War comment page and Nebraska legislative notes blend
The Osceola Record surveys war news and US policy while detailing Nebraska legislature activity. It notes shifts in oil inspection fees after a Supreme Court ruling, lists bills signed by Governor Neville, and reports on dog tax debates, irrigation bills, pensions, and public health measures.
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Neville
Supreme Court
Bushee
Bennett
Douglas County
Tanner
Omaha
H. R
Mildred Honke
Frank Honke
Strehlow
Vicksburg
Howell
Supreme Court Commission
House
Senate
State Hotel Commission
Food Commission
Fragmented World War II Era Snippets and Comments
The passage cites photos of French women in munitions decrying limited male wardrobes and mentions Count Zeppelin after surgery. It reflects a mix of wartime public mood and scattered remarks on military and fashion topics with unsettled logic and fragmented phrasing.
Easter Services at Presbyterian Church This Sunday
The Presbyterian church invites all for Easter morning services urging special attendance. Pastor Theo J. Asmus notes Christ is Risen as a beacon of hope amid life’s sorrows and recalls a lively evening service on the topic On the March with plans for another gathering.
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Christ
Osceola National Guard Company Disbands Over Oath
Osceola loses its local National Guard company after members refuse the Federal Reserve oath. Eight men remain loyal while Captain Steele disbanded the unit and returned to Lincoln. A new company may be organized elsewhere in the state, with unclear prospects.
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Osceola
National Guards
National Guard
Steele
Lincoln
Quiet City Election Returns and Local Notices
Regular nominees swept the city vote with a light turnout and no major issues. Results show Mayor M. A. Mills Jr Clerk W. E. Snider Treasurer BH J Anderson Engineer R E Dearborn Council North Ward W E Lamberson Council South Ward J F Jackson South Ward vacancy filled by C A Curtis. Also notices of a 200 acre Osceola farm for sale at 21000 with cash rent options, relocations of Mr and Mrs Dunn to Osceola, contractor Birchard’s elevator project, death of Miss Anna McFarland, and Paul Schmoker’s post operative recovery.
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M. A. Mills, Jr
W. E. Snider
J. Anderson
R. E. Dearborn
W. E. Lamberson
J. F. Jackson
South
C. A. Curtis
Osceola School Notes Highlight March Activities
Examinations were given Thursday and Friday and teachers praised the results. The Polk County Teachers association met in Osceola on March 31 with a program including Miss Olive McBeth reading, O. E. Jenner cornet solo, a violin duet by Miss Record and Miss Walrath, and two talks by Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell. The junior class hosted a basket supper and Osceola winner Esther Lees earned fourth at Fremont. Katheryn Brooke and Merle Heald return after scarlet fever illness, and O. E. Brandt was named Ashland high school principal for next year.
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Polk County Teachers Association
Osceola
Olive McBeth
O. E. Jenner
Record
Walrath
Hattie Moore Mitchell
Esther Lees
Fremont
Katheryn Brooke
Merle Heald
Wade
South Omaha
Clyde Milks
O. E. Brandt
Ashland
Albert Timm
Epes
Osceola Woman Praises Dean's Kidney Pills Cure
Osceola resident Mrs Arthur Willinschen reports relief from back ache and disordered kidneys after using two boxes of Deans Kidney Pills from Barber's Pharmacy. She notes headaches and spells improved, with a price of 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. produces the pills.
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Dean
Arthur Willinschen
Izzy
Doda
Barber's
Foster-Milburt Co
Polk County Mortgage Activity March Report
Farm mortgages filed 83 totaling 561 550 released 74 totaling 381 466 City mortgages filed 12 totaling 813 690 released 18 totaling 15 775 Chattel mortgages filed 33 totaling 19 462 78 released 123 totaling 44 977 73 This notice lists the March filings and releases by type and amount.
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Polk County
Kensington club hosts Chap el Girls evening
Mr and Mrs Flint Crozier entertained the Chapel Girls Kensington club Thursday evening. Henry Deckert made a professional call near Rising City Monday evening. Many farmers in this vicinity have planted their potatoes. Homer Brigham and Miss Amelia Stamm were guests at Floyd West's home the first of the week. E R Danielson and family drove from Lincoln to spend the weekend with H L Bruner. The school of Miss Neva Richards has been closed due to scarlet fever. Several farmers sowed spring oats. Frank Walker and family spent Sunday with relatives in Osceola.
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Flint Crozier
Kensington Club
Henry Deckert
Rising City
Homer
Brigham
Amelia Stamm
Floyd West
E. R. Danielson
Lincoln
H. L. Bruner
Neva Richards
Frank Walker
Osceola
Notice of Final Report in Mor ris C Stull Estate
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of Mor ris C Stull deceased. E L King administrator filed final account and petition for final settlement and distribution. Hearing set before county court on April 27 1917 at 10 oclock a m to contest the same. Dated April 4 1917. F H Ball County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Morris C. Stull
E. L. King
Will
F. H. Ball
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