Veterans Benefit Under New Law Affects Thousands
General Frank T. Hines reports records of 165000 ex service men reviewed since the World War Veterans Act last June. Fourteen thousand men qualify for benefits with an aggregate $2,261,687 in costs. 4600 awards in August alone raised the monthly payroll by over $200000. In the Ninth District 2400 records were reviewed. 350 tuberculous and 500 neuro psychiatric cases identified. hospital admissions under new provisions totalled 3000 in three months with 20 percent for tuberculous conditions and half of those active.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Frank T. Hines
Bureau
Autcher
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Shop and Ship Early for a Quicker Christmas Mail
Postmasters urge Americans to mail gifts between December 10 and 20 to avoid last minute rush. Emphasis on greeting cards and safe handling since cards cannot be marked Do Not Open Until Christmas. Police and postal staff aim to set a new holiday efficiency record this year.
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New
John H. Bartlett
Postal Service Plans Early Christmas Break for Workers
Postmaster General New urges public cooperation as the postal service shifts hours to allow Christmas dinners at home. Rural carriers will deliver no mail on Christmas Day and city clerks and carriers will stop work at noon to spare staff during the holiday.
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New
The Future Of Agriculture Says President Coolidge
President Coolidge warned before land grant college officials that population growth and industrialization will push the nation toward agricultural deficit. He cited war time boosts and postwar surpluses, urged reduced production in over stimulated crops, and emphasized systematic marketing to balance demand with supply.
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The
Association of Land Grant Colleges
Coolidge
America
Lana
Public sentiment quote attributed to Lincoln
A concise public domain style quotation notes that public sentiment governs success and failure, arguing those who mold opinion influence outcomes more than laws or rulings. The line emphasizes the power of collective perception in governance.
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Abraham Lincoln
Brown University tests reveal college readiness patterns
In December, Brown University administered psychological exams to 3,333 senior high school students across Massachusetts. Findings show 50 percent are poor to fair college risks, 25 percent fairly good, 25 percent strong prospects, with higher scores correlating to better future college success. Occupations chosen include engineering, clerical, and business, while Osceola High School reports 16 percent of seniors attend college post graduation.
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Brown University
Wassachusets
Osceola High School
Osceola
Nebraska Schools Face Cost Savings Debate and Survey
Nebraska spends about 25 million dollars annually on public schools with little to no established return from expenditures. The legislature once proposed a statewide survey, but it did not pass. The State Teachers Association supports a comprehensive survey and offers cooperation to uncover factual insights about the Nebraska educational system.
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Nebraska
State Teachers’ Association
Government help for farm re adjustment and tariffs
A Nebraska Farmer column argues for government action to ease farm re adjustment through clear market forecasts and tariff protection. It cites Secretary Wallace and USDA dissemination of market information as a model and notes tariffs shield dairy wool and sugar producers aiding home consumption and reducing wheat overproduction.
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Wallace
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Geographical centers map shows shifting national hubs
A survey by Electrical World places the US center of production in shallow coal near Superior Nebraska and the population center in northern Indiana. It notes an Arcticulture center in northern Missouri, a manufacturing hub in Ohio, electrical development center in Illinois, and water power focus in western Wyoming due to the Rockies.
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The
Electrical World
United States
Superior
Nebr
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
National Center For Electrical Developments
Ilinois
Wyoming
Signs on the Move Aerial Snippets Across States
A quirkily assembled list records various roadside, shop, and car signs spotted by travelers from Nebraska to California. Entries include humorous, curious, and provocative messages such as No Hunting Aloud, Fish Warms for Bale, Old Timer From Shady Rest, and Our coffee has a lingering kick like a Flapper's Kiss.
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Reed Sarter
Nebraska
Rod Dobson
Michigan
Lincoln
Lydia Weber
Shady Rest
J. H. Goodin
Loup City
A. J. Blank
McCook
F. W. Johnson
Marble Fork
Calif
Lake Country
Jack Philips
Ottumwa
M. A
Fiftieth
South Streets
Legal Notice in Polk County Nebras Kas Estates
In Polk County Nebraska a probate petition filed November 21 1924 to determine heirs time of death and descent of real estate in Osceola for the estates of Leopold Snyder Charles A Snyder and Emma Snyder. Notice to creditors heirs and interested parties sets hearing December 21 1924 10 a m in Osceola Nebraska.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Leopold Snyder
Charles A. Snyder
Emma Snyder
George L. Shore
Osceola
Valley Street
Sweetwater County
Wyoming
What 18: A Kilowatt Hour
A basic explanation of kilowatt hours as units of electrical work. It defines watt as rate of work, volt as electromotive force, and ampere as current. It shows how 50 watts for one hour uses 50 watt hours, and 1,000 watts for 1 hour equals one kilowatt.
Rates A Leather Medal for Bok Ties to Nations
Bok, who paid 50000 for a scheme to draw the United States into the League of Nations, is honored by the Queen of Holland for loyalty to his birthplace. The piece notes many hyphenated Americans remain tied to their native lands, less so to the nation that gave them home and wealth.
