THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, ' 1926,
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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI .r. WEEKLY JOTTENA1
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SANTA CLAUS
A late picture of the Jolly Santa who will be
here Saturday morning with his wife.
Pupils of the
Public Schools to
W elcome Santa
Superintendent Bailey Arranges for
Each Room to Elect Repre
sentatives for Reception.
From V.'etf np?days Ia!iy
The reception of Santa Clans in
the city o"n Saturday afternoon will
have the presence of all of the re
presentatives of the city schools and
to add to the pleasantness of Santa'g
visit there will be special representa
tives selected from each of the rooms
and grades of the city schools to join
the official reception committee in
greeting Panta at the court house
lawn.
Superintendent R. E. Bailey has
pent the following letter to all of
the various schools of the city and
which will add to the interest of the
big reception Saturday:
"Super irtend's Office.
Plattsmouth. Nthr.,
December 9, 192G.
"To Pupils of the Plattsmouth City
Schools: ..i'!,
"You no doubt have heard before
that Santa Claus, after coming .11
he way from the Northland, is now
in Omaha.
"A committee of our business men
decided that th boys and jrirls of
PluHsmouth ar.d vicinity should have
a chance to meet him. So. while
Santa Claus is very busy greeting the
boys snd girls of Omaha, he has con
Tented to visit Plattsmouth for a
short time next Saturday morning.
If you are all at the county court
house at ten o'clock you will get to
see him. While he will not bring
any presents this trip, he will have
for each of you a little token of re
membrance. The committee cnnot
be sure yet they are expecting Mrs.
Santa Claus to be with Old Santa.
You will all want to see her too.
"N'ow the county and city officials
will be on hand to welcome Santa
Clause and we want representatives
from the public schools to be there
to shake hands with him Too. Since
he will not have time to shake hand?
with all of you, I want each room
to elect one of your classmates to re
present your room by be-ing in the
receiving line next Saturday morn
ing. Your teacher will give you
ballots for voting and the pupil whr
reecives the majority of votes will be
elected to represent your room.
"After all the rooms have elected
their representative. I will send each
pupil so elected an official badge
from the office. This badge will state
that such a pupils is the duly elected
representative of such and such a
room, from such and such a build
ing, and is authorized to be in the
reeciving line to welcome Mr. and
Mrs. Santa Claus.
"Now first elect your representa
tive and then be at the county court
house next Saturday morning at ten
o'clock to cheer for your representa
tive and to help welcome Mr. and
Mrs. Santa Claus."
Yours truly,
R. E. BAILEY.
Supt. of Schools.
BOX SOCIALS
FRIDAY DECEMBER 10th.
Thrre will be a nrogram and box
supper at the Stull school. District
No. 23. on Friday evening December
10. Everyone cordially invited.
MRS. DORA TRIVELY.
dS-ltw3td Teacher.
Friday. December 10th.
A program and plate supper will
be held at the "Heil school house,"
Dist. No. SS. Frid-y evening, Decem
ber 10th. Program begins at 7:43
sharp. Evervone is cordially invited
LOUISE STOIILMAN.
d2-Stw. Teacher.
SUFFERS SEVERE INJURY
From Wednesday's Dally
The toll of the ice and sleet of
yesterday morning included Mrs.
Grace Sperrv, one of the clerks at
the local Burlington shops, and who
is now confined, to her home on South
10th street as the result of the effects
of the fall. Mrs. Sperry was going
from her home to her work at the
shops yesterday and took the route
over Gold street which was then very
heavily coated with ice and sleet.
When reaching 8th and Gold Mrs.
Sperry took the sidewalk for the re
mainder of the way and had just
started on the smooth and icy sur
face of the walk when she fell and lit
in s-.ich a manner as to most severely
injure her back. Assistance was sum
moned and the injured lady made as
comfortable as possible and taken to
her home where medical aid was call
ed to leok after the patient
-W n Investment In iAy.) Qood ZTIppearance--
that's what
I CALL A
Gift
Some overcoat!
Last Christmas this man received 642
cigars (and he smokes a pipe), a ticket
to the prize fight (and he couldn't go)
and a lawn mower (he hates to mow
grass). This year he is going to get
something he wants something he'll
thank you for, if you give him a-r-
KUPPENHEIMER
Suit or Overcoat
AND WE HAVE THEM
Lays Down Rule j
for Valuations
Finally Adops Reconstruction New
Less Depreciation Cost as Basis j
of Acertaining Values.
