Polk County Commission approves officials and budget in 1933
The Polk County Commission of Osceola Nebraska convened January 10 1933 electing August P Anderson chairman and reappointing Fred J Strain to the Soldiers Relief Commission. They set pay scales for road crews and laborers, approved county physician Dr C L LeMarche at $100 yearly, and designated the Polk County Democrat as official paper. A second session January 13 approved the 1933 budget estimate of 82000 and various clerical adjustments.
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Osceola
Nebr
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
August P. Anderson
John Lees
F. W. Petersen
F. W. Peterson
Fred J. Strain
Soldiers Relief Commission
F. W.peterson
C. L. LeMarche
Peterson
Tees
Lees
Less
Polk County Democrat
Department of Public Works
P. Anderson J. W. Fillman
Nebraska
County General Fund
Special Bridge Fund
Des Court House
Agricultural Society
Foaie
Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under Execution
Polk County Nebraska sheriff to sell one ninth share of the north half of the northwest quarter in section 23 14 2 at 2 pm February 20 1933 at the south front door of the county house Osceola cash only. Judgment holder is W E Kinney represented by John A Inks executor. Amount due 1007.90 plus costs and interest. Mills Mills attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
District Court
W. E. Kinney
William E. Kinney
John A. Inks
Gust Johnson Jr
Osceola
W. Roy VanHoosen
Mills & Mills
World Circumnavigation Records and Historic Flights
The text compares routes and distances of early world circumnavigations. It notes Magellan must sail south to Cape Horn and back to near the equator. Graf Zeppelin follows a zigzag route. Byrd is linked to polar routing. Post and Gatty hold the record for greatest distance in the shortest time.
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Equator
Magellan
Steer Swim Tracked Two Miles Home to Arden Scotland
A steer owned by Alexander Colquhoun of Arden Scotland swam two miles back to its original home Loch Lomond had carried it from Nether Ross farm on the mainland to Inch Murrain island The creature reappeared at Nether Ross farm the following morning having crossed through Arden shoreline and several parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Colquhoun
Arden
Scotland
Loch Lomond
Nether Ross Farm
Inch Murrain
Arden Shore
Fifth Grade Mishearing Pitchfork Inquiry
A fourth grade pupil asks a fifth grade teacher about a pitchfork but is corrected to pitch pipe. The messenger confirms she knew it sounded like pitch something and clarifies the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Temperament clash sparks taunting remark in film set
A film producer vents at a temperamental leading lady then grins and jokes You look as though you were going to bite me. She retorts I am not allowed fat, exposing a sharp exchange on set in Vancouver Province.
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Vancouver Province
Holidays every third year tradition discussed
Kari katuren notes a pattern where holidays occur every third year. In the intervening years, conversations focus on recounting last year's holidays and planning for the year ahead.
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Karikaturen
Woman swimming champion accuses husband of cruelty
The article depicts a female swimming champion alleging cruelty by her husband. A witty line contrasts her need to live in a glass tank with the idea of a normal house.
Notice of Final Report in Dolan Estate Polk Neb
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the administrator filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and discharge. A hearing is set for February 3 1933 at 1 AM to determine heirship and distribution and discharge the administrator. All interested may appear and contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Thomas R. Dolan
W. IW. Norton
Presbyterian Church Sunday School Meeting Note
Sunday School at 10 am and Junior and Senior C E at 6 30 pm. Teachers and officers meeting at 7 30 pm. Good attendance last Sunday. aiming for 100 percent turnout next Sunday to inspire all.
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C. E
Sunlay School
Fairview Local Socials Highlight Sunday Party and Guests
A Fairview party at Alvin Anderson home honored son Orlie Anderson with about 15 young attendees. Visitors included Mrs. Lee Raff and son from Silver Creek, and Mr. Clair McCormick from Stromsburg. Mrs. Mina Buchta hosted the Ladies Aid with around 30 chairs.
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Alvin Anderson
Orlie Anderson
Lee Raff
Silver Creek
H. A. McCormick
Clair McCormick
Stromsburg
Mina Buchta
Ladies Aid Society
Roy Frizzell
Dude Kinney
Merrick County
W. B. Dake
Columbus
Will Lohr
St. Marys Hospital
Geo. Lostrah
Hear Havens
Hamilton
Fairviaw
Virgil
Poland Hosts 1835 Traveling Cinemas Amid Warsaw Split
Poland features 1835 traveling cinemas with twenty two serving Warsaw's outlying districts. The system expands access to film venues across the nation and highlights regional distribution.
