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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
8
A local Burlington shop incident shows community institutions supporting workers. The article notes a man employed in the Burlington shops received aid through neighborhood cooperation following a recent event.
A business man recounts paying 25 cents more for sugar locally due to freight, arguing purchases at home support railroads, wages, and town vitality. He notes every dollar spent locally circulates, aiding shops, workers, and community institutions.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine promises to relieve catarrhal inflammation with an ointment and to restore mucous surfaces through an internal tonic. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by Fr Jeney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Louise Lehnhoff McPherson offers the east 80 acres of the Henry Lehnhoff estate for sale in Co st Lincoln Nebraska. The property is described as part of a family estate with potential agricultural use and local sale terms.
An advertisement in the Journal reaches about 75 percent of the buying public, highlighting strong reader engagement and potential market impact for local vendors.
The death of Mrs. Eugene Sullivan of Basin Wyoming, formerly Susie Keefer of Plattsmouth, aged 45, was announced. She died in Rochester Minnesota after illness, was brought to Omaha for funeral services and burial, with friends including Mrs. Frank L. Cummins attending.
A Halloween party hosted by Miss Jessie Robertson at Dr and Mrs R P Westover home on high school hill entertained a group of young children. Costumes and games delighted the kids with fortune telling stunts and masked fun followed by refreshments. Attendees included Jean Caldwell Jean Hayes Carl Thomas Maxine Cloidt Nadine Cloidt Helen Price Madge Garnett Helen Hultz Helen West Berty Hennessay Velia Sharp Virginia Robb Vivian Moore Eleanor Steger Marjorie Arn Emily Lorenz.
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club held a fine meeting at the public library auditorium. Attorney J. A. Capwell spoke on universal peace, Mrs. James T. Begley sang, and members joined in choral work. Delegates reported on the state federation meeting at Scottsbluffs.
Glen Perry and his son visited for the Happy Hundred supper and praised the graveled roads South of the city. They said gravel improves travel and urged the Louisville road to be gravelled to handle the heavy traffic.
A plain product pitch touts Dean's Regulars as a mild remedy that eases bowel discomfort and supports regularity. It claims easy operation and nationwide availability in all stores at 30 cents.
The Journal Went Ad column showcases items for sale and purchase requests. It publicizes classified notices, urging readers to place ads for goods services and opportunities.
Wilbur W. Anness a former Nebrask a legislator and prominent statesman died at his Dunbar home after months of illness. Funeral plans are tentative for Thursday. A longtime druggist and civic leader, he served on the town council and in the 1911 state legislature, and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1914 and 1922. He was born in 1873 near Versailles Indiana. Survived by wife Grace and two sisters Mrs. L R Simmons and Mrs. W T Glen Anness.
Poem fragment expresses a son’s mortality and questions about the soul’s fate. It ponders whether a life lived ends with death or continues in a spiritual return to God. The lines address a beloved son and brother and evoke familial sorrow.
We express deep gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during the long illness and death of our son and brother. Special thanks to the faithful sisters and nurses of St Catherine hospital for their trust worthy care in his last days. Appreciation also for the beautiful floral attributions from Mr and Mrs Christ Beil and family.
From Mondays Daily the American Legion Elks carnival committee reports widespread voluntary donations. Merchants and wholesale houses contributed substantially toward the Legion community building project. Donors include Nebraska Gas & Electric Co with 100 dollars, Hurley Electric Washer, Tidball Lumber Co coal, Cloidt Lumber Coal Co coal, Co E Hartford coal, Bestor & Swatek puppet, George Conis cigars, Royal Cafe two dollars in trade, First National Bank ten dollars, Farmers State Bank ten dollars, Fred Lugsch five dollars in trade.
The St Marys guild of St Luke’s church hosted a seven-table bridge party at Mrs R W Clement’s Granite street home. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Bestor first Mrs Fred Lugsch second and Miss May Murphy consolation. Refreshments followed and guild members planned additional social gatherings throughout Entertainment Week.
Classified note states the Journal office offers printing of all business forms including invoices receipts letterheads and envelopes with quick turnaround and competitive prices for local businesses.
Walter Burke and James Zoubeck were arrested after a night of intoxication near C. E. Wescott’s Sons on South Fifth Street. They resisted officers en route to jail and attempted to dig out of the city jail, then were moved to the county jail. Bible studies begin November 13 as Omaha Bible Institute plans extend work through local committees.
The Omaha Bible Institute closed its Bible conference series at the public library on Sunday afternoon. Dr. W H Jordan delivered a Jude study and the audience urged him to lead a Friday evening session series.
A vintage ad claims impure blood causes illness and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a purifier. It urges simple diet, exercise, and cleanliness for health, pricing at $1.25 per bottle.
Bates Book Store presents wide selection of school supplies and related items at discounted prices for students and teachers. Promotions highlight notebooks pens backpacks and other essentials to prepare for classes.
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