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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
3
Short, humorous, and biting quips cover politics, etiquette, and social norms. Observations touch on religion, education, law, and wealth with dated references to figures like Coolidge and the Rothschilds, reflecting humorous satire and cultural attitudes of the era.
A string of lighthearted observations notes winter approaching and a predicted cold spell near Thanksgiving. The column mixes quips on officials, prices, hats, babies, crime, and bargains, reflecting a bygone small-town newspaper vibe.
The death of 107 year old Mrs. Sarah Yarnall in Philadelphia triggers discussion on the 1920 census centenarian tally of 4,267 in the United States with 2,706 women and 1,561 men. The New York Times questions census accuracy and contrasts certified longevity records with census figures, mentioning former Senator Cole and financier John A. Stewart as unquestionable in the certified class. Europe reportedly records greater longevity, with famed ages cited for Thomas Parr and a Russian.
The Plattsmouth community shows a constructive shift in attitudes toward education. Citizens recognize standards in education and the need for expansion, with public support essential to decisions on funding, modernization, and betterment of the local school system.
The Lyons Kansas W C T U proposes expurgating Mother Goose rhymes to remove liquor or tobacco references. They mock up revised lines including denatured wheat and ginger ale bottles, and note other rhymes would require similar edits. A New Jersey man reports a ghost chase in hot weather.
A Virginia man who whipped his wife is described as crazy. A farmer earned $13,201 for his wheat crop in Nebraska. The text also references Shakespeare and a boxing matchup between Dempsey and Wills with hopeful peace.
Bishop Johnson of Colorado protests deleting the word obey from marriage rites arguing that modern women, educated and self-sufficient, will not accept leadership without merit. He says leadership must be earned, and questions why obedience should persist in equal partnerships.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court notifies all creditors of the estate of Henriette N Halmes that the court will sit in Plattsmouth on October 12, 1925 and January 13, 1926 at 10 a m to examine all claims. Claims must be presented within three months from October 13, 1825 and debts paid within one year from October 13, 1925. Dated September 15, 1925. A H Paxbury County Judge.
In Japan dresses are bought by the pound and bread by the yerd while the ounce rule applies here. The piece notes Thanksgiving as the next important holiday, urging young turkeys to seek hiding places as their time approaches.
Two people often form conflicting ideas from the same books and even argue after reading a gas meter. The quirky line highlights how interpretation varies and can spark debate.
The district court grants license to W. G. Boedeker administrator to sell at public cash sale the estate of William S. Schwab deceased. Property includes tract in section 23 township 11 range 14 and several lots in O Neills Addition to Plattsmouth. Sale at Cass County Courthouse south door October 12 1925 at 1 a m with one hour open period.
The document records an October 17 1925 sheriff sale of Lots 1 and 10 in Block 9 South Park Addition Plattsmouth Cass County to satisfy a Livingston Loan & Building Association judgment against William E Gravett et al. plus an order scheduling September 28 1925 hearing for Maggie Kaufmann estate administration and a suit to quiet title for Julius A Pitz as administrator with publication in Plattsmouth Journal.
Notice outlines a chattel mortgage sale for E B Breck and W M Barclay with $502.08 total due, sale set for Oct 5, 1975 at 11 a.m. in Plattsmouth. It also covers a Cass county quiet title suit filed June 22 1925 by Livingston Loan and Building Association against multiple defendants over Lots 15 16 17 in the NW of the SW at Section 7 Township 12 North Range 14 Plattsmouth.
In the County Court of Cass a hearing is set for October 1925 to determine death dates heirs and rights of descent for the estates of Mary Janda and Anthony Janda. The petition seeks barring claims and proper administration in Plattsmouth with all heirs listed and more than two years since death. The hearing date and place are Plattsmouth Courtroom Cass county Nebraska.
A brief note mentions grasshoppers in Texas and advocates for more time for fishing by Texas men, suggesting a lighthearted focus on outdoor recreation and regional concerns.
County Court of Cass Nebraska orders Amelia Fitzpatrick to prove and admit the will of Philomena Neff deceased. Hearing set for October 12, 1925 at 10:00 am before Rae F. Patterson administrator with will annexed. Notice to interested parties by Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
A quaint Nebraska trend shows couples marrying locally at home or nearby venues to save money before winter ends. The piece notes many Nebraskans now favor intimate ceremonies over larger church or venue weddings.
In Plattsmouth Journal notice the heirs Ella Stewart Bertha Shopp James W Newell and Newell Roberts petition to prove and allow the September 1826 will of William H Newell and appoint executors James W Newell William M Stewart Bertha Shopp Bernese Fuller with a hearing set September 28 1923 at 10 o clock am to show cause why probate should not be granted and pendency notice to interested parties.
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