Talk on Mexico by Glen Hubbard at Puerto Mexico
Glen Hubbard describes Puerto Mexico in Vera Cruz as a former bustling Atlantic terminus with canal era ruins. He notes erosion, shifting sands, plaza life, gendered promenade, and varied housing from simple shacks to brick homes while highlighting Mexican payroll rules and company dormitories for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerlo
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Galveston
Coatzacoalcos
Puerto
Salina Cruz
Wayland Community Thanksgiving Dinner Draws 150
About one hundred and fifty people gathered at the Wayland church for a Thanksgiving program. The afternoon featured a school children and Wayland orchestra program with Rev. C G Nelson speaking. The note highlights strong local community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Wayland Church
Wayland Orchestra
C.G. Nelson
Marriage Licenses Granted This Week by County Judge
The County Judge issued licenses this week to Albert William Anderson age 28 and Helen Noami Peterson age 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert William Anderson
Helen Noami Peterson
Obituary of Perry E Shelmadine From Union City to Nebraska
Perry Ethen Shelmadine born July 4 1849 Union City Pennsylvania died November 28 1922 Osceola Nebraska at age 73 years 4 months and 28 days He was the youngest of ten children and lived with brother William Shermadine before moving to Nebraska in 1878 and Michigan briefly He married Mary Ann Richmond February 29 1883 producing daughter Cora Belle and a son Edward Thames who died in infancy After 1887 the family moved to Sherman County Kansas where wife died May 14 1895 He later married Cynthia Jones in 1900 who died in 1917 He lived at Rosworth Kansas and Osceola Nebraska He was a Baptist and long time LI C F member He died after heart trouble at his home with his daughter Mrs Harry McBeth and granddaughter Lila McBeth surviving He also leaves a sister in law Mrs William Shermadine and her children and Kansas grandchildren Mrs Wesley Guillon and Roosevelt Jones He was a Christian of quiet influence missed by friends and family.
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Perry Ethen Shelmadine
Union City
Pennsylvania
Harry McBeth
Osceola
Nebraska
Mary Ann Richmond
Cora Belle
Edward Thames
Sherman County
Kansas
Ellaworth
Cynthia Jones
Rosworth
Keds
Iwi
Shelmadine Waite & Beeber
Baptist Church
Lila McBeth
William Shermadine
Wesley Guillon
Roosevelt Jones
Myra Shermadine
Peter Johan Pehrson
Frank Sjogren
A. Serenius
Dref
Norgard Kronebergs
Sweden
Louisa Pehrson
America
Polk County
August Pehrson
Pehrson
Mortuary notice for Arthur N. Ryan of Shelby Nebraska
Arthur N. Ryan was born February 19 1881 in Shelby Nebraska and died December 2 in Brighton Colorado. He married Blanche Frelway in 1904 and lived in Shelby before moving to Brighton in 1918. He was a member of multiple Masonic orders and Shelby Lodge 254 I O O F. Funeral services were held December 6 at the M E Church in Shelby with Masonic rites. Burial followed in Shelby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur N. Ryan
Shelby
Nebraska
Brighton
Colo
Richard
Charles
David City
Nebr
Marsden Bull
Shelby High School
Blanche Frelway
Rising City
Mt. Zion
Royal Arch Masons
Colambue
Mystic Shrine
Lincoln
Shelby Lodge No
Ryan
M. E
C. EK. Ruch
Masonic Lodge of
Shelby Cemetery
Locals Triumph in Final Game at Osceola High
Osceola completes season with 13 to 0 victory over Edgar. Key players include Carson, Flynn, Hastings, Ray, and Bud on offense, McNeal and Waite on tackles. The Red and White finish 7 wins in eleven games, with strong defense and opening stunts by Mop and Byers.
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Osceola
Edgar
Pagar
Bat RQ
Wis
Mdgar
Thie
Jay Céranel
Carson
Flynn
Johnson
Chuck Hastings
Bud
McNeal
Waite
Stiffy Ray
Hastings
Cotton
Jay
Mop
Fillman
Doc Byers
McBeths Thank Friends and I C C F for Support
Mr and Mrs Harry McBeth and Lila I McBeth express gratitude to friends neighbors and the I C C F for kindness and help during the laying away of their loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I1.c.c.f
Husking Bee Aids Widower V L Deay
Large crowd of neighbors gathered Monday to husk corn for V L Deay who has faced a string of misfortunes including the death of his wife. The community response provided a substantial aid and is gratefully noted by Deay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Deay
Mr. Deay
Auntie Chloe Ain't Scared in Cold Weather
Mrs. John I. Anderson of Polk visited the city yesterday as a guest of Mrs. B. EB Finecy. The note references a rural joke about a wolf and yams with a line about advertising life and selling hog meat and apples for pies.