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Bok
United States
League of Nations
Holland
Unseasonable Dry Fall Threatens Plants and Orchards
Officials warn an unusually dry autumn with ground freezing early risks heavy losses to evergreens, ornamental shrubs, raspberries, blackberries, and grapes. Ivy weather persists, advising soil moisture checks to reduce damage.ALT: 1 Produce Co. and College Lincoln terms noted.
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Ollege
Lincorp
Notice to Creditors in Burgess Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska creditors of the estate of Nancy A Burgess deceased are notified that claims must be presented by March 12 1925 and debts paid by December 12 1925. The county judge will convene December 12 1924 January 12 1925 and March 12 1925 at 10:00 AM to receive examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims. Nov 10 1924 F H Ball County Judge. Nov 13 20 27 Dec 4.
Estate of Christ Behle Notice to Creditors in Nebraska
In the matter of the Estate of Christ Behle Deceased notice that the time for filing claims is March 19 1925 and for payment of debts is December 19 1925 I will sit at the County Judge chamber on December 19 1924 January 19 1925 and March 19 1926 at 10:00 a m to receive examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims Dated November 18 1924 F H BALL County Judge Nov 20 27 Dec 4 11
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Polk County
Nebraska
Nancy A. Burgess
State OF
Said County
F. H. Ball
Christ Behle
Notice of Probate In Polk County Nebraska
Notice to all interested in the estate of William McBeth deceased that a petition for probate of the last will and testament and for appointment of executors McBeth and McBeth has been set for hearing on December 12 1924 at 10 00 oclock in the county court of Polk County Nebraska Dated November 18 1924
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Polk County
Nebraska
William . McBeth
M. McBeth
William H. McBeth
Church Services and Leaders in Local Congregations
Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 AM and morning worship at 11:00 AM with an evening service at 7:30 PM led by Pastor Thos. E. Barr. Eden Baptist Church in Stromsburg holds Sunday School at 10:00 AM, morning worship at 11:00 AM, and a 7:30 PM evening service led by A W Lyons. Baptist Church offers 10:00 AM Sunday School, 11:00 AM Bible study, and 7:30 PM evening service with an open invitation to all.
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Presbyterian Church
School of Missions
Thos. E. Barr
Stromsburg
A. W. Lyons
Baptist Church
GT. Paul's EV
Grace and Valley Churches Sunday Service Schedule
Grace Church holds morning worship at 9 30 A M and Sunday school at 10 30 A M Valley Church offers Sunday school at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M League at 7 15 P M and preaching at 7 45 P M both churches present.
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Grace & Valley Churches
Grace Church
Valley Church
First M. E. Church Epworth League and Activities
The First M. E. Church lists a full week of events including an evening service at 7 30 P M and a 630 P M meeting for the Epworth League. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 730 P M and Thursday choir practice are planned with Friday Ladies Aid and Builders Class gatherings.
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M. E
Epworth League
Ladies Aid
Hulquist
Brotherhood
Wesley Herrman
Clarks
John Calout
York
Winnie Gabrielson
M. E. Gilbert
Hastings
Poultry Show Fame Highlights Local Visits and Sales
L R Israel showcases Rhode Island Reds at the Platte Valley Poultry Show in Columbus this week and visits friends there. Mr and Mrs W O Hansen visit relatives in David City while Carl Frahm buys a new Dodge. A big Milk Cow and Heifer Sale is planned for Monday December 8 in Osceola at 1:30 p m.
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H. C. Duncan Produce Co
L. R. Israel
W. O. Hansen
David City
Carl Frahm
Duncan
Federal Farm Loans profit refunds to Polk County members
The Polk County National Farm Loan Assn reports a $9518.95 return from the Federal Long Bank Omaha to its members. If your loan is optional or near maturity, investigate the Federal Farm Loan System. N. L. Nelson, Secy-Treas., Osceola, Nebraska.
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Polk County National Farm Loan Assn
Federal Long Bank
Omaha
Federal Farm Loan System
N. L. Nelson
Sec’y-Treas
Osceela
Nebr
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Phil E. Douglas
Nebraska Gas & Electric
Hiawatha
Kans
Ray Hunt
W. W
Angus
R. C. Johnston
Minneapolis
Minn
Beatrice
Harry
Crete
Jack
California
EF. H. Ball
Burgeson
Joliet
H. P
New Joliet Shellers
Frank Burgeson
Corner Sq
Eden Baptist Church
H. A. Taylor
L. E. Lindquist
Northwest Corner
Squart
Everett Waite
Betty Jo Carson
C. H. Lehmkuhl
Wahoo
Fred Schwab
N. B. Fox
Gresham
Ed Ryan
R. A. Studley
Monowi
Wm. Merrick
Osceola, Nebraska
Wagner Studio Film
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