Osceola News Highlights From January 1897
Fortunes and misfortunes mark Osceola notes as Giles Cole suffers a fall on a broken sidewalk rail, cold weather grips Polk County with 15 below zero, and local residents face illnesses travels and social events. Postmaster West falls ill while Mrs. Detweiler departs for Omaha. Osceola sees new post office talks, theft sightings, and business growth with Anderson Chevrolet and a new garage lease. Maxine Timm hosts a seventh birthday party.
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Giles Cole
Polk County
Snell’s Pond
Austin Jeffrey
Jane Reagen
Dixon
Ifill
Janie Reitz
Howard Deeter
George W. West
Susan Detweiler
Osceola
Omaha
W. O. Johnson
Lincoln
Gooden
Earl Treadway
Davie Treadway
David City
John Peterson
Silver Creek
Peterson
Snider
McLaughlin
New
Nebraska
Columbus
Anderson Chevrolet Co
Do. A. Curtis
Maxine Timm
Local Obituaries and Notices From Stromsburg Area
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Thesing aged 67 at home near Stromsburg with burial in Stromsburg cemetery. Marriage of Miss Helen Strang and Victor H Prayer at Anna Jeffrey home in city. Death of Philander McCray at Grand Island Soldier's Home. Monson couple announce birth of daughter. E R Danielson elected to state fair board. Herrman couple visiting then leaving for Washburn Texas. George Rhodes starts own pump and windmill repair business. January 25 1912. Also note January 2 1927 mention of Miss Velma s marriage.
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Mary Thesing
Stromsburg
Stromsburge
Helen Strang
Victor H. Prayer
Kansas
Anna Jeffrey
Philander McCray
Soldier’s Home
Grand Island
Guy Monson
E. R. Danielson
W. G. Herrman
Adam Herrman
Washburn
Texas
George Rhodes
Stable cattle prices at South Omaha market
Local cattle receipts were normal for Monday as western markets showed below average supplies and a firmer tone. Best long fed cattle sold up to 13.85, feeders steady, and varied ranges listed for cornfed yearlings, slaughter heifers, beef cows, and feeding steers with multiple price brackets.
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Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Hog Receipts Rise Split Price Break In Markets
Increased hog receipts totaling 14 009 led to a 10 25 cent break in hog prices Monday. Bulk sold from 10.00 with some lots at 10.15. Good sows brought 9.50.
Lambs Hold Steady As 9000 Head On Sale Reach Highs
About 9,000 sheep and lambs were on sale Monday with markets holding steady. Top lambs sold around 10.50, good fat lambs about 5.75, with ranges for fed and native categories from roughly 8.00 to 10.60. Feeder lambs included Rangers 8.50 to 9.00, yearlings 6.00 to 6.75.
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Lambs Rangers
Saskatchewan Lakes Spread Across Prairie Province
Saskatchewan covers about 8,500 square miles of lakes scattered across the prairie region, with most located in the northern portion of the province.
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Saskatchewan
Prairie
The Merit System Versus Spoils
National leaders debate expanding Civil Service and removing spoils in federal hiring. A White House message pushes merit inclusion beyond top posts, while Congress faces heavy political opposition and a payroll over a billion dollars, testing whether public benefit or political control prevails.
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America
Congress
White House
American trade official hints at souvlaki barbecue idea in Athens
A U S trade commissioner in Athens proposes an American barbecue twist inspired by a Greek cafe favorite. The souvlaki style involves pork and lamb skewers roasted over charcoal and served on long bamboo sticks.
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Athens
Swivel War and Budget Battles at the Capitol Dome
The Bystander reports a noisy session at the Capitol with clashes over Railroad Commission powers and a push to cut state spending. Officers like Maupin and Bollen clash with Good and others as bills on salaries, taxation, and a monument face delays. Farmers fight drought pests while a restraint on appropriations looms. the piece notes a tense political climate and ongoing bargaining.
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United Cameras
Railroad Commission
John L. Lewis
A. Sloan
Maupin
Bollen
Good Gott
Good
Chargin
Tripp
Audditer
Pears
Govvenor
Ry. Commishners
Land
Newt Trallity
Substance We’ve Been Blowing to Keep a Going
A brief note notes ongoing efforts to sustain a project or enterprise amid shortages or challenges. It highlights the need for continued risk management and resource allocation to maintain momentum. No specific people or places are identified in the readable text.
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Moretorium
Senniter Dafoe
Senniter Ragan
Platt
Dr R L Schroeder Physician and Surgeon
Osceola Nebraska physician and surgeon Dr R L Schroeder operates an X ray office on the east side of Osceola with the phone listed at court house square.
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R. L. Schroeder
Osceola, Nebr
Court House Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pelk County
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Velma
Elmo Scott Watson
Oliver
Stromsburg Machinery Company
Oliver Sales and Service
South Omaha
By Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Goffer
Lennifer Neubauer
Atty. Gen
Senniter Brady
Ragan
Gott
North Brothers
Standard Oil Company of
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
V. Hurst
Lester Anderson
W. A. Getty
Tel
Hesler Cleaning Works
Gunnard Peterson
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