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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
5
Your home town banker knows your needs better and is in better position to look after your banking business because he is in personal touch with Murray and its surrounding neighborhood. If you are interested in your home town and its local institutions you will readily see that banking at home helps us all to grow. Iona We appreciate your panic.
Murray Nebrasa paper records a busy week with visitors from Weeping Water Omaha and Louisville including William Hutchkiss and Patrick Wilson. Farmers trade cattle feed and hogs while snow disrupts deliveries. Dr. Brendel and W. J. Doughue handle business matters. Walter Reed returns to Murray to work for G. W. Minford as corn picker.
Household goods are available in a limited sale announced with urgency and a note that items are moving quickly. The notice hints at a quick sale and urges interested buyers to act fast.
Last Monday at Otto Schafer's home the Schafer Brothers conducted their annual sale of fine Duroc Jersey hogs, a specialty of the farm. A large crowd attended and buyers showed generosity.
The fair average price was made and the Schafer Brothers are widely and favorably known for their hog raising.
G. W. Minford plans a new building at the Murray cut off and Washington Highway junction to stock auto accessories and supplies. The shop will be operated in connection with his existing oil station.
Mr and Mrs J F Brendel came home last Monday after a weeklong western trip to hunt. They reported the shooting very good and visited Charles Dill and family in the Hoagiend area during the journey.
Work to lay gravel along the highway running north and south of Murray continues this fall. Crews will carry material to Murray and recoat Murray streets, including near the Red Ball highway and the Washington highway intersection, with a brief program planned in and near Murray.
Henry C. Long has been confined to his home for weeks due to poor health but is much improved. He is about the house and hopes to take a trip downtown if the weather improves. The update notes it is good he is feeling better even if he cannot go outside yet.
Box social to be held at Lewiston school on Friday evening October 80th with a program by Kenosha school pupils. Public invited. Miss Mildred Clark teacher.
Thomas Jennings buys two lots from Dr. J. F. Brender and tears down the late Dr. W. G. Schildknecht residence to reuse lumber in a Murray bungalow. He plans to reside in Murray once completed and is assisted by Mr. Hyde of Plattsmouth in the construction.
Pastor W F Graham invites all to a Saturday night gathering October 1 with Mac Shaw general secretary of the Young Peoples Work. Lunch at 6 brief program and social time. Sunday November 1 at 11 services led by the Young People with Mr Shaw as speaker. Society to represent at the Young Peoples Rally in Omaha Friday night October 30. Attendees listed include Mrs Kenner Misses Grate Linden Christina Rheinackle Julia Troop Helen Graham Dorothy Todd Mary Graham and Rev W F Graham.
The Nebraska Electric Power Company and Nebraska State Railway Commission face a shift in policy noted by Electrical World. The commission now intends to assess whether security issuances for acquisitions are justified, beyond mere purchase price, to prevent unjustified risk and fraud.
Des Moines reports show the 2 cent gasoline tax active since April 16 may return the expected 4,500,000 dollars annually. In 5 1/2 months the tax has brought in about 2,500,000 dollars. September receipts are not yet in but likely exceed 485,000 dollars.
A local note argues that running an ad in the Journal yields twice the impact of a billboard. The piece cites reach and visibility advantages claimed for newspaper advertising.
A biblical quotation from Ephesians 6 10 urges believers to be strong in the Lord and rely on the strength of His might, conveying a message of faith and resilience.
A 1925 Plattsmouth Nebraska letter asks Byrne & Hammer to coordinate shipments via Omaha Merchants Truck Depot with a single trusted truck line. Local merchants express preference for railroad and Burlington Freight Depot service over distant depots and urge continuing home-based business to support tax revenue and jobs.
The popularity contest tied to the American Leston Elks community carnival draws many Cass county girls with votes earned by selling season tickets. A ballot box sits at Mauzy drug store as entries include several named contestants and out of town participant. Decorations for Halloween can be purchased at Bates Book and Stationery store.
The lesson recalls Paul at Ephesus amid a riot and farewell to local believers as he heads toward Jerusalem and Rome. It emphasizes joint work with God, household duties, labor relations, and the call to spiritual armor and prayer while awaiting future ministry.
Professor Charles H. Judd of the University of Chicago addresses the Chicag o Association of Commerce about a sevenfold rise in U S high school enrollment over 35 years. He advocates scientific study, platoon and junior high schools as progress and calls for expanded staff to keep Chicago education advanced.
Kansas City October 24 The Mantell company staged Hamlet with modern lathes and a somber mood. Many in the audience booed or left during the first scene and later acts, signaling weak approval for the updated tragedy.
Bates Book and Stationery Store announces a focus on school supplies and provides a central hub for parents and students to source back to school materials. The store emphasizes broad inventory, affordable prices, and seasonal discounts.
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