The Pops and the parade of modern politics in Nebraska
A reflective piece recalls the once numerous political faction called The Pops in Nebraska, praising their influence and warning against transient party schemes and wheeling in today’s campaign theatrics. It contrasts past leaders with present gamesters while noting economic adjustments and public weariness. Also reports a birthday observance for Mrs. Frank Johnson and an auto collision near the city injuring Mrs. George Malek with minor vehicle damage to August P. Anderson.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Pops
Cleveland
George Malek
Dodge
August P. Anderson
Studebaker
Car_son
Malek
Stromsburg
Enoch Samuelson Place
Anderson
Samuelson’s
Editor to Encampment for Two Weeks Training Camp
The Record editor will travel to Des Moines Iowa Tuesday next for a two week absence at Camp Dodge where the Nebraska National Guard trains this year. He has been appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the First Nebraska Infantry N N G. Dwight Alverson and Miss Josephine Douglas will assist during the absence and readers are asked to send in news and conduct matters through the office.
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The
Record
Des Moines
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Nebraska National Guard
Nebraska Inf
Friends of the Record
Dwight Alverson
Josephine Douglas
Soldier Funeral at Clarks for Hans Hugo Dittmer
The Editor of the Record conducted two military dispositions for the funeral of Hans Hugo Dittmer of Clarks who was killed in action in the Aisne Marne offensive. A large crowd attended with service men from Osceola Polk and the county's western area as well as Central City and other Merrick towns.
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Clarks
Record
Hans Hugo Dittmer
Aisne
Marne
Osceola
Polk
Central
City
Merrick
Marriage Licenses Granted for Walgren and Carlson
Grant R. Walgren and Martha Carlson were issued marriage licenses. The notice lists both parties and confirms the license issuance date.
Valuable Thimbles Across the World Illustrate Luxury
Thimbles symbolize industry worldwide with luxuries in the East. Wealthy Chinese women show mother of pearl and stone topped thimbles, agate or myra mounted in gold, and ruby encrusted pieces. The Siamese queen owns a lotus shaped thimble with her name in tiny diamonds.
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Siam
Stand Pat origins in political slang from Mark Hanna
The expression originated from stand pat, a poker term meaning to keep the original hand. It was first used politically in 1902 by Mark Hanna to reflect Republican leaders' stance on tariffs.
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Mark Hanna
Repilican Party
Shared Fame With Friend in Pieteher Plays
The text claims Teaumont and Fletcher authored most plays by Pieteher alone. Geaumont, a Fletcher friend who lived with him, is described as having a David and Jonathan bond with Fletcher. Geaumont’s name supposedly appeared on plays mainly for sentimental reasons rather than substantial attribution.
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Teaumont
Fletcher
Pieteher
Geaumont
David
Jonathan
Six miles of new sewer system completed at Minatare
A six mile sewer project has been finished in Minatare, marking a major improvement to the town’s sanitation infrastructure. The completion provides extended sewers, upgrades pipes, and enhances drainage for the community. Local officials hailed the milestone as a milestone for public health and development.
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Minatare
Second Notice to Osceola Residents to Cut Weeds
The city council warns Osceola residents to clear weeds from their property or have the work done at the owner's expense. Citizens are urged to promptly comply to keep the city clean and avoid enforcement action.
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Osceola
Rules Governing Swimming Pool Adopted by Board
The Board of Park Commissioners adopted pool rules restricting entry for those with contagious diseases and requiring medical certificates. Examinations are free. Prohibition on profanity spitting tobacco use and littering. Tickets cost 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 15. Free access for children under 15 on Monday Thursday and Saturday 1 to 2 30 p.m.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Nebraska Industrial Notes
Railway commission allows Platte Valley to issue stock for improvements and rural lines. Wallhill residents back linking municipal light plant to Sioux City. Hay Springs editor urges new well to address water shortages and favorability of wells over oil. A new engine purchased for municipal plant at Tekamah. Butte pursues city water system. Imperial adds a new well to water supply. Calls for state paving supervision amid Lincoln highway paving concerns. Des Moines court grants permission to discontinue streetcar service due to unprofitable fares. Jitney competition blamed for losses. Nebraskan bank president cites paving campaign financing as a failure factor. Nebraska shows ongoing railway construction among states. Bloomfield subscribers strike over rate hikes while long distance remains. Nebraska Electric Light Association to meet in Omaha. Fremont gas and electric plant offered for sale at appraised value around $190,000. vote to be held. Lincoln traction manager notes 5000 fewer streetcar riders per day than prior year.
