Nebraska proposed constitutional amendments overview
Synopsis of 41 amendments from the Third Nebraska Constitutional Convention sent for a September 21 1920 special election. Proposals cover juries bilingual education language official English electing officials reforming taxation and school funding and expanding representation and public utility regulation. Authors urge voters to approve all 41 items.
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State OF
Nebraska
Lincolm
Publc
Office of Tax Commissioner
Supreme Court
Notice of Final Report in Johnson Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the administrator of the estate of Andrew G Johnson deceased has filed a final account and petition for final settlement distribution heirship determination and discharge. The hearing is set for Sept 6 1920 at 10 am. Citizens may appear to contest. Dated Aug 9 1920. (SEAL) F H Ball County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Andrew G. Johnson
Knows Where to Look. A farmer on finding help
A rustic dialogue shows two farmers debating how to hire help. The first asks where to find a new hired man and the second answers he looks in the shade of the tree nearest his work. The exchange underscores practical, place based wisdom in rural life.
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Ezzy
How Cruel Edith Loss of Sleep Beauty
Maud and Edith spar over insomnia and its toll on beauty in a terse, witty exchange. The dialogue hints at social constraints and gender roles shaping concerns about appearance and health.
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Edith
Worth the Money Opinion Sparks Vivid Fortune Tale
A lighthearted joke features a girl who pays a fortune teller to claim she will not stay an old maid. The quip underlines themes of social expectations and bargaining for better prospects.
No Longer Funny Observation on Marital Dictum
A comment on domestic life notes that when a wife asks her husband not to display himself in public she has moved beyond finding him amusing and attractive. The piece uses humor to reflect evolving attitudes toward male behavior in marriage.
The Tie That Bound
A courtroom vignette shows a lawyer asking a client why she seeks a divorce and the client replying she married for his money and he has lost everything. The exchange highlights financial motive in a marriage under strain.
What Vanderbilt Means
The name Vanderbilt means of the hill. Cornelius Vanderbilt literally translates to Cornelius of the hill.
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Vanderbilt
Vander Bilt
Bylt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius of the
Looms for Invalids Weaving on Bedside Frames
Interesting specimens of weaving are shown on very small looms attachable to bed frames for use by invalids, offering compact craft solutions for home rehabilitation and leisure activities.
Scientist claims method to extract metals from blood
An English scientist asserts he has perfected a process by which metals absorbed into human blood can be withdrawn through electrolysis, offering a potential treatment for metal poisoning.
Tricks of the Trade Lawyer Advice for Defense
A courtroom snippet presents a lawyer advising facilitating a defense. The line suggests responding to jurors with emotion, urging weeping when young jurors glance your way and reacting differently to older jurors. The fragment hints at strategy and psychology in trials.
Wanted place as housekeeper by widow with schoolgirl
Wanted: position as housekeeper by a widow with a school age girl. Inquire at Record office. Also offered: 3 lb chunk and extracted honey for $1.00. Ads list prices and contact numbers for local sellers. Twin Indian Motorcycle for sale in good condition, cheap if taken immediately. Contact Kenneth Shrader.
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Fordson Tractor
Sunday School Rally and Baptist Picnic in Osceola
Osceola Neb August 17 1920 church notices urge full attendance for morning and evening services with baptismal service. Baptist picnic at Buckley park Friday invites all to join with baskets. 9 A. M. assembly at church. County Board met approving road overseer appointment and paving bonds plan for a new county courthouse with a September 21 1920 special election request.
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Kingdom of God
Baptist Sunday School
Buckley Park
G. W. Stansbury
Grace and Valley Churches announce Sunday schedule
Grace and Valley churches set Sunday School at 10 30 A M with preaching at 9 30 and 11 30 A M and 8 15 P M Mrs C Herrmann to speak in the evening Rev and Mrs Herrmann accept positions in the Philippines and will sail soon Hear Mrs Herrmanns message Sunday evening Epworth League meets at 7 30 P M J A Klein Pastor.
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C. Herrmann
Sermon Topics At Morning and Evening Services
Pastor W. W. Hull invites all to attend Sunday school and preaching next Sunday. Two more Sundays remain before conference. Morning worship asks What is Man and the evening program is Love's Commendation. Visitors welcome at any time.
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W. W. Hull
Luther League Meeting and Church Services Notice
St Paul Ev Lutheran schedules 8 o'clock prayer in church on Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. Luther League holds meeting Friday at the Boden home at eight. Sunday School at 10 with lesson on Baptism. English sermon follows at 10 46. Evening worship at 8 in English. morning service in Swedish. Nebraska Luther League to meet at Wahoo Sept 26 29 with delegates Miss Frida Mattson and Elmer Allinder. Rev Serenius returns Saturday and will lead Sunday services.
