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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
6
Community notices list events and visits from local residents incl Arnold Holmes Mrs. Kenedy and Agnes, Miss Jamison and Jessie Gilmore. The piece invites attendance at the December 12 Valley Farm home talent play and reports on illnesses travel and local happenings in Murray and nearby areas.
A coyote named King owned by D C Rhoden shows signs of civilization and hunts rats, described as a wild dog with agility. Holmes and Smith of Murray add storage room access to display holiday goods and plan an annex after the season, praising their business conduct.
Jean Cole six year old son of Mr and Mrs France Cole of five miles southwest of Murray sustained a serious eye injury last Wednesday while playing hunter and rabbit with other boys using bows and arrows. A weed used as an arrow struck him in the eye and fluids flowed out. He was taken to Dr Gifford at Omaha the next morning and admitted to hospital where doctors will try to save the eye.
In Murray and Cass county word spreads that Col Jenkins will install a drop curtain and scenery in his entertaining hall. The project will be finished by renowned artist Prof. Arch, reflecting Col Jenkins enterprise and high standards.
Mr. A M Holmes reports selling his Kansas farm at an advance of 2250 after five years. He purchased it then and, counting crops, the investment proves good. He will visit relatives in Oklahoma and not return to Murray for several months.
Mrs. W. S. Smith came back Tuesday from Ord Nebraska where she and Mr. Smith attended the wedding of the latter's sister. He returned soon after. she remained to visit a sister at Davenport Nebraska. She seems delighted with the trip and reports her husband not as solemn as a week ago.
Advertisement offering payment for butter and eggs with tiered rates. 20 cents a pound for table butter, 16 cents for tub butter, 25 cents for No. 1 eggs, 16 cents for No. 2 eggs. Labels specify large clean fresh eggs versus small or dirty but fresh.
Mrs Dave Lloyd underwent surgery for necrosis of the left limb at St Joseph hospital in Omaha Monday. Dr B F Brendel and Mr Lloyd accompanied her and word from the hospital says she is getting along nicely.
Five male Duroc Jersey pigs about 150 pounds each for sale. Ready for registering. Contact H. L. Oldham in Murray Nebraska.
A fine line of men’s fur coats in bear, dog, and Galloway hides is guaranteed for two years. Prices range from 17.50 to 35.00.
Well known contractor Itarry Johnson fell from a roof about twenty feet while repairing a chimney for Henry Maury. He was unconscious for over four hours and bruised badly. Neighbors aided him home, where he recovered enough to move about town the next day. Electric Bitters praised in San Francisco testimonial for stomach and liver troubles and general tonic use. 50 cents at F C Friche & Co.
Photo post cards of Taft at Plattsmouth now on sale with ten different views priced five cents each. Nemetz & Co. Next to P. O.
An old fashioned advertisement urges readers to take Dr King’s New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. It notes the product is available for 25 cents at F C Fricke Co’s drug store.
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