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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
7
Avoca and nearby towns report daily activities including visits, errands, and family notices. Residents such as Adison Johnson, M M Straub, and Henry Straub appear in local movements while others attend church events, school functions, or travel to Lincoln and Omaha. The piece notes illnesses, transportation by auto, and community gatherings plus a district program on May 28 near the Churchill farm.
The school will close tomorrow Wednesday with a noon dinner at the schoolhouse and an afternoon program and pupil exhibit. The tenth grade presents herbariums, about fifty specimens prepared despite a late spring. Examinations were held Monday and Tuesday and grades will be posted Wednesday morning. Lydia Benecke visited Friday afternoon. Two library books are missing Nature's Myths and History No. 1 Grimm's Fairy Tales No. 4. Return missing books to the library. The library will be open Saturdays four to five o'clock during part of the summer.
Last Friday the school year ended with a program at the schoolhouse. Students, guided by Grace Ricketts, performed solos and scenes while Carl Balfour photographed the event. A picnic in Mr. Nutzman’s timber followed with games and ice cream. Parents praised the children’s progress and the school board offered remarks.
Carl captured several photographs of the scholars before everyone dispersed to their homes, cherishing the beautiful and joyful day spent with the children and teacher.
A brief real estate notice lists 160 acres two miles from Burr Neb with fair improvements at 100 per acre and 240 acres seven miles from Cornell Bluffs, all bottom land at 35 per acre. Seller may accept merchandise as partial payment on the 240. Other bargains available. inquiries welcome by call or mail.
A. R. and F. M. Young Jr. are in Omaha with Mrs. A. R. Young at the hospital where she has been for weeks. Her recovery from surgery is slower than doctors anticipated and her condition causes concern among friends.
Alvo residents engage in visits to Omaha Lincoln and University Place. Local school events include an 11 to 6 baseball win by Alvo High over businessmen and a two day closing with exhibits ice cream and a student play Too Much of a Good Thing. Several residents travel for family visits and relatives, with multiple trips to Greenwood Greenwood and Barneston noted.
A health ad urging daily use of Triner's American Elixir of Bitters Wine from Triner at 022 South Ashland Ave Chicago Illinois. It promises relief from digestive disturbances, clear eyes, better appetite, and ease in daily work if morning noon and evening doses are taken with teeth mouth washing and mirror checks.
Large selection of small and medium rugs offered with prices from 79 cents to 1.25 dollars. Size 27 by 54 inches. Ideal for budget shoppers seeking value on carpets and rugs.
Complete list of women’s undergarments with low neck sleeveless styles, price ranges from 10c to 1.25, knit pants and vests in multiple sizes, plus fans handkerchiefs hose parasols and umbrellas newly arrived for graduation gifts.
Earl Viall recovers from pneumonia. Mrs. R C Lyle moves to Berlin with family. Leda Ross receives raise to 60 monthly. B Bates loses heaviest man title to Henry Hoebner by a few ounces. John Hansen injured aiding horses. horse brace incident. W H Pols Jr renews acquaintances. Pula reports good grain prospects near Murray. Charles Brandt visits Nehawka. plows hundred acres and plans stay a couple weeks.
Morning fieldwork near the old Sam Everett place southeast of the city uncovered partly buried Indian remains. The bones and teeth were gathered and shown to locals. authorities note many graves lie unopened on the southeast hills.
Tremendous rainfall drenched western regions causing widespread travel disruption on several lines. Reports cited trains along No. 1 and No. 10 as late, with No. 6 running roughly half an hour behind, as conditions slowed track traffic near Mt. Oak.
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