The Income Tax A Nutshell
Filing required for single filers with net income of 1000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more and for married couples with net income of 2500 or more or gross income of 5000 or more. Filing period June 1 to March 15, 1925. File with the collector of internal revenue in the district of residence. Tax rates include 2 percent on the first 4000 over personal exemptions, 4 percent on the next 4600, 6 percent on the balance, with a surtax on net income over 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Polk County Commissioners Meet in Adjourned Session
Polk County Nebraska commissioners met January 2 1925 in adjourned session with all members present. They annulled Jos K Petersons 1924 poll tax due to his fireman status and rejected Woodrutt Printing Co bid for supplies. Official bonds for several county officers were approved and numerous 1924 expenses authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola, Nebr
Board of County Commissioners of
Polk Co. Nebr
Jos. K. Peterson
Woodrutt Printing Co
Woodrutt Printing Co. Ltd
W. A. Cornish
H. H. Lindburg
Justice Peace
H. J. Duren
Myrburg
C. Ed. Johnson
Institute
Polk Co. Farm Bureau
F. J. Cockson
Local Correspondence and Community News Update
Osceola and nearby towns report visitors and errands for residents including Miss Ruth Glassei and Miss Shepherd. Doings cover local illnesses, weddings, births, school exams, sports results, club events, and upcoming religious services. A death in Alexandria Nebraska is noted with funeral plans in Guide Rock.
Local News Briefs Include Sold Homes and Travel to Lincoln
The county reports several items: the Stoner properties sold to Sam Stoner and Dr. F H Oberg. university extension tester A S Anderson in the area. 21 pounds of butter produced in a seven day dairy test. many residents visiting Lincoln for church, poultry courses, or family events. Others include sicknesses, births, and intelligence testing at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Anderson
University
F. A.swanson
W. C. Miller
Lincoln
Baptist Church
Albert E. Johnson
Hultquest
E.J. Fleetwood
W. J. Funkhouser
Shelby
W. C. Pike
Webster Millar
Omaha
Fo Beebe
Mr. Beebe
Polk
Special Radio Program From St Pauls Church Lincoln
Next Sunday between 4 and 5 PM St Pauls Church in Lincoln will broadcast a program from sta.fFAB. Dr Arthur Aitken pastor and the church choir will present the program. Dr Aitken is an outstanding speaker and the choir includes Prof H Kirkpatrick director Mrs Antinas Tullis soprano Helen Turley contralto Reuben Walt tenor E C Boehmer bass. Listeners are urged to tune in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church of Lincoln
Sta.ffab
Arthur Aitken
Aitken
H. [. Kirkpatrick
Antinas Tullis
Helen Turley
Reuben Walt
E.C. Boehmer
Wesley Chapel Community Meeting Scheduled for Jan 20
A Wesley Chapel community meeting is planned for next Thursday Jan 20 at 7 30 pm. The program includes musical numbers readings and an address by Geo Boomer of the Extension department Lincoln Nebraska. A lunch will follow and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Geo. Boomer
Extension Department
Ucoln Nebr
C. L. Thompson
Margaret Richard Pres
Leona Dawes V.pres
Goldie Schmoker
Sec’y
Obituary of Alvin D. Cole Pioneer Resident of Osceola
Alvin Dixon Cole born July 19 1848 in Middletown Massachusetts. He moved to Illinois in 1861 and married Mary C. Van Brunt December 29 1869 in Champaign County. The family homesteaded near Osceola Nebraska in 1873 and lived there for generations. He is survived by his wife four daughters Laura Christenson Minnie Bell C arnine Lily Osborne and one brother Giles Cole. He died January 9 1925 aged 78 years six months and twenty days. Funeral services were held January 11 at the First Methodist Church in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Dixon Cole
Middletown
Mass
Ill
Mary C. van Brunt
Champaign County
Nebraska
Osceola
Laura Christenson
Chappell, Nebr
Minnie Bell
Car
Teacher Examinations Set for Osceola January 24 1925
