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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
8
In Cincinnati a news item is corrected to distinguish Christian Science mind healing from mental suggestion. The letter argues Christian Science heals through divine Mind, not human will, citing Mary Baker Eddy and biblical references as the basis for healing by spiritual understanding.
Lester B. McConn of the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Nebraska in Omaha thanks readers for a chance to distinguish Christian Science Mind-healing from mental suggestion and hypnotism in a public notice dated October 26, 1926.
For exchange set of trap arums in excellent condition wanted in trade for radio. Phone 13 Plattsmouth Neb. 628-2tdis. Any skin itching is a temper test er. Dean's Ointment treats piles eczema and skin itching 60c at all drug stores.
Ora Mauris Johnson, a well known young farmer of the Weeping Water area, was accidentally shot while 15 year old William Baker and S Ray Smith practiced target shooting at cans at the Johnson farm. The inquest found the death accidental and none blamed. Johnson was survived by his wife Freda, father Chris Johnson, and brother Lawrence.
A group of sixteen young ladies held a Halloween party at the vacant Halderman home on North Suh Street. The spooky setting featured seasonal colors and ghostly figures roaming the house. Venison and other treats roasted in the fireplace added to the festive mood as the revelers departed around midnight.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia with claims of aiding digestion and purifying the blood. Available at all drug stores for $1.25 per bottle.
Advertisement notes that all kinds of business forms are printed at the Journal office. The line emphasizes the paper’s printing services for documents, notices, and records.
New information to the Journal corrects local histories about Cass county papers. The Weeping Water Republican began in spring 1582 by W A Keithley and J K Keithley after moving from Unadilla’s The Graphic. The paper has 44 years of continuous operation, with later changes in ownership and location.
The Housekeepers Union near Avoca held an engaging meeting on home care of the sick at Mrs. Fred Haverman's home. Miss Martin the Extension Service nurse attended.
A west state teacher reports the lunchroom resembles a dairy as students bring milk for noon meals. Underweight children gain to average, husky pupils grow normally. weighing and measuring begun a milk program with a bottle per child in their book sack each morning to improve nourishment.
Teachers interested in school lunches may write for material. The notice invites educators to request information and resources related to lunch programs.
To save sweeping use a cob box lined with zinc or tin at the bottom to keep dust in. Add casters and end handles for easy movement during refilling and cleaning. Line the side nearest the stove with asbestos to prevent fire spread and finish with paint enamel or wallpaper for an attractive look.
Extension Circular 1419 from the Agricultural College at Lincoln recommends chopped or shredded corn or sorghum fodders as ideal litter for poultry houses in winter. These materials hold together longer than straw. keep the floor well covered and the house cleaned several times. A five inch rise over twenty feet and low rear windows deter hens from piling litter, as they face the light while scratching.
Fort Wayne Indiana October 26 funds appealed by the Lutheran synod of Missouri Ohio and other states for Valparaiso university now under Lutheran control Meetings begin in Indiana Michigan Ohio Illinois and southern Wisconsin to mobilize 12000 workers for personal fundraising Efforts extend east to the Atlantic seaboard and west to Nebraska and Kansas with a goal of 883000 for endowment and purchase costs
The opening dance of the season at the T. J. Sokol hall drew a large crowd of dancers of all ages. Gradeville Classique orchestra provided music and the event ran from evening until midnight, leaving attendees with a memorable impression.
The Eight Mile Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church near Plattsmouth and Louisville invites all to a Reformation festival with German services on Sunday and English Holy Communion on a later date. Service starts 10 30 o clock. Offering and Sunday school as usual. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon October 28 at Mrs F J Hennings home.
The Martin and Jones firm offered a five dollar groceries prize for the best name for their new Sixth Street store and its trade handling method. The morning award went to the name Handy Way Store.
The winner of the five dollar prize is Mrs Ralph Anderson. The notice invites her to claim and arrange home grocery delivery by sending in the order for her groceries.
A household remedy in America for 25 years Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil soothes cuts sprains burns scalds and bruises. Priced at 30 and 60 cents available at all drug stores.
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