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John I. Anderson
Polk
City
B. EB
Finecy
Presbyterian Church Announces New Pastor and Christmas Plans
The Presbyterian churches outline a new pastor arriving at 10:00 a.m. and a full slate of services through December. They emphasize Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., morning worship, later evening services, and church activities including the Luther League gathering, Christmas program preparation, and a quarterly conference on December 15 in charge of Dr. Bryant Howe. Parishioners urged to bring children for baptism and participate in the Lord's Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rine Presbyterian
Thos
Bundsy Hebdol
B. Mickey
Nheevor
Havent
Luther League
Hijalinar Branting
S.S
S. S
Sémhol
A. N. Johnson
Sapt
Wedieh
Matitay Fench
Hetliett
Mont Cardia
Pinet ME Chunen
Weworth
Sudiday School
Éuré
Bryant Howe
Kéw Dist
A. A. Gray
Hull
Grace and Valley
Imei
Epworth
League
Paal Banglehardt
Lister
Christ
Surprise 30th anniversary for Mr and Mrs Birth
On November 28 a hundred friends relatives and former classmates gathered to surprise Mr and Mrs W H Birth for their 30th wedding anniversary. They played games and served fruit salad cake and coffee. G F Oesterreicher gave a speech and the couple received a set of silver knives and forks as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Birth
G. F. Oesterreicher
Mrs. Birth
Polk County Farms Bureau Sets December 12 Meeting
The Polk County Farms Bureau announces its annual meeting on Tuesday December 12 in the Community Room of the new courthouse. An all day session begins at 10:00 a.m. with a 15 cent lunch and afternoon talks by J N Norton W H Brokaw and C B Steward.
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Polk County Farms Bureau
New Court House
Lancheon
J. N. Norton
W. H.brokaw
Agricultural Extension
Lincoln
C. B. Steward
Red Cloud
State Farm Bureau Board
Farms Bureau
H.a.jonges
Food Sale and Needle Work Auction in Osceola
The Farmers' Union Store in Osceola hosts a sale of Chinese needle work on December 9 starting at 1 o'clock. Proceeds support a learning institution for Chinese widows in Foo Chow, China. Items include embroidered dress patterns blouses children's dresses scarves centerpieces doilies tray cloths and handkerchiefs. Wesley Chapel Ladies organize the event to combine holiday gifts with charity.
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Farmers’ Union
Osceola
Foo Chow
China
Wesley Chapel
Christmas Party of Ride-A-Wee Club Honors Husbands
Members of the Ride-A-Wee Club entertained their husbands at a Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Fillman. Contests awarded prizes to first Craven Roy Cornish and Geo Craven, consolation prizes to Mrs. Mattie Horst Charles Hansen and W. O. Clark. Sants distributed gifts from the decorated tree. refreshments and candy were served before guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fillman
Craven
Roy Cornish
Geo. Craven
Mattie Horst
Charles Hansen
W. O. Clark
Sants
Potatoes Boost Sparking Omaha Display Campaigns
Nebraska farmers produced a large crop of high quality potatoes in 1922 but faced stagnant markets. The Omaha Chamber of Commerce launched a Buy Potatoes booster campaign with strong results, echoed by eastern Nebraska slogans. The Nebraska Power Company in Omaha showcased a prominent Farnam Street display as part of the larger Everyone helps effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska Power Company of
Omaha
Farnam Street
Christmas parties and society notices in local clubs
The Gabea lots plan a Xmas party at Mrs C E Andrews home. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs Joel Hanson. The Merry Workers met with Mesdames Kunkel Anderson and Welch. Junior Missionary Society to meet tomorrow with Mrs Barr. Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson and Mr and Mrs George Campbell drove to Columbus last week to hear Robin Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabea
C. E. Andrews
The
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Joel Hanson
Merry Workers
Mesdames Kunkel, Anderson and Welch
Junior Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Paul Johnson
George Campbell
Columbus
Robin Hood
Girl Reserves Plan High School Banquet and Holiday Program
The Girl Reserves will host the December high school football banquet with regular committees handling features. They are preparing tickets and also plan a special Christmas program for their last meeting before the holidays to foster a cheerful Christmas spirit.
