Probate of Henry J Tex Will In Polk County
In The County Court Of Polk Nebraska a petition for probate of the Last Will and Testament of Henry J Tex deceased has been filed. The court set a hearing for April 19 1940 at 10 AM to establish the foreign will and appoint M A Mills as Administrator with Will Annexed. Dated March 26 1940. L M Merrick County Judge Mar 28 April 4 Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Henry J. Tex
M. A. Mills
L.M. Merrick
Nebraska Road Project Sealed Bids April 25 1940 Osceola Central City
Bids due April 25 1940 at Lincoln for Stabilized Soil Base, Prime Coat, Armor Coat and incidental work on the Osceola Central City Federal Aid Project No 315 B 2. Includes 11.1 miles of oiled road with detailed material quantities and wage rates. Requires bond 100 percent and certified check of 2500 dollars with proposal. Also legal notice of divorce case in Polk County.
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Department of Roads and Irrigation
State House
Lincoln
Nebraska
Osceola
Central City
Central City-Osceola
St. Paul-Osceola
Grand Island
A. C. Tilley
L. R. Jones
Herbert Lock
Merrick County
John I. Anderson
Polk County
Sheriff Sale Notice in Polk County Nebraska
By order of sale from the Polk County District Court a foreclosure judgment against Ambrose and Josephine Gabriel includes 11571.89 in favor of Julius Schuster. The property SW 1/4 of Sec 3 Twp 15 N Range 2 W will be sold to the highest cash bidder April 28, 1940 at 2 p.m. at the south front door Osceola Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Julius Schuster
Ambrose Gabriel
Josephine Gabriel
Gale
Osceola
Petition for Administratrix in Boruch Estate Polk County
In Polk County Nebraska George Boruch deceased officials notify all interested that a petition to appoint Katherine Boruch as Administratrix has been filed. Hearing set for April 19 1940 at 10 A M. Dated March 25 1940. IL Merrick March 28 April 4 11
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Polk County
Nebraska
George Boruch
State of
Katherine Boruch
Il. M. Merrick
Seal
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha April 9 1940
Receipts of cattle at Omaha Monday totaled 4200 head with broad demand for beef cattle. Best steers reached 10.25 and choice heifers 9.50. cornfed steers offered 9.50 to 11.50 and yearlings 7.50 to 9.50. Feeder steers 8.25 to 9.50 and cows 4.75 to 9.75 with various grades listed.
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Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Moderate run of hogs at Omaha market
Receipts of hogs at Omaha Monday were 5,200 head. All classes of buyers were in the market for supplies and cleaned up the limited offerings at prices strong to 10 15c higher than Friday. Desirable light and butcher weights sold at 4.70 to 4.95 with heavy and medium weights at 4.25 to 4.65. Bulk of the sows sold at a spread of 4.00 to 4.25.
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Omaha
Fat lamb market shows slight drop in Omaha receipts
Receipts of sheep and lambs at Omaha Monday reached 7 300 head. Undertone was weak with fat lambs selling from 9.50 to 10.00. Shearing lambs held at 9.25 to 9.50. Aged sheep sold with little change. Feeder lambs ranged 8.85 to 9.25 for good to choice. some prices shown for fair to good 3.38 to 3.05.
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Omaha
Plastics to Rewrite Future Home Design Says Dow
Michigan architect Alden B Dow predicts homes built almost entirely of plastic materials. He envisions modular unit blocks forming walls and fixtures, with easy additions, improved insulation, reduced fire risk, and resistance to decay and insects.
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Alden B. Dow
Michigan
Down
Dow
Horatio Alger Popular With Harvard Readers
Harvard men favor Horatio Alger Jr tales while Burroughs Newsboys prefer Tarzan. Alger, Harvard 1852 graduate, died 1899 Natick Mass. Libraries in Boston Chelsea hold several titles though in circulation little and rare books mix. public shelves lack Alger in Chelsea.
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Harvard
Boston
Horatio Alger Jr
Alger
Burroughs Newsboys’ Foundation
Tarzan
Natick
Mass
Mary Elizabeth Prim
Boston Transcript
Boston Public Library
Public Library
Chelsea
Home Hardware and the Character of the House
The article argues hardware should match the house style, noting elaborate designs clash with simple homes. It advises straight forward designs for small houses and emphasizes quality due to heavy use. Replacing old hardware can refresh the entire appearance.
Sicily’s candy lemons rival real fruit in look and taste
Italian confectioners in Sicily craft artificial lemons oranges apples pears and even strawberries from candy as part of a self sufficiency theme. Despite millions of tons grown locally, sweets makers demonstrate a fine art where taste remains the sole test of authenticity.
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Italy
Papyrus Trade Survives in Syracuse Sicily Roots of Ancient Paper
Papyrus plants brought from Egypt around 750 B C still flourish in a pond in Syracuse. The ancient craft of turning papyrus roots into paper for tablets and scrolls persists, with several Syracuse families continuing the industry.
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Syracuse
Sicily
Osceola City Council Proceedings March 7 1940
Osceola Nebraska city council met March 7 1940 with mayor and all members present except McDonald. Minutes of Feb 1 approved and treasurer reported funds including general electric light park library and sewer funds totaling 14007.14. Election officials appointed for two wards were confirmed. Various claims were audited and ordered paid. Adjourned to March 14 and reconvened March 15 to consider liquor license applications and road and street improvement agreement with state.
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McDonald
D. R. Byers
First Ward
E. L. Rogers
F. P. Shermadine
S. Brooks
Mary Mickey
Esther Brown
E. R. Ware
J. M. Herrmann
R. R. Cox
Freda Schnasse
Agnes Deland
Iowa-Nebr. Light & Power Supplies
O. F. Branting & Sons
Ben Rey Petro Co
W. A. Cummings
Hotchkiss & Wells
State Journal Printing Co
James E. Cook
W. W. Norton
Guy F. Ball
P. A. Nelson
Premium City
Polk Co
Democrat
the Korsmeyer Co
Pittsburgh Meter Co
Floyd Headlee
John W. Oberg
Harold Nelson
Harry W. Pratt
Maurice E. Scholz
Gerald Quick
O. S. Griffin
N. E. Lesner
Osceola
Nebr
Irvin I. Noble
Ernest E. Nquist
Raymond F. Bouzek
Malek Case
Wells
Nebraska
Branting
Gibbins
Nails in plaster walls fix using wrap and redraw
The method explains driving a nail into plaster walls, pulling it out, wrapping the exposed area with steel wool, then driving the nail back in to secure a firm hold. The technique emphasizes snug engagement and long term stability.
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Trene Williams
Leggett
Lawrence Leggett
Lawrence Williams
Larry” Doyle
Irene Williams Leggett
Mills & Mills
Sheriff's
Gunnard Peterson
Mills & Mills, Attorneys
Hesler
W. Ray Hill
M. D
Court House Square
Neb
R. B. Lytle
First National Bank
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund R
South Omaha
Horatio Alger
Agnes Herrick
Mercury
Whitman Chambers
City and State Mercury Books
Lexington Ave
New York
Jack Harrison
Aed
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