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Wallhill
Sioux City
Hay Springs
Te_ kamah
Butte
Imperial
Omaha
Lincoln Highway
Des Moines
Nebraska
Bloomfield
Nebraska Electric Light Association
Gas and Electric Company
Fremont
Shaw
Lincoln Traction Company
Stromsburg Community News Board Sees Births and Visitors
Multiple items note births: a son born to Mr and Mrs R C Draper. a nine pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Abel Swanson. Visitors include H Christenson and wife in Omaha. C G Reynolds of York. Ruth Johnson visiting Lincoln. Rev Hall P Fudge arriving as Eden Baptist pastor. couples and families travel to York, Denver, Colorado parks, and Yellowstone. Local events feature picnics at Buckley Park, church dedications, and community notices from banks and merchants.
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R. C. Draper
H. Christenson
Omaha
Lutheran Sunday School
Buckley Park
Myrtle Nelson
Oma
C. A. Leatgren
Lars Johnson
Osceola
Reuben Falk
Lusk
Wyo
T. A. James
Yellowstone Park
C. V. Nelson
Nelson Boys
Chauncey Arnold
J. A. Gustafson
Ludwig Bodine
Alfred Thoren
Platte River
Eden Baptist Church
A. B. Hedbloom
Denver
Boulder
Colo
John UL. Olson
Edna
York
Baptist Association
Floyd Moore
Parks of Colorado
EK. E. Knerr
Dix
Mr. Stevenson
Clara Merritt
Stromsburg Bank
Edna Ekeley
Kansas City
John Ekeley
A. B. Nelson
Carlson Company
Tom Kries
Farmers’ State Bank
Peterson Grocery Co
Henry Randall
Arthur Randall
Fred Pattath
S‘ccola
Devel County
Walter Rystrom
J. P. Stephenson
Colorado
Ben Keck
Earl W. Wright
Earl
George Robinson
W. J. Sahling
August Anderson
Walgren Carlson marriage in Lutheran Church
Miss Martha Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Carlson and Grant R Walgren son of Mr and Mrs C O Walgren were married at the Lutheran Church in the city at noon yesterday Rev A Serenius officiated The couple will reside west of the city where the groom farms They were joined by relatives and friends including Clarence Walgren Mrs L E Oberg of Torrington Wyoming and Albin Anderson of Grand Island The reception featured blue and yellow decor and a wedding dinner after the ceremony
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Martha Carlson
John G. Carlson
Grant R. Walgren
A. Serenius
Arthur Extrem
Lincoln
Stromsburg
Polk County
Clarence Walgren
L. E. Oberg
Torrington
Wyoming
Albin Anderson
Grand Island
Change of management at Osceola Pro Duce Store
Owing customers are asked to call and settle accounts as change of management takes place on August 16. Chadron plans to pave twelve more blocks of street this summer.
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Osceola Produce Store
Chadron
Kanred Wheat Growers Reported in Polk County List
Kanred wheat growers in Polk County report quantities and premiums from test numbers. Named growers include John Lind, Albert Carlson, G W Engelhardt, W F Crozier, J Arthur Carlson, E Merchant, with yields from 150 to 1550 bushels and premiums ranging from 25 cents to 50 cents above market. Unknown growers listed with Osceola and Polk entries. Two cards lack names but show all other specs.
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John Lind
Polk
Albert J. Carlson
Stromsburg
G. W. Engelhardt
Osceola
W. F. Crozier
J. Arthur Carlson
F. E. Merchant
Bradshaw
Albert Lind
Notice to Public on new auto law enforcement
Warning to residents to learn the newly enacted auto ordinance now in force. The police are ordered to enforce it for a safer town, per J Hastings, Police Committee chairman, as published in the Record.
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Jay Hastings
Osceola Produce and Feed Store Change of Ownership
Notice that Osceola Produce and Feed Store changes hands with possession on August 16. New owners Clyde E. Smith and W. I. Smith invite customers to visit for prompt service and price information before selling.
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Osceola
W. 1. Smith
Clyde E. Smith
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This Place
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R. E. Nybloom
Santa Ana
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Ray Sundberg
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Jenasy Sundberg
Ernest Carist
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