Local notices and social events in Stromsburg area
Long, fragmentary newspaper notes from Stromsburg and Osceola cover church readings by Miss Bell, concerts, and auctions. farm meetings, alliance activities, and local officials' occupations. arrivals, shiploads of livestock, and a new dining place opening in Rising. mentions of suffrage, education, and a brick school building in David City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
David City
Kelley
Snider
Pheasant
Blowers
Prospectu
Portable Railway to revolutionize freighting on country roads
C F Brewster of Osceola introduces a Portable Railway for common road wagons. One team could haul several loaded wagons at the trot, signaling a new era in freightage. The simple track system uses standard sections for straight and curved runs, offering potential relief to farming communities and inviting inquiries for information.
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C.F. Brewster
Osceola
Polk County teachers request parsing of a tricky sentence
A reader asks teachers in Polk County to parse a classic sentence used in language tests. The sentence involves repeated the and that among different clause boundaries, challenging students to identify which instances of that and which punctuation define structure. The request seeks a clear grammatical analysis.
Stromsburg locals and town trades change hands
Stromsburg locals report McConaughey and Bothwell opening a general stock in the old Bragnan building, B. F. Smith selling his farm east of town, W. S. Thompson relocating to Wheeler County in spring, and the Stromsburg Dramatic Club to perform in Osceola soon. Charles Lee retires from business, John Castile has been in York visiting friends.
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McConaughey
Bothwell
D.C. Bragnan
W. 5
Thompson
Wheeler County
Stromsbury ‘Dramatic Club
Osceola
Charles Lee
A. A
John
Castile
York
Polk County Court House Sinking Fund Bill Introed
Lieutenant Fou Osecola introduces a bill in the state legislature to let Polk County commissioners use the sinking fund for a courthouse. Taxpayers’ views not sought. John Hammond has been ill but improving this past week. XXX
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Polk County
John Hammond
Infant Buried and Local Meeting News From Wayland
The infant son of J N McCullough and wife was buried today. Community sympathy is extended. The Wayland Farmers Alliance meeting will be at the Centennial school house Thursday evening February Ed. Besides routine business there will be singing by H J Cook and D W Michener, essay Wan Parsons, declamation Fred Hodgkinson, and a discussion on whether signs of tithes portend the downfall of the Republic. affirmative speakers D H Michener D Chase C I Johnson. negative Soul Bowser War Parsons L M Locke. Also reporting a pig raised by Michener aged 8 months 10 days weighed 227 lbs dressed. Roads are drifted and snow keeps teams nearly impassable. N A Michener is Secretary of the Wayland Farmers Alliance, Wayland Polk Co Neb, soliciting correspondence. X Peer Morr.
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J. N McCullough
Gore
Wayland Alliance
H. J. Cook
D. WH. Michener
Wan
Parsons
Fred. Hodgkinson
Republic
D. H. Michener
D. Chase
C. I. Johnson
Bowser
L. M. Locke
Michener
Micheier
Wayland Farmers' Alliance
Wayland, Polk Co
Prohibition Now and Forever in Stromsburg Precinct
Local readers cheer for Mrs. Bittenbender as editor and back a statewide Prohibition bill applying to drug stores and saloons. The note laments county road contracts with the O. & R. V. RB. BR. and recalls Polk County railroad bonds. Census notes Massachusetts women outnumber men, while community events include union singing, Advent church meeting, and a deer hunt with few venison spoils.
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Wackberry Boys
Board of Co. Commissioners
Polk County
Massachusetts
Dan
Stevens
Union
Advent Church
S. Hollenbach
L. D
York
Polk
Oscola Nebr Commissioners Proceeding January 25 1881
County commissioners meet by adjournment approve minutes and authorize bond security updates. They cancel $20,000 railroad bonds forfeited by Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad Co for failure to complete line by December 1, 1880. Claims allowed include pauper Oscar Goldbronson and various road district expenses. officials appointed. tax list adjustments and a vacancy in Mackberry Precinct filled. Adjourned to 1 PM with further claims to be settled.
