The Worthwhile in Life and the Polk County Fair
A reflective piece on value and distraction contrasts with a report on the Polk county fair. It notes a good county fair despite rain and low attendance, praising machinery exhibits, hogs and cattle, and mentions Branting & Sons, Farmers Union, and Delco Light. It also covers the death of John James Schott, details his life and family, and tribute from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branting & Sons
Farmers’ Union
Delco Light People
Farm Bureau
Osceola Chautauqua praised for strong season and fundraiser
The 1919 Osceola Chautauqua ends with praise for fine weather good attendance and top class acts led by Dr Williams of Chicago and the Madrigal Quartette. The finance group reports a healthy margin despite an early deficit and community thanks go to Dr C L LeMar and the management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Finance Department
Enterprise
C. L. LeMar
Dr. Williams
Chicago
Stromsburg
Williams
Polk County
Osceola Wins First Game In Fair Series
Osceola defeated Stromsburg 12 to 1 in eight innings at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon. Irwin pitched for Stromsburg’s rival Osceola and delivered a fast clean game, earning praise for his steady work. Stalnaker took the mound for Stromsburg, allowing the Osceola bats to tally all their runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Capitol Amusement Company
Osceola
Fair Grounds
Stromsburg
Shelby
Irwin
Stremsburg
Stalnaker of
Seward
Byers Wins Wrestling Match in Omaha Bout
The prestling match between Wm. Byers of this city and Jack Toliver of Omaha at the air dome north of Branting Implement building last night ended with Byers winning after two falls. Toliver took the first fall in nine minutes, while Byers won the second in about five minutes. The crowd was surprised as the pair had wrestled to a draw forty minutes two weeks earlier. Byers showed notable strategy and ability pleasing his supporters.
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Osceola
Joe Hartman
Liberty
Clark
J. D. Rockefeller
John D. Rocke
Wm. Byers
Jack Toliver
Omaha
Air Dome
Branting
Byers
State Fair Trains from Polk County Towns
State Fair trains depart Polk county towns next week with morning times and fares listed for Durant Stromsburg Osceola Shelby and Polk departure. A return special from Lincoln leaves 10 30 p m arriving Central City 2 40 a m with stops at all intermediate points except between Valparaiso and Lincoln. Reduced fare tickets to Lincoln on sale Aug 30 to Sept 5 inclusive with final limit Sept 6.
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Polk County
Polk
Durant
Stromsburg
Osceola
Shelby
T Lincoln
Lincoln
Central City
Valparaiso
Wesley Chapel Notes On Local Life And Meetings
Wesley Chapel community news records Mr. Daniel and family visiting Fred Brigham’s Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Le BE Treadway traveled to David City. Locals report grading near Jarmin schoolhouse and illnesses among John Schott, John Richmond, and C. M. Pulver. University extension talk on colors was given by Florence Dunniof with color trials for dress forms.
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M. E. ‘Daniel
Fred Brigham
le BE. Treadway
David City
Jarmin
John ‘Schott
John’ Richmond
C. M. Pulver
Columbus
Omaha
James Richmmond
Florence
Dunniof
University, ‘Extension
Card of Thanks from Schott family
The Schott family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for support during their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schott and Children.
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Emil Schott
Presbyterian Church Invites Attendance for Sunday Services
The 1919 church notice invites members and guests to morning and evening services at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Pastor W. W. Alverson emphasizes vigorous, orderly spiritual welfare and includes a call to join Sunday school at 9 a.m. with a cordial welcome extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Alverson
Baptist Church Notes Sunday School and Services
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by John I Anderson, superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. with the sermon Many Called, But Few are Chosen. Evening service at 8 p.m. on Ma. Kingdom, Vision. Pastor G. W. Stansbury asks why not every member attends and is missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I Anderson
G. _W. Stansbury
Grace Valley Churches Plan Special Services Before Conference
Grace Valley churches announce Sunday services at the usual hour with a 7 30 p m league session replacing 8 00. Miss Verna Buchta leads special music and a brief year in review will be given by the pastor. Morning theme focuses on Use and Abuse of God Given Privileges. Evening programs include minister talks and a house warming with multiple speakers.
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GRACE
Valley Churches
Verna Buchta
Minster
Chase Listers The Chase Lister Company Opens Week at Opera House
The Chase Listers The Chaste Lister Company opened a week at the opera house with The Marriage Question and nightly attendance grew to a Friday showing of Her Unborn Child praised for its handling of birth control. Saturday features Hands Up a sensational western drama with vaudeville between acts. Chase Lister encourages continued patronage as a wholesome form of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Chase- Lister Company
Chase Lister
Heinemeyer Couple In Car Truck Collision
Albert Heinemeyer and his wife from Evanston Ill collided with a heavy truck while traveling to Nebraska. The car was badly damaged but no one was hurt in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Evanston
Ills
Albert Heinemeyer
Mrs Cook Spends Weekend at Home in Ulysses
Mrs. M. E. Cook spent Saturday and evening, and Sunday at her home in Ulysses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Cook
Ulysses
Spread of Cancer in America Public Health Service Warns
The Public Health Service reports cancer rising in America with a steady annual rate of two and a half percent. Early detection offers a cure, and while not contagious or hereditary, cancer remains a major challenge with 61 452 deaths last year. Medical advances are welcomed but much remains to be learned.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Gompers
Iron and Steel Workers
Steel Carporation
Mr. Schwab
Steel Trust
Foster
Steel Corporation
Steel
American Federation of Labor
Steel ”Corporation
Railroad Brotherhood
Las Chang
Public Health Service
America
Passing The Buck To The Buyer From Omaha Bee
The piece argues profiteering rests with sellers and buyers alike as it cites tobacco taxes driving up prices, notes coffee and other goods have surged, and urges reeducation of shoppers. It critiques profiteers and warns that careful buying can still support higher price levels.
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Omaha Bee
Ing
Markets Today Wheat and hog prices move in markets
Wheat opens at 2038, Jorn at 1.70, oats 63c, hogs at 18.00, creamery butter 53c, eggs 27c, butter 40c. Price figures listed reflect commodity levels in today’s market brief.
Attend The Chase Lister Show A The Auditorium AIF This Week
The Chase Lister Show headlines this week at the Auditorium with live acts and guest performances. Details and dates accompany the venue listings.
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Chase-Lister
AIF
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John Schott
John J. Scott
Sacred ‘Heart
Clara Eller
Schuyler
Schott
Jp Valley
John James Schott
Ed Wagner
H. A. Nebosis
Herman Alt
Cora
Clara Schott
Joseph
Louis
Folk County
THE
Lynn Snider
Great Lakes Naval Station
American Lake
Lynn
Great Lakes
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
New York
Europe
Lamlash
Scotland
Air Service
Killingholm
England
Cardiff
South Wales
Snider
Rasmussen
Amelia Rasmussen
Minnesota
Worthington
Dodge City
Rochester
Mankato
Luther Lindquist
Idaho
Ashton Gazette
Louie
Three Bears
Marysville
D. Hess Place
Hess
L. E. Liwiznist
Harry Landon
P. O. Landon
Des Moines
Will Kelley
Lodge ‘and ‘Trades Union
Landon
Kelley
Beaconsfield
Eden Baptist ‘Church
Washington
Wilson
United States
New York World
State Fair Trains
Wesley Chapel
Presbyterian Church
Baptist ‘Church
Chase -Listers
Gus
Tonnigis
York
Clara” Fiskel, Duncan
Cee Eenanes
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