Local talk ends in a heated political wrap party report
A rambling bystander account mocks both major parties with gun averse, carnival era politics, noting Republicans lured by a strong ticket yet flawed platform while Democrats fled to San Francisco and tangled with Tammany figures. The piece blends community gossip about Mont Bond cherry trees, Pete Nelsons cow, and Fourth of July mishaps with fond reminiscences of Stromsburg duels and local machinery chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany ‘Tigers
Taggart
Mister Bryan
John Irland
Joe Hartman
Korkus
Jim Farris
Kidd
Cox
Jim
Footprints on the Young Man’s Pants in Distant Departures
A fragment reflecting on wealth and influence, suggesting the sons of the rich are used in devices for action while departures leave traces on a younger generation. The text hints at moral consequences and social commentary on legacy and youth.
Stopping to Think Teaches Caution Before Action
A reflective piece urges taking a minute to think before acting to prevent future regret, stressing prudent judgment over impulsive moves. It highlights the value of deliberate pause in daily decisions and community ethics.
Not Very Thick Foil Says New Wrapping Material
A note about aluminum foil describes a thickness of one-sixth of one-hundredth of an inch for the new wrapping material.
Vacuum cleaner designed for cleaning school black boards
A vacuum cleaner has been developed specifically to clean chalkboards in schools. It targets classrooms and emphasizes efficient maintenance of blackboard surfaces.
Prospective Bridegroom Mocks Price Hikes in Breach Promise Gag
A furni ture shop suitor jokes that high prices erase thoughts of marriage and suggests she sue him for breach of promise as a cheaper alternative. The quip reflects humorous marital bargaining in light of costly plans.
County Board Grants Numerous Property Tax Reductions
Polk County commissioners in adjourned session reduced assessments on multiple properties in Osceola Polk Village and surrounding sections. Reductions ranged from thousands to hundreds with several approved and some denied. The board also filed a sheriff report and approved numerous general poor road and bridge fund expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebr
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Aug W. Johnson
Julius A. Johansen
County Board of Equalization Reviews Osceola Assessments
The Osceola Nebraska County Board of Equalization met on July 3 1920 to compare personal property valuations across precincts. Notable adjustment was a 15 percent reduction for mule valuations in Clear Creek precinct to equalize the class. adjournment set for August 4 1920 to proceed with state levy certifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Anna K. Davis
Etta G. Leonard
Smith
Osceola
Viking Lodge No
Polk
Peter Widga
Silas Miller
Susan
Miller
G. H. Zipper
Leopold Benda, Jr
Albert Ryan
Lot 11
A. J. Swanson
Sophia Hokenson
Joseph H. Tschauner
E. M. Watts
Hubert Benda
H. G. Hartman
Arthur Earl
Walter L. Anderson
Nwy
Alfred J. Erickson
Frisby L. Rasp
Nebr
County Board of Equalization
Clear Creek
Road District 8 and 9 payrolls listed with names and amounts
The board records labor payments for Road Districts 8 and 9 dated July 20 1920. Names include Donald Ray D A Hurd Reuben Lundstrom Gust Falk John Colby Geo P Mace George D Mace C M Mustard Thus Kula and others with various sums. County Clerk amount listed as 120.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rader
Donald Ray
D. A. Hurd
Reuben -Lundstrom
Gust Falk
John Colby
iGeo
Kula
How Much You Should Weigh
Dr. Harvey G. Beck of the University of Maryland outlined a simple method to estimate ideal weight at a Los Angeles meeting. Start with 110, add 5 percent of the inches your height exceeds five feet, and the total is the ideal weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey G. Beck
University of Maryland
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Popular Science Monthly
Soldiers Hat Cords and Their Branch Colors
The hat cords for soldiers denote army branches. Blue for infantry, yellow for cavalry, red for artillery, red and white for engineers, salmon and white for signal corps, maroon for medical corps, black and red for ordnance, buff for quartermaster, and gold and black for commissioned officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalry
Artillery
Engineer Corps
Signal Corps
Medical Corps
Ordnance Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Man Sifts Coal Car to Find Lost Dime
Wilford Stolberg, a Belleville Illinois miner, loaded 50 tons of coal into a freight car and searched the car twice after discovering a dime was missing. He recovered the coin after the second shoveling, ending the rummage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Stolberg
Belleville
Walking Delegate Not on Wire Then
When Ben Franklin coaxed electricity from the clouds it probably did not occur to him that he was paving the way for possible telephone or telegraph strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin
Mentality Joke From Town Topics
Mrs Willis quips on her marriages saying she has had four husbands. Mrs Gillis replies the types were mental tempered accidental and experimental in a light town topic exchange.
Scientist notes fish intelligence in observation
A citizen quote suggests a scientist recently discovered that fish show intelligence. The remark adds that fish do not bite on every lure, reflecting cautious curiosity about aquatic behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Sper Realism Employer Warns Clerk About Lying
A dated exchange shows a boss instructing a clerk to falsely claim absence to a bore Smithers, urging deception to avoid being exposed. The fragment hints at workplace tension and implied dishonesty within a colonial or realist setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithers
Word Without Honor Stirs Question in Postcard Message
Priscilla posts a postcard posing a riddle about a man who breaks his word and loses trust as others refuse to accept it, hinting at a moral dilemma. The terse note raises themes of integrity and accountability.
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George
Hardy Keller
Geo
Mickey van Dorn
Erickson
Gurley Green
Stromsburg
Headstrom
Skelton
Gurley
Dan Swalley
Lou Hascall
Dan
Cleveland
Lou
Harrison
Heck
Mickey
Anny
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Lincoln
George Buchta
Noboddy
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Reddy
John Sjoblom
Margaret Yeltman
Minnie G. Weeden
Same
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Hattie Dixon
Julia Simonsen
Irene Goff
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M A. Mills, Jr
David S. Potter
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Joel Hanson
H. F. Haverland
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Co. L. LeMar
M. D
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Marie Swanson
Lincoln Tel
C. A. Curtis
Arnold Polfus
W. A. Stevens
W. P. Miller
John Bhlving
Thelen Hardware
John Shustrom
Kenneth Shrader
Sylvester Czuba
Meridian Garage
Charles E. Hansen
Standard Oil Co
Nebraska Culvert and Mfg. Co
O. F. Branting
Hansen & Frahm
O. O. Orr
Forslund & Anderson
Rudeen
W. H. Birth
G. W. Chase
Ross Oesterreicher
Frank Oesterreicher
Everett Miller
Fred Miller
Horton McKeag
Harvey McKeag
Harry Swan
Geo. Island
John Skidmore
Leo Duren
BE. J. Krumbach
Charles FE. Hansen
Oscar Monson
Emil Monson
Lloyd Crouse
Cee Brown
John A. Johnson
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