Meridian Highway Re Route Aims For White Way Link
Polk county officials propose rerouting the Meridian Highway from Osceola to Stromsburg via the White Way, skipping gravel on two stretches and joining routes at Hollis Dolan's corner. State and federal approval expected with a survey underway. County and Stromsburg plan graveling two blocks near the Meridian through Stromsburg, shared cost with gas tax funds. Local promoters urge action during the concurrent paving program.
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Osceola
Stromsburg
U. P
Joe Tschauner
Hollis Dolan
Clarks
State Department
Polk County Commissioners approve deputy clerk appointment
Osceola Nebraska July 2 1925 the Polk County Board approves Neola Boat as Deputy Clerk of the District Court with a $5000 bond. They approve the county state fund report and file city resolutions on street travel costs. Board adopts two highway realignment and cost sharing resolutions and signs off on claims including salaries for Sarah LeMar and H R Lind. Continued next week.
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Osceo’a
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Neola Boat
Couny
Stromsburg
Osceola
Johanson
Campbell
Fof County Commissioners
Court House
Sceola
Nebr
State Department of Public
Wks
State Department of Public Works
M.F. Black
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Sarah E. LeMar
H. R. Lind
Andrew Monson dies after sunstroke in Fullerton
Andrew Monson a former Polk County resident died at his Fullerton home from sunstroke first suffered last Tuesday and worsened after heat prostrations. He was 55, born 1870 in Litchfield Minnesota, married to Sophia Kutsor in 1896, and leaves a wife seven sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held July 7 at Clarks with burial in Clarks cemetery.
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Andrew Monson
John Monson
Osceola
Fullerton
Clarks
Monson
Wieseman
Mr. Monson
Litchfield Minn
Polk County
Sophia Kutsor
Do Not Use Water on Sundays for Irrigation
Notice to water consumers from JAY HASTINGS Chairman of the Water Commission states no pumping occurs on Sundays and warns against sprinkling and irrigation to protect the city. It urges using water freely on other days for residents and neighbors' safety.
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Jay Hastings
The
Water Commission
Seaside Congregation Prefers 2:30 Sabbath Meeting
A Special Notice states gatherings will be held at 2:30 at Mrs. Joe’s home. Topic titled Seeking Williams God’s Best urges personal effort to win souls for Christ and reflects on bearing fruit as disciples per John 15:8.
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Joe
Williams
God
Andrew
Christ
Peter
Lincoln school board approves scenery repair and boiler upgrade
The Lincoln board accepted the firm’s offer to repair high school auditorium scenery and placed a purchase with Cornell Supply Co. for a Kewanee boiler No. 114 at 1516.16 fob Osceola. The 1925–26 expense estimate is set at 26000, and the county superintendent may use the building for teacher examinations. The board approved a Sept 7 start and audited several claims. A rules committee was formed: W O Clark, C L LeMar and Joel Hanson.
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Board OF Education
Lincoln
F. H. Anderson
Cornell Supply Co
Kewanee
F. O. B. Osceola
Nebr
Underwood Typewriter Co
Campbell
BOWNS
W. O. Clark
C. L. LeMar
Joel Hanson
Secy
Golden Rod Sewing Club Meets at Swede Home
The Golden Rod Sewing Club of Swede Home met at Ruby and Bertha Johnsons home last Tuesday afternoon. Laura Peterson Pearl Opal and Adeline Fredrickson demonstrated buttonholes. Refreshments were served and games followed. The club has 20 members with Mrs Edwin Johnson acknowledged as leader.
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Golden Rod Sewing Club
Ruby
Bertha Johnson
Laura Peterson
Pearl Opal
Adeline Fredrickson
Edwin Johnson
New Gas Pump Installed by Carson Auto Co
L. E. Lindquist installed the latest design visible gas pump at Carson Auto Co. Rev. W. C. George and family host a party for relatives this week including Mr. and Mrs. George of Aurora and two uncles. Rev. John Herrman of Western visits Osceola and vicinity with many relatives and friends.
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Carson Auto Co
L. E. Lindquist
W. C. George
Mr. George
E. J. George
Aurora
Fred George
California
John
John Herrman
Raids Near Columbus Net Liquor Mash and Still
State officers seized nearly 40 gallons of hootch, 25 cases of home brew, 15 gallons of wine, 150 gallons of mash, a still and assorted crocks during raids around Columbus Duncan