Second Grade Indian Project Delights Parents in Gym
The Second Grade presented an Indian Project in the gym on Wednesday afternoon November 29 before a large audience of parents and friends. Students wore handmade costumes and spoke on aspects of Indian life. Gaylord Propst Margaret Newcomer and Ethel Dielman sang solos along with grade songs and the program closed with an Indian War Dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Propst
Margaret Newcomer
Ethel Dielman
Mail parcels early to assure Christmas delivery
W E Snider postmaster urges提前 send parcels for Christmas. He warns late mailing risks undelivered gifts and advises clear addresses, secure wrapping, and using back side for Christmas seals. Do not enclose photographs or letters with parcel post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Notice to rural patrons to fill address slips
Rural carriers urge patrons to fill and leave Address Slips in rural boxes to identify recipients. With the Xmas mail surge arriving, misaddressed mail is common due to missing names in the directory. Patrons should list all family or box residents on plain paper if slips are lost. W. E. Snider, P.M.
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W. E. Snider
P.M
Polk County Agricultural Society Second Annual Meeting
The Polk County Agricultural Society will hold its second annual meeting at the court house community room on Wednesday December 13 at 2 PM sharp. All are urged to attend to help plan next year's program and discuss a possible full racing meet. Gilbert Johnson secretary Chas Newcomer president.
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Polk County Agricultural Society
Court House
Gift Store Sells Cut Glass and China in Shelby
Mrs. Roy Cornish was the guest of Shelby friends yesterday. Cut Glass and Hand Painted China advertised at G. T. Ray's Gift Store. A daughter was born Friday December 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Miles Ransom. Corporal W. B. Brown returned home after a short Omaha visit.
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Roy Cornish
Shelby Friends
G. T.’Ray’s
Miles Ransom
W. BB. Brown
Omaha
Variety Store Sold. St. Paul Man Takes Osceola Opening
E A Hess sold the Variety Store in Osceola to J E Steeple of St Paul after the deal closed Tuesday. Steeple, with fourteen years in clothing business at St Paul, assumes immediate possession and plans to relocate his family here after settling a residence lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hess
J. E. Steeple
St. Paul
Steeple
Paul
Hess
Osceola
Educational Week in Osceola Delivers Strong Programs
The Osceola community room has hosted three evenings of Educational Week with well prepared speakers and a wide range of valuable ideas. After talks, discussions proved beneficial. Tonight the program moves to the high school auditorium with the Community Chorus performing first.
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Court House
H. S. Auditorium
Illiteracy Day speech urges citizens to teach reading
December 7 was marked as Illiteracy Day with speeches by Mrs. Robert Inness and Phil Camp urging every citizen to adopt and teach an illiterate to read and write by visiting the schools today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Inness
Phil Camp
A. B. Bherharat
Slorans
Equality of Opportunity December Speakers
Miss Amelia Rosemussen C T Crow and O E Mickey headline a December speakers event promoting equal opportunity for education. Slogans urge visiting schools and pledging a square deal for every country boy and girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Rosemussen
C. T. Crow
O. E. Mickey
Physical Education Day Slogans and Speakers Highlight Event
December event lists speakers Miss Nyberg Jay Hastings and C E Andrews. Slogans stress health to minds and bodies with playgrounds planned for every community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nyberg
Jay Hastings
C. E. Andrews
Local Residents Make Trips and Meetings This Week
Local residents traveled to Omaha and Lincoln for business and official duties. The Board of County Commissioners and County Clerk attended meetings in Omaha. A missionary meeting at Mrs. B. E. Fineey's home included Rev. Hal Fudge and elected officers. Thanksgiving was spent with relatives. hunting was enjoyed with the family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Everett
Arvilla Timm
Omaha
Asmus Hennings
Dera Mooney
Board of County Commissioners
Chester Carson
Avtur Carson
S$. G. Pheasant
Hal Fudge
Stromsburg
Jos. Anderson
B. E. Fineey
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Glen Hubbard
Puerto Mexico
Mrs
Lila I. McBeth
Vern Deay
Chloe
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Sureau
Scheol
W. E. Snider, P.M
Gilbert Johnson
Sec
Chas. Newcomer
Pres
St Paul
Osceela
Orville Miller
W. O. Johnson Co
Wilber M. Johnston
E. J. Howland
Mark Timm
U.s.grain Growery Inc
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