General of Philipppines for Freedom Statement
Francis Burton Harrison argues for Philippine independence after six years as governor general. He advocates a U.S. styled government with Platt-like protections, urges independence now, notes Filipino officials and universities, and praises native governance and public utilities under U.S. influence. He cites 1,060 municipalities, 42 provinces, and a bilingual, educated populace ready for self rule.
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Philippine Islands
Congress
Yale
Princeton
Barvard
Othr
Santo Tomas
United BR
Manila City
Sem Cortas
United States
Beginnings of Handwriting in Ancient Texts
Scholars debate who first invented handwriting with some attributing it to Moses. Historical records show handwriting and hieroglyphics emerged independently in various nations around the same era, suggesting parallel development of written communication and related ideas.
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Moses
Ketch Stories and Local Labor Talk in Osceola Notebook
Bystanders recall a run of misadventures from back strains to mule wagon mishaps around Osceola and Stromsburg. The piece blends humorous vignettes of Ware Dunn larking with community chatter on job prospects, local politics, and a Polk County road program note outlining highway work and funding for 1920.
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Betherin
Osceola
Sam Gushee
al Young
Shout
Calif
Otto Johnson
Wim. Welch
Labor Department
Joe Harthhan
John Irland
Joe
John Holt
Joe Hartman
Silas Miller
Sam
Nebraska
Polk County
Department of Public Works
Department of Public ‘Works
Shelby North
Johansen
Branting
Pelk
Osceola Nebraska Commission approves tax protests
Osceola county commissioners in an adjourned session approve a 5000 depositary bond for Farmers State Bank of Stromsburg. Taxes paid under protest for land claims under United States government ownership were allowed and refunds ordered. A board resolution regarding Department of Pub actions follows.
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Osceola
Nebraska
Lao
Farmers’ State
ofStromsburg
Pata
United States
J. L. Heald
N.E
M. .E. Bittner
Silas Miller
S.E
Branting
Johansen
Department of Pub
Watch Your Money Safe Ad Endorses Banking Security
An advertisement urges readers to move money from homes into bank facilities. It claims banks are fireproof and burglar proof and that they offer responsibility and peace of mind, reducing worry and improving daily life.
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Mys
USI
the Electric Garage
J. H. Dahlberg
Guy
Philipps
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
Grant
McKinley
Min Root
Cuba
New Republic
M Gr
Gov
Gin. Harrison
Osceola, Nebraska
Bill
Cox
Jim Dunn
Ware
Dunn
West- Lets
Friendnir
Mr. Ware
Oliver
Enoch Randolph Ware
Jimmie Dunn
Roy
Fredger
First National Bank
Grim
Fred
George Bradbury
Fraddler
George
Westberg
Jean
Presidential Mance
Ernie Rogers
Charle Gylling
Byewylieds
Iupport
Robert G. Ross
Lexington
Mr. Esterbrooks
Harry Biggs
al Wescoat
Joe Katrer
Rutter
Tom Watson
Tom
Ritter
Liberty
Clark
Jim Farris
League of Nations
General Fund
Margaret Yeltman
Minnie G. Weeden
Elizabeth Rudeen
Mary McCumber
Hattie Dixon
Julia Simonsen
David S Potter
R. E. Dearborn
John Sjoblom
Ruth Glasser
Martha Silverstrand
A.’ “Rasmussen
Grace Pheasant
J. F. Parris
John Ludiow
Polk County Farm Bureau
Public Service Co. Deal and Nght
Lincoln ‘Tel, & Tel. Co
R. Yates
P. A. Bana
Forslund ‘& Alderson
Peterson
Sandell
Benson
F. Holm
Nelson
Morson
Moore & Hunsaker
Farmers’ Union Co-op. Assn
Anderson
Orphans Home
Stromsburg
Bates
W. J. Lewis
Clarks, Nebr
Route 1
Polk
Polk, Nebr
Clarks
Oliver Hess
The
Osceola Bank
Farmers Union Building
International Harvester Co
Farmers Union Co-Oper. Assn
Osceola, Nebr
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
Lincoln, Nebraska
Llas
Yompany
Tig
Tts
Jexéhange
Allinges
Nebraska State Railway Commission
G. I. Presson
Stromsboro
C. P. Russell
Sec’g. . Telephone Bidg
Lincoln
Nebr
the Miller
Nelson Mill & Elevator
Pany
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