Great Debate on League of Nations and American Independence
The piece argues against the League of Nations in its current form, urging action and independence for the United States. It recalls past leaders and warns the nation not to drift into entanglements while highlighting fears of loss of sovereignty and national purpose. It uses historical anecdotes to stress self-reliance and vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Bone Yard
Am- 14
Christendom
Bryan
Al‘ne
Americ
United States
Taft
Fornander Visits Illinois Kin and Farm Ties
Fornander traveled Tuesday from Galva to visit relatives in Galesburg and Altoona while absent. He reports Emanuel Fornander left military service at Camp Grant. R F Smith and his wife plan to return to Ely Iowa after attending the Walker farm east of Cedar Rapids, noting a long line of farm ownership passing down from J T Smith to W Snider and Walther family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fornander
Fonander
Galva
Ills
Galesburg
Altoona
Emanuel Fornander
Camp Grant
Ander
Illnois
R. F. Smith
Ely
Iowa
Smith
Walker Farm
Mr. Smith
Pperty
J. T. Smith
Reception for Rev Serenius and Family at Lutheran Church
A reception honored Rev. Serenius and his family at the Lutheran church last Thursday. The program included remarks by Prof. L Bonander and Rev. C A Sward, gifts totaling 177 dollars, music by the choir and soloists, and remarks praising Rev. Serenius. Refreshments followed and attendees had a chance to meet the new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Serenius
Serenius
Lutheran Church
Prof
L. Bonander
C. A. Sward
L. J. Johnson
Swan Mattson
J. G. Carlson
Prof. L. Bonander
Florence Carlson
Freda Mattson
Chicago
Polk County Urges Community Effort for Town Fair
County residents are urged to back a Polk County fair after drought spared crops, with emphasis on exhibits from crops, livestock, and 4-H clubs. Officials call for planning, prizes, and a strong program, plus preparations for local events and street improvements amid civic news.
Shaw and King Guests at Stanton's Stroms burg
Dr and Mrs L M Shaw and Mr and Mrs E L King were guests of Mr and Mrs B B Stanton at Stroms burg Sunday.
Grace and Valley Churches Sermons by Rev William Monk
Rev William Monk of Bessemer Alabama spoke at Grace and Valley churches on Worldliness and Some things that Accompany Salvation. Services will be at the usual times with a children illustrated sermon in the morning and An Evening with the Wesleys in the evening. Epworth League theme Our Relation to Others Toward Enemies. J A Klein pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace and Valley Churches
William Monk
Bessemer
Ala
Wesleys
Epworth League
J. A. Klein
Markets Today Reported Prices
Market notes list butter at 40 cents cream 45 cents eggs 25 cents wheat 2 dollars corn 1.72 dollars oats 60 cents hogs 20 dollars 40 cents.
New Variety Store Opens in Osceola with Fuller Family
H A Fuller and son Rex take over the Variety store in Osceola with Rex as manager. The Fuller family arrives from Yuma Colorado and plans Osceola as their permanent home. Rex served 19 months in France with the 86th Area Squadron and was mustered out at Camp Ironstone. Mrs. Fuller is sister to Mrs. Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shelmadine
B. E. Fineey
Ray Burns
D. C. Burns
Columbus
Great Lakes Station
Ray
U. S. Navy
Experiment Station
New London
Conn
Burns
Sam
Navy
New Wells
Rogers Bros
Rogers Boys
H. A. Fuller
Yuma
Colo
Mr. Fuller
Rex
France
86Th
Camp Ironston
Fuller
Colorado
Osceola
Reunion Visit and Public Notices in Osceola Area
Mrs. Joseph Tschauner and Mrs. Gertie Zimm er entertained relatives including B. H. Kellar of Columbus and J. J. Kellar of Newport Nebr. Their aunt Mrs. C. M. Taylor arrived June 20 from New Pine Creek California. Lt. James C. Peters, recently in France, visits Osceola as he awaits reassignment. A reckless driving death case from Buhl Idaho prompts concerns over youth driving. Local items note Swede Home progress, market grain activity, and visits by residents to Omaha York and Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tschauner
Gertie Zimmer
B. H. Kellar
Columbus
J. J. Kellar
Newport
Nebraska
C. M. Taylor
New Pine Creek
California
Taylor
B. C. Campbell
James Mickey
E. B. Stewart
Elizabeth Mickey
Randolph
Grandma Campbell
Mrs. Stewart
Maggie Shhark
Buhl
Idaho
M. J. Ryan
Osceola
Gust Waller
O. KF
Branting
Omaha
Ernest Anderson
Albert Nelson
Carl Nelson
Holdrege
York
Frank Sjogren
Axel Johnson
Frank
Victor Thelander
Oscar Thelander
W. D. Hastings
Frank Linstrom
Stromsburg
Isadore Olson
C. E. Olson
Chas. Johnson
C. H. Anderson
John Olson
Martin Anderson
Carl Cederburg
Henry Johnson
George Kidder
Bird City
Kans
Edson Kidder
Joseph Malm
Hastings
Clarence Kidder
Linnie
Margaret
Hendley
Swan Anderson
Swan
Anderson
Reception for Returned Soldiers in Polk County
The Swede Plain Farmers' Union Local No. 1115 hosted a Friday night reception at A. B. Nelson's home for 27 returning soldiers from Polk county and surrounding areas. About 500 expected guests attended with the Swede Home band, an Editor of the Record speaking, and a large ice cream cake feast. The event, planned as a homecoming, featured a formal welcome, ample seating, and a festive gathering that lasted into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Plain Farmers’ Union
Polk County
A. B. Nelson
Aleck Adelson
W. E. Johnson
Nelson Home
Polk
Israel
Osceola
Record
Danish Return Visit by Miss Larson and Mrs Curistenson
Miss Camilla Larson and Miss Curistenson of Los Angeles visit the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Geo. F. Anderson southeast of the city. Larson formerly lived in Polk county and worked for Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Anderson. They plan a trip back to Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
H. C. Beebe
George Craven
Shelby
Geo. B. Potter
Co. W. Moon
Clyde Hayhurst
Carl Thelen
Stromsburg
A. O. Rystrom
Camilla Larson
Curistenson
Los Angeles
Geo. F. Anderson
Miss Larson
L. F. Anderson
Denmark
American Legion Posts Organized Across the Nation
The American Legion seeks to unite soldiers sailors and marines to uphold the Constitution promote Americanism preserve WWI memories and support mutual helpfulness. Posts can be formed by fifteen or more veterans and Colonel Roosevelt Jr will visit Nebraska in September to address members. John G Maher is the Lincoln Nebraska contact for constitutions by-laws and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization of the American Legion
United Staes
Roosevelt, Jr
Nebraska
American Legion
John G Maher
Lincoln
Osceola Ball Club Receipts and India Collections
Financial note shows July 1 1919 totals for the Osceola Ball Club including 10350 in India collections and 21335 in game receipts. The entry records monetary amounts linked to events and fundraising.
