Remains of Polk County official buried in Osceola
Obituary notes B F Brown formerly district clerk of Polk County dies in Shawnee Oklahoma and funeral service held in Osceola. George W Beebe born 1858 Missouri dies Feb 20 at his Folk County home leaving widow and six children. Harley Olcott of Clear Creek dies after long illness. Also reports include land sale near Shelby, a wrestling club event, marriage of George Anderson and Ruby Linden, and local family updates.
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B. F. Brown
Polk County
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Osceola
W. E. Fling
Shelby
C. K. Davis
Kearney
Stromsburo
Stromshburg
George W. Beebe
Missouri
Folk County
Rosenberry
Rollie Miller
Osceola Wrestling Club
George B. Anderson
Claus Hr. Anderson
Ruby Elizabeth Linden
Hershey
Neb
C. H. Anderson
Harley Olcott
Clear Creek
Olcott
Meridian road reroute discussed with Osceola officials
Twenty years ago on February 25 1926 Osceola residents learned of a revised Meridian road plan after a meeting at Lincoln with State Engineer Cochran. Local officials announced only a slight alteration to the route along railroad tracks near the cemetery and inclusion of the Shelby to Stromsburg segment in grading and graveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Butter ‘S
Effie M. Dunn
Jean E
Theodore
David
Sidney
Thomas
James Dunn
Ma le
Osceola
Lind and
Johansen
Meridian
Shelby
Stromsburg
Charles Hope
Spokane
Washington
Merideth
Des Moines
Iowa
Osceola News Briefs Include Hospital Plans and Local Appointments
Osceola sees discussion on increasing hospital facilities with a Tuesday evening meeting to plan finances and locations. A county road committee is formed to push countywide projects with Osceola representatives C. M. Humphrey and Clyde Smith. Miss Blanche Russell sold her beauty shop to Arlen Deay. Rivoli Theatre reopened after weather delays with a strong crowd. Democratic candidate Arthur C. Twarling and Republican W. J. Miller both seek county commissioner from the southwest district. Rivoli Programs feature It’s a Great Life and films Riff Raft and The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo. Osceola markets report Wheat 98, Corn 50, Oats 4, Hogs 10. Crean 32, Eggs 15, Hens 16.
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Fice
R. L. Schroeder
Osceola
Alex Lind
Polk County
Omaha
C. M. Humphrey
Clyde Smith
Blanche Russell
Arlen Deay
Miss Deay
Verne Deay
Rivoli
Arthur C. Twarling
W. J. Miller
Repblican
Joe Morrison
Paul Kelly
Jean Harlow
Riff Raft
Spencer Tracy
Ronald Colman
Springs 18 Operation for ruptured stomach ulcer
Eleazer McCormick of Rock Island Illinois underwent an operation Friday for a ruptured stomach ulcer and remains in serious condition. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Frank Joy.
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Springs
Eleazer McCormick
Rock Island
Frank Joy
Deer Crowding Hazard Shapes Wisconsin Herd Population
The Wisconsin Conservation Department warns deer concentrate on about 10 percent of the state’s range during deep snows, determining population size by survival in these food depleted concentration areas. It counts over 500 such zones from small patches to miles across, noting no way to alter deer behavior.
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Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Wet Cleaning Offers Alternative to Dry Cleaning for Dresses
Wet cleaning uses special soaps and lukewarm water to treat cotton wash dresses. Garments are laid on a board and brushed by hand, with quick processing to avoid shrinkage and color fading. Sponging lightly between washes helps keep wrinkled fabrics in good condition.
Transportation Across the Americas From Land to Sky
The piece surveys Latin American transport modes from traditional balsas on Lake Titicaca to modern ocean liners and cargo ships. It notes extensive air routes in 1943 spanning 20 countries and cites cross continental hops from Mendoza to Chile and La Paz to Sao Paulo, with cooperation boosting progress.
