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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
3
A collection of wry aphorisms and social quips touching bootlegging taxes optimism politics and celebrity. It cites figures like Young Bob La Follette Al Smith and Babe Ruth while noting New York developments and Spanish king Alfonso's demonstrations of democracy in contrast to class climbing bricklayers.
A collage of quips on power, peace, fashion, manners, and society. It jokes about air power, aging, golf costs, marriages, prohibition, royalty, travel, and gendered speech with a light, satirical tone common to period columns. It notes bootleggers, divorces, and a chorus of social quirks.
A fifteen year old boy in New York held up a stamp collector with a gun to steal rare stamps for his own album. The youth faces juvenile court proceedings as authorities review the case.
Two prime ministers and eighteen foreign ministers attend the League of Nations session in Switzerland while unofficial Americans provoke the most trouble over admission tickets. The piece mentions an observation corps within the international army.
The column contends Col William Mitchell’s charges against the army and navy departments demand impartial inquiry. It argues aviation should be under a separate department, cites mishaps like the Hawaii flight and Shenandoah mission, and notes Mitchell risks court martial yet remains earnest and combative in defense of his views.
The article urges workers to accept all tasks as part of their role, noting that value lies in service regardless of dignity. It warns against prideful resistance to temporary assignments, arguing true worth shows in reliability and adaptability. It also references disapproval of Germany and a klan movement in a cautious, historically framed social context.
The Boston Transcript notes Martha’s Vineyard patriotic groups will place a tablet on the Union soldiers memorial reading The Chase Is Closed In Memory of the Restored Union. Confederate soldiers are honored as the first such North memorial, marking postwar healing as World War I ends.
Public records announce a sheriff sale of East half of Lots 13 and 16 in Block 3 Stadelman Addition Plattsmouth to satisfy a Livingston Loan judgment against Charles C. Schermerhorn. Also an order for administrator hearing in the estate of Marge Kaufmann appointing Julius A. Pitz with notice published in Plattsmouth Journal.
A concise parade of sharp, period remarks on postwar sentiment and Omaha readying for a major Legion gathering. The item notes Omaha as a premier convention city and caps with a wry quip about a man’s wooden wedding and another about a friend in Florida referenced by a pun.
The State of Nebraska Cass county notifies creditors of Henriette N Halmes deceased to present claims at the County Court room Plattsmouth on October 18 1925 and January 123 1926 at ten o clock a m for examination. Claims must be filed within three months from October 13 1925 and debts paid within one year from October 18 1925. Witnessed by the County Court seal September 15 1925.
Multiple Cass County cases include a suit to quiet title by August Wendt against Fritz and Mary Otte heirs in Section 13 Township 11 North Range 10 East B M Cass County Nebraska with deadline October 26 1925. Also Livingston Loan and Building Association seeks to quiet title to Lots 15 16 17 in NW of SW Section 7 T12 R14 Plattsmouth Neb. Probate hearing set September 28 1925 for William H Newell estate with executors appointed. Public sale of chattels tied to E B Breck mortgage set for October 1925 at Plattsmouth. Notice of hearing on Mary Janda estate and Anthony Janda heirs with October 5 1925 court date.
An observation that maintaining credit and resources becomes the main challenge as years extend. The issue emphasizes sustaining finances and stability into extreme old age.
Amelia Fitzpatrick asks the court to admit the September 11 1925 instrument as the last will of Philomena Neff deceased and appoint Rae F Patterson administrator with will annexed. A hearing is set October 12 1926 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth to show cause why the petition should not be granted. notice to interested parties is to be published in the Plattsmouth Journal.
A century ago rubber served only as pencil erasers. Since then its uses have expanded to curb speed limits and other modern needs. The piece also notes a conceited man clings to his first love himself.
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