthrow the Soviet government, with the next step to identify or assemble the movement and supporters.
Britain announces a purpose to ask for settlement of her European debts. It is generally recognized that the watchful waiting policy has ceased to be promising.
The Chicago public school superintendent questions the need for night study claiming daytime study suffices, though he notes parental supervision is stronger at night. He argues focus on daytime study may reduce parental oversight.
Clemenceau declares no publication of his memoirs until ten years after death. The remark echoes the sensational disclosures once rumored for Mark Twain's autobiography before its release.
A beautified tale recounts a girl condemned for murder and sentenced to the electric chair while an old maid keeps a black cat. A friend borrows and promptly returns a book and a man falsely convinces his wife she is wrong after a long quarrel.
The piece argues the navy must join civil authorities to suppress rum row and warns navy protests lack legitimacy. It cites historical examples of military action under civilian authority and condemns naval reluctance to participate in peacetime enforcement. It also touches on broader political unrest and monarchist sentiment.
A New York bond issue of 300 million dollars is proposed to fund the gradual elimination of grade crossings after a Sunday spate of fatal train automobile crashes. The piece argues the only solution is funding safety measures, warning motorists and urging broader adoption by other states.
The new president reaches Berlin with no music as authorities thwart potential clashes. Police, aided by air patrols, secure the city during the field marshal's entrance while public reaction remains openly divided.
All persons who have not paid the 1925 assessment on their Young cemetery lots are asked to pay. Deliver funds to D. A. Young or leave at Murray State Bank. D. A. Young, Secretary. ll m19-3rd-4tw
A district court sale in Cass county Nebraska will occur June 27 1925 at 2 pm at the east front door of Farmers and Merchants Bank Alvo to sell Lots 16 17 18 Block 5 Village of Alvo for cash with 10 percent due day of sale and balance upon court confirmation An abstract of marketable title will be furnished Sole Referee C B Tefft and attorney Carl D Ganz act in the matter
The undersigned will on June 2 1925 at 10 am apply to the Cass County Board of Commissioners for a license to operate a pool and billiard hall in Manley Nebraska. The building is on lot 5 block 3 in Manley Cass County. Dated May 21 1925 M H Sheehan signature.
A Buick Standard Six Touring departed New York last December and traveled with 850 drivers through Europe Asia Africa and Australia before returning toward the United States. The car crossed deserts endured rugged roads and was shipped between continents to prove Buick service can reach remote regions. After a stop in New Zealand it heads to San Francisco and then coast to New York where it will be preserved as a historical object.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court schedules June 6 1926 at 10:00 AM to hear the petition of C D Spangler seeking E H Spangler as administrator of Mary Spangler deceased. Notice to interested parties will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three successive weeks prior to the hearing. Dated May 5 1925. A H Duxbury County Judge.
Benton W. Livingston files a district court petition in Cass County Nebraska on May 9 1925 seeking to quiet title to described parcels in Sections 25 and 30 Township 12 North Range 13 and 14 East of the 6th P M The defendants include Leo Moore and many others real names unknown The court order requires defendants to answer by June 22 1925 or the petition will proceed ex parte The hearing will be in Plattsmouth Journal notices published for three weeks prior to June 1 1925.
In the County Court of Cass Nebraska the petition of L M McVay asks that the May 4 1925 instrument be proved admitted and recorded as Jesse R McVays last will. The court orders notice to interested parties and grants administration to George E Dovey as executor.
The summons names William Klaurens estate creditors must present claims by June 8 1925 and September 9 1925 at the County Court Plattsmouth. The docket also covers a partition suit over a Cass county real estate described as North West quarter and South West quarter in section 27 and related tracts. Respondents must answer by June 22 1928.
In District Court Cass county Nebraska Paul Applegate sues Ida Applegate Joy Applegate James Applegate Mrs James Applegate first real name unknown Delia Anderson Louis Anderson Eugene Applegate Mrs Eugene Applegate first real name unknown Marion Dickson James Franz first real name unknown Grace E Deles Dernier and others defendants you and each of you are notified that on April 21 1925 Paul Applegate filed his petition in the district court seeking relief against the named parties and others then to be served with process per law.
Henry Guthmann as administrator will sell at public auction the NW quarter of Section 5, Township 11 North, Range 11 East Cass county Nebraska at the Bank of Murdock east front door on June 6 1925 at 2 PM for cash with ten percent due at sale and balance upon court confirmation. The sale is open for one hour and follows a 1925 court order.
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