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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1925
Page
3
A jumbled early winter column notes a heavy snow storm and a mix of reflections on politics, war, travel, and daily life. Text references include Thanksgiving on November 26, Navy ceremonies, Greek and Balkan tensions, and remarks on Adam and Eve, Wanamaker stores, and Muscles Shoals.
Chicago dispatches insist the beer ring unearthed there is huge, reinforcing the scale of the operation and the ongoing coverage from reporters in the city. The repeated emphasis underscores Chicago as the central location of the discovery and its significance to authorities.
A writer argues the chin signals weight gain late, urging women to start reducing when they can slip out of party dresses without help from family members, rather than relying on the chin.
A collage of brief items notes U S chewing gum factories political talk of a possible Coolidge third term and taxation. It mentions a railway wreck near Victoria Miss a visit by Irish women hockey players and social observations on fashion crime punishment and parental discipline with varied headlines and wry commentary.
The passage argues that deception becomes celebrated as virtue during conflict, and after peace ends, respected figures recount their dishonorable exploits to audiences without hesitation.
A humorous observation notes the abundance of rouge and lipstick material spotted on streets Saturday, joking that if all that material could be gathered in one place it would create a 600 foot banner proclaiming Plattsmouth as Nebraska’s best small city.
A humorous note on beauty obsessions and fashion. The piece jokes that women invest in kiss-proof lipstick eyelashes and beauty clay while neglecting shoe care. It links grooming trends to broader issues of wealth and labor distribution.
The treasury secretary argues for substantive tax reform over mere rate cuts. He favors reducing the top surtax toward 20 percent, repealing the estate and gift taxes, and eliminating nuisance taxes while preserving a $300 million surplus for emergencies. He emphasizes a method aligning taxation with national welfare and production.
A fragment notes John D. Rockefeller built his wealth before turning to writing poetry and then shows evidence that he was not a poet. The statement contrasts his business success with literary ambitions.
Citizens express concerns that rising provisions threaten basic meals with calls for action as prices climb. The speaker warns that continued increases may force people to cut diets and seek relief.
Plattsmouth prepares an Armistice Day celebration on November 11 highlighted by the opening of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge. The piece urges a dignified observance to rekindle wartime pride and memory, contrasting busy modern life with traditional commemorations. It also comments on urbanization and transportation trends.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court schedules a final settlement for the estate of William H Mann deceased. Administrator H N Dovey seeks distribution and discharge. Hearing set for November 9 1925 at 9 oclock in the morning. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to hearing. Seal of Court dated October 28 1925.
State of Nebraska Cass county to all interested in the estate of Caroline Johnson deceased. Petition of Frank Cloidt administrator for final account and discharge set for hearing November 9 1925 at 10 o clock a m. All interested may appear one week prior to the day of hearing. A H Duxbury County Judge Allen J Beeson Attorney.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets November 5 1925 at 10:00 am to hear John A. Davis petition for administration of the estate of Harriet Jane Davis deceased. O A Davis named administrator. Notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. A H Duxbury seal.
In the matter of the estate of J Elof Johnson deceased Charlotte Johnson petitions to be appointed Administratrix An order sets November 23 1925 at 10 am for a hearing and requires publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks notifying interested persons
State of Nebraska Cass County Fritz Heinrich deceased petition by William L Heinrich seeks probate of the Oct 15 1925 will and appointment of Fred Heinrich as Executor hearing set for Sunday Nov 1925 at 10 am to show cause why probate should not be granted notice to all interested parties three successive weeks prior to hearing seal date Oct 13 1925
District Court actions involve the estates of Shepherd Duke Mary Ann Doyle Ella Cooper and John Tallon with unknown heirs and all interested parties. Plaintiffs seek a decree quieting title to Lot Nine, Block Five, City of Plattsmouth, Cass County Nebraska, against all claimants. Court-set hearing and failure to answer by December 7, 1925 will default.
The State of Nebraska Cass county issues a notice to creditors of the estate of Philomena Neff. The county court in Plattsmouth will hear claims on November 16 1925 and February 17 1926 at 10 a m. Claims must be presented within three months from November 11 1925 and debts paid within one year from November 16 1925. Court seal and date October 12 1925.
Lydia Ann Mercer petitions the Cass County District Court, Nebraska, for a deed conveying Lot 21 in West Greenwood and Lots 17 and 18 in Jones Addition Greenwood to her upon payment of remaining price. Defendants Norris D. Talcott and others are notified of a November 16, 1925 hearing in Plattsmouth.
In a court martial session Mitchell removes three Generals from the bench using pre emptory challenges. Summerall and Bowley cited prejudice and Sladen affected by the challenge as the first notable incident in the trial proceedings.
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