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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
4
A collage of light blurbs and remarks, from tips on health and wealth to witty asides about fashion and humor. Mentions 1915 trade balance with Europe, jokes about uniforms and hosiery, and a playful note on Mexico's General Obregon affecting Irish voters.
Grocer Gash Garry offers immediate sale of assorted groceries at cash and carry prices. Items include No 3 cans of pork and beans pumpkin tomato shelves and fruit syrups with varied prices per can bottle and case lot quantities.
A top statistician says 250 workers now perform work formerly done by 100 in 1914. The remark airs amid a discussion on productivity and efficiency. A separate cheeky line about potatoes suggests no one will be hurt if items drop, reflecting local tone.
The passage extols rural independence over city life and urges readers to move to farms. It notes a 20 percent price cut except for items regulated by manufacturers and asserts such regulation is unconstitutional yet factual.
A historical note suggests Hungary may pursue prosperity through a new silk currency, reflecting optimistic energy and cultural themes tied to gypsy dance music and national mood.
A curious feature of the great Monty Market on the stock exchange is a stalemate lack of favoritism. One broker has precisely the same standing, if he follows the ruler of the game, as any other.
The article foresees a sharp drop in North American food production this year due to late planting, fertilizer delays, scarce farm labor, and high costs. It notes disappointing harvests in Argentina and Australia, plus reduced export prospects from central and eastern Europe and Russia. The outlook highlights global disruption and potential hunger if trends persist.
The Springfield Republican warns that civilization hinges on food as vast populations risk starvation. It argues the US must ensure surplus grain supply, discusses potential bread price rises to 25 cents, and questions whether government market controls should continue beyond June 1.
The Parmele theater owners A Moore and August Cloidt held a social evening and banquet for staff and families on Saturday marking the second anniversary of management. The event at Mr and Mrs T E Parmele’s home followed the theater’s second show and lasted into the night with an elaborate banquet prepared by Mrs Parmele. The management thanks the public for its support and the staff for their service, noting the memorable occasion for all attendees.
Last evening the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Cheval welcomed a fine little daughter. Both mother and baby are doing nicely and the father is greatly elated over the new addition to the family.
Plattsmouth Cass county notices announce hearings and deadlines in estate matters. Creditors are advised of claims, deadlines three months or one year from dates in June 1920. An administratrix hearing for Joseph Zitka is set for June 15 1920 with publication in the Plattsmouth Journal.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska the estate of Mat ie Gray is probated. Mat e Egenberger filed May 15 1920 a petition to determine heirs and determine title to real property including homestead in Plattsmouth. Hearing set for June Sunday 1920 at 9 a m in Plattsmouth court room.
Notice states Cash J. Wiles filed a petition in Cass County Nebraska for determination of heirship for Barbara J. Wiles, who died intestate around 1907. It lists multiple described parcels in sections and townships, naming heirs including Thomas Wiles Jr, Loren M. Wiles, Luke I. Wiles and James Burnett, and locates property in Frontier and Cass counties Nebraska.
State of Nebraska county court announces to creditors that claims against the estate of Fred Conden deceased will be received and examined on June 22 and September 22 1920 at 9 o clock a m. Claims must be filed within three months from June 22 1920 and debts paid within one year from that date. County Court judge signs seal.
In the matter of the estate of Shm phrey Leo Oldham deceased the County Court at Flatts mouth will sit on June 22 and September 22 1920 at 9 o clock am to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate The time for payment of debts is one year from June 22 1920 County Judge Sealy m2t? May 25 1920.
District Court of Cass County Nebraska case Benjamin E. Snodgrass v M White Mattie Williams Mary Keithley Ann Mickelwait Maur etti includes unknown heirs devisees and personal representatives. Describes Government Lots one and two in Section 20 Town 12 North Range 14 East and sub Lot one Lots 6 and 41 with boundary lines and railroad right of way as described in deed Book R page 568. Also lists aliens with interest in said real estate and names Abel L Childs Mary Wolcott and others.
Benjamin E. Snodgrass files May 21 1920 petition to quiet title on described real estate in Cass County Nebraska against Illistanm Mickelwait Bred H Mickelwait and all claimants. He seeks to enjoin all claims and demands in equity against the property and to settle ownership.
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