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Oscrola
Neb
Janary
Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad Co
Stromsburg
Polk County
Oscar Goldbronson
BE Goldbronson
I. M. Brigham
Canada
N.P. Munson
Osceola
Thomas Green
Jonas Matthews
Osceula
James Matthews
J.P. Calkins
E. Mustard
L Wahn
Pulver
Mackberry
Sail Office
Aid
W. We
Sheppard
S.N
Reichenbach
Theo “Beebe
Gualites Appleby Beling
Tirniahea
Ota
S.-F. Fleharty
Nished
Yodie
L. J. Blowers
J.-B. Mitchell
Official Service Poutage
Lad
Local Notes and Obituary Informal News From Stromsburg Area
The sheet records a death at Stromsburg in Mrs. Hilery after typhoid fever, noting a husband and several children in mourning. It reports New Year gifts to local families, school closures for fuel, Hackberry boom and projected funds for a new courthouse, and various community updates. It mentions New Year generosity, weather reports, travel to Nebraska, and local alliance and mutual aid discussions among farmers and workers, plus a note on Ayer's Almanac free edition and health remedies.
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Coluns
Stromsburg
preéinet-Dee
Hilery
Ay Johnson
Joh Carlson
Maré
Lem
Locke
Wayland
J. Bowser
W. Parson
J. Skinner
B. Locke
J. “Locke
Wwe
Hackberry
Thompson
Iowa
Nebraska
E. Bump
Weston
Hitchcock Co
RE. R. Co
Indianola
Denver
B. P. Nebergall
Saline
Seward Ov
Chas. Bense
Dan Henning
J. K. Hilcott’s
Butler Co
Victor
Centennial
Durmer
State Farmers Alliance Seeks Officers for Charter
Notice from J Burrows secretary Melrey Gage County Nebraska states that the State Farmers Alliance has organized and received its charter. All subordinate alliance secretaries must send officer lists to the State Secretary and groups seeking charters should apply to him. Seven practical operative farmers are required for a charter.
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Eorror Recorp
State Farmers’ Alliance
Operative Farmers
J. Burrows
Melrey
Gage Co
Justice and Freedom for the Farmer Chorus
A protesting chorus repeats calls for justice and freedom for farmers. The verses urge unity, toil, and resistance against greed while rallying support for farmers fed by the nation. Strong imagery of plows, valleys, and burdens underscores the demand for fair treatment and dignity.
Presbyterian Church Programs and Local Notices
Community notices from Osceola Neb dated January 1881 include a children's program at the Presbyterian Church featuring songs and readings, admission 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, doors at 7 PM. Also listed are subscription notices, stock sale to H H Drew, seed for sale, a bank ad urging payment to avoid credit loss, and a stray heifer recovery notice with owner to prove ownership.
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Neagle
Me St Reed
Tubyy
Valley Precinct
Osceola
Saidheifer
Mynox J. Brown
Lost valise on the road from Stromsburg to Silver Creek
A found valise contains a worn coat with a cancelled mortgage inside and a pair of boots and shoes. Edward Herrick and L. Anderson offer a reward if the finder informs them by letter at Keatskatoos, Platte Co., Nebraska. Also several local notices for sale and rent and an advertisement for Brown's Pepsin Tonic with testimonials.
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Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Charles Herrick
Rouse
L. Anderson
P. M
Keatskatoos, Platte Co
Neb
Shilohs Cure and Plaster Promote Healing Claims
In recent months over 400000 bottles of Shilohs Cure have reportedly sold. The advert promises cures for consumption coughs bronchitis and asthma with claims of rapid relief and widespread use. It urges purchasing from your local druggist and mentions Shilohs Plaster for lame back side or chest pain.
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Shiloh
ATL
Cornish and King Secure Agency for Corbin Bank
Cornish and King hold the agency for the Corbin Banking Company, described as the heaviest loaning institution in the United States. They offer loans on liberal terms with ten percent straight interest, no interest in advance, no fees for papers, no land appraisals, and funds available within ten days from application. Apply to Cornish & King.
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Cornish & King
Corbin Banking Company
United States
Cunsisit & Kixa
Six Years of Sickness Ended by Three Bottles of Hop Bitters
A man claims six years of bed-ridden illness costing 1200 dollars total, ended by his wife using Hop Bitters. He praises her as she continues housework without missing a day and urges others to learn from the remedy. News item from Butler, New York.
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Weeks
Butler
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Capitol
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H. C. Bittenbender
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Grand Lodge of Good Templars
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BE. L. King
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Stromsburg Precinct
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Farmer's Song
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Cuindigo
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Tai ‘Ii
H. Dréw
Drew& Co
Osdiona
Duxnive Bros
Valley School House
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Mina Jones
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A. O. Butler
Rockville, Mo
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Kansas
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Maine
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S. G. Panter
Joe. Starkey
Iowa City
FA. Scromen
J. I. Newcomer
Toledo
Ohio
B. EF. Joy, & Bro
Oscéola
Dealey
Ner
Drew
Boston
New York
the Apostle
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Augusta
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