Weeping Water Rates Raised by State Rail Commission
The Nebraska state railway commission approved rate increases for Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph's Weeping Water exchange after Oct 1 to 3.25 for business, 1.75 for individual residence, and 1.50 for party line residence, with adjustments over existing charges. The commission found the investment and cost structure justified the rise and noted comparable rates in nearby towns.
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The
State Railway Commission
Linccoln Telephone & Telegraph Company
Weeping Water Exchange
Marguero
Weeping Water
Ruth Says He Has Been Treated Worse Than Murderers
Babe Ruth claims harsh treatment by critics, arguing his fame inflates scrutiny. The tone suggests he feels unjustly singled out, while observers note who pays lawyers in tough criminal cases.
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Babe Ruth
Mrs Emil Finder Dies After Illness in St Louis
Former Plattsmouth resident Mrs Emil Finder died in St Louis Missouri on a Friday after a long illness of tuberculosis. She leaves a husband and three young children, her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Hanacek and several siblings. Her sister Mrs Rudolph Skalak and other relatives traveled to St Louis for the funeral. The Finder marriage occurred in 1920 in Plattsmouth before moving to St Louis.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Emil Finder
Plattsmouth
Rudolph Skalak
Nehawka’s WM Balfour Plays Fiddle on KFNF Broadcast
WM Balfour aged 81 of Nehawka Nebraska, a G A R member, stopped at Shenandoah Iowa to visit Henry Field Seed and played several pieces during KFNF’s noon program. He recalled an airplane ride at Lake County Fair Libertyville Illinois and received congratulatory messages including from J A James Nebraska City. He has resided in Nebraska for 57 years and is a welcome KFNF visitor near Otoe county.
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Wm. Balfour
Nehawka
Neb
Shenandoah
Henry Field
KFNF
Lake County
Libertyville
Ill
J. A. James
Nebraska City
Balfour
Otee County
Nebraska
Reception and Tea for Teachers by the P. E. O.
Informal reception and tea in honor of Plattsmouth teachers held Friday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Cummins home. Mrs. Henry Herold and Mrs. Emil Wurl presided over the tea table as the Cole orchestra provided selections. A social hour followed the pleasant gathering.
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Frank Cummins
Plattsmouth
Cole
Henry Herold
Emil Wurl
Plattsmouth Wins Scrim Mage Game With Pac Jct
Plattsmouth defeats Pacific Junction 6 to 0 in a tough scrimmage at the park. Gorder stood out with a strong performance, with Keil Eastwood and Johnson showing promise as the locals cope with heat and seek fall form.
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Plattsmouth
PAC
JCT
Pacific Junction High School
Knights of the Moleskins
Iowans
Gorder
Keil
Eastwood
Johnson
Death of Mrs Eliza Seiboldt in South Dakota
The body of Mrs. Eliza Seiboldt aged 85 arrived in this city from Langtry South Dakota this morning held at the station pending word from relatives. She was longtime Cass county resident daughter of John Clemons, aunt to McGinnis Churchill and Mrs. B F Wiles. Funeral plans await arrival of family likely traveling by auto.
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Eliza Seiboldt
Langtry
South Dakota
Burlington
Murray
Cass County
Episcopal Ladies Meet at Miss Gering's Home
The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Luke’s parish held a pleasant Thursday afternoon meeting at Miss Barbara Gering’s home. Leader Mrs. J. S. Livingston shared early history of the Episcopal church in Plattsmouth with 1866 67 records noting George G. Betts and Bishop Clarkson era. Refreshments followed, enhancing the gathering.
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St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church
Barbara Gering
J. S. Livingston
Plattsmouth
George G. Betts
Clarkson
Nebraska
Robb Wholesale Candy Opens Nebraska City Branch
The Robb Wholesale Candy Company expands by opening a Nebraska City branch at 512 Central Avenue. Mr. Robb will manage regional operations from that office and continue city sales, with Burns bakery agency also handled there as in this city.
