Witty Sayings and Snatches of 1920s Wit and Weather
A collage of quips from a 1920s page notes pithy lines on religion, fashion, marriage, cars, politics, and daily life. It jokes about coal prices, stormy romance, and radio fame while skirting serious topics with light sarcasm and playful aphorisms. It also mentions public figures and national tensions in a breezy, urbane tone.
Billion Dollar Movie Industry Faces Shifting Fortunes
The piece notes daily theater attendance between 12 and 20 million and annual receipts near 1.001 billion dollars. It credits leaders like Will Hayes for steering the industry toward wiser management as risks decline and growth continues amid rising costs.
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United States
Will Hayes
Christmas Fur Coat Demand Outpaces Early Estimates
Early price forecasts hint at a surge in fur coat interest for Christmas with many shoppers expressing strong demand. Retailers note widespread enthusiasm, especially for popular styles and sizes, signaling robust holiday sales potential.
Credit and Prudence in Automobiles on Installment Plans
Discussion by the National Association of Finance Companies and bankers on credit extended for car purchases. Warns against overextension, noting autos are now essential for many and recreation for others. Emphasizes careful lending to ensure demand persists in downturns and that manufacturers and finance firms avoid indiscriminate easy payments.
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National Association of Finance Companies
Finance Corporation
Canadian effort to purge bovine tuberculosis gains ground
The Veterinary Director-General reports about 1,200,000 cattle in Canada carry tuberculosis, roughly 12 percent of all cattle. Two policies push elimination: testing and slaughter of diseased cattle in large sections, and developing disease free herds with regular annual tests. The approach mirrors U S practices and aims to boost milk consumption and child nutrition.
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Canada
United States
America
Actress Wilda Bennett Faces 37000 Damages Ruling
The actress Wilda Bennett must pay 37000 in damages over a love theft case, prompting managers to fear a precedent that could raise costs in the theater world amid high salaries.
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Wilda Bennett
No Frenchman Found to Form Cabinet Search
If no Frenchman is found willing to form a cabinet several American politicians might be persuaded to undertake the job.
1924 Tax Harvest Surpasses 1923 by 25 Million
Internal Revenue Bureau figures show personal income taxes for 1924 yielded 25 482 680 more than 1923. The report notes higher incomes and lower returns, challenges Mellon era forecasts, and mentions a forthcoming reform committee report due January 1, 1927, plus Senate inquiries into the Bureau.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Mellon
Congress
la Follette Bloc
Washington
Senate
Senator Couzens
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Two Families and a Judge in Kansas City Times
The piece contrasts two families Have Much and Have Naught citing Community Welfare Association aid to both. It notes Judge A. M. Woodson of Missouri Supreme Court died in Kansas City and remarks on future French cabinets.
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A. M. Woodson
Missouri Supreme Court
Sampson Major
Kansas City
Judge Woodson
Order to Show Cause Estate of Frank Hughson Nebraska
In Cass county Nebraska the court orders all interested parties to appear December 19 1925 at ten o clock a m to show cause why a license to sell two hundred thirty acres of real estate described in the estate of Frank Hughson deceased should not be granted for payment of debts and expenses. Notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for four weeks. James T Begley Judge D C Dwyer attorney.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Frank Hughson
Guy Hughson
Missouri River
District Court Room
Plattsmouth
James T. Begley
D. C. Dwyer
Order of Hearing on Petition for Administrator
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets December 7 1925 at 10 a m for hearing Katherine M Walling petitioning for W A Robertson to be appointed Administrator of Thomas Walling deceased. Notice by publication for three weeks prior to the hearing. Dated November 1 1925. A H Duxbury County Judge.
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Nebraska
Cass County
Thomas Walling
Katherine M. Walling
W. A. Robertson
Plattsmouth
A. H. Duxbury
Notice to Creditors in estate of Fritz Heinrich
Creditors are notified to appear at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on December 21 1925 and March 23 1926 at 10 am to present and exam ine claims. Claims must be filed within three months from December 21 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness the County Court seal dated November 19 1925.
Harold Lloyd film at Parmele offered at low prices
Harold Lloyd's latest picture is playing at the Parmele theater with admission at 35 and 15 cents, far cheaper than other cities. Tonight is the last opportunity to see this popular comedy on the big screen.
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Harold Lloyd
Parmele
License to Sell Real Estate For Minor In Plattsmouth
Legal notice states Margaret Lahoda guardian seeks license to sell undivided one eighteenth part of Lots 8 9 10 11 in Block 151 Plattsmouth to fund education and maintenance of a minor. Hearing set December 14 1925 at 9 o'clock a m in Cass County Nebraska. publication advised for three weeks in Plattsmouth Journal. James T Begley Allen J Beeson attorney.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Margaret Lahoda
Margaret Lahoda, Jr
Plattsmouth
Court House
At & O
Guardian
Esate
Plattsmouth Journal
Said
James T. Begley
District Court
Allen J. Beeson
Notice to Creditors Harriet Jane Davis Estate
The heirs of Harriet Jane Davis whose estate is being probated will meet in the County Court room at Plattsmouth to receive and examine all claims on December 14 1926 and March 15 1926 at 10 o clock am. Creditors have until three months from December 14 1925 to present claims and debts must be paid within one year from December 14 1925. The notice is dated November 12 1925.
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State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Harriet Jane Davis
Plattsmouth
Said County Court
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