Bystander Belles Calfornia Trip Tales In Speech
A humorous Osceola Bystander column reviews Nels Anderson’s letters from California filled with slang and fanciful foods. The piece notes exaggerated phrases about pickles, eatable plants, and sun kissed hills, while recounting local reactions and a mock feud involving Nate Elledge and a rumored Klux clan letter.
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Nels Anderson
Californy
Nelsses
Bill Everts
Heck
Mont Bond
Nels
John Richmond
Jim Farrris
Jimm
Roof
Walker
Eunyboddy
Auditors, Fire Rumors, and Moonlit Mischief Reported in Town
In a rambling town tale, Nate faces a suspected insurance letter issue while a scare at the courthouse arises over a campaign. Happy Newyear’s alarm about a fire prompts a moonlit misread as flames, sending residents scrambling as the crowd debates whether misperceived events reflect a larger fault or mere prank.
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Tawkin
Disniss
Gum
Hart
Happy Newyear
Happy
Karl
Campaign Emblem From 1824 Adams Campaign Found
The readable fragment describes a copper finger ring worn by Adams supporters in 1824 with the inscription John Quincy Adams 1893, noting its flat emblem design and period wear.
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John Quincy Adams
Proper Kitchen Plumbing Standards
An advertisement promoting sanitary kitchen improvements highlights white enamelled sinks sanitary tubs and a hot water boiler as essentials to good cooking health and temper. The message promises affordable plumbing services and stresses practical home upgrades.
Public Auction of Estate Personal Property Near Shelby
The Administratrix of Edd Fillinger deceased will sell at public auction on Monday Feb 19 1923 at 10:00 AM at the Fillinger Farm near Shelby Nebr nine miles north of Osceola Nebr to settle the estate. Items include 300 bushels of corn 21 hogs cattle mares horses farm machinery and more mortgaged property sold with consent of mortgagees and County Court. Terms six months on sums 10 and over cash under 10. Settlement with clerk before removal. Margaret Fillinger Administratrix N L Nelson Clerk Clyde Hayhurst Auct Lunch Stand on Grounds.
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Edd ‘Fillinger
Polk County
Nebraska
Fillinger
Shelby
Nebr
Osceola
Sattley
Deering
McCormick
Defiance
Duncan State Bank
O. J. Kropiatch
I S
Nebx
First National Bank of
County Court
Margaret Fillinger
N. L. Nelson
Minnie
Weeden
Blom
Dee Weies
Margaret Veltman
Mabel A.olson
Mary McCumber
Alma Gideon
Elizabeth
Rudeen
Sarah EB. LeMar
W. Roy van Hoosen
John Sjoblom
Ruth Glasser
Martha Silverstrand
Grace Pheasant Johnston
J. A. Albin
A. W. Lewis
John R.fillman
Polk County Farm Bureau
A. Weberg
Lincoln ,Tel. & Tel. Co. Ser i
Nebr. Gas & Elec. Co
Seeesee
Stromaburg Brick Co
Sam Peterson
Scott & Anderson
Sup
Pratt
The
Korsmeyer Co
Curtis
St. Paul
Omaha Prig. Co
Uni.Pedb. Co
K-Bo Printing .Co
Midland Chem. Co
Thé .Queveln Record
Weeese BO Benson
Notice to Creditors Estate of Peter Johan Pehrson
In Polk County Nebraska creditors are notified of claim deadlines and court examination dates for the estate of Peter Johan Pehrson. Claims must be filed by May 16 1923 and debts paid by February 16 1924. The county judge will hear claims February 16 1923 March 16 1923 and May 16 1923 at 10 A M.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Peter Johan Pehrson
Said County
F. H. Ball
Louisa Pehrson
A. T. Lobdell
Butler County
Polk
York County
John Sjoblom
Estate of Louisa Pehrson Notice of limited claims period
In the matter of the Estate of Louisa Pehrson deceased the time limit for claims is May 16 1923 and May 16 1928 with claims and objections duly filed. Seal F H Ball.
Notice to Bidders for Polk County concrete work
The Folk County Board of Commissioners Nebraska invites bids for labor to erect concrete culverts bridges and approaches in Polk County during 1923. Bids due noon February 15 1928 at the County Clerk office with a 100 dollar certified check.
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Board of County Commissioners
Folk County
Nebraska
Polk County
Osceola
Fragmented Local Notice Summary
Fragmentary OCR text references a large action by authorities. The readable parts indicate a major undertaking or decision by a government body with unspecified dates or parties. No clear entities, places, or outcomes are identifiable from the fragment.
