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PIATTSMOHTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOTJKTTiX
YOTAY. ATTGUST 18,-1320.
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ASSESSMENT
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RAILROADS IN NEBRASKA GIVEN
HIGHER ASSESSMENT THAN
OTHER WESTERN STATES
INCREASES IN VALUATIONS
State Board of Equalization Notifies
County Clerk Sayles of Various
Levies for Coming Year.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN
VOTERS; HOW IT WORKS
T.ie uf Wonun Voters will
i:.. i t :t i!;" ;;, of W. A. R.ibert-
' u -.-.-. :,:(k. Monday evening.
;. v i.' I ci;. Ai:gu--.t f -r the pur
j. in" mii lying the proposed amr-nd-t.
;; vi ii-tituti. :i of the S'ate
i N'-I.i.i-kli vhi'-ii ale to he votel
i at a .-pr.-ial election September
Th.- Leug:i- of Women Voters
v i.- by I'lirCATIilN.'
I.'ir. .!y ::i the form of citizenship
-i ''i ; l- .ii'd i l...-se to make every vo
: . . ' i an intelligent voter, acquainted
v. ith ii "c hs (if government and
each
is an
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SERVICE DEPT. j
If your Ford needs attention, bring j
it to our shop and ask j
"BAKKE" !
Our Shop Foreman j
f ( r the rost of the necessary repairs, i
Jl? will give yon honest, reliable
advi-e an-.l a careful estimate of the
expense required.
We have trained and efficient Ford
mechanics I 00 men and you
Mill like uur work and Ford prices.
Stop at our
Filling Station
GAS0LBNE
3c
PER GALLON
LUBRICATING OIL
25c QUART
Cash Only!
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T, W. Pollack Garage
:one No. I Plattsmouth
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT!
'voting, informed as to citizenship!
j rights and duties and aroused to the
needs of certain national and state
reforms. This instruction in citizen
ship will le continued until public
sentiment has nude such a course
an integral part of our public sc hool
system.
Indirectly by spreading knowledge
of great lacks in our social structure
ami by suggestions for improve
ment. This method is developed in
the work of standing committees
which investigate, collect, and sort
data as to existing needs and laws
already passed to meet these needs,
law enforcement, etc.
Thee Standing Committees
one headed bv a woman who
txpert in her line, are:
Child Welfare.
Women in Industry.
Social Hygiene.
Food Supply and Demand.
American Citizenship.
Legal Status of Women.
Flection Laws and Methods.
Research and Data Department.
The Legislative Program of the
National League is based on the re
ports of these committees which
make recommendations for the year's
work.
The League of Women Voters
Works by LKGISLATIO.W
Needed reforms fall into three
classes.
1. These already before Congress
in the form of bills and having con
siderable national support. In such
eases the league of Women Voters
adds what pressure it can to secure
passage of these bills.
2. Those wriich are popular and
known to be necessary but which
lack strong political support. In such
cares the League tries to secure party
backing and, if possible, planks fav
oring these measures in the plat
forms of the dominent parties,
ments must he brought to the public
attention. The standing commit
tees furnish this information and it
is disseminated through national and
state agencies.
RETURNS FROM TRIP
TO THE WEST COAST
Mrs. W. E. Eosencrans, Son Blythe,
and Daughter Miss Mary, Return
From Extended Visit.
From Snturdav-R Ually.
Yesterday Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans
and son Blythe. and daughter. Miss
Mary, returned home from a visit of
several months on the Pacific coast,
including a sojourn in California and
In the northwest at Portland and
Seattle. The party made the trip to
the coast by auto but on the return
they came by way of the Canadian
Pacific, visiting the points of interest
in the Canadian Rockies and stopping
for a short time at St. Paul. Min
nesota. While at Seattle they vis
ited with Mrs. Mary Rosencrans.
mother of W. E. Rosencrans and at
Portland with Charles Raker and
family, brother of Mrs. Rosencrans.
and had a most delightful time in
the enjoyment of the many places
of Interest near these cities.
Are you planning to go to Chase
county with "Rosy" next Sunday ev
ening? See him right now if you
are so that all reservations in the pri
vate Pullman may be made for you.
A pleasant trip, a fine time, auto ride
through the wonderful wheat fields
of Chase county. See "Rosy" right
now for all particulars and Pullman
reservations. tf-d.
WANTED TO RENT FARM
Farm wanted for rental near
Plattsmouth, 50 to 100 acres pre
ferred. Will farm on shares or cash
rental. Phono 22 1 -J. Joe Martis.
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All aboard for Chase county next
Sunday evening. This is when
"Rosy" with his special Pullman car
will leave for the great wheat fields
of western Nebraska.' See him
about going along. tf-d.
FURNITURE AND RUGS
FOR SALE
Consisting of
10 rugs, assorted sizes, Wiltons
and Axministers.
