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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
3
A jumble of notes and satirical lines covers taxes inheritance cuts champagne and Prohibition era politics. References include President Coolidge, Col Mitchell trial, Lloyd George, Al Smith, and other public figures with quips on honesty taxes and social trends across 1920s America.
The piece mocks a sensational White Plains case about a Knickerbocker heir seeking annulment from a marriage to a woman described as a negress. It cites an old almanac suggesting cold weather farewells at home to avoid health problems and to avoid worsening the marriage.
A North Carolina bishop argues men should wear moustaches to assert masculinity amid women taking clothes and jobs. He notes some moustache styles may not look masculine and some may not look feminine, sparking debate on masculine presentation.
A public auction begins at 1:00 PM listing four horses: a gray gelding 1500 pounds, a black mare 1400 pounds, a hay horse 1400 pounds, and a brown mare nine years old 1200 pounds. Auctioneer Rex Young. Clerk R F Patterson.
Carrie Chapman Catt told Wisconsin teachers that rising living costs will force wives into paid work, but she argues historical and current data show few wives must supplement their husbands. She cites farmers and working-class wives rarely required to work for living.
Editorial calls for drastic action on traffic. Acknowledges 20,000 yearly deaths nationwide and urges better licensing, enforcement, highways, and uniform rules. Emphasizes individual driver responsibility and cautions that careful drivers still may have accidents.
The Santa Claus controversy lingers with no definite conclusion for this year until final football results are known. Observers weigh evidence and anticipate outcomes influencing belief in Santa.
The Atlantic Coast newspapers frequently lead with maritime fire incidents and cargo conflicts as Christmas approaches, highlighting dangers at sea and the odd contrast with ships supplying firewater.
Dr Smiley Blanton explains in Hygiene about training children to interact normally with peers to develop healthy minds. Mental hygiene helps children adjust to society, avoid selfishness, and prevents nervous breakdowns by guiding early training toward social cooperation and confidence.
The text argues that modern society accepts the body and physical joy, rejects asceticism, and views health as a conscious trust. It notes rising material prosperity and widespread pursuit of wholesome living, while suggesting psychology can channel the devil into productive civic values.
Readers praise Dean's Regulars for smooth operation with no griping and no after effects. Available for 30 cents at all drug stores.
Rom e Hotel hosts C F Redlich from December 4 to 6, 1925, offering the Perfect Retention Shields to hold ruptures and provide relief. No leg straps, usable while bathing, with client letters and warnings against faulty older methods.
A Bible story about the widow of Zarephath and Elijah is linked to baking science. The piece explains how fats act as a buffer in dough, keeping layers from sticking and producing light bread and cake, highlighting how tiny molecules influence everyday baking outcomes.
Dr Roy Chapman Andrews announces a fresh expedition seeking the missing link in evolution. He notes two polar goals, the north pole and the never-found missing link, with explorers free to search globally. The idea, he says, is not tied to any single climate or place and could even target the north pole.
In the District Court of Cass county Nebraska the administrator Guy Hughson seeks a license to sell about 230 acres of farm land in sections 8 and 17 township 10 north range 14 west to pay debts and expenses of the Frank Hughson estate. Hearing set for December 19 1925 at Plattsmouth court room and notice to heirs. The sale may be limited to mortgage coverage and necessary costs. Publication required in Plattsmouth Journal for four weeks.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets December 7, 1925 at 10 a m for hearing Katherine M Walling petition to grant administration to W A Robertson as Administrator. Notice to interested parties via weekly newspaper publication for three weeks prior. Judge A H Duxbury presiding with A Rawls as attorney.
Notice to creditors of Harriet Jane Davis deceased. Executor will sit in the County Court room at Plattsmouth on December 14, 1925 and March 15, 1926 at 10 a m to examine all claims. Claims must be presented within three months from December 14, 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Seal of County Court. November 12, 1925.
Creditors of the estate of Fritz Heinrich will meet in Plattsmouth County Court to file and examine claims on December 21 1925 and March 23 1926 at 10 am with claims due within three months from December 21 1925 and debts payable within one year from December 21 1925. Dated November 19 1925.
Report states aviators announce entry into conflict against the Riffs amid confusion over aims. Dispatch notes that civilians suffer from bombardments as misapprehensions about the foe persist.
Advertisement claims Burdock's Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia restore digestion and health. It states price one dollar twenty five and availability at all drug stores.
In the matter of Margaret Lahboda guardian of Margaret Lahoda Jr a minor a hearing on Nov 14 1925 requests license to sell Lots 8 9 10 in Block 151 Plattsmouth Nebraska to raise funds for the minor s education and maintenance The court orders kin and interested parties to appear Dec 16 1925 at 9 am in Cass County Courthouse to show cause why license should not be granted A copy of the order to be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks Allen J Beeson attorney James T Begley Judge
Arrival in Seattle notes the In Bering sea fleet reports a season catch of 286 whales. A reflective observer asks who laments the bygone era of whaling days and their perceived end.
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