Toooting horns and Gabriel's coming in a pensee
A long reflective tract on public boasting and horn blowing by politicians preachers and common folk. It compares worldly noise to the biblical Gabriel’s horn and warns against vanity and self praise while noting the persistent urge to announce virtue wealth and ability. A brief community note on Charlie Dunn’s Ireland trip follows.
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Gideon
Gabriel
Gabe
Ireland
Charlie Dunn
County Cavan
Frank Dunn
Charlie
Emerald Isle
Man
One of the Best Farms in Polk County for Sale
Mills Beebe Mills advertise a premier Polk County farm listing. The notice promotes a top agricultural property with potential for buyers seeking a leading local farm operation.
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Polk County
Mills, Beebe & Mills
Osceola Merchants Discuss Local News
Polk area Shelby News Classified highlights include merchant talks and ads. Readers see local business notes and community notices.
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Osceola ‘Merchants
Hayhurst Family Celebrates 2nd Birthday at Surprise Park
The Hayhurst family from Rising City marks E S Hayhurst’s second birthday with 36 relatives at Surprise Park. Attendees include Frank J David City Harry I G Foster Clyde Shelby and others. A cake baked by Mrs Harry Hayhurst features 82 candles amid a joyful luncheon.
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Hayhurst
E. S. Hayhurst
Rising City
Col
Clyde Hayhurst
Sihielby
Frank J
David City
Harry I. G
Foster
Clyde
Shelby
S. W. Bennett
York
John Bennett
Bradshaw
Surprise
Harry Hayhurst
Claude Timm Marries Irene Goff in Osceola Nuptials
Claude Timm married Irene Goff at the groom’s home three miles northeast of Osceola yesterday afternoon. Rev G T Savary officiated with only relatives and close friends present. The bride is Mrs J B Harbert’s daughter of Shelby. The groom, a respected Osceola farmer and veteran, served in the First Nebr Inf and with the 8th Division train in the German war era. The couple will reside on the home farm, recently improved for their new life.
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Claude Timm
Irene Goff
Shelby
G. T. Savary
U. B
Lillian Timm
Everett Sickles
J. B. Harbert
National Guard
Osceola
Nebr. Inf
Claude
Sam
Polk County
Hanson and Miller Wedding Joins Osceola Couple
William O Hanson of Hanson Frahm and Miss Gladys Miller of David City wed at the Mil ler home yesterday afternoon in a gathering of relatives and guests. The groom, a Osceola businessman and former Co M 355th Infantry, served in World War I. They depart for a six week wedding tour along the Pacific coast and will reside on Gospel Ridge after returning, in the McBeth property.
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Wm. O. Hanson
Hanson & Frahm
Gladys Miller
David City
Ed Miller
Osceola
Co. M., 355Th Inf
Pacific Coast
McBeth
Gospel Ridge
F. W. Carlson
T. A. James
Judge Munger
Lincoln
Frank Cherry
Grand Island
Nathan Wilson
Los Angeles
Cal
O. R. Thoren
Woodbine
Iowa
Alfred Thoren
Valentine
Nebr
Mr. Thoren
Albert Erickson
Will
Ernest
Will Donelson
Auto
Arthur Donelson
Green Gables Sanitarium
Lillian ‘Séytarih
Seward
J. C. Shinkle
Louis Wicklund
C. V. Nelson
Omaha
Buckley-Nelson
Albert Nelson
Prof. Draper
Sharp
Emil Olson
Geo. Larson
Skelton
Chattie Coleman
Hattie Herendeen
Sheridan
Wyoming
Lester Erickson
Burlington
Colo
A. C. Donelson
World’s Greatest Cataract
The Iguazu Falls on the Brazil Argentina border are described as the world’s largest cataract with a 210 foot drop and about 18128 feet in width. Estimates suggest 140,000,000 tons of water per hour flow over the falls, exceeding Niagara in both height and volume.
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Iguazu
Brasil
Argentina
Niagara
Falls of
Ignasu
Values of Precious Stones in Ancient Gem Markets
Emeralds ranked with rubies and sapphires as the costliest gems of the ancient world. Diamonds were worn rough until the fifteenth century when cutting refined their brilliance. Emeralds remain fashionable and rare, with high carat values comparable to diamonds.
Eighth Grade Promotions at the Auditorium
Eighth grade promotion exercises were held last Wednesday afternoon at the auditorium with diplomas awarded by County Supt. Ras Miussen and an address on Education for Democracy by State Superintendent John Matsen. A long list of graduates was read, including Lavinia Carter, Mary McG. Hernite, Eugene Thelen, Grace Johnson, Helen Skorupe, and many others, in a large crowd presence.
