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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
3
A Florida coast launch disaster leaves ten people dead and others missing as responders search the harbor. Coast Guard units and local authorities coordinate rescue and recovery efforts along the shoreline.
The court rules against warrantless home searches and affirms protections for those under suspicion and the innocent. The text argues education equality as essential for democracy and highlights fears affecting family dynamics and finances, concluding with a caution about habitual foolishness.
Quips on hats households and work roles reflect social norms. Notable notes mention Aaron C. Reed opening a Lincoln law office at 80, reflecting late-life career change and civic ties in Stanton County. The era envisions longer lasting money and rubberized roads to ease transport and dynamics.
The text argues arson is rare in Europe due to low fire losses and cheap insurance, and questions whether it is time to recognize the true situation in America and raise awareness of fire risk and costs.
A long illness preceded the death of Senator Ralston of Indiana on Wednesday night. The item blends brief, scattered quips on various topics from clothing and gadgets to celebrity gossip and local oddities. The miscellaneous quotes reflect a slice of the era’s public discourse and concerns.
Admiral Palmer of the Emergency Fleet Corporation says laying up forty two ships and trimming expenses by fourteen million dollars still yields near equal tonnage with fewer ships and closer to profit. In private business the board would praise and raise pay, but as a public entity the shipping board threatens to discharge him. The contrast: stockholders seek profits while constituents seek public appropriations.
The piece notes Andrew J Volstead moves from symbolic fame to tangible reward as he becomes the prohibition director's district legal adviser, after losing his seat as a congressman. It portrays his shift to a new payroll and questions the value of fame without practical benefits.
District Judge James T. Begley announces the November term petit jury will report Monday November 16 at the court. He winds up Sarpy county term and moves to Otoe and Cass counties, with many cases for trial and potential settlements to shorten the term.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court schedules a probate hearing for Fritz Heinrichs will. William L. Heinrich petitions to admit the October 13 1925 instrument as the decedent's last will and appoints Fred Heinrich as executor. Notice is published in Plattsmouth Journal three weeks prior to the November hearing.
A playful shopper of paradox asks improbable questions about borders tools places and people. The verse-like list riffs on common phrases and stereotypes to spark curiosity and amusement.
Lydia Ann Mercer files in Cass county Nebraska a petition asking the court to compel the executor of the Mariah L Amick estate to convey Lot 21 in West Greenwood and Lots 17 18 in Jones Addition Greenwood upon payment of the balance due from a 1923 contract. Hearing set November 16 1925 at 10 a.m. in Plattsmouth district court.
At the security conference in Lucerne German delegates prepare to discuss Germanys war guilt a process expected to last as long as selecting a jury in an American murder trial and to frame the agenda for the talks.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets November 5 1925 at 10 am to hear John A Davis petition to appoint O A Davis Administrator of Harriet Jane Dav is deceased. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks before hearing. (Seal)
The State of Nebraska Cass county County Court in Plattsmouth notifies creditors of John Bartz deceased to present claims November 2, 1925 and February 4, 1926 at 10 a.m. to adjust and allow. Claims must be filed within three months from November 2 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date.
Articles filed in Nebraska announce Peters Grain Company to operate grain elevators and related lumber, supply yards, and machinery. Greenwood Cass county serves as home with 15 000 dollars capital, 50 year life, two thirds debt cap, and board of 3 to 5 directors.
In the matter of the estate of Ida Grace Tritsch deceased I will sit at the County Court room Plattsmouth October 26 1925 and January 27 1926 with one year to pay debts from October 26 1925 Amendments may be made by stockholders or board of directors Present officers until Sept 1 1825 include Peters Liles and Peters Officers Peters Rex Peters Liles Shares filed show Peters and Rex Peters not fully listed Notary public affidavits dated September 12 1925 and September 16 1925 appear from N W Elm elund and A P Murtagh Also notice for the estate of David J Hoenshell hearing October 26 1925 at 10 oclock a m in County Court and publication in The Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing
In the matter of the estate of Maggie Kaufmann deceased the County Court will hear and examine all claims at the County Court room on February 3 1926 at ten o clock a m The time limit for filing claims runs to November 2 1925 notice dated December 28 1925
In Plattsmouth the estate of William H. Newell is opened to creditors. A notice dated October 26 1925 and January 27 1926 announces debts due within one year from October 26 1925. The document bears a seal.
A remark notes that many people who spend beyond their means ease their conscience by assuming neighbors do the same. The quote underscores social comparison as a coping mechanism in personal finance.
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