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The state railway commission is,
in receipt of a copy of the decision)
recently rendered by the federal j
supreme court whfch marks a new
era in the making of valuations for
rate purposes. The law permits a
public service corporation to earn a
reasonable return on the present
value of the property, but how to
ascertain that has vexed many a com
mission and a judge.
The commission rule has been to
strike a medium between scvera1
figures, all of them being taken into
consideration. This included taking
the original cost and adding to it
whatever investments had since been
made and depreciating the value of
the various pieces of property on the j
oasis oi now mucu iney nue tit
predated thru service, ft also in
cluded what it would cost to build
just the same new, with the existing
labor and material costs and apply
the depreciation percentage to this
figure. It also included the amount
that represented prudent investment
that is, leaving out of the calcula
tion sums recklessly expended. An
other method was to get a general
range of prices over the period of
construction and operation and strike
an average.
"I do not believe that the public
utilities will be a3 satisfied with this
decision," says Chairman Taylor of
the state commission, "as I feel sure
some of them will be. To fix a valu
ation on reproduction new cost les
depreeiation. means the present high
prices are taken as the basis. There
is bound to be a recession and when
valuations ore made on the lower
price basis, the utilities will be pro
testing vigorously because reproduc
tion now means a less valuation than
now. As applied to the railroads
valuations mad? on that basis now
will be necessary to increase rates
to a point where they would be well
nigh prohibitive. When costs were
low LaFollette seized on this theory
as being applicable because that
meant low valuations, but while th"
caluations of the roads have been
going costs have risen so greatly
that its use means extremely high
valuations if insisted upon as prop
er." The case before the federal court
was an appeal from the finding of
a federal district court th.t the va'.u
?tien of fifteen millions placed on the
properts of the Indianapolis WateT
company by the Indiana commis
sion was too low. The court says
in discussing the matter of valua
tion. "Undoubtedly the reasonable cost
of a system" of water works, well
planned and efficient for the public
service, is good evidence of its valiw
at the time of construction and such
actual cost will continue fairly wel?
to measure the amount to be at
tributed to the physical elements of
the property so long as there is n
change in the level of applicable
prices. And, as indicated by the re
port of the commission, it is true
that, if the tendency or trend of
prices is not definitely upward or
downward and it does not appear
that probable that there will be a
substantial change of prices, then
the present value of lands plus the
present cost of constructing the
plant, less depreciation, if any, is
a fair measure of the value of the
property.
"The validity of the rates in ques
tion depend on property value as of
January 1, 1924 and for a reason
able time following. While the avlucr
of such properties do not vary with
frequent minor fluctuations in the
prices of material and labor requir
ed to produce them, they follow the
relatively permanent levels and
trends of such prices. The fact that
the original cost was probably 120
to 20 per cent less than the esti
mate of the commission's engineer
bsaed on the average of prices for
the ten years ending with 1921 two
years before the rate order became
effective does not tend to support
the commission's adoption of that
estimate.
NOT ASKING UNSEATING
Des Moines, Dec. 6. James P.
Parsons, counsel for Senator Daniel
F. Steck of Iowa, in the latter's suc
cessful contest of the 1921 election
of Smith W. Brookhart, said here
today that he was not concerted with
any move looking toward the unseat-1
ing of Steck on a contention that he
had not propertly handled funds ap
propriated by the senate to cover his
contest expenses.
SUFFERS BROKEN WRIST
Storms Over
the East Cause
Eleven Deaths
Expense of Clearing Snow to Move
Traffic Is Heavy Consider
able Shipping Lost.
New York, Dec. C. People of the
northeastern states and eastern Can
ada today paid fortunes to break
th hold of the snow and wind storm
which swept in from the north At
lantic, causing 11 deaths in New
England. New York state and New
Jersey, and wrecking seven schoon
ers off the Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick coast.
Crews of the vessels which were
beaten to pieces by the storm ap
parently fared better than inland
victims of the snow and wind, since
no seafarers are reported as hav
ing lost their lives.
In addition to the wrecking of
the seven vessels off Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick, fishing fifets suffer
ed heavily and the storm crippled
shipping at several ports. Fourteen
steamers were icebound in the St.
Lawrence river at Quebec.