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Finiakting
Hull
Nestpere
Ras- Miussen
John Matsen
Matsen
McKelvie
Clemmons
Lavinia Cartér
Mary
McG
Hernite
A Zoli
Eugene - Thelen
Maurice As
Evelyn Swat
Marion Fine Hardce
McKeag
Grace
Johnson Claude’ Strothberg
Gladys
Aldérson
Ruved
John den
Helen Skorupe
Luella’ Ziresiérman
Mabel Waggoner
Williem _Nedund
Edward’ Cockgas
Mae Clark
Charles ‘ Hastings
Francis
Heald
Blenda
Hotchkiss
Lillian ‘Jaenteke
Blanche Lindholm
Luella Lovell
Mildred
Obituary for Herman Gerhist Taddekin of Shelby Nebraska
Herman Gerhist Taddekin born February 10 1866 in Waddewarden Germany died June 27 1920 near Shelby Nebraska after a life in Illinois and Nebraska. He married Laura Beierle in 1887 and had eleven children. he served as First Sergeant in the Spanish American War and as Captain of the Shelby Nebraska Home Guards. Funeral services were in Shelby with burial at David City after a unit salute from Co E comrades.
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Gerhist Taddekin
Waddewarden
Germany
Shelby
Nebraska
America
Illinois
Laura Beierle
Millerton
Nebr
Taddekin
Co. E
1St
Nebr. Regt
Vollunteers
War Department
Regt
Manila
Neville
Nebraska Home Guards
C. T. Savery
United Brethren Church
David City
Postal Holiday Notice for July Fourth
July 4th falls on Sunday, followed by Monday July 5th observed. No mail deliveries on that date. General delivery opens until 10:30 AM and again after evening distribution. Rural patrons may pick up at Carrier's window until 10:00 AM. W. E. Snider, Postmaster.
Knerr and Round Wed in Stromsburg Nuptial
Okolona Blanche Knerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Knerr married Dr Lorenzen P Round of Lincoln at the Knerr home five miles southwest of Stromsburg Sunday June 27 officiated by Rev W H Van Horn M E Church Stromsburg. Guests included groom’s parents N P Ronne and wife of York. Reception featured pink and white decor and a pink rose place card. The couple honeymooned in Lincoln and Pelican Lake Minnesota and will reside at 1621 South 22nd St Lincoln after August 15.
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Okolona Blanche Knerr
Chas. Knerr
Lorenzen P. Round
Lincoln
Stromsburg
W. H. van Horn
M. E. Church
N. P. Ronne
York
Minnesota
South 22Nd St
Stromsburg Bank
Boost County Fair Draws Big Crowd At Kickoff Meeting
A large audience gathered at the Fair Grounds on Friday night to boost the Polk County Fair. County Agent Sheldon outlined the fair program for Sept 28 to Oct 1 with emphasis on agricultural and livestock exhibits. Charles Graff spoke on the importance of county displays, the Osceola Presbyterian male quartette performed, and W F Crozier added a short talk before ice cream and cake were served.
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Fair Grounds
Sheldon
The
Fair Management
Polk County
Charles Graff
State Board of Agriculture
BE. R. Danielson
Graff
Osceola Presbyterian Church
Sheldon Cat
W. F. Crozier
Pierson Couple Planned Short Vacation Before Harvest
W W Pierson and wife will depart tomorrow for a brief visit to Omaha and Chicago as a pre harvest vacation. The trip follows a period of farm work and signals a short respite before the harvest season opens.
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E. Pierson and Wife
Omaha
Chicago
Stromsburg Notes from a Busy Fourth of July Town
Stromsburg residents report a busy schedule with Fourth of July preparations. Attendees greet visitors from Denver and Lincoln while gatherings include church picnics, wedding and funeral updates, and local sports action as Gresham defeats the home team 15 to 10 in an eleven inning contest.
Sunday Meetings in Stromsburg Square
Large crowds gather in Stromsburg square Sunday evenings for an educational program on Christianity's conflict with Bolshevism based on Hillis Better America materials. Dr Braden leads discussions on patriotism law liberty wealth poverty labor and capital with stereoscopic lantern slides from New York City.
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Stromsburg’'S
Stromsburg Square
Braden
America
New York City
Septimistic Brotherhood of the Eden Church
C. T. Moline
Morris Colson
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Herman Taddekin and Family
Mrs. Herman Taddekin and family express gratitude to all who offered help during their hour of bereavement and assure friends that their kindness will not be forgotten.
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Herman Taddekin
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