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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

2

Have Too Many Studies He Says

Prof. W M Davidson of Omaha public schools told the Mercantile Club in Kansas City that the modern course of study is too heavy. He warned against overloading curricula while praising practical training and hands on learning. The talk urged equal growth in academic and vocational education.

W. M. Davidson Omaha Mercantile Club Kansas City Kansas Yale Harvard Prof. Davidson America M. E. Peterson Koars Kinslerzertens

Syrbher Inokpielra Stricken by Sudden Stomach Trouble

The incident occurred yesterday morning when Syrbher Inokpielra collapsed from severe stomach distress while at the Avties event. He was attended by Mrs. Archer and suffered intense pain for several hours before relief. He is feeling better today.

Business visitor Alfred Edgerton in Omaha today

Alfred Edgerton arrives in Omaha to purchase materials for his ongoing work in the city this morning. He is seen inspecting suppliers and discussing orders with local merchants.

Alfred Edgerton Omaha City

Peterson brothers head to Tilden Neb to be with dying brother

L H Peterson and P C Peterson planned to visit their brother Chris K Peterson in Tilden Nebraska but business kept them delayed until today. They learned yesterday that Chris’s illness was critical and expected to cause imminent death, prompting them to catch the first available train to reach him in time.

L. H. Peterson P. C. Peterson Tilden Neb Chris K. Peterson Journal of Chris

Plattsmouth City Schools Report Highlights Activities and Plans

Monthly report notes students back after a three day vacation, teachers energized, and the debating squad preparing for matches with Auburn and Weeping Water. Patrons urged to support the Columbia school piano contest, with coupons redirected to the school. Plans include a field geography expedition led by Dr. Condra and expansion of industrial training in neighboring towns.

Miss Coon Auburn Weeping Water Columbian School Dr. Condra Plattsmouth Columbus Hastings Keith

Cough Remedy Helps Childrens Croup and Colds

Mrs. Wm. H. Serig of Wheeling Virginia reports her daughter suffered severe colds and coughs last winter but was cured without a doctor using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She also notes her son avoided croup with timely use of the syrup sold by F. G. Frieke & Co.

Wm. H. Serig Fifth St Wheeling W. Va Chamberlain F. G. Frieke & Co

Mrs. Dawson Boards Early Train to Omaha for Day of Business

Mrs. C. S. Dawson was a passenger on the morning train bound for Omaha. She plans to transact business there and spend the day.

Emma Bauer Omaha William Holly Wim. Hinrichsen A. A. Randall Ina W. B. Banning Union Fast Mail

Latky seeks to oust rival for Grand Chief of Honor

Mrs. Mary A. Latky filed suit in Lincoln to remove Mayme Cleaver from the Grand Chief of Honor of the Degree of Honor, alleging election by one vote and one illegal ballot. Latky claims she remains in office until successor is elected, a process she says has not yet occurred.

Mary A. Latky Mayme Cleaver Neligh Lincoln Cleaver Mosshart Latky Abs. Latky Grand Lodge Teresa Hempel Miss Hempel Mrs. Latky Foyeal

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Revenue Law

The Nebraska revenue law allowing deduction of bona fide debts from gross credits is constitutional. The court rejected claims it conflicts with the state constitution and warned that denying offsets would burden taxpayers, potentially taxing banks and institutions at many times their value and harming finances.