New England reported seven
deaths from the storm, New York
oHoton and other cities spent enor
mous sum in clearing their streets
of snow ranging from seven inches
to a foot in depth. Sunshine and
rising temperatures enabled the
snow-fettered area to make rapid pro
gress toward freeing itself from the
wintry grip.
Not a 'Cure-All'
for Agriculture
Department of Agriculture Official
Says Co-operative Marketing
Improvement, However.
Co-operation is not a cure all for
our agricultural problems, but it is
improved marketing machinery,
Chris Li. Christensen, chief of the
United States department of agri
culture, told students of th short
course- in co-operaticn at the col
lege ef agriculture Thursday,
The division of co-operative mar
keting has completed research on the
Pacific coast of various co-operative
organizations. It has found that the
centralized and the federated co-operative
movements are closely linked
together. The association that did
have the idea of price control are
getting away from this practice
Marketing and production are in
separable, for the man in the field of
production is as important as the
man in the field of marketing. The
co-operative associations help to
solve marketing problems of the pro
ducers. Mr. Christensen explained thai,
the California Fruit exchange is en
gaged in production practices at the
present time. A widening of the
market by advertising is another fac
tor that brings success to the ex
change. It was found that in the
past years lemon growers were over
producing. As the result of research
conducted by the division of co-operative
marketing, the increase ir.
lemons will not be any larger next
year than it was last year. Method?
of controlling the supply of lemons
have been introduced.
A distributing committee was ap
pointed by the California Fruit
Growers' association. The division
of o-operative marketing worked in
connection with the committee to de
termine the maximum quantity cf
lemons thtt could be shipped with
the least loss to the producers. In
1924, 12,S3i carloads of lemons were
shipped, which brought $11,793,000.
The 1925 crop totaled 12,958 car
loads, or about 125 carloads more
than in 1924, and they brought $15,
817,000. The average returns were
77 cents more per box than those
sold in 1924. The increase over the
1924 crop was $4,000,000. Scientific
distribution stabilizes production and
yields more profit to the producers.
Years ago the Sun-Maid raisin
growers occupied a monopolistic
position in the business world. To
day they control only about Z?
cent or CO per cent of the ..sins
produced in the United States. They
have shifted from a monopolistic
position to a competive poi ition in
the market. At the present i ne they
have a wonderful selling oig.-;:i.,
tion. They are developing speciality
products with the air of expert
chemists. Some -of these specialists
have been introduced to the public.
In this way they can excel private
distributors of merchandise.
The board of directors of the Sun
Maid raisin growers has ruled that
; when a producer drops out of the
company when prices are low, he
icaiinot be admitted again to the
! company. When f ome of the pro
ducers drop out, the burden is left
to the other members.
The to-eipratice marketing act
was designed to provide for research
educational work and service for
farmers' co-operative associations.
Mr. Christensen outlined. The co
operative organizations will have to
stanel on their own feet. Memberr
must have initiative and they must
inject the most efficient business
methods into their organizations. If
they cannot do this, the government
will not be able to help them.
A study of marketing and produc
tion of fluid milk is now being car
ried on in tne six rew i-ngianu
states by the division of co-operative
marketing. The e'epartmcnt i?
also working with schools and col
leges on various problems. Instruc
tors for short courses in co-operation
are furnished in some cases by
the division of co-operative market
ing. The department also advises
agricultural groups.
No Shortage in 'J
U. S. Farm Lands
Nearly Two Hundred Million Acres
Available to Those Desiring
Country Homes.
Washington, . Dec. 7.-r-Thero uu't
any immediate danger of n shortage
in farm lands in the United t-tatcss
Commissioner Sjry ,of the general
land office disclosed in Lis annual '
r.port to the secietary of interior,
made public Tuesday, so if you're
tired of the city and long for the,
wide-open spaces. Uncle Sarn has
much to offer in the way of farms,
plain, fancy or otherwi.se.
There are 196.0JG.747 acres of
public lands unreserved and unwith
drawn, and subject to all (he appli
cable public lands liws. This i:uid
is not all suitable for fanning pur
poses, however, Lome of it being tim
ber land or otherwise? unlit for fann
ing. Much of it is csp"ciali adapt
able for storkraising. For the- hval
year ending Jane 30, 192t;, thre
were 0,490 parents Ismed for ptock
raifing homesteads embracing an
area of 2.513.G75 acres, the report
shows. ;
Nebraska still has 32,611 acres of
public land.
