Thirteen Lines From Osceola in 1899
Thirty nine years ago on August 17 1899 Mel Ryan welcomed a new arrival a girl with cigars. Osceola populists and democrats attended the David City convention with figures Mills Powers Walrath Mills and McCoy noted. Death news reached Polk County for Rev M Herrman’s wife. Crops show promise for corn oats and pasture while wheat remains light. A hail storm cursed central west and south areas damaging orchards and fruits. Local groups nominated two district candidates Good and Sornberger from Saunders County.
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Mel Ryan
Osceola
David City
Judge Mills
H. M. Powers
E. A. Walrath
Frank Mills
George R. McCoy
Polk County
M. Herrman
Culbertson
Nebr
Nebraska
E. L. King
H. T. Arnold
Free Silver Democrats
Saunders County
Good
Sornberger
Wayland Sunday School Wins County Chautauqua Attendance Trophy
Twenty four years ago on August 17 1914 county Sunday schools competed for attendance at the chautauqua with Wayland claiming the largest percentage. Osceola superintendent C B Moore from Oakdale will join teaching staff at the upcoming teachers institute. Sam Crouse returns to East Side Drug Store duties after a vacation. Florence Dunn of Aledo Illinois expected back from Italy visit. Dr and Mrs F H Pearce of Carson Iowa visit town and Dr Pearce runs a large veterinary hospital. Elmer Johnson travels to Meadow Grove to visit his brother Oscar employed by Chicago Lumber Co.
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Wayland
C. B. Moore
Osceola
Oakdale
Sam Crouse
East Side
Florence Dunn
F. L. Dunn
Aledo
Ill
Italy
F. H. Pearce
Carson
Iowa
Pearce
Elmer Johnson
Meadow Grove
Oscar Johnson
Chicago Lumber Co
Buick Sedan theft linked to Kansas City bank robbers
The Buick sedan stolen from Alex Scott of Stromsburg last June appears to be the same vehicle used in a Kansas City bank robbery. The car was found near Shelby last week. A Rufus Walker family reunion occurred at Buckley Park in Stromsburg with about twenty six attendees. Dolores Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay McCormick, was born August 9. John LeMar reports their expedition party found fossils in Kansas to bring back to the University of Nebraska. Dicky Merrick turned four with a neighborhood birthday gathering. Osceola Chautauqua closes after a six day session with tentative waning interest in future years. Adam Luft harvested oats at 70 bushels per acre.
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Alex Scott
Stromsburg
Kansas City
Mr. Scott
Shelby
Rufus Walker
Buckley Park
Jay McCormick
Dolores Jean
John LeMar
Geological Department
University of Nebraska
Kansas
Dicky Merrick
Osceola
Adam Luft
Card of Thanks for State Senate Nomination
Jay Hastings thanks voters for supporting his nomination in the primary for State Senator in the 25th District. He pledges his best effort to represent district wishes if elected and invites letters or personal visits.
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Jay Hastings
Citrus Fruit History in American Growth
Citrus fruits have a long record in the United States with cultivation underway in Florida by 1579 and in California by 1769, tracing a tradition that spans thousands of years in origin and spread.
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Orient
Florida
California
Diabetes Mellitus and Its Causes Explained
This column outlines how diabetes is caused by insulin deficiency, its inheritance pattern, and how lifestyle factors like overeating contribute. It notes shifting prevalence, age ranges, and the impact of infections, with a hint of future diabetes facts to come.
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Storz
Stora
Polk County Medical Society
Europe
Harless thanks voters for support as district commissioner
S J Harless writes to constituents thanking them for the vote of confidence in the recent primary. He says he hopes his four years as 2nd district commissioner merit continued support and pledges to uphold his record.
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S. J. Harless
Grateful Reply From John I Anderson After Primary
John I. Anderson thanks supporters from both parties for a splendid primary vote on Tuesday. He pledges to continue serving the people to the best of his ability.
Appreciation Note From LeRoy M. Smith
LeRoy M. Smith expresses sincere gratitude for the splendid primary vote received last Tuesday and extends his appreciation to supporters.
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Leroy M. Smith
Thanking Friends After Primary Election Thanks
Peter Gunnard Peterson expresses sincere gratitude to friends who remembered him at the primary election held Tuesday.
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Gunnard Peterson
Polk County Clerk Nominee Thanks Voters for Support
To the voters of Polk County I thank you for renominating me to the office of Clerk of the District Court I appreciate this very much and I shall try to merit a continuance of your support and confidence T A Reece.
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Polk County
District Court
T. A. Reece
Nelson thanks Polk County voters for commissioner support
Arthur C. Nelson expresses gratitude to Polk County voters for their strong support in the primary election for County Commissioner, District No. 2, thanking them for the confidence placed in him.
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Polk County
Arthur C. Nelson
Local Residents Visit Friends and Family From Nearby Towns
Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Harris and Miss Mabel McDonald from David City visiting the S. P. Johnson home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Hubbert and family from Kearney visited Thursday evening. Ruby Wieseman returned to O Neil after a week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst from Lincoln spent Sunday with O. V. Hurst and accompanied the Saunder girls to Gretna. The Lunds left for Wa hoo to begin new work as highway engineers. E. J. Tschauner and children arrived from Claremore for a ten day vacation. Mrs. Henry Anderson and Teddy of Lynn Mass. visit relatives for two weeks. Mrs. Eugenia Fudge of Louisville Ky. died August 9. her son W. O. Fudge attended. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cole and son Gene visited Denver. Cole returned home while Gene remained. E. C. Johnson and sons Kenneth and Keith expected from Ft. Morgan Colorado to visit D. B. Hultquist and Rudolph Carlson homes.
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S. P. Johnson
L. C. Harris
Mabel McDonald
David City
Polk County
Wahoo
E. J. Tschauner
Claremore
Okla
Henry Anderson
Sor
Teddy
Lynn
Mass
Anderson
Mildred Deeter
Eugenia Fudge
Louisville
Denver
Cole
Gene
E. C. Johnson
Kenneth
Keith
Ft. Morgan
Colorado
D. B. Hultquist
Rudolph Carlson
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Merry Workers
The Presbyterian Church invites attendance at Sunday School at 10 A M with the Merry Workers meeting Thursday afternoon led by Hazel Malek and Hazel Horst as committee members.
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Presbyterian Church
Hazel Malek
Hazel Horst
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Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co
Nebraska’s
RODEO
Grandstand
Beckman & Gerety
Omaha
Hotel Conamt
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
New Muse Theatre
Sylvia Sidney and
George Raftin
You and
Dorthy Lamour and
Ray Milland T
Gene Raymond
Ann Southern
John I. Anderson
Sinclair Refining Company (Inc
Arthur W. Carlson
Horst
Dave Peterson
Park View
Jarmin
Eckdahl
Polk
Frank Larson
Ter
Mills & Mills, Attorneys
A. F. N Uquist
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