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Osceola Ball Club
India
Local Movements And Farm Transfers In Osceola Region
J O Jacobson traveled to Wahoo Tuesday as Rev G E Hemdahl and his son Reuel of Wahoo left with plans to spend weeks in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Fred Timm sold his north Osceola farm, with Jacob Amacher acquiring the north half of the quarter for 325000 and Jay Richards taking the south half with buildings for 25000. Timm purchased a half section near Chappell at sixty five dollars an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Jacobson
Wahoo
G. E. Hemdahl
Reuel
Excelsior Springs
Fred Timm
Osceola
Jacob Amacher
Jay Richards
Timm
Chappell
Farm Improvements At George F. Anderson Farm
Rufus Walker's crew moved a large double crib with a 46 by 32 foot machine shed to the George F. Anderson farm and finished cement work this week. Anderson plans a 16 by 24 foot truck shed this summer and an added wing later, while modernizing layouts. He farms in Polk County with 250 Cotswold and Merino sheep plus 115 Shropshire lambs. his 1919 wool clip brought $680.
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George F. Anderson
Rufus Walker
Walker
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Polk County
Shropshire
Gordon Tires and Tubes Focus at Erickson & Jackson in Osceola
Erickson and Jackson expand offerings in Osceola by carrying Gordon Tires and Tubes. Gordon Inner Tubes feature laminated thin sheets for flaw resistance, with high tensile strength and long life. Gordon Triangle Treads provide strong road grip, while Retraction Treads improve steering and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Erickson and
Jackson
Gordon
Gordon Pure Gum
Gordon Trres
Erickson & Jackson
Death by Stroke Claims Dora Cramer in Nebraska Home
Dora Cramer died of a paralytic stroke at midnight while staying as housekeeper for the Elledge family in their home. Born in Pennsylvania in 1865, she had recently lived in the west with relatives in Craig Nebraska Denver Ohio and Chambersburg. Her brothers and sisters are listed with locations, and her remains will be taken to Craig for burial after a short service at the Elledge home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Cramer
Ben Ellege
Elledge
L. M. Cramer
William
Craig
Nebr
Pennsylvania
West
Denver
Omaha
Clarence Sr
David 1
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
Emma Rhone
Orrstown
Arilla Halter
Chambersburg
Masters Conferred at Masonic Lodge Meeting
At a Masonic Lodge gathering last evening L R Israel and A N Lund were awarded Master’s Degrees. Visiting masons from Stromsburg included Dr W V Sharp Capt J D Edwards Thos Farrell J W Lanham and Guy Barnhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
L. R. Israel
A. N. Lund
Stromsburg
Masonic Board Directors Meet In Fremont Today
QO. E. Mickey attends a Fremont session of the Masonic Board of Directors. James Mickey imports the Glint Lincoln, a fine new jersey, from the state farm. Miss Louise Sturdevant travels to New York City for Columbia University summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. E. Mickey
Fremont
Masonic Board of Directors
Glint Lincoln
New Jersey
James Mickey
State Farm
Louise Sturdevant
New York City
Columbia University
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League of Nations
Simon Pure
America
Ireland
England
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
Mr. Girard
the County Fair
Henry Albin
O. M. Bond
Gresham
H. L. Bond
J. R. Davidson
J.W. Fair
Mary Alverson
D. H. Potter
W. A. Newcomer
P. A. Nelson
J. L. Heald
A. Yeltman
Chas. Stewart
Grand Island
J. B. Wolfe
Webster Mills
Ericson
F. D. Mills
J. C. Arnell
Gubser
Albert Pierson
War Activities Committees
H. A. Fuller & Son of
Yuma, Colo
Proprietors
Peters
James C. Peters
August Anderson
Fort Omaha
States
Fort Sheridan
Fort Logan
William S. Peterson
Alfred Lindberg
Lars Berglund
Sander Chindgren
August A. Larson
Carl Benson
Melcher “Widen
Ross Sherwood
Philip Gustafson
M. R. Johnson
Norris M. Anderson
Oscar Munson
Samuelson
Marion Purkey
Bernard Stromberg
Bryan Anderson
Herman
Frank W. Anderson
Sergt. Co. C
Legion
Crouse-Tex
W. Sargent
Fred Green
Renee
Crouse & Tex
Record Pub. Co
Harry Carman
Transportation
George Anderson
Liberty Clark
Liberty
George
Bill
AB Hi
Pinkerton
Huff
Shank
M. Anderson
Munson
Miller
A. Carson
McBeth
Berger
O’fallon
R. Anderson
Fagg
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