Osceola Polk County Board Proceedings February 1923
County commissioners meet in adjourned session with patrol overseer vacancy filled. Bonds approved for county officials and banks designated as depositories. Transfers authorized for Courthouse Building Fund. Claims audited including salaries, supplies, and road maintenance across patrol districts with detailed mileage. Board adjourned to February 15, 1923.
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Osceola
Nebr
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Frank A. Rinehart
R. L. Anderson
Soldiers Relief Commission
H. L. Hoffer
S. H. Cook
L. J. Crouse
Roy. ¢. Johnson
N. S. Nyberg
First National Bank of
Classified ads offer Osceola lots and Colorado lands
Ads list three Osceola Nebraska lots for sale suitable for homes or bungalows and suggest eastern Colorado lands at a right price. Also offered purebred Rose Comb Red Cockerels with pricing and hatching eggs, plus inquiry about farm buildings and final amounts from Lind. Record.
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Colo
Floyd West
Osceola
Nebr
Church Services at Grace and Valley Churches
Sunday school and preaching at Grace and Valley Churches follow usual hours with sermons titled Good Cheer and Humpty Dumpty. An offering for Near East Relief will be taken. Epworth League meets at 7 pm on Sunday with leadership by Lydia Engelhardt and a Scout India topic. King’s Heralds meet Saturday at 9 am in the valley and 2:30 pm in town. members urged to attend.
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Grace and Valley Churches
Christ
Coue
Epworth League
Wonder Working
Lydia Engelhardt
India
King's Herald
J. A. Klein
First M E Church Sunday activities schedule
Sunday school starts at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m. Epworth League meets at 6:30 followed by evening preaching at 7:30. India study continues with interest. Ladies Aid hosts Friday afternoon with Mrs I J Merrick providing hospitality. Pastor invites a welcome to all.
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M. E. Church
Epworth League
India
I. J. Merrick
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
Rev. Thos. BD. Barr leads 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with A. B. Mickey. 11:00 a.m. morning worship. 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. no evening service. Mr. Barr preaches at the People’s Service in the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
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First Presbyterian Church
Thos. BD. Barr
A. B. Mickey
Christian Endeavor
Barr
Notice of Probate Estate of Andrew M Hultquist Deceased
Petition for probate of the will and appointment of David B Hultquist as Executor set for March 2 1923 at 2 PM. Dated February 1939 by H Ball.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Andrew M. Hultquist
State OF
David B. Hultquist
H. Ball
Land Birds Follow Steamer Between Muskegon and Chicago
Passengers aboard Lake Michigan steamers traveling 100 miles between Muskegon and Chicago report unusual sightings of land birds during night passages. Birds perch on rigging at dusk, circle at dawn, and settle on the boat until reaching the opposite port, where they fly ashore. Species observed include yellow hammers, flickers, brown thrush, wrens, and sparrows.
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Lake Michigan
Muskegon
Chicago
Sapsucker
Home Brew Thirty Centuries Ago
An ancient Persians tale credits King Jamshid with early home brewing. A queen drinks a grape-based ferment labeled poison, survives, and her happiness leads the court to repeatedly "poison" themselves on this home brew.
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Jamshid
German Officers Are Tried in Lille War Council
A war council at Lille passed sentences against German officers and soldiers for crimes during the invasion. The condemned were absent. General Muller was condemned in his absence to five years in prison and a 500 franc fine for stealing art objects and furniture at Cassary.
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Parisa
France
Lille
Muller
Casary
Puzzling Murder Mystery Uncovered by Cat in Wheeling Suburb
Frantic cat effort to escape a window in Warwood suburb leads to the discovery of an unsolved murder. Thomas Panlach was found on the floor with severe head injuries, an ax and razor nearby, while thrift stamps and other items lay untouched.
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Warwood
Mulder
Thomas Panlach
Beggar's Car Seized In New York Attachment Case
New York authorities attach Horton A. Malone's automobile valued at $100 after lawyer Henry Frank sued for services connected to Malone's chauffeur incident. Malone, a street beggar, claims funds and assets including two bank accounts and an apartment. He and his wife frequent country fairs, where she runs a concession and he sells pencils.
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New York
Hirsch
Horton A. Malone
Legress Street
Malone
Henry Frank
Thieves Steal Family Bible in Philadelphia Burglary
In Philadelphia at 2163 North Uber Street Mrs. Thomas Duncan’s home was burglarized while the family was away. Thieves forced a cellar window and ransacked the lower floor stealing clothing and jewelry valued at $100 along with a family Bible.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Dungan
North
Uber Street
Deadly snake rumored in London park
A London park is said to harbor a highly venomous serpent nicknamed the Eden Reign, described as dangerous and elusive. The fragment hints at fear surrounding the creature and its notoriety within the city.
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London
Londen
Tae Park
Mary Shen
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State Highway Fund
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Farmers Union Exchange
P. J. Ball
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