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Poland
Warsaw
Nations Eager to Locate Sarah Ann Island for 1937 Eclipse
Two nations search for the elusive Sarah Ann island in tropical Pacific waters north of the equator. If found, it would host a prime eclipse observation in 1937 lasting up to seven minutes and twenty seconds, a key factor for astronomers, especially Germans.
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Sarah Ann
Equator
America
Germany
RIPE REMARKS OFTEN QUOTED WISDOM AND WRY APHORISMS
A collection of aphorisms on life effort pride and human folly contrasts self reliance with boasting and wisdom. The lines critique wealth liberty and social behavior while noting stubbornness growth and family dynamics. The tone echoes wry old saying style with poetic imagery.
Livestock Prices at South Omaha Open Week Trades
Open market at Union Stock Yards Omaha January 17 1933 shows steady to lower cattle demand with 9 500 head receipts. Yearlings and light steers held firm while medium and heavy cattle softened. cows and heifers eased. stockers and feeders steady to stronger. Notable quotes include yearlings at 6.35 to 7.00 top, steers 5.25 to 6.00, and fed cows 2.50 to 3.00.
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Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Hog market report shows higher bids and active sales
Liberal run of eggs higher bids and sales of hogs Monday ranged from 5 to 15 cents above Saturday with receipts about 13 000 head. Bulk sales at a spread of 2 85 to 3 00 with best heavy weights up to 3 05.
Opening Sheep Market Falls Up To Fifteen Cents
Fresh 6,000 head arrive as fat lambs drop to 5.00 5.65 per hundredweight with feeders active at 4.50 5.40. Aged sheep lift 25 cents. fat yearlings and ewes show varied bids, culled and cannery stock listed, western and native feeders priced.
Lost motorist finds garbled sign in dark night
A motorist, wandering in darkness, climbs a post and reads a partially legible sign that ends with a fragmentary message. The scene ends with the reader noting the obscured phrase "et Faini" as part of the unreadable inscription.
Forest Fires in New Hampshire Largely Man Made
In New Hampshire more than half of forest fires are caused by human activity. About a third result from smokers' carelessness and one fifth from campers.
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New Hampshire
Current Humor Complimenting the Bride Joke
A playful exchange about soup and a bride. The husband jokes that the "little darling" opened the tim herself, prompting lighthearted laughter about domestic milestones.
Secret Strife Revealed in Wife Difference Dispute
A terse exchange exposes a hidden marital discord as one spouse admits ongoing differences of opinion unknown to the other. The remark hints at private tensions within a domestic relationship.
Stork perched on one leg prompts playful quip
A cartoon caption features a stork balancing on a single leg with a joke about needing the other leg to stand. The exchange appears as a humorous dialogue noting the bird would topple if it lifted its second leg.
Cook Accuses Russia in Mine’s War Remark
A kitchen worker claims the cook has a grudge on Russia while another statement notes a mine owner declaring war on China. The quotes reflect tense domestic tensions and inflammatory remarks affecting staff.
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China
Sound Dangerous Senator In Road Grounded Position
A cryptic Exchange hints at a senator's stance described as uncertain and vigilant. The remark about being in the middle of the road with an ear to the ground suggests a cautious, listening approach before confirming policy.
Quip Exchange Between Harry and Hilda
A playful exchange shows Harry declaring affection and Hilda retorting with a witty jab about breath. The light banter captures a teasing domestic moment.
Traffic Officer Challenges Lady Driver in Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as a traffic officer confronts a speeding driver. The lady driver retorts favorably, praising the officer's appearance and challenging the authority of the stop. Police reminded drivers to observe traffic signals and procedures.
Comic Exchange Between Lovers Echoes in Panel
Dialogue snippet shows a playful couple exchanging lines about heartbreak and money. The Il and the Cere deliver a witty back and forth with a pun on bank balance and romance.
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the County Commissioners
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board
Canada Precinct
Emunuel Stachura
Island
E. M. Lauermann
First National Bank
Shelby
Stromsburg Bank
Genee
R. W. Peterson
Aug. P. Anderson
J. W. Fillman
ELMER
Mer
Jones St
Omaha, Nebraska
Fireproof Hotel
Hotel Castle
Real Western Hospitality
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co
Molly Malone
KFAB
Lincoln
KMMJ
Clay Center
Presbyterian Church
Fairview
South Omaha
Russia
Jimmy
Harry
Darling
Hilda
Polk
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