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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1925
Page
6
Bates Book and Gift Shop highlights the Dennison line of crepe paper designs and novelties. Shoppers are invited to call and inspect these features for beauty and variety.
L N Clark of the state superintendent's office notes steady gains in rural Nebraska schools. A year into the new course of study links instruction to farm life, raising engagement. Reorganized classes pair grades five with six and seven with eight to reduce class size and boost individual attention. Higher trained teachers and pay around 80 dollars a month aid improvements as brick schools replace sod and log structures.
New Christmas card designs arrive at Bates Book and Stationery Store praised as beauties and priced right for quick selection.
A brief notice notes that an advertisement in the Journal carries more impact than a billboard. It suggests readers consider the Journal for advertising reach and visibility.
Oliver Kendick Cromwell born December 20 1851 in Bedford County Pennsylvania died November 16 1925 at age 74 in Weeping Water Nebraska. He moved to Lincoln in 1871, then to Weeping Water with his wife Ella Wilcox to run the Gibbon hotel. He served as vice president and original stockholder of First National Bank of Weeping Water. A long time Methodist church trustee, he and his wife joined the First Methodist church after moving from Lincoln. Survived by wife Ella, children Florence Davis of Broken Bow and Richard Cromwell of Chicago, granddaughter Doris Davis, three sisters and a brother-in-law. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the home church conducted by Rev. George A. Morey, with church music and a solo by Mrs. Tull of Lincoln. Interment in Weeping Water Cemetery.
Lincoln man reports settlement of LeRoy Stohlman’s damage suit against Omaha doctors B. B. Davis and Herbert Davis. The jury awarded $5,000 for neglect causing lifelong leg injury. Stohlman’s family and Cass county friends praise the verdict while noting the hardships endured including schooling losses.
Those in a run down condition feel catarrh more, proving it is local yet influenced by constitution. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a combined treatment, local and internal, claimed to have succeeded for over forty years. Sold by all druggists, F J Cheney & Co. Toledo.
Berlin reports heavy blizzards and strong winds across Germany disrupting communications. Norddeich Prussia saw three new radio masts, each 150 meters, topple in the storm. Snow blankets Bavarian highlands and the Black Forest as officials assess damage.
A red and black spotted hog was taken up five weeks ago. Owner may reclaim by calling and paying for the expense of keeping and advertising. Contact Albert Timmas in Piattsmouth.
Col. John C. Coolidge father of the president sat down to a New England Thanksgiving dinner in Plymouth Vermont. He has regained vigor after recent heart attacks and dined with a nurse housekeeper and a guard watchman at the family farmhouse. Turkey was omitted with chicken fricassee and regional fare on the menu.
Mrs F F Ross wife of the Platte river toll bridge keeper suffered severe facial injuries when a rough crossing on a road under construction flipped her in a car. She was taken to a farmhouse for care by Dr E H Worthman. Her eyes were not badly damaged and she is slowly recovering with fortitude amid concern from friends.
Plattsmouth residents back Doan's Pills as a kidney aid. Mrs. P. A. McCray of 515 So. 6th Street reports backache relief, dizziness, and improved kidney action after one box purchased at Weyrich & Hadraba's drug store. The ad urges asking for Doan's Pills, 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers.
A box social and program will be held at the Pleasant Ridge school on Friday evening December 4. The public is invited to attend. Elsie Dehning, the local teacher, notes a London baby specialist advises mothers to tickle babies to develop muscles and lungs.
Bates Book and Stationery Store advertises a complete line of Christmas and Thanksgiving cards. The listing highlights seasonal selections and gift options available to shoppers.
An Eagle Deacon editorial urges a free bridge across the Missouri River, favoring Plattsmouth in Cass County. The piece argues the bridge would aid Eagle and Cass County, attract east–west travelers, and boost Nebraska’s economy while serving national through traffic.
In Nebraska the defendant Harry Poisall appeals to the state supreme court after a district court hearing for a new trial. Attorney William Jamieson argues the jury heard two prior convictions biasing sentencing. The case involves a cellar find of three pints of corn liquor and a testimony from the defendant’s son about its placement.
County agent L R Snipes interviewed County Attorney W G Kieck about the state poultry sale registration law. The statute requires a registration book listing names, numbers and breeds of sold poultry, signed by the seller, with fines from 1 to 10 dollars for first violations and 25 to 250 dollars for false information.
A local notice invites readers to purchase school supplies at Bates Book and Stationery Store. The ad emphasizes a ready stock of essential items for students and households.
On Monday afternoon the social worker’s flower club surprised Mrs William Taylor, organizer since 1914, with a gift as she leaves with her daughter for Bayard Nebraska to spend the winter. The 40 member club, devoted to neighborhood aid, notes her feeble health limits activity but keeps a social bond. Mrs Taylor, now 1 years old, receives slippers she can take to her new home.
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