Nevada, with S3.923.G&3 acres,
heads a list of the 20 states where
government lands are still available.
Washington is second with 26.872.
218 acres; California third with 20,
CG7.431 acres, and. Wyoming fourth
with 19.S49.762 acres. Florida has
tho smallest amount of public lands.
4,4."S acres.
There are no public lands avail
able in northern and eastern states.
Your ad in the Journal will be read
by 75 per cent of the buying public.
FOR SALE
Rhode Island Red Cockrels. Fine
birds, from $1.50 to $2.00 each.
J. II. Reinke,
South Bend, Neb.
Phone, Ashland. 1715. tfd
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Phone your Want Ads to No. 6.
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From Tuesday's Psllv
This morning Miss Anna Leach,
clerk in the office of County Superin
tendent Miss Alpha Peterson, was
numbered among the victims of the
sleet storm and is now confined to
her home suffering from a fracture
of the rigfit wrist. Miss Leach was
coming from the post-office to the
court house this morning at 8 o'clock
nnrl i rrr t Yi A Hanoi cVlort rllt frnm t tl e
postoffice to the county building along
the alleyway. When at the approach
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alley and just opposite the court
house, Miss Leach fell and in such a
manner that her right arm was caught
and fractured at the wrist. C. E.
Ledgeway,. deputy district clerk and
Hans Seivers assisted Miss Leach on
to the court house and from where she
wan taken to the office of the Drs.
Livingston whero the injured member
vas dressed and the injured lady
then taken to her home on North
Seventh street.
Not only a treat for the kiddies, but for the mothers and fathers as well, for we have
never before shown a finer or more interesting display and certainly never such at
tractive values as right now. We urge you to compare these values with prices offered
by any niail order house or toy dealer in Plattsmouth or elsewhere. Come now for an
interesting visit to Soennichsen's Toyland while our immense stock is still unbroken!
Toys May be Selected Now and Laid Away for Christmas
Just What He'd Like
Gee, it's fun to run errands
for rnother when you have a
little wagon like this. Smart
looking blue disc wheels.
Solidly made of all steel. A
fine range of sizes, at
$1 and up
SHIP FINE STOCK
From Wednesday's Daily
T. II. Pollock of this city, who
aside from other business activities
ha 8 been engaged in highly success
ful farming and breeding and rais
ing of thoroughbred stock, has Just
shipped a load of extra fine White
Face heifers to the Chicago market
where they will be offered for sale. !
The cattle are some of the best that
Mr. Pollock has raised on his farm and
should rank very high, on the Chicago
live stock market when offered there. I
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A Fiber Doll Carriage
that will appeal to the heart
of any dear little missie. So
attractive, so distinctive.
Some in blue, tan and gray
as well as natural finish.
Strongly made and rubber
tired cf course. Be sure to
see this beauty
$2.79
Mack Dump Tracks
He'll sure be tickled to re
ceive a gift like this. Three
styles tank, dump truck or
a wricker. They are all fin
ished Tin bright enamel col
ors and are made to stand
real hard wear.
50c each
Every Girl Wants a Doll
Youll just love this big dolly
when you see her. She's the
dearest thing has a real
crying voice the very new
est clothes. Organdie and
gingham" effect dresses, with
yokes, skirts, panties and a
poke bonnet to match.
$1 and up
Tea Sets for Little Girls
She'll dearly love this 16-16-piece
toy tea set. Just
like grownup's, it's china
gold decorated, red striped
handles and red band design.
See them at
50c set
Pedal and Kiddie Cars
Your boy'll want one of these
for Christmas. Think of the
fun and the healthy exer
cise it will mean to an out
door boy. Disc wheels rub
ber pedals and finished in
brightly colored enamel.
$2.75
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jTirgsJ r We deKver Phoned 4
A Real Steam Shovel
Heist away there Bobby !
Dig your tunnels and sub
ways with this fine steam
shovel. You'll have a won
derful time with it. It's got
a SVjjx i inch enameled en
gine house steel boiler a
coal box and water tank 12
inch derrick sand shovel
crank handle and pulleys.
Only$l
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Round Corner Blocks ,
Wonderful castles and pyra
mids can be built with these
round corner building blocks.
They're safe the round cor
ner makes them so. Each set
is in a heavy box designed
with juvenile characters.
The blocks have embossed
letters. Beautiful scroll de
signs. Priced at
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25c - 50c
$1
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