Two oak dining room suits.
One duofold; one davenport.
Six rock-s.
Birds eye maple bed room suit.
- Two brass beds; four other good
beds, complete.
Two chiffioners ; two library tables.
Three refrigerators.
One electric washer; tub, rack and
wringer. Many other articles.
Call S. A. GHRIST
Phone 645 Plattsmouth
From Thursday's Uallv.
The official levy of the state for
the coming year was received today
Ly County Clerk George R. Sayles
and will be .submitted to the county
board of equalization that meets next
week at which time the county levy
will be made by the board.
The state levy aggregates the sum
of 10 and 39-100 mills on the dollar
valuation and is distributed among
the various funds as follows: Gen
eral fund, :i.4 4 mills; capital fund.
1.10 mills; university fund. 1 mill;
university activity fund, .75 mill;
special university fund. .75 mill;
normal school fund, 1 mill; state
aid road fund. 2.20 mills; state aid
bridge fund, .15 of a mill.
After equalization by the state
board, some of the important classes
of property show the following in
creases for the four year period
191G-1920:
1916 1920 Per. In
crease
Lands and improvements
$2tG.4G0.311) $433.G45.4SS
Lots and improvements
79.567.452 110.9S4.397
Money on land
5.50S.GG5 11,32.1.775
Automobiles
4.192.375 15.391.90G
Value interest staU lands
51 l.GSG 73S.SS4
Improvements on leased landrJ
Special Sale of Dresses!
.25 Dresses ginghams, linens and fancy voiles, very desir
able colors. These dresses well worth $15.00. While pr
they last your choice ipDmOO
50 Best Quality Bunglow Aprons - finest ginghams, cut ex
tra full, in light and dark shads. Well worlh $3.85. tj rQ
Your choice for only PUO
Ladies Good Quality Knit Vest, regular 50c values. pj
While they last only . 1 C
Ladies' Best Quality Black Silk Hose, sold by all goods (t-
sheps at $2.50 very special this week pl
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FRED P. BUSGH, Manager
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PLEASANTLY ENTERTAINED
WILL RETURN TO CITY
FINE TRAINING FORM
f'rom Saturday's Jj&Uv.
One of the plea.-ant afternoon en
tertainments was the regular meet-
ing of the Ladies Aid society of the
Andy Schmader Working Out Every j fr ,K' chuif h- This nie-tinR was
i'i j miifii.i in tt-nioo:i in ine
Lay With Two Public Night
Workouts Each Week.
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11.729,435
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2.131.S12
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1.313,042
Hogs
3.099.52S
Sheep 4
143.007
Horses
12.9S5.5SG
Cattle
15.829.S0G
Mules
1.95S.433
Decrease.
The total valuation in live stock
for 191G was $34.01G.370 and for
the present year $43,041,253 or an
increase of 2G per cent.
The total of .-hares of bank tock
this year is SiO.4S7.057 as against
$7.715.12S in HUG. an increase of
35 per cent.
The total personal property assess
ment this year is $231.319.S75. as
against $154,83 4,310 in 191G. or an
increase of 40 per cent.
The assessed valuation of the rail
roads of the state was increased this
year $5,500,2SS over that of pre
vious years. The average per mile
assessed valuation in Nebraska on
the railroads shows that the Union
Pacific has $74,711; the Northwest
ern, ?37. H7 ami the uuiungton.
$46,040.
OUT AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Come On! Come On!
THE
New Fall Stetsons
ARE HERE
e seen at our store now.
The first showing of the new shades and shapes
i ney are Deauties. Be one of the first to wear
can
a new
Stetson $7 to $12
C. E. Wescott's Sons
From Satu .lay's Pail v.
N S. Piatt, one of the old resi
dents of this city and a pioneer of
Mills county. Iowa, who has been
quite sick for the past six weeks, is
now able to be up and around and
taking advantage of the pleasant
weather was down town today for a
few hours. For the past forty years
Mr. Piatt has been suffering from at
tacks of kidney trouble and for the
past month this has become very
acute. He is making his home with
Mr. and Mrs. Uert Reed, Mrs. Heed
being a grand daughter, and during
his illness has been greatly benefit
ted by the excellent care given him
by the members of the family.
DEPART FOR THE EAST
r..m Saturday's Lally.
Some of the friends and admirers
of Andy Schmader, Cass county's
fast young boxer, motored out to
Louisville last evening to witness
the workout between Schmarder and
"Kid" Graves, of Omaha, and the re
mit of the training is showing on
Andy, who is gaining speed and
force in his work that makes him
look even better than ever to his
friends as a comer with t lie padded
mitts.
