Marriages and weather mark Polk County list in 1900
In February 1900 notices report Charles Rathbun wed Jennie Anderson with Judge Ball officiating and the couple to reside near the Beebe Hotel. Nels Johnson buys stock to open a shoe store in Rathbun building. Charles Woods wed Minnie Reed. both from Polk County. Beulsh area mentioned with Beebe Hotel in Polk County. Weather brings snow drifts and ten below temperatures delaying trains. Nettie Shelmadine and David Timm wed. Rev Swan officiates. Buggy accident injures two children but no serious harm. O P Heald to Davids City as district court reporter. Stromsburg turntable broken, morning trains delayed.
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Wm. Stokes
Charles Rathbun
Jennie Anderson
Judge Ball
Polk County
Beulsh
Nettie Shelmadine
David Timm
Swan
G. B. Hitchkiss
O. P. Heald
Davids City
Stromsburg
Osceola Schools Names South Sioux City Leader
J G Hansen of South Sioux City Iowa has accepted the role of Superintendent of Osceola Schools after election by the school board. He is married to Marie Fleming once of Osceola. Multiple local notices follow including deaths sales and local business moves.
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J. G. Hansen
Sioux City
Iowa
Osceola
Hansen
Marie Fleming
Clarine Jaanita Bates
Grand Island Hospital
Ida May VanHoosen
J. Cc
Mec-Cormick
G. I. Foster
Kearney
Nielson Chevrolet Company
Harold Morris
Cooper
Oshkosh
Mebor
Chicago
Osceola Realty Auction Co
Osceola Medical Ads List Doctors in Osceola Neb
CF O T Alliband M D physician and surgeon with office on the east side of Court House Square lists residence and phone numbers 60 and 8 in Osceola Nebraska. DR A A Wurtz dentist at the First National Bank building in Osceola Nebraska lists phone 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola, Neb
O. T. Alliband
M. D
Court House Square
Osceola
Nebr
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
Osceola, Nebr
Il. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund
R. P
Congress plans and relief bill scrutiny discussed
The column surveys congressional work and a large relief bill, noting 1940 appropriations for agencies like PHA and CCC, plus critiques of high salaries in Federal Art Project and the need for careful study before voting. It also recounts Washington’s will and a Nebraska balloon incident linked to Smithsonian salvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
PHA
REC
NLRB
HOLC
CCC
REA
ICC
Senate
House
Miss Cronin
Federal Art Project
Exhibits Tell Nebraskans’ Letter From Home in D.C.
The article notes a Washington exhibit praised by Nebraskans of the Fourth District as a “letter from home.” It mentions Ralph Kennedy, once a Minden resident, visiting the office. he now teaches at George Washington University in Washington.
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Washington
Ralph Kennedy
Minden
George Washington University
West Side Luther League Meeting and Community Gatherings
The West Side Luther League plans a Thursday meeting with Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnson hosting. A mission meeting is set for Sunday at 7 30 pm, with a Monday schedule starting 9 30 am for business and 10 45 am for communion, plus 2 00 pm and 8 00 pm sessions. Mr and Mrs Leland Harless announce the birth of a baby boy on February 9. Mrs Oscar Fredrickson celebrated a birthday with children and families present including Mr and Mrs Victor Newman of York and Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Stromsburg. lunch followed. Pleasant Hill Mission Circle to meet February 16 with Mrs Clair Willits. Attendees at the Luther League Open Door Conference in Omaha include Mrs Axel Fredrickson and son and daughter Ruel and Bernice Sward, Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson of Osceola, and Lavona Anderson. Clarence Larson’s birthday was celebrated by Wm Larson and family and others from Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Carl Johnson
Harlan Johnson
Leland Harless
Oscar Fredrickson
Victor Newman
York
John Johnson
Stromsburg
Pleasant Hill Mission Circle
Clair Willits
Omaha
Axel Fredrickson
Ruel
Bernice Sward
Myron Johnson
Osceola
Lavona Anderson
Wm. Larson
Frank Bolton
Adolph Forss
Anna Marie Fjell
Willard Adelson
Polk
Clarence Larson
Seven Sleepers Among Animals List
The seven sleepers among animals are the bear the raccoon woodchuck jumping mouse chipmunk skunk and bat.
For Sale Young Mare Near Osceola
A seven year old mare, sound and about 1200 pounds, offered for sale one mile south of Osceola by Henry Olson. Also listed is an electric vacuum cleaner in good condition with a contact at Osceola 23.
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Osceola
Henry Olson
Bargains in Good Used Cars at Polk County Implement
Local lineup includes a 1936 Chevrolet Town Sedan a 1932 Chevrolet Sport Coupe and a 1928 Chevrolet Coupe offered by Polk County Implement Company. Neatly priced with visible condition notes likely appealing to budget buyers.
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Polk County Implement Company
Be Kind to Your Car Clutch Starter Safety
Be Kind to Your Car explains why you should depress the clutch when starting. It notes gear in use by the previous driver and stiff transmission grease on cold days, which can strain the battery by turning the gears and the engine.
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United States Public Health Service
Nebraska
Clutch Care and Car Washing Tips for Savvy Drivers
The article warns against riding the clutch and explains how left foot rest causes clutch wear and costly repair bills. It also shares washing guidance from cold water to avoid sun damage and suggests a mild soap and commercial white wall cleaner to keep cars looking bright and resale ready.
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Walter J. Herbes
Official
Professional Directory
Hisler Cleaning Works
Carl T. Curtis
M. C
George Washington
Martha
George
Potomac River
Loomis
Smithsonian Institute
The
Polk County Medical Society
Kepner’s
Shelby
H. G. Eichhorn
RFD
Peoria
Illinois
Honnell
S. F. Baker & CO
Keokuk
Mickey Produce
Roscoe Hill
Rawleigh
Howard L. Beggs
Rawleigh’s
Freeport
Maytag Sales and
Harry Clement
Phone
West Side
Nedal
P. A. Nelson
L. W. Peterson
Poland
China
McCormick-Deering
Minneapolis-Moline
John Deere
King
Oliver
Grant R
Merrick Bros
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