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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
Miss Elsie Opp visited relatives in Union. Dr. Daar the dentist made his weekly Avoca visit. Banning and Ramsey called on voters. Avoca hosts a political discussion afternoon. Street improvements and a fair rally slated at the town hall. Notables attend supper with F W Rudge party. Wyoming guest Marie Asp joins the celebration.
Miss Judith Straub is on the sick list. T. H. Straub had business in Omaha on Monday. Herman G. Wellensick spent Sunday in Auburn. County Clerk Rosencrans made a visit on Tuesday. Fred Schrader was in town at the start of the week.
Dr E R Kaar dentist will make weekly trips to Avoca each Wednesday starting August 19. He will operate from an office with Dr Brendel and appointments can be made through him.
The ninth grade prepares for their final bookkeeping exam as Mr. Munford of Ginn & Co. visits Thursday forenoon. Henry Masemann and Clay Conner will miss weeks husking corn. Parents urged to visit. visitors welcome. Teachers entertained by Mrs. Dowley and Marie. Dr. Kaar hosted by the Zinks. Upcoming intermediat e literary program set for Friday November 6 with Minnie Rudge and secretary Gladys Graham rehearsing. H G Wellenseik spoke on banking Friday afternoon.
Mrs Ada L Croom Vaughn Mississippi proprietor of the Croom Hotel says a severe cough and threatened consumption faded after using Dr Kings New Discovery. Three bottles cured her and the product is sold by F G Fricke Co with a trial bottle free.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the pills have kept their family healthy for three years. The advertisement claims the product cleanses the system gently and is sold for 25 cents at F G Fricke & Co’s drug store.
An editorial argues against blaming Republicans for high corn prices, noting nature and demand drive prices. It cites increased corn use in foods, exports, and production lag behind consumption. It warns readers not to be swayed by cries of democracy and cheap corn.
A neighbor described as an honest man is urged to act in the community's best interest if given the right proof and reasoning to support his decision. The message emphasizes integrity and practical outcomes over rhetoric.
People in Cass county back W B Banning for senator amid a desperate bid to save Gov Sheldon, with indications that success may be impossible.
In a desperate move to aid Gov. Sheldon the Omaha Republicans abandon efforts to win the remaining positions on their ticket in Douglas County.
The notice urges voters to support C. M. Seybert for county commissioner next Tuesday. It asks readers to place an X in the circle after his name and frames the vote as choosing the right man for the right place.
Local endorsement urges residents to vote for Bates for float representative Hlan ning for senator Sattler and Laughlin for representatives as the best picks to elect a township assessor.
For three years W. B. Banning served as county commissioner and residents know his faithful service. A vote for him will prove faithful representation for Cass County in the Nebraska State Senate. Vote for Mr. Banning, one of the county’s best business men.
The piece urges electing W. C. Ramsey as county attorney citing Cass county roots and a reputable record. It argues he will serve the people credibly and impartially, contrasting him with potential bias from power.
Rural Route 2 Empire Ga farmer W. A. Floyd says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured two bad sores on his hand and leg. He would mortgage the farm to keep it. Product priced at 25 cents at F. G. Fricke & Co drug store.
A letter to Mr Falter from Devoe & Co compares two identical houses painted with Devoe lead and zinc and barytes and zinc. It notes quantities used six and twelve gallons and total costs of $27 and $34. The dealer allegedly pushed barytes as a substitute. The firm urges buying Devoe and credits H L Asemissen & Son as a seller.
A health note urges mature adults to eat only what is needed to repair tissue, supply energy, and stay warm. Excess food is linked to stomach woes, rheumatism, and kidney disorders. It recommends revising the diet and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, with F. G. Fricke & Co. selling them.
To the many friends and neighbors who so kindly extended us aid and sympathy in the loss of our beloved infant child we extend our sincere thanks from P. H. Kinnamon and wife.
A. Graham advertises cottonwood lumber for sale at 16.00 per thousand feet. Lumber is in good shape with all lengths and widths available. Located one half mile east of the Missouri River Ferry in Pacific Junction IA. Reach by Mutual Phone Iron.
Camp Nemo Tenn Oct 29 Maj J B Horton directed to sweep Obion lowland when night riders active and to shoot masked men. Samburg Tenn Oct 29 ring leader Garrett Johnson held prisoner. up to 3200 men implicated in outrages in Obion county. Tid Burton confession links many, including Rankin murder, with women whipped. 70 plus ships in camp guarded. Governors conference likely in Memphis to address night rider crisis.
The Monteagle reports new seizures of Japanese sealing schooners in the north Pacific. Rosa Mary was intercepted near the Russian seal islands with six armed men. the crew fled into fog and the guards found the others later. A second schooner was burned after the crew deserted near Great Santal island.
All private Polish schools were closed by the governors in retaliation for daily attacks on Russian university students in the streets over several weeks. Poles appeal to the duma. William N. Graham dies in Excelsior Springs Missouri after 16 years as business manager of the Sedalia Democrat and former sergeant at arms of the Missouri legislature.
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