Community notices and Wickersham lecture reminders
Local residents report on visits and gatherings across Plattsmouth and Omaha. Wickersham lectures at the Christian church are promoted for November 7 and October 9 with follow ups about tickets and expectations. Social visits include Miss Jamison, Miss Ida Boedeker, Miss Margie Walker, and Mrs. Gilmore along with church events and benefactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Ida Boedeker
Plattsmouth
Lewis
D. C. Rhoden
Gilmore
Margie Walker
Omaha
David Warfield
Christian Church
Walker
G. H. Gilmore
A. E. Walker
Nehawka
Col. M. A. Bates
D. L. Amick
Ona Young Lawton
Norfolk
The
Presbyterian Church
Hallowe'en Party At Margie Walker Residence
Misses Pauline Oldham and Margie Walker entertained at a Hallowe en party last Friday evening. Games were played and ghosts and evil spirits were released. A moving picture show and Dr Gilmore s ghost story provided amusement. Refreshments were served at midnight. Out of town guests included Gussie Robb Norfolk Dr A E Walker Nehawka Fritz Fricke Plattsmouth Hugh Robb Union Chas Stone Nehawka and Miss Gilmore Nehawka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Oldham
Margie Walker
Hallowe’en
Dr. Gilmore
Gussie Robb
Norfolk
A. E. Walker
Nehawka
Fritz Fricke
Plattsmouth
Hugh Robb
Union
Chas Stone
Miss Gilmore
Twenty Cents For Choice Butter In Market Offer
HoutMes and Smith advertise butter buy prices paying 20 cents per pound for choice butter and 16 cents for tub butter to suppliers seeking cash for quality dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HoutMes & Smith
Plattsmouth
Neb
Kansas City
Gulf
el Campo
Texas
Edna
Victoria
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Houston
San Antonio
Salt shipment arriving in Michigan barrels and sacks
A consignment described as Michigan salt arrived by barrel sack and rock, with a note calling for the salt to be called in. Houmes and Smith are associated with the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Big Oyster Supper at Mynard Lodge Hall
The Modern Woodmen Lodge at Mynard invites all to a big oyster supper next Saturday night November 7 at their hall. Event includes fruit jars caps and rings available. Holmes and Situ announce details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Lodge
Mynard
Holmes & Situ
Maguire De Feats Pollard In Lincoln Biography
John A. Maguire, a Lincoln resident since studied at Iowa Agricultural College and University of Nebraska, is portrayed as a pioneering western figure. The piece notes his birth near Galena Illinois, homestead upbringing, law practice in Lincoln, service as Lancaster county deputy treasurer, Democratic activity, and loyalty to Bryan with a record of civic contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Maguire
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Galena
Mitchill
S. D
Iowa Agricultural College
Maguire
Salem
Lancaster County
St. Louis
Bryan
Democratic County Committee
State Committee
Lincoln Journal
Chapped skin salve touted as overnight cure
Chamberlains Salve advertised for skin repairs and burns with mention of sore nipples. Local merchants F G Fricke Co sell it. News notes John McNurlin and wife and W H Seybert party visited from Dunbar after the death of Mrs A C Seybert. Funeral in Dunbar described as well attended. William Volk travels to Omaha by noon mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fricke & Co
John McNurlin
W. H
A. F. Seybert
Dunbar
A. C. Seybert
Letters tout Devoe paint coverage over rivals
A Mr J H Thrasher is advised that paint coverage varies by coat and condition, with Devoe claiming full measure and superior quality while rivals dilute products. The letter from BF Devoe & Co stresses honesty, urging customers to choose Devoe over clay lime chalk and barytes mixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
W. Devoe & Co
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
H. L. Asemissen & Son
Dovey’s Window Display Wins $25 Trade Prize
H S Austin created a cathedral like window scene in a New York style with stacked boxes and befores of corsets. The display uses filled and empty boxes to resemble the building and offers a $25 trade prize for guessing the correct count of each box type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovey
S. H. S. Austin
New York City
Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted For Coughs Colds
Local testimonial from W V Henry of Panama Mo touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lungs. The ad cites decades of proof and claims it prevents pneumonia when used early. Sold by F C Fricke Co drug store with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
F. C. Fricke & Co
Landseekers' Bureau Promotes Government Lands Aid
D Clem Deaver, General Agent of the Landseekers Information Bureau in Omaha, offers guidance on taking up government irrigated lands in the Big Horn Basin and Yellowstone Valley with a tenth down and no service charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
Yellowstone Valley
D. Clem Deaver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Omaha, Or
Great Realizing Sale at Cass County Department Store
Local department store announces an upcoming large realization sale to clear overload stock. Wooltex garments and hats are highlighted, with piano coupons promised on cash purchases and a Christmas week drawing for a $456 piano. The store vows deep discounts, urging readers to watch for opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Fanger
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Murray Department
Murray and Vicinity
C. C. Parmele
Fred L. Nutzman
W. G. Boedeker
Murray State Bank
Murray
Nebraska
Miss Jamison
G. W. Boedeker
Mrs. Ross
Mrs. Walker
Iowa
Bessie Brendel
W. C. Brown
Illinois
Ida Boedecker
Kensington
G. W. Roedecker
Lamp
Christ
Geo. H. Gilmore
Jas. Walker
Jas. Holmes
A. Davis
Pauline
Fay Oldham
Sam Pitman
Walt Vallery
Elbert Queen
L. M. McVey
Wickershaw
F. M. Young, Sr
Isabella
Levi Austerholtz
Houmes & Smith
Gulf Coast Country
Missouri Pacific Railway
John Murray, Jr
Texas Laad
P. O. Box
J. A. Maguire
Pollard
Pirant
William Volk
J. H. Thrasher
Putiitat
California
L. Pickett
L.W. Wakeley
G. P. A. Omaha
Henry Prosser
Elmwood, Neb
Castoria
Reape
Samuel Piucher
Fee Sumle
Oia
Bears
Centaur
York City
Platismouth
M. Fancer
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