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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
3
Amid forecasts of changing weather and a buoyant holiday trade, merchants anticipate strong sales. The item blends humorous quips on health and society with notes on politics, fashion, and upcoming events, reflecting a newspaper page of eclectic brief items.
Wayne B Wheeler claims nearly half the nation's citizens are idiots while others argue the public backs prohibition. The note also discusses Russia seeking new factory machinery and laments the brain drain after the Soviet regime's rise.
Statistics claim that one thousand calls yield thirty wrong numbers and many calls also produce no answer. The result underscored by the author is that the telephone remains a growing convenience to be fully realized as the system improves.
Sufferers will benefit by writing for valuable information sent free upon request. Redlich, Rupture Shield Expert, 535 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn.
Canon Woods of Cambridge England addressed 1 000 clergy members with criticism of stupidity and muddle headed thinking. The speech contrasts English and American society while noting common faults such as impatience and lack of discipline. It asks if Americans and English share similar flaws.
The piece weighs the uneven success of prohibition, noting current enforcement struggles and public belief. It argues that full enforcement may not come soon, but conditions could improve over time as future generations develop responsibility or face economic pressures to follow rules. It cautions against abandoning prohibition despite present inefficiencies.
The congressman states conviction a Democrat will win the 1928 presidential race. He argues the nearer the election the brighter the prospect appears, but as it approaches the outlook grows dark and dreary like a football day.
Brigadier General Smedley Butler returns to the Marine Corps from Philadelphia and declares the President is the boss and he will obey the order cheerfully. He hints at Colonel Mitchell's possible stance if placed in his position.
A California messenger carrying $5,000 was intercepted in Georgia. The incident involved a breakup of an attempted illicit transfer and is being investigated by local authorities. The case highlights cross state concerns and security of valuables in transit.
W F Nolte announces a carload of high quality sweet clover seed to arrive in Plattsmouth around December 15. He invites estimates of requirements by calling Farmers State Bank or writing Mynard.
In Cass County Nebraska Ella Kennedy sues unknown heirs and all interested parties in the estate of Shepherd Duke Mary Ann Doyle Ella Cooper and other deceased owners to quiet title to Lot Nine Block Five City of Plattsmouth. The petition seeks a decree barring any claims and free title in plaintiff. Answer by December 7 1925 or default will be entered. Dated October 25 1925. ELLA KENNEDY Plaintiff. Co A Rawls Attorney.
A William and Mary journalism class reports that three of four men prefer blonds for flings but would marry brunettes. Blonds are described as brilliant but reckless while brunettes are seen as discreet and reliable. The piece notes ongoing blond marriages despite the survey.
Classified plea to place want ads in the Journal for quicker results. Readers are urged to use the publication to reach local buyers and sellers. The notice highlights affordability and quick response without detailing any deadlines or contact methods.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court schedules a hearing for W A Robertson executor seeking final settlement of Peter M Nord estate. The court ordered publication in Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to November 23 1925 at 10:00 AM to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Avington A. Edgington files in Cass County Nebraska to cancel a warranty deed from Wm. B. Roberts deceased to Joseph Roberts Sylvia Weeks Lena Cockerill and unknown heirs of Jay Roberts. The suit seeks to void the deed conveying Northwest Quarter Section 21 Township 12 Range 10 east, alleging fraud and seeking equitable relief. Respondents must answer by December 12, 1925.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Thomas Walling deceased is mov ing toward administration. Katherine M Walling petitions that W A Robertson be appointed administrator with a hearing set for December 7 1925 at 10 a m in the County Court. Publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing will notify interested parties. Dated December 3 1925 H Duxbury County Judge.
The petition of Guy Hughson as administrator seeks license to sell about 230 acres of Nebraska real estate in Cass County to pay debts and expenses. The court orders all interested parties to appear December 19 1925 in Plattsmouth to show cause why the sale should not be granted. Publication to run weekly for four weeks prior to hearing.
In the matter of the estate of J Elof Johnson deceased Charlotte Johnson petitions for administration as Administratrix. November 23 hearing set and notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. Dated October 28 1925. A H Duxbury Seal.
Creditors of Harriet Jane Davis are notified that the County Court in Plattsmouth will meet December 14 1925 and March 13 1926 at 10 am to receive and examine claims for adjustment. Claims must be filed within three months from December 14 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witnessed by the County Court seal on November 12 1925.
On November 7 1925 in Cass County Nebraska Judge Rawls orders a hearing for James Warga guardian of John Warga to sell described real estate in Section 13 Township 12 North Range 13 East for ward support and family maintenance. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal three weeks prior to December 7 1925 at 10 o clock AM.
In 1926 Margaret Lahoda guardian of Margaret Lahoda Jr seeks permission to sell undivided one eighteenth part of Lots 8 9 10 and 11 in Block 151 Plattsmouth Nebraska to raise funds for the minor’s education and maintenance. The next of kin and interested parties must appear December 14 1925 at 9 a.m. to show cause why license should not be granted. A notice will be published for three weeks in the Pitt County newspaper.
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