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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1920
Page
4
A garbled reminiscence covers mint policy with no new coins since 1904, political jabs about pay raises, and front porch campaign debates including opposition to a third party. It notes Tennessee lawmakers repudiating ratification and remarks on Wall Street and a Dayton Ohio electric car charger.
The American Legion asserts that about 40,000 men in Massachusetts wear its badge without authorization. It suggests a revenue tax of one dollar per year on all badge wearers, with exemptions for those who can prove good standing in a post.
The Department of Commerce plans to show samples of inexpensive paper suits retailing at about 0 cents to the public in the United States in an effort to lower living costs. The program aims to gauge whether the suits can gain acceptance and reduce expenses.
A Chicago area apple grower sold Red Astralians across Lake Michigan for 36 cents per bushel cost and 5 cents return after shipment. Retailers sold the same apples in Chicago for $5 per bushel. The piece argues the American food system hurts growers and consumers and notes city critics should reconsider their views. It targets profiteering by urban-area farmers and questions the blame placed on growers.
Fargo Courier-News debates The American Legion Weekly stance on curbing free speech. It argues Legion posts are not responsible for mob actions but notes reactionary press and misreported Denver riots harm the Legion image. Calls for local posts to explain Legion aims and seek newsroom support to correct misperceptions.
An 1890s advertisement promotes Tunner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as the genuine cure for constipation poor appetite headaches and nervous stomach ailments. A Detroit reader testimonial from Louis Jacyna lauds the remedy, while other Triner products like Liniment and Antipatrin are also advertised by the Joseph Tuiner Company in Chicago.
The American Legion reports most locals are members with a push to recruit stragglers. Visitors to the state fair can use Lincoln Post No 3 club quarters and a Legion smoker and luncheon are planned for September 30. The Overseas Stars and Stripes is available via Dr Caldwell. Ceremonial rifles may arrive from Rock Island arsenal. Labor Day boxing tickets offer half price to Legion members. The post backs adjusted compensation and supports a state convention favorable to boxing up to ten rounds. Club rooms in the business district are under discussion for a future community building.
W F Leidig and wife George Reitter and Fred H Wulf and wife all from near Eagle spent yesterday afternoon in the city for several hours attending matters at the courthouse.
Harry Baker of Des Moines describes dramatic relief after using Tanlac. He had indigestion, poor appetite, gas, headaches, dizziness, and back pain, with kidney discomfort, all resolved and weight gained. Tanlac sold locally by FE G Fricke in Plattsmouth and Murray Drug in Murray.
Fr Juan da Padilla council Knights of Columbus elected officers for the year including Grand Knight Frank M. Bester and Deputy Grand Knight John J. Cloidt. The meeting on Chicago avenue featured brief addresses, a social smoker, and plans for winter activities and a member drive.
Mrs E Wescott and daughter Helen host a house party for Miss Dorothy Grey in city. Guests include Miss Grey Miss Clara Mae Morgan and Misses Grace Virginia Beeson. Wah Wah Tassee campfire girls honor Clara Mae on her birthday with games music and refreshments.
An advertisement promotes a top quality printing job shop in southeastern Nebraska offering comprehensive printing services and claiming superior equipment for efficient production.
In Cass county Nebraska County Court a petition by Charles W Tourtelot seeks administration to Ona Baird as administratrix. A hearing is set for September 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Court. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court in Pottsmouth will hear claims against the estate of Joseph Aitka on September 11 and December 13 1920 at 10 o clock am Claims must be filed within three months from September 11 1920 and debts paid within one year from that date Allen J Beeson County Judge seals indicate official action and filing deadlines
The state of Nebraska Cass county orders hearing for the estate of Adam Kaffenberger on September 11 1920 at 10 90 am administratrix Minnie Kaffenberger to be given notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing date.
In Cass county Nebraska the Livingston Loan and Building Association and Tabitha Thacker sue WW Irish and others to quiet title to Lot 7 in Fitzgeralds Addition and adjoining parcels in Plattsmouth. The petition seeks to confirm plaintiffs titles and bar any rights liens or interests and to enjoin interference with possession. Respondents must answer by October 11, 1924 or default will be entered. Attorneys listed TIDD and DUXBURY.
The State of Nebraska cites creditors of the estate of Jacob Valkery to appear in Flattsmouth County Court on October 6, 1920, and January 8, 1931 at ten o clock in the forenoon to present and examine all claims against the estate.
The fragmentary notice references a court filing in Nebraska listing Alida Blair Milan Blair and others as parties in a mortgage or estate dispute. It mentions parcel Lot 278 in Greenwood Village Nebraska and the estate of Pred Blair deceased, with details about claims and payments including sums like $650 and a petition for debt relief or distribution in the district court.
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