Oath of Allegiance Urged by State Defense Council
The State Council of Defense urges foreign born Nebraskans to show loyalty to the government. The provided oath affirms renunciation of all foreign allegiance and pledges defense of the U S Constitution. Local items note community movements and servicemen connections in Polk County Nebraska.
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State Council of Defense
Nebraska
United States
Cary Ctls
Hanetitore
United States of America
Local residents show movements amid WWI mobilization efforts
Wallace Scott traveled to Lincoln and Omaha to take an ambulance driver examination for a Red Cross unit. Ralph Erickson planned to enlist in the U.S. services. Eva Stone returned to Exeter after a visit. Mrs White of Hastings left for home after visiting W. E. Johnson’s. S. D. and B. Fy Clifford arrived from Montana and may stay indefinitely. F. A. Burgeson rode to Broken Bow with 21 hours of delay. Olof Lindburg returned from Idaho with his sons. Geo Erickson visited Osceola. Mrs Anna Beckman went to Polk to visit her daughter Mrs Allison John. Elvie Effie Wilkinson left for Chappell for a couple weeks with siblings. Frank, injured in a runaway, returned from Omaha hospital.
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Jeffrey
Polk
Ae “H. Nickell
California
M. F
Nickell
Osceola
Navy
Campbell
Sargent
Mirae Holingsworth
C. O. Lundsigom
L. A. Story
York
L. W. Story
Tillié. Johnson
Poli Af
Clyde Petterson
Omaha
Nels ‘Pierson
Lincoln
Chas. Eckles
Herman Nelson
Ray Anderson
C. J. Pope
Grand Island
Stromsburg
Pope
Eden Church
Har. ‘Chapman
Eden
Floyd Moore
Willi
Alvin Johnson
Camp Funston
Art Lindeblade
Lindeblade
St. Joseph
Alvin
Ted ‘Moline
Wallace Scott
Red Cross
Ralph Erickson
Uncle Sam
Eva, Stone
Exeter
Ekeley
F. A. Burgeson
Broken Bow
Olof ‘Lindburg
Idaho
Bis Sons
Erickson
Anna Beckman
Allison
John
J ,Elvie
Effie Wilkinson
Chappell
Frank
Local Social Notes Amid Farm Visits and Hogs Trade
Mrs J Carlson of Alliance visits with D J Rogers and Hartman family hosts. Hartman hogs shown in Omaha market. Bond and Olson households share visits across towns. Hart Hawley travels to Omaha to buy hogs. Children prepare for church Christmas program. Bazaar delayed due to cold weather. Swan and VanHoosen visit Shelby Osceola relations enhance community ties.
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J- Carlson
Alliance
D. J Rogers
HH. _Hartman
Oman
R. O. Bond
George Bond
O. Thomas
J. Bond
J. Carlson
Drake
Surprise
D. J. Rogers
O. Olson
H.lee
H. ‘Hartman
Carthage
Earl Hawley
Omaha
Hart Hawley
John Bond
Pearle Swan
Shelby
Lil VanHoosen
Osceola
Red Cross Local Chapter Plans Membership Drive Meeting
A notice from Polk County acknowledges receipt of the first shipment of supplies and notes satisfaction with the goods. A second shipment will be sent soon and more sewing machines are needed. Mrs C G Cyling is asked to notify if machines are available. An important meeting of the local chapter is set for Friday at 7 30 PM in the Monson Block work rooms. All members urged to join the membership drive.
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Ponather
Polk ‘Sounty
Shipent
Red Cross
C.G. Cyling
Monson
Farmers Union members aid Mrs Clifton corn husk drive
Morning turnout of neighbors helped Mrs John Clifton husk corn on a farm to benefit the Farmers Union local. By afternoon seventeen more joined and by night they had husked and cribbed over a thousand bushels. The group honors the late Mr Clifton as a member.
Industrial Club Contest and Parade at Polk County
The Polk County organization hosts the Annual Boys and Girls Industrial Club contest at the auditorium on Saturday December 15 starting at 1 30 PM with a program including a jazzed Osceola Orchestra and student performances. A parade led by Uncle Sam and the Osceola band will move to the public square at 2 PM. Also reported is the death of Thomas Pedrazza, 85, longtime Polk County resident. Funeral services are at the Catholic church in Duncan.
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Polk County Organization
Dist
Jessie Covey
Mabel Obrist
Ada
Johnson
Harry Lind
Champeen
Dwight
Newcomer
Nebraska
Sam
Os‘ceola
Thomas Pedrazza
Polk County
Cat St. Mary’s Hospital
Podrazza
Columbus
Charles Pedrazza
Flavius
Duncan
Columbus Telegram
Osceola
Final account in Johnson estate heard December 15 1917 Polk
In Polk County Nebraska the administrator of the Charlotte Johnson estate files a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution. The hearing is set for December 15 1917 at 10:00 a.m. in the county court, with interested parties invited to contest. Dated November 20 1917. H. Ball.
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Charlotte Johnson
Nebraska
Ivan N Carr D D S Dentist Successor to State Dr McBeth
Announcement records Ivan N Carr D D S taking over the Osceola Nebraska dental practice in Monson Block Osceola as successor to the late H J McBeth. Details note professional transition and location.
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H. J. “McBeth
Osceola Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs H G Herring of Osceola credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her kidney trouble and back pain. She describes knife like pains when moving, dizziness, and fatigue, noting relief after using the remedy sold for 60 cents. The Osceola Record notes management changes effective January 1, 1918.
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H. G. Herring
Doan
Herring
Foster-Milburn Co
Mnters
Buffalo
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