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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
3
Readable snippets capture Omaha's busy week with weather hints, parades, jokes, and social quips. Notes reference Coolidge, Mellon Caillaux talks, broadcasts, and local events alongside reflections on crime, law, and daily life in the capital.
A reading suggests a Florida buy a lot program may refund your transportation after paying to travel. The tone hints many sellers cannot promise a refund, though the narrator defends the scheme as not complaint.
Ferdinand J. Bommer argues in the October Christian Business Man that speed virtues tempt stagnation, urging patience as essential. He notes hope deferred disciplines, and that God works through a slower, divine timetable guiding civilization and individual enterprise.
An influential exchange argues against a proposed ten dollar license for automobile operators, warning the plan would yield three million dollars annually. The piece notes autos already face heavier taxes than other property and praises motorists for building roads, urging lawmakers to rethink the bill.
The author argues against high postal rates seen as a tax on knowledge and cites Washington 1792 urging repeal of the tax on public prints transport. It frames the post office as a great educational agency whose cheap distribution binds the nation and criticizes profit-focused views.
The piece urges preaching on the reality and value of ideals, warns against growing materialism, and calls believers to keep the vision alive after war. It argues that those blessed with vision must remain true to it, guiding others and not lowering their standard to match material abundance.
The piece admires Mr Wilson for nearly divine insight into power and responsibility. It notes the League of Nations may fail to stop wars among great powers but can keep a moral world within public opinion’s reach. It concludes his legacy involves striving for clean living between conflicts.
The federal government announces it will sell buffalo bulls at cost from the Yellowstone herd. Citizens may obtain one by applying, with the program open to interested individuals.
The Romanian debt panel travels to the United States and is urged to offer a deal by cable. A one percent interest rate for five years is proposed as the settlement terms.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court notifies creditors of the estate of John Bartz deceased to present claims by three months from November 2 1925 and to pay debts within one year from November 2 1925. Hearings to receive and examine claims will be held November 2 1923 and February 4 1926 at 10 o'clock a m in Plattsmouth.
In the matter of the estate of Da vid J. Hoenshell deceased the petition of Earl J. Hoenshell requests administration to Emery D. Hoenshell as administrator. October 26 1925 at 10:00 am is set for hearing at a County Court to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Publication notice to all interested by The Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. A H Duxbury County Judge.
A fragmentary legal record lists A. L. Tidd as plaintiff's attorney and E. P. Stewart as sheriff of Cass County Nebraska with a seal and a reference to L. Tidd.
Historic Articles of Incorporation for Peters Grain Company set in Greenwood Nebraska Cass County. Details include authorized capital stock 15000 dollars at 100 dollar shares, five member board of directors, officers President Peters and Rex Peters, secretary Liles, and business aims to own and operate grain elevators along with lumber sales and farm equipment. The charter specifies dissolution rules and amendment process with first annual meeting by September 1 1925.
In the County Court Henriette N Halmes deceased you are notified that A H Duxbury will receive and examine all claims against the estate on October 13 1925 and January 13 1926 at ten o clock a m. three months from October 13 1925 and debts must be paid within one year from that date September 15 1925.
In the matter of the estate of Ida Grace Tritsch deceased creditors are notified that the county court in Plattsmouth will sit October 26 1925 and January 27 1926 at 10 o clock a m each day to hear claims. The time limit for payment of debts is one year from October 26 1925. Witness the seal of the County Court dated 16th day.
A Washington meteorologist predicts a year without a summer similar to 1816 and asserts eight scientists agree. The piece notes only his name is named and acknowledges potential blame if the forecast fails.
A playful note compares the thrill of flying three hundred miles by plane to the modest speed of riding two miles an hour in an old top buggy with your best girl. The line suggests excitement in modern travel while recalling simpler, slower times.
In the matter of the estate of Maggie Kaufmann, deceased. Dates of November 2, 1926 and February 3, 1926 referenced. Proceedings held at ten o'clock a m. in County Court. Notice dated November 28.
In the matter of the estate of William H. Newell deceased. Plattsmouth county records show dates October 26, 1925 and January 27, 1926 with the time limited for September 1926. County Judge seals the notice.
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