Notice of probate for Harris estate in Polk County
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will and testament of James R. Harris deceased has been filed. The State of Nebraska to all interested persons, a hearing is set for August 25, 1922 at 10 o'clock a.m. Squire O. Harris is named executor. Dated July 31, 1922. (Seal) 46-31 F. H. BALL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
James R. Harris
State of
Squire O. Harris
Social Calendar Highlights Osceola Neighborhood Events
The Osceola society page lists bridge guests and dinners honoring the Epps visit, Mrs Powers and Heitzman departures, and various hostess celebrations. Missionary and club meetings plan a Masque while Camp Fire groups host a picnic and swim.
Pat and the fifth baby joke in New York
An Irishman in New York planned a large family with a baby born each year for four years and then none. A friend asks why no more children and Pat replies that every fifth baby born in New York is a Jew.
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N’yawk
Pat
New York
Skirts May Grow Longer in Fall Fashion Push
Fashion notes say skirts and suits may reach eight inches from the floor for street wear while evening gowns stay ankle length. Merchants and magazines forecast longer silhouettes with long lines, overblouses, and beaded dress accents in gray brown and beige tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enus
New York
Supreme Act Stands as Rail Strike Ends
End of the rail stoppage confirms the supremacy of the Transportation Act and its Labor Board provisions. Radical labor leaders who seek public damage to serve selfish aims face futile protests against the law’s authority.
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Labor Board
Card of Thanks from Johnson and families
We thank our dear sisters and neighbors for their kindness during our sorrow and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Frank A. Johnson, Mrs. Morgan and family, Fred Johnson and family, Harry Johnson, Stephen Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Johnson
Morgan
Fred Johnson
Harry Johnson
Stephen Brown
Ice Cream Social Gratitude and Local Updates in Wesley Chapel
The Wesley Chapel church ice cream social drew strong attendance and organizers thank helpers. Social notes report Miss Leal Crosier's home visit, rain event, travel to Excelsior Springs for treatment, and various local visits. Polk Chautauqua dates and Ford Day in David City are noted along with community member travels and church group activities.
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Leal. Crosier
Harry Jarmin
Fremont
J. N. Jarmin
King's Heralds
Roy Richards
Columbus
Richards
Chapel ‘Missionary Society
Charles Olson
Osceola
J. W. Crozier
Excelsior Springs
Floyd West
Lynn Brighams
Myra Crozier
Iowa
Nazarene Assembly
Bauder & Sons
Ford
Russell Olson
Stromsburg
Ed Shultz
Herbert Wurtz
Carl Waak
Polk Chautauqua
Redpath-Horner
Points
Minnesota
Nels Pierson
Denver
O. F. Alfred
Stratford
Sw. M. E. Church
Polk
Grand Island
The
Baptist Association
Harold Nelson
Emma Lind
Mildred Eckman
Reuben Hanquist
A. E. Swanson
Emil Lind
Neal
Obituary continues for Stromsburg leader Lind
The Swedish Methodist church member and Stromsburg leader Mr. Lind died at 66 after a long decline. Born April 6 1856 in Sweden he emigrated to the United States in 1880s, lived in McPherson and Los Angeles before settling in Stromsburg. He leaves Esther Josephine Lind and eleven children and sixteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
M. E Church
Edwin Sahlen
E. H. Lindquist
C. A. Falk
Mr. Lind
Methodist Church
Torpa
Kronobergs Jan
Sweden
United States
Salt Lake City
McPherson
Kans
Esther Josephine Swanson
Moline
Ills
Los Angeles
Calif
Stremsburg
John Colson
Town
Stomsburg
Lind
Effie
Esther Josephine Lind
Gilbert Colson
Elmer Lind
F. O. Johnson
Julian Ludden
North Platte
Neb
George
Benedict
Benjamin
Margaret
William
Gertrude
Bernice
Irene
August Rodine
John Rodine
Des Moines
Swedish Methodist Church
Urs
Woodmen Lodge
Placing Blame in Philosophical Thought
A fragment discusses blame as a vice or virtue across viewpoints. It contrasts a vulgar man who blames others with a novice in philosophy who blames himself and a philosopher who blames neither. The quotation attributed to Epicurus or Recatetus reflects on self accusation and external fault.
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Ralctetus
Lindburg Wurtz Wedding At Polk Home
Miss Josephine Lindburg and Herbert L Wurtz wed at 4 PM Wednesday at the Lindburg home near Polk with Rev. Neal officiating. After a five course dinner for about 100 guests the couple plan a farm home near Polk after a Colorado Wyoming motor trip. A kitchen shower for the bride was held nearby by Mrs. Lindburg and Mrs. Lindburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Lindburg
Arthur Wurtz
Flower Pearers
Margaret
Harold Lindburg
William Lindburg
Wilbur White
Edwin Lindburg
Georgette An
Colorado
Wyoming
Legion Film Show Promises War Scenes and Soldier Stories
The American Legion plans a Great War film featuring frontline aid, Verdun trenches, gas attacks, and aircraft in action. It invites families to learn which soldier went overseas by discovering exact units and divisions. Church notices follow with services, youth groups, and a church picnic details from Paul’s Lutheran and Grace Valley churches.