Up to this time the workouts
have been twice a weeR. but now
the training is on in full swing ami
Graves, the manager of Schmader is
having him work out every day and
twice during the week at. night, the
'veiling workouts being for the pub
lic. Last night was ladies night and
a very large crowd of the Louisville
ladies were present at the theatre to
witness the two men work but, and
Schmader and Graves put on some
very clever work for the crowd that
attested the skill and spce'l of each
f them.
church parlors with Mesdames F. R.
Gc.bt-lman and V. C. Foster as hos
tesses on this occasion. Mrs. Mar
shall, who was to have been one of
the hostesses was unable to be in
attendance. During the business
so?sion which was held during the
early hours of the afternoon, the
works of the society was discussed
and business matters tranacted. It
was at this time a nominating com
mittee was appointed who will se
lect officers for the coming year. Af
ter the business session fhe ladies
indulged in a very delightful social
time and the hostesses served a dain
tv lunchean.
j From Saturday's Dally.
The many friends of Raymond Lar
son, who for the past several month
has been engaged in work at the bank
at Odell, Neb., will be pleased to
learn that Ray is to return to this
city and will take up a position at
the local postoffice. Mr. Larson is
a well qualified young man and dur
ing his service in the postoffice here
gave the greatest of satisfaction and
will no wassume the duties of dis
patching clerk. Mr. G. K. Staats,
the present occupant of the position
will retire on the 20th under the
age limit set by the recent law and
Mr. Larson will take up the duties of
position.
! ARRIVAL OF A FINE DAUGHTER
rVorn Saturday's Paily.
The home .of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Harvey near Mynard was gladdened
this morning by the arrival of a fine
little daughter. This is the first
child in the family and the little
lady is the object of much admira
tion from the proud parents as well
as Grandpa and Grandma Harvey and
in their happiness the parents will
j receive the best wishes of the many
The platform for the coming a? h- I friends for the future welfare of the
letic carnival is now completed and: little daughter
everything is being made ready for
the big event on next Wednesday
night, that will bo one of the finest
entertainments ever seen in the
count Many will be present from
Gretna. Springfield. Papillion and
Omaha as the demand for tickets
from these places is growing and a
very large crowd from Plattsmouth
will also be in attendance to wit
ness the match.
One of the parties visiting Louis
ville last evening made a close ex
amination of Schmarder and re
ports him in the pink of condition
from a physical standpoint and as
tit as any man that has stepped in
to the ring.
Cured of Stomach Trouble and Constipation
Rachel Cribley of Beaver nam,
Ohio, was sick for two years with
stomach trouble and constipation,
taking one medicine after another,
with only temporary relief. "My
neighbor spoke so enthusiastically of
Chamberlain's Tablets," she says,
"that I procured a bottle of Ihem at
our drug store to try. A few days'
treatment convinced me that they
were just what I needed. I con
tinued their use for several weeks and
they etired me.
Blank books Yes you can get
most any kind at Journal office.
Come on, now is the time to go to
Chase county. The Rosencrans ex
cursion -will leave next Sunday ev
ening, so you had better make up
your mind to go and see "Rosy"
right now about Pullman reserva
tions for this trip. . tf-d.
DR. H. G. LEOPOLD
OSTEOPATHIC
PHYSICIAN
Coates BIk.
Phone 208
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.
In compliance with law the pro
perty owners of the county are noti
fied that it will be necessary to have
the weeds cut along the highways of
Ca-SH county by the 15th day of Au
gust, the last day fixed by law for
this purpose. The citizens are re
quested to give this matter their clo
sest attention. Ry order of the board
of County Commissionere. d&w-tf.
Daily Journal. 15c a wee.
Running Water in the House and Barn
"Delco-Light pays for itself. In
one instance alone, that of operating
a pumping system, I save nearly $20
per month." This is the experience
of Mr. W. M. Garrison, Mecklenburg
county, N. C.
WRITE FOR CATALOG
ISY ROSENTHAL, Dealer
Phone Walnut 999
5008 Dodge St. OMAHA, NEB.
City Conveniences for Country Homes
From Saturdays Dully.
Last evening a party of Platts
mouth young men composed of Wil
liam Smith. Jake Adams and Perry
Dunn departed for the east, where
they are expecting to locate J:or the
present at least. They will make
their first- stop in Chicago and later
expect to go to Elkhart, Indiana,
where Mr. Smith and Mr. Adams will
enter the automobile factories and
Perry take up his barber work in
that city.
If you want good printing let us
do your work. Best equipped job
shop in southeastern Nebraska.
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W. A. ROBERTSON
Lawver
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CONTINUING THRU THIS WEEK ONLY
20"o Reduction on All Silk Shirts!
Every man likes a Silk Shirt and this is your last opportunity to get one here at
these prices.
We have a splendid assortment of percales, sateen, madras and pongees in collar
attached style - for that comfortable feeling.
S2.00 to S9.00
umdl.
"EVERYBODY'S STROE