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Robb Wholesale Candy Company
Nebraska City
Central Avenue
Robb
Burns Bakery
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims 49 Years Use
An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine has over 49 years of use in treating catarrh. It describes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Otic.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Otic
Plattsmouth Woman's Club Holds Pleasant Meeting
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club held its second meeting of the year at the public library auditorium with a large attendance. Plans were discussed for the year including a bake sale and market on September 26 at the Chamber Market to raise funds for club activities.
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Plattsmouth
Allen J. Beeson
P. J. Flynn
Doan's Pills Backed by Plattsmouth Testimony
Plattsmouth residents report lasting kidney relief from Doan's Pills. Mrs. F N Raven of 1110 Pearl St describes back pain and dizziness, says Doan's Pills from Weyrich Hadraba's drug store relieved her, with a later 1920 update confirming lasting cure. This ad cites many local endorsements and urges asking for Doan's Pills.
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Plattsmouth
Dean
F. N. Raven
Pearl Street
Doan
Weyrich & Hadraba
Raven
Buffalo
Legion Auxiliary Meets For Constitution Week Reading
Yesterday afternoon the American Legion auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Elmer Webb’s Pearl Street home with many members present. They read and discussed the U S constitution its adoption and protections enjoyed by the people and nation. Refreshments were served by the hostess and all attendees expressed delight at the hospitality.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elmer Webb
Pearl Street
United States
Hawkins to Leave Cass County for Texas Band Master Post
Mr Hawkins of Weeping Water has accepted a band master position in Mc Allen Texas in about two weeks. He has led bands in Weeping Water Murdock and Elmwood and will be greatly missed by Cass county friends who praise his ability and expect him to succeed in the Rio Grande Valley. He visited Elmwood on Tuesday and paid a pleasant call.
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Hawkins
Weeping Water
Murdock
McAllen
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Cass County
Elmwood
Echo
Make Your Cow Pay You Wages Campaign Advice
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute argues Nebraska dairy farmers should tally each cow’s labor costs versus receipts to determine wages per hour. On four farms, one paid negative wages, others earned 6.4 to 48.3 cents per hour, with better cared cows yielding more butterfat and profit.
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Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Nebraska
Bates Book Store Sells School Day Essentials at Right Prices
The Bates Book Store in town highlights school day needs with clear pricing on books supplies and backpacks for students and parents seeking value.
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Bates Book Store
Weeping Water Band Delivers Fine Radio Program
The Weeping Water band under A. M. Hawkins aired last evening on WOAW Omaha. The program came in well and listeners from this city enjoyed it though several messages were not read in time. Hon. Troy L. Davis of the commercial club sent a message that was read to the large audience. Each band number and the vocal selections by the quartet and Mr. Harmon pleased listeners.
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Weeping Water Band
A. M. Hawkins
WOAW
Omaha
Troy L. Davis
Commercial Club
Weeping Water Quartet
Mr. Harmon
Tonsils Removed From Murray Man at Leopold Office
This morning F. T. Wilson of Murray underwent tonsil removal at Dr. H. C. Leopold's office. He returned home later with the tonsils gone and relief from his chronic throat troubles.
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F. T. Wilson of
Murray
H. C. Leopold
Advertise Your Wants in the Journal for Results
A brief classified notice urges readers to place want ads in the Journal to attract responses. It highlights quick results and broad circulation for personal or business needs.
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Journal
Operation on Omaha Baby Seeks Relief for Head Abscess
This morning Billy Cloidt three years old, son of Mr and Mrs A W Cloidt, underwent surgery at St Joseph hospital in Omaha to remove a head abscess causing severe pain. The Cloidts were in Omaha to stay for the procedure and hoped for his full recovery and return home cured.
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Billy
A. W. Cloidt
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Stafford undergoes tonsil removal in Louisville
This morning Noah Stafford a well known Louisville resident was driven to Dr H C Leopold’s office where a tonsillectomy was performed. The operation went smoothly and the patient returned home immediately afterward.
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Noah Stafford
Louisville
H. C. Leopold
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Wymore
Bell
Joe J. Stibal
Schmidtmann
C. E. Martin
Soennichsen Dry Goods Store
Catherine Hanacek
WM Balfour
Bates Book and Stationery Store
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Schaffner
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C.E. Wescott
Dad
Sears S. Davis
Jno. B. Stetson
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