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ST. Paul EV
Lutheran ‘Church
Luther League Will Holt
Oscar Boden
L. J. Johnson
Nebraska
Luther League
Wahoo
Nebr
Frida Mattson
Elmer Allinder
Minneapolis
Serenius
Harmony of Life and Spirit of Helpfulness in Services
Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Bible class the morning sermon on The Harmony of Life and evening service at 8 p m on The Spirit of Helpfulness. Pastor W W Alverson extends cordial welcome to all attendees.
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Presbyterian Church
W. W. Alverson
County Board of Equalization Sets Yearly Levy in Osceola
Osceola Nebraska August 16 1920 County Board of Equalization meets to fix the year’s levies after completing equalization and receiving a State Board of Equalization certificate showing the state levy was led as described.
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Osceola, Nebr
County Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Polk County Tax Rates for 1920 Levy
The Board set the tax rate per dollar of assessed value totaling 10.39 mills across funds including General 3.44, Capitol Building 1.10, University 1.00, University Activity 0.75, Special University 0.75, Normal School 1.00, State Aid Road 2.20, and State Aid Bridge 15.00 mills for Polk County Nebraska for 1920.
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Osceola Lumber Co
the Record Pub. Co
E. A. Walrath
the Polk Progress
Ptg
Milo Joy
Ptg. Co
State Journal Co
University Pub. Co
the Columbia Carbon Co
L. F. Branting
Osceola Lbr. Co
J. A. Albin
Carl Albers
J. E. Johnson
Same
Columbus Auto. Co
Boyd & Ragatz
Lincoln Highway
Miessler Auto Co
Standard Oil Co
General Road Fund
H. J. van Vlack
Oberg Brothers
R. E. Dearborn
Kenneth Shrader
Carson Auto Co
Anstrom Auto Co
Standard of Co
Nebr. Cal. & Mfg. Co
Galion Iron Wks. & Mfg. Co
Nash Sales Company
Duplex Mfg. Co
Will Lavelle
Lowell Nelson
Charley Goldfish
Roy Parkis
Griffin
Sigford Gustafson
D. A. Hurd
P. A. McCormick
Roy Frizzell
Geo. P. Mace
Geo. D. Mace
S. A. D. Arbogast
Bert Rowley
Elmer Tooker
County General Fund
Soldiers Relief Fund
Court House
County General Road Fund
I Shelby
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Ino. of Dist
Dist
No. of
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
O. F. Branting
Julius A. Johanse
Aug. W. Johnson
Capitol Building
University
Normal School
Notice to Creditors in Estate of William Patterson
In Polk Nebraska creditors are informed that claims must be filed by December 24, 1920 and debts paid by September 24, 1921. The county court will sit on September 24, 1920 November 24, 1920 and December 24, 1920 at 16 A.M. to receive examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims and objections. Dated August 21 1920. (Seal) F H Ball
Notice to Creditors in Ra ch el A Detweiler Estate
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska the Estate of Rachel A Detweiler deceased. The court will sit at 10 A M on Sept 17 1920 Nov 17 1920 and Dec 17 1920 to receive examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims and objections. Dated August 16 1920.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Rachel A. Detweiler
Said County
Wisdom Wears Old Ideals In Daily Life
The writer laments modern lacking in truth, justice, honor, and unselfishness while praising the enduring value of goodness over genius. A call to cultivate the heart through steadfast, old fashioned virtues in everyday conduct.
Incomes of Millionaires Promised by Poets Suggest Florida Editor
A Springfield Republican line imagines a better world where poets earn the incomes of millionaires. The reflection contrasts wealth and poetic imagination, suggesting a more serene society if poets shared affluence with editors in Florida.
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Wong
Florida
Springfield Republican
Buckwheat Varieties Grow Across Europe
Buckwheat thrives in poor soils in northeastern Germany and Brittany France where it is a common crop. The flour is typically used to make pottage as a human food. In England buckwheat is rarely cultivated except for pheasant fodder.
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Europe
Germany
Brittany
France
England
Time of Great Danger Quote on Governance Faith and Rain
A fragmentary quotation attributes risk to four pillars of government religion justice counsel and treasury and urges prayer for fair weather. The source reads as a reflective line from Bacon stressing civic fragility and the need for divine or providential favorable conditions.
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Bacon
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F. H. Ball
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Harry Johnson
Alex Nelson
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Mont Mustard
Charles Wilcox
Will Wilcox
Lee Graham
E. Lucag
Gus Knoebel
T. B. Hard Grain Co
J. A. Johansen
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John Sjoblom
Board of Equalization
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