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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
6
Saunders county offers 5 and 6 cents for husking while Cass county corn is described as equally good, suggesting fair premiums. The note mentions possible slight variation in payment.
Advertisement urges readers to choose seed corn now to ensure earnings of $100.00 per day, highlighting immediate financial returns from selecting suitable seed.
On Wednesday October 14 at 2 PM in Weeping Water residents and neighbors are invited to learn how to secure a hog bonus of about 16 dollars per car. The session aims to inform everyone about eligibility and process.
In a competition with eleven states Marjorie Joyce and Lorene Ault won premiums. Marjorie earned $9.00 and Lorene $2.00. George Meyers won $6.00, Walker Johnson $4.00, and Glendon Girhard $2.00 as part of the county club’s showing.
The boys and girls club of Cass County earned 3497 dollars in premiums and now aims to compete at the International event in Chicago. The club seeks further success and exposure through national competition.
The St Luke's and St Mary's Guilds hold a food and bake sale on Saturday October 10 at the Chase meat market. A large assortment of items will be offered for attendees to enjoy.
The Journal Want Ad column advertises opportunities to buy or sell goods and services, inviting readers to place notices about items for sale or wanted. It highlights community commerce and practical exchanges through short listings.
County Attorney W G Kieck sought ruling on punch boards offering candy and prizes for ten cents. Assistant attorney general Lloyd A Dort answered that such boards violate state law and cannot be legally operated in Nebraska.
The northwest Nebraska region including Chadron and Scottsbluff saw two inches of snow followed by sleet and light rain as a cold front moved east. Sioux City reported snow and frost with a sharp northwest wind, Lincoln noted subfreezing morning temps with light rain, and Burlington reported light rains statewide.
Cold air brought light showers and near freezing temperatures to Jefferson County. Crops mostly safe from frost, except unharvested cane intended for feed. Local farms endure chilly conditions with limited damage reported.
Grand Island Neb Oct 3 Col Gordon and Dr Gilbert of the British army completed the purchase inspection vaccination and branding of 300 mules from the Grand Island Worse and Mule company. They will be sent to the British army in Egypt. This is the first lot of a 700 head contract. EF Simpson of Omaha is the direct contractor.
Avo ca residents report attendance at the American Legion convention in Omaha led by Seth Boyles and Ernest Norris. Local business and social news include Mr and Mrs Sam Westlake visiting Avoca and George Heebner, plus Edward Walker and Harry Kunz transporting Mrs Walker to Union for a parade. Harrison Wade survived an assault last week with cash intact. Marion Pitman and family attended the Omaha Legion convention while Pitman resumes rural mail route duties.
Word reached last Tuesday of the death of James McFarland of near Cozad where the family had lived for some time. He was a brother of John McFarland formerly in Avoca business with the Chandler brothers. Mrs Dan Johnson and Fred McGrady and wife left last Wednesday for Cond to attend the funeral and were relatives of the deceased.
The Womans club of Avoca met with Mrs. Eolia Marquardt last Wednesday. Members named a modern artist for roll call and described a work. The program included art exhibit examinations and performances including a musical number "Goodbye to Summer" by Zola Carlyon and "Art in the Home" by Myrtle Wolph.
The Avoca Male Club of Avoca sang cleverly at the Cass County Sun in Nehawka last Monday and Tuesday. George Shackley served as president and, with his wife, represented the Congregational church as delegates. Mrs. D. S. Summers, Avoca Christian church delegate, gave an enjoyable reading on Tuesday.
Louis Hoback of Avoca area was hauling hogs when a wet plank slipped on a wagon across high sideboards. He fell under the horses which panicked and ran. The wagon overturned and landed in a creek. Hoback suffered a broken collar bone but escaped serious injuries and is recovering.
The Avoca school dedicates its facilities this Friday with a refined program. D. W. Livingston of Nebraska City will speak on Education alongside Otoe County Superintendent Spoddey. Plattsmouth’s S. Davis was expected but did not attend and Miss did not come.
Alpha Peterson remains in hospital after an operation but is reported to be improving. The Avoca Male Club will perform a number of songs that are expected to be well received by attendees.
A new bondholders protective committee led by George F. Roosevelt announced plans to draft an alternative reorganization for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. The group, opposing Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and National City Co., seeks a cheaper process and a junior bondholder participatory share in future earnings.
The committee said informal efforts to have reorganiz ation managers modify their plan failed. Members of the new protective group include Phillip A. Benson of Dime Savings Brooklyn Charles A. Collins of Lynn Institution for Savings Edwin G. Merrill of Bank of New York Willin D. Wood of Wood Low & Co New York brokers. The committee criticized the original plan for giving no equity to holders of $230 950 796 junior bonds upon extended restoration of the companys power.
Bloomfield Iowa October Fourth. C G Stiensmeyer a vocational agricultural instructor heard a frost warning on the radio and telephoned his classes urging farmers to pick seed corn at once. One father said thirteen farmers on a single telephone line received the warning and saved their seed.
Local notice invites readers to place wants in the Journal for quick results. The Bates and Stationery Store is promoted as a school supplies headquarters.
Olympia reports a rising seal population now totaling about 7,600 along Puget Sound beaches. Arthur E. Einarsen urges involving sportsmen to hunt seals, arguing the activity could fill off season and curb the menace to salmon streams and fish.
Fourteen of the fifteen army planes dispatched to Fort Crook for Legion convention maneuvers reached the field Monday. The Sixteenth observation squadron from Fort Riley with five De Havilland planes landed shortly after 11 o clock. Five attack planes bound for Omaha from Kelly Field arrived at 5 30 Sunday afternoon after a rainstorm forced the earlier flight down. Captain C A Davidson led the Kelly field unit and Captain Harry Bolland commanded the Fort Riley planes.
Fancy Dennison crepe paper napkins with staple and special designs are available at the Bates Book and Gift Shop. Use them to add decorative touches when entertaining.
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