Body of Leonard Bloom Found in Corn Field
Leonard Bloom 19, missing since Sunday, found dead in a cornfield on Carl Linstrom’s farm three miles west of Osceola. An empty strychnine bottle lay nearby. coroner ruled death by self harm. Witness Oscar Anerson last saw him Sunday night. motive uncertain but heat and distress suspected. Funeral at Stromsburg cemetery conducted by Rev. Backlund. family expresses sorrow.
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Leonard Bloom
Carl Linstrom
Carl
Stromsburg
C. C. Johnson
Linstrom
Satuday
Osceola
Emil Olson
Kepner
E. L. King
King
Leonard
Oscar Anerson
Duell County
Nebraska
J. P. Lingtrom
Polk County
Leander Bloom
Backlund
Swedish Baptist Church
Better Babies at Nebraska State Fair for 18 to 36 month olds
All babies between 18 and 36 months may exhibit points of perfection at the Nebraska State Fair starting September 4. Secretary W. R. Mellor, Lincoln, invites inquiries for more information.
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Nebraska
W. R. Mellor
Lincoln
Mrs L R Curran Dies in Lincoln at 25
Mrs J R Curran of Polk dies Sunday in Lincoln after weeks of illness. Born Grace Brohman in Clarks on July 17, she married L R Curren last September. Survived by husband three sisters and four brothers. Funeral in Polk and St Peters Church with Catholic cemetery burial.
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Polk
Lincoln
J. R. Curren
Grace Brohman
Clarks
L. R. Curren
Jennie Rossiter
Blackfoot
Gillespie
Fullerton
Kansas
Margaret
John
Will Brohman
Broken Bow
Leo
Joe
St. Peter’s Church
Clarks Enterprise
Obituary for Corn Matilda Hastings in Polk County
Corn Matilda Hastings born March 9 1866 in Pike county Ohio died July 26 1916 at her Polk county home. She married Calvin B Younger in 1889. eight children were born four survive. Surviving are husband six others including five brothers and two sisters in Nebraska New Vienna Ohio and Springfield Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday July 28 at 2 o clock from the home with burial inside Belah cemetery.
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Corn Matilda Hastings
Pike County
Ohio
Polk County
Calvin B. Younger
Nebraska
New Vienna
Springfield
Belah
Comparative Farm Animals Exhibit Planned for State Fair
The Animal Husbandry Department of the Nebraska Experiment Station plans an exhibit at the State Fair showing grades and values of market stock. Cattle hogs and sheep will be purchased on the open market and displayed with their prices. The exhibit will hang in a big tent north of the Judging Coliseum and aims to educate smaller stockholders about quality and profits.
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Animal Husbandry Department
Nebraska Experiment Station
Polk claims status as best town in state
Omaha Trade Exhibit notes Polk as a model for its size with push and progress. A $13 000 hotel is under construction and an auditorium costing $20 600 has improved the town. Officials discuss paving the main street and a paved business district as further incentives.
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Polk
Omaha
License records and vehicle maker numbers prompt license details
Attorney General Reed answers Adjutant General Hall on Major Robert Tant Douglas candidacy and legislature. Notices for automobile licenses must include maker numbers to identify stolen cars. Nebraska requires the maker number to ensure proper owner identification and avoid delays in licensing.
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Robert
Nebraska
Lost Tribes of Populism Claim Hastings Convention
State Journal questions a Hastings populist state convention, noting secrecy and unclear leadership. The piece points to Col. Tibbles and Col. Walrath as likely organizers, questions quorum, secretary roles, and the involvement of Senator Hitchcock as the convention’s motive shifts toward aiding a Democratic ticket.
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Hastings
Nebraska
Ocean Gem
Col. Tibbles
Hitchcock
Col. Walrath
World- Herald
Walrath
Mr. Tibbles
Edgar Howard
Cols. Tibbles
the World-Herald
Resolutions Committee
Senator Hitchcock
State Journal
Opinion That Experienced Lawmakers Improve With Time
The piece argues that strong congressmen gain value with experience while mediocre members should be removed. It cites former speaker Cannon and other veterans, asserting qualified individuals grow by learning the capital and expanding networks, whereas incompetents cannot become effective merely by tenure.
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Congress
Cannons
National Swine Show Set for Omaha In October
United States interest grows as inquiries pour in from across the country for Omaha Nebraska hosting the first National Swine Show in the first week of October. California and Louisiana have sent entries reflecting the broad appeal and ample prize offerings drawing exhibitors to the event.
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Omaha
Neb
United States
California
Louisiana
Unlawful Driving by Minors Emphasized in State Law
The article outlines Section 195 prohibiting anyone under 16 or an intoxicated person from operating a motor vehicle and making owners or dealers liable for violations. Section 199 sets fines up to 50 dollars for a first offense and 50 to 100 dollars or up to sixty days in jail for a second offense. The Secretary of State Pool urges strict enforcement.
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Sec
Pool
Debate over Mexican investments Justifies or Denies Protection
The piece questions Wilson era policy in Mexico arguing that foreign investment figures determine whether the United States should intervene. It cites estimates of a trillion-dollar scale and asks where the protection threshold lies, challenging the idea that dollars alone justify defense of American interests.
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Mexico
Eligibility of Grant Douglas as Candidate Questioned
The U S attorney general will not question Major Robert G Douglas eligibility for the legislature The state attorney general will settle eligibility matters Hall received a Washington reply indicating Douglas was nominated before the federal call Thus the legislature must judge its own members and there is no federal obstacle to Douglas running
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Robert G. Douglas
United States
Adjutant General
Hall
Washington
Gen
Reed
Douglas
Placa
Record want-Ads: rights of Americans abroad
A call to establish a foreign policy and administration to defend American citizens wherever they are, whether wealthy or destitute, at home or overseas, by advocating for universal rights in all contexts.
World Famous Contralto Mme Schumann-Heink Appears in Hastings
Nebraska to hear Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink sing at the Hastings Chautauqua on August 14 at 8 30 p m The renowned contralto has long toured the country and remains a beloved figure in American cultural life Her accomplishments include motherhood of a large family ownership of four estates and active roles as citizen and businesswoman.
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Hastings Chautauqua Auditorium
Chamber of Commerce
Hastings
Neb
Lincoln
Nebraska
Prima Donuss
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Hastings Chautauqua
Schumenn-Feink
Mme. Schuman-Heink
America
Boru
Congress Casings and Iowa Rad Tubas at Osceola Implement Co
A brief item notes sales or display items at Osceola Implement Co involving Congress casings and Iowa Rad tubas. The notice highlights the shop as a venue for regional hardware and musical instrument curiosities.
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Congress Casings
Iowa
Osceola
Harmonique Concert Party Opens Osceola Chautauqua
The Harmonique Concert Party presents a full opening program at Osceola Chautauqua. The noted artists have delighted Lyceum and Chautauqua audiences for years and hold an enviable record. The company personnel are described as highly accomplished.
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Harmonique
Osceola Chautauqua
Fais
Lyceum
Chautauqua
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Madame Schumann-Heine
L. R. Curran
Osceola Bank
Depositors Guaranty Fund
State of
Osceola, Nebr
Grant Douglas
Mme. Schumen-Heink
Pearance
Harmonique Trio
Lucy BM. Molzer
Violin Lillian Miche
Cello Edith Burlingim
Piano
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