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Lake Titicaca
Latin America
Americas
Mendoza
Argentina
Andes
Chile
la Paz
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Barranquilla
Colombia
Caribbean
Havana
Miami
Dust Barrier Fights Cinch Bugs Between Crops
Dinitro dust proves highly toxic to cinch bugs. A one inch barrier of dust is laid between small grain and corn to stop migrating bugs. The soil must be smooth and trash free. About 15 pounds of dust covers 100 yards. Light rain can refresh the line. heavy rain requires reestablishment. Trash on the line allows bugs to bypass the barrier.
Rhubarb Canning Methods Stir Debate on Quality
The rhubarb season highlights the cold water canning versus processing debate. Homemakers seek methods that prevent spoilage while preserving nutrition, flavor, color, and texture. Cold water storage preserves safety but often dulls color and taste, while poor methods risk mushy, sour rhubarb.
Invention decline spurs focus on patent system
The article notes a 54 percent per capita drop in US patent applications from 1930 to 1943, though growth previously paralleled population. It argues invention fueled American rise in wealth and employment, while recent patent attacks and taxes threaten creative output, alongside a public notice of a Nebraska real estate sale by order of the Polk County District Court.
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United States
Washington
Fummer
America
F. O. Richey
Cleveland
Ohio
Ben Franklin
Thomas Edison
John Marshall
Patent Office
U. S
Thompsons sue for quiet title on Polk County Nebraska land
Pearl E Thompson and Marshall W Thompson filed a February 1 1946 petition in Nebraska district court seeking to quiet title in fee simple as joint tenants with right of survivorship to the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Section 25 Township 16 North Range 1 West Polk County Nebraska against all heirs devisees trustees and interested parties. Defendants must answer by March 11 1946 or judgment will be entered.
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Cyrus H. McCormick
John Duff
Fred L. Ames
Alex Miller
John T. Jerdon
Polk County
Nebraska
Pearl Beb. Thompson
Marshall W. Thompson
Section Twenty-one
Township Fourteen
Notice of Referee Sale in Polk County Nebraska
Polk County Nebraska district court orders Joseph Cuba et al to sell the south half of the southwest quarter section 2 township 15 north range 3 west at public auction March 12 1946 at 2:00 pm at the residence front door. Fifteen percent cash due at sale with balance upon confirmation and deed delivery. Sale Referee Phil B Campbell signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF
Polk County
Nebraska
Joseph Cuba
Michael Cuba
District Court
Salid Court
Phil B. Campbell
Joseph L. Jiranek
Scott Building
Columbus
Notice of Referee Sale of Polk County Real Estate
Referee J T Stanton announces public auction of the NW quarter of section 12, township 14 north, range 4 west, Polk County Nebraska. Sale at Osceola court House on March 11 at 2 pm for cash with 15 percent down and merchantable title. The sale is subject to court confirmation and will remain open at least one hour.
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District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
L. S. Hastings
5Th Judicial District of
W. W. Norton
Ella Everitt
Ella M. Everitt
Osceola
Court House
Public Notice by Campbell Nyberg Attorneys Feb 14
County Judge L M Merrick issues notice filed by Campbell and Nyberg Attorneys on February 14. The document lists case details and filing references with legal actions required by involved parties.
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Walter J. Herbes
Nebr
Lieber-Bersee
Opticians
Rogers Jewelry Store
World-Herald
the Bellboy
H. Lamarr
R. Walker
J. Allyson
Cartoon and News
Mildred Pierce
Joan Crawford
Jack Carson
Shelby Theatre
Joe Chantry
Man Alive
Pat O’brien
Hesler's Cleaners and Launderers
Gamble
Allis-Chalmers
Gabel
Gabriel
Eee A Tay Sales and Service
Grand Island
Webb Livestock Commission Co
KMMJ
Jim Webb
Dinitro
Bonat
Rayette
Beauty Shop
George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy
Arkansas
LEGAL
DR. W. F. Monson
N. W
Corner Square
Hone
RH. Peterson Dentist
First National Bank Osceola
First National Bank
F.D.I.C. W.H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Ernest Henry Moberg
Gladys Myrtle V. Stever
J. T. Stanton
Mills & Mills
Peter J. Jones
Hermann A. Jones
L. M. Merrick
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