Nebraska Supreme Court Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association Kearney County

Proclaimed Office Seeker and Republican Leaders Clash

A Nebraska City News reflection notes a heated clash over a candidate and his tactics. The piece accuses the office seeker of threats and manipulation while Republican leaders are urged to look ahead to the party’s future and avoid a self destructive move that would end the party.

iTou Theacius Sivisers Saidorm Pyerite Leasons Day Nebraska City News

Local Happenings and Visitors From the County

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Hayes on Saturday October 1. Rosa Vose of St Joe and Clara Noderer of Cleveland visit Mrs. G. W. Swarts. Mrs. Cora Hen Baker of Gretna, postmistress, was a guest of Frank. S. Wart reports fine duck shooting near Anus on a hunting trip. Otis Neely to Topeka for a Santa Fe opening. Lizzie Langhorst goes to Lincoln for treatment at Everett sanitarium. Hoover & Brosen riff's market opening draws 1500 locals for soup prepared by Mrs. Sloover and Mrs. Bogernrief. Mrs. Harvey Maddox and children visit Grandma Hollenbeck. Maddox plans business move to Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pitman return from Pacific coast trip visiting son James Pitman near Anken, Wash., and Pattie Shryder in McMinnville, Oregon. Mr. Pitman: Nebraska climate feels good.

Anus Deron Otis Neely Santa Fe Topeka Gueeny Santea Fe Neely Lizzie Langhorst Lincoln Everett Sanitarium Uintsin Hoover & Broesenrief Mest Sloover Bogernrief Harley Harvey Maddox Kansas Grandma Hollenbeck Maddox Stes J. W. Pitman Pacific Coast James Pitman Ainkton Wash Pattie Shryder McMinville Oregon Pitesn Nebraska

Nehawka Happenings Include Visits and Votes

Mrs. Nicholas Klaurens and children visited her father Jacob Gruber in Nehawka while Governor Sheldon returned home to vote and hoped to campaign longer. Dr. Walker hosted relatives, H R Conrad spoke with friends, and Dick recovered from a sprain and Texas fever. Ernest P Pollard and wife returned to Vermont after a month in Nebraska. Hebner school loses a teacher Miss Wilcox resigns and moves to Oklahoma. A Todd and Heebner basket social raised 223 455 with bids and a program added to the evening.

Nicholas Klaurens Murray Jacob Gruber Sheldon Dr. Walker Ross Riverside California H. R. Conrad Texas Ernest P. Pollard Vermont Nebraska Hebner Oklahoma Todd Heebner

Stetler Visit and Local Natives Mentioned in Ledger Snippet

A fragmentary Ledger clipping notes Stetler visiting Onin Siisredies area with mentions of relatives Mrs G L Sherman and Mr Pracy. It also records brief travels of Mrs Davis, Harry Graves from Utica Neb visiting St Joseph last Sunday, and W F Tracy and wife traveling to Omaha for a visit amid changes after selling banking interests.

Willian Stetler Onin Siisredies Ciww Mintiess Mr. ‘Pracy

Louisville News Bids on Health, Happenings and Local Moves

Phrases reveal Louisvilles struggles with illness as Louisvill e residents report pneumonia and whooping cough cases. The village board plans road grading to a new Platt river wagon brige and a push for local coal and farming efforts continues. James Z. Ellis resigns from Missouri Pacific after 27 years and H M Swartz takes over as station agent in Verdon while Mrs Gess seeks relief from head pain and possible hearing loss.

Chas Hoover T.O. Drivingston Worthan Little Herald Williams Riday Felow Louisville

Cure a Cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Advice endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and a preventive against pneumonia. It relieves lungs, aids expectoration, and restores health without narcotics. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.

F. G. Fricke & Co

Winter Clings to Burlington Train No 6

Wednesday’s Burlington train No 6 arrived from the west with visible signs of winter. Snow covered the tracks and coach steps while the observation car rear platform wore a fresh snow coating. The day was cold and bright, with a sharp north wind and signs of an approaching storm to the north and west.

Burlington

Prom Thesday Duell y Mrs P E Wuffer Calls to Omaha

Mrs P E Wuffer boarded the city train to Omaha after being told of the sudden illness of her daughter Mrs Dr Roy Dodge. Mrs Wuffer had returned recently from visiting Mrs Dodge and cannot explain the abrupt turn of events. The family hopes for the daughter's rapid and lasting recovery.

Prom Thesday P. E. Wuffer Omaha Roy Dodge Roffer

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