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American Legion
3Qth
Quentin Roosevelt
139Th Inf
Verdun
108Rd Inf
Osceola Public Schools outlines 1922 23 policy and offerings
The Osceola Public Schools plan for 1922 23 describes practical industrial and commercial courses for boys and girls, a normal training track for teaching, and musical, athletic, science, literary, debating and dramatic activities. It emphasizes affordable education, basic development, and responsible budgeting. Registration is set for Thursday and Friday of next week.
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Osceola Public Schools
Co. E. Andrews P. S
Death of Fred Oliver Slade at age four in 1921
Fred Oliver Slade son of Mr and Mrs Chas L Slade born Sept 20 1917 died Aug 18 1921 aged 4 years 10 months 23 days. Survivors include parents one brother Ted eight and one sister Mary three. Grand Island dispatch notes family prayerful reflections as road officials count Lincoln highway traffic at 1125 cars in a 14 hour period.
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Des Moines
Park Avenue News
Chas. L. Slade
Ted
Mary
Grand Island
TREM TING WHEAT FOR SMUT
Instructions for treating wheat to prevent smut outline eight steps. Secure formaldehyde in sealed bottles. Fan wheat to remove trash light kernels weed seeds and most smut balls. Disinfect tools with formaldehyde solution. Mix one pint formaldehyde to 35 gallons water. Soak seeds skim off smut and trash. Remove wheat quickly cover for hours. Sow slightly thicker as kernels swell. Do not leave wet wheat piled longer than 12 hours.
Campaign Emblem Linked to Adams 1824 Ring
A copper finger ring served as a campaign emblem for John Quincy Adams in 1824. Adherents wore the ring during his presidential bid and it bore the inscription John Quincy Adams 1825.
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John Quincy Adams
Church Reports Highlight Near Year End Efforts
The quarterly conference notes excellent work across church departments with good gains. Services listed for next Sunday include Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, Epworth League at 7:00, and evening preaching at 8:00, pastor W. W. Hull inviting all. First Presbyterian also advertises Sunday school at 10:00 led by A. B. Mickey, with 11:00 worship and 7:00 Christian Endeavor. An 8:00 masque titled The Church Victorious Through Love will be presented by the Women’s Home Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.’ Paul's Lutheran Church
Luther League
C. V. Fornander
Mises Alinda Fernander
Arthur Eckstrom
Gilbert Johnson
Arthur N. Johnson
Adolf Serenius
Grace and Valley Churches
Epworth League
King’s Herald
Mike Horst
J. A. Klein
M. E. Church
Epworth
W. W. Hull
First Presbyterian Church
A. B. Mickey
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Osceola Chorus Seeks 100 Voices for Polk County Fair
Polk County Fair Association offers 75 dollars per concert for two Osceola Community Chorus performances over two days at the fair. A meeting is set for Friday August 25 at 8:00 PM in Osceola High School assembly hall to organize rehearsals and invite new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Fair Association
Osceoln Community Chorus
Polk County Fair
Osceola High School
N. L. Nelson
Air and Water for Chickens Warned by Poultry Experts
Poultry specialists from the Agricultural College warn of widespread hen house deaths due to poor ventilation in winter and heat in summer. They urge opening south exposures, spraying for lice and mites, and ensuring abundant fresh water daily to prevent dehydration and blood thickening.
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The
Agricultural College
Mrs Olivia Boden Returns From Stromsburg Visit
Mrs. Olivia Boden returned Saturday from Stromsburg where she visited relatives after attending the celebration there Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Boden
Stromsburg
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Omaha
F. O. Anderson
C. W. Headlee
A. J.herrmann
C. J. Webster
Oscar W. Anderson
Everman Remedy
Gallatin
F. H. Ball
Tkins
Atkins
Oisoap
Osceola, Nebraska
Watkins Dealer
Han
Lindley Heald
Bridge
Mrs. Epps
Frank Mills
Mrs. Geo. Carson
H. C. Beebe
H. M. ‘Powers
Heitzman
California
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Ladies of the Missionary Society of the Grace M. E. Church
J. C. Marquist
Kensington
Wm. Welch
Borst
BR. M. Gillespie
Bess Stonesbury
Lola Duncan
Milford
Woman’s Literary Club
Lulu Merrick
Merrick
Maple Leaf Club
Emma [Parker
Canning
Bertha McCormick
Nellie Hutchison
Florence
Anna Hansen
Buckley Park
Simsbury
Mrs. Watts
Misses Berth
Bernice McCormick
Ethel
Gladys Hardle
Margaret Clark
Messers
Phil
Ed Walgren
Wm. Ferris
Lewis Daum
Glen Veltman
Vern McCormick
Roy
Earl Hardle
Walter Weiseman
Family
Ford Motor Company
Carson Auto. Company
Wesley Chapel
S. W. Corner Square
J. E. Parker
E. Lunner
Omala
Peter Nelson
Emil M. Swanson
Missouri
Anton E. Sjoland
Duluth
Minn
J. C. Franzen
New York State
New York City
Young People’s Free Mission Society
Loomis
Nebr
Amanda Wilson
Ruth Muirhead
Hastings
Garvin
Holyoke Colp
Ray Hunsaker
Carthage
Iils
Bittner
Joint of
Daisy Muirhead
Moore
Jennie
Estes Park
Oklahoma
John Ekeley
Boulder
Colo
Erick Erickson
Muirhead
North Side
Pauline Fonda
A. P. Freeman
Frank Burgeson
Broken Bow
Pan
Rapp Hotel
Drs. Chapek
Martin
Banner
Fred Oliver Slade
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