The next regular teachers examination will be held in Osceola at Osceola High School on Saturday January 24 1925 New numbers may be secured between 830 and 900 A M on that date The usual program of subjects will be followed expressed by I D Huston Co Supt notice of annual meeting The Farmers Grain Co will hold its annual meeting in Farmers Union Hall on Tuesday January 27 1925 at 1000 A M Card of thanks We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance after the loss of A D Cole with special thanks to those who sent flowers Mrs Mary C Cole Giles E Cole Laura J Christenson Minnie B Carnine Lillie M Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Silver Creek
Shelsalted
Shelby All Star
York Gas and Electric
Gresham High School
Herman Anderson
Osceola
Guy Anderson
Aug. Thelen
Eastern Star
Anna Hill
Osceola High School
Farmers Grain Co
Farmers Union Hall
W. E. Pierson
A. D. Cole
Rosemary
Burg Woodmen Hold A Jubilee In Stromsburg
The modern Woodman Camp of Stromsburg marked its 42nd anniversary and the local Scott’s Hall camp’s 37th with a Monday evening gathering. State Forester Wm. Kelso presented moving pictures while District Deputy R. W. Henry spoke on benefits. early leaders recalled the camp’s 1888 origin. The Stromsburg group now counts 185 members and recently won a district prize for most new members since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
Stromsburg
Scott’s Hall
Wm. Kelso
R. W. Henry
A. B. Hedbloom
Calmar McCune
John E. Peterson
Clay Center
Kansas
W. B. Schultz
Jas. Dunn
Osceola
Olof Headstrom
Polk County Farmers Union Okays Policy Statements at Osceola
The Polk County Farm ers Educational and Co operative Union met Friday night at the G A R hall in Osceola. Members approved positions on gasoline tax cross roads farm to market roads tax reform high school tuition and federal education policy, while supporting Mc Nary Haugen farm tariff plans and a uniform marriage and divorce law. A Ulstrom spoke and a mixed crowd attended an oyster stew and coffee reception afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union
Polk County
G. A. R. Hall
Osceola
Nebraska
Congress
Five in One Cows Boost Nebraska Dairy Herd Output
University of Nebraska Agricultural College herd at Lincoln averaged 565 pounds of butterfat per cow in 1923, while the state average was about 164 pounds. The herd, built over two decades with purebred sires, includes La Verne Lincoln the top producing cow nationally and eight half sisters averaging over 800 pounds of butterfat annually. College believes state breeders can replicate the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Agricultural College
Lincoln
University
la Verne
County agents plan farm demonstration at Dake’s farm
County Agent Adair announces a January 21 demonstration at C. J. Dake’s farm in Valley precinct. Two Lincoln Extension specialists will conduct canning meat and soap making demos. Farmers from nearby areas are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
C. J. Dake
Valley Precinct
Lincoln
Annual meeting of P. C. N. PL. A. stockholders held
The annual meeting of the stock holders was held Tuesday. Officers elected include President C Edwin Johnson Vice President Gilbert Johnson Secretary Treasurer N L Nelson Assistant Secretary Treasurer Kenneth Cornish. Directors named are John G Carlson Oscar Bodine Gus Bodine Gilbert Johnson and C Edwin Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
C. Edwin Johnson
V. Pres
Gilbert Johnson
Sec.-Treas
N. L. Nelson Ass’t. Sec
Treas
Kenneth Cornish
John G. Carlson
Oscar Bodine
Gus Bodine
Social events notes from Kensington gatherings and meetings
A series of social notices lists White Cross Kensington at the manse on Friday January 16 at 3 PM hosted by Mrs Thos E Barr Mrs Mary A Stone and Mrs Wm Runge to fund hospital supplies for a White Cross hospital in Taiku Chosen. Also include Wo mans Club Music Dept January 21 led by Mrs J E Steeple Mrs Homer Hartson. Woman's Club general meeting January 20 at Mrs A F Nuqutist's home. Ladies Aid of the M K church Friday afternoon. Bidewees meeting with Mrs W A Céffendaffer next week. En tre Nous hosted by Mrs Clyde Smith. Kensington entertaining by Mrs C V Propst. M and D club meeting tomorrow with Mrs Wm Kepner. Gabalets next Wednesday with Mrs Carl Frahm. N B B O club next Wednesday afternoon. Eastern Star Kensington meeting Tuesday at Mrs Geo Campbell with Mrs Kenneth Cornish at Mrs Campbell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Myers
Stromsburg
Violet
Myrtle Bush
Hordville
Polk Friends
Glisby
Genoa
O. A. Alfred
James McClure
Winnie Gabrielson
Baptist Church
Edwin Swanson
Polk School
Clarence ‘Bryant
Falland
Polk
Marquette
Eam
White Cross
Kensington
Thos. E. Barr
Mary A. Stone
Wm. Runge
Presbyterian Station
Taiku
Chosen
Eastern Star
Geo. Campbell
Kenneth Cornish
Campbell
Osceola Warriors to Stromsburg Friday Night
School notes show Osceola Warriors traveling to Stromsburg Friday night to boost team morale. The program lists second semester openings, a new English teacher Miss Zella Gillmor, and upcoming Chautauqua events by the Girl Reserves with two nights of plays and a 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoth
Osceola Warriors
Stromsburg
Zella Gillmor
Nebraska University
Osceola C C Annual Meeting Highlights 1924 Achievements
Osceola Community Club leaders Jay Hastings and M A Mills Jr. review 1924 progress at the G A R hall. Largest July 4 crowd, beautification efforts, future plans, Eagle scouts, park and square improvements, and a new meeting system are discussed. Officers elected and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Community Club
Jay Hastings
G. A. R. Hall
Osceola
Hastings
M. A. Mills Jr
Mills
H. A. Taylor
Geo. Craven
American Legion Orchestra
Woman’s Club
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Sarah I. Lemar
Julius A. Johnson
H. R. Lind
H. T. Westring
E. EB. Stanton
W. Roy VanHoosen
J. D. Huston
John Sjoblum
Ruth Glasser
Naoma Pike
Grace P. Johnston
Albin
J. W. Fillman
Polk County Farm Bureau
Eric Forst
Benson Peterson
Lindburg
M. Dalbey Lumber
Polk Co Democrat
Omaha Printing Co
Klopp Printing Co
University Pub. Co
Envelope
Minnie G. Weeden
May Dixon
Blanche B. Peterson
Mary McCumber
Mabel A. Olesen
Same
Margaret Fillinger
Wretta Kelly
Emma Walton
Special
John F. Ernst
Bridgework
Joe Swan
Ivan Kinsman
John Micek
John Gonka
Alex Scott
Lumber
Louis Maier & Son Supplies
Ruth Glassei
A. E. Swanson
C. V. Lind
Isaac Cypher
Salina of
Hokenson
C. H. Lindburg
Grand Island
Grace
A. L. Knorr
Baby
John Carlson
Bradshaw
Dorothy Hunt
Slusser
Alvena Anderson
Willard Tenny
Haxtum Cole
Rakestraw Polk
Martin Jones
Clifford Wurtz
The
Lyle Ostberg
Cora Anderson
Cozad
P. R. Smith
Sacred Heart Church
Matt Linden
Hastert Hardware Co
Harold Perry
Farmers Elevator Co
Mesonic Lodge
Ira. C. Freet
York
York College
Dean C. E. Ashcraft
M. E. Church
Orville Raitt
Bertha Green
Council Bluffs
Los Angeles
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Uni. of
Minn
Garber
Alexandria Nebr
Phil Campbell
Guide Rock
E. L. King
Mrs
Fred Green
Ed. Hill
D. A. Benson
Ross Richards
Lulu Burns
State Farm
Julia Beele
Geo. Carson
Geo. B. Anderson
Eden
Edna Branting
Mesdames W. R. Snider
Roy Cox
H. J. van Vlack
M. A. Mills
Irma McCleen
Frank McClean
Keith Bull
Carl Bull
Ed Almstrom
Wesley Chapel Community Meeting
Alvin D. Cole
I. D. Huston Co
Ed Flowers
Mary C. Cole Giles E. Cole
Laura J. Christenson
Minnie B. Carnine
Lillie M. Osborne
Burg Woodmen
A. Ulstrom
State Union
F. H. Fredrickson, Pres
Gunnard Peters
P. C. N. F. L. A. Meeting
J. E. Steeple
Homer Hartson
Woman's Club
A. F. Nuqutist
Ladies Aid
M Kk. Church
Miss Hattie Newcomer
Bidewees
W. A. Céffendaffer
Clyde Smith
Entre Nous
C. V. Propst
M. and
D. Club
Wm. Kepner
Carl Frahm
Gabalets
Earl Tyler
Lenore van Hoosen
Genoa Indians
Central City
Brainard
Barbara Triba
Columbus
George Bewart
Columbus Monny
Annual Meeting OF
Osceola C. C
H. C. Duncan
Nebraska Public Library Commission
Husband Adams
Trumpeter Swan Bailey
Comfort
Conrad Valley of Silent Men
Curwood
Brimming Cup
Fisher
Paradise
Fitzgerald Paradise
Fletcher Miss Lulu Bett
Grey Man
Johnston
Portugee
Purple Heights
Sister Sue
Fairview
Wise Man
Sweet Stranger
Leerie
Lee Lincéin
Macaulay Oemler
Poole
Putnam
Rinehart
Rock
Sawyer
Basil Everman Singmaster
Belgium
Anderson
Dixon Westward Hoboes
John G. Neihardt
Kirkham
Theo
Roosevelt
Dixon
Patré
Japan
Hawksworth
Rome
Lamprey
Lang ‘Young Peoples History of
Tomlinson
Story of
Mankind van Loon
Shasta of the Woolves
Martin Crusoe
Johnnie Kelley
Boyer
Serbia
Denai Gardner
Lincoln High
Camerons of
Highboro
Gilchrist
Haliburton
Diamond Rocl
Dr. Doolittle
Peggy
Tolyand
Marshal
Black Bucaneer
Meader iTrees
Mosely
Perkins Watty and Co
Meadow
Pierson
Wolfe Schultz
Colonies
Stone
Treasure Mountain
Turpin
Ragged Inlet
Wallace Troop
Labrador
Wallace
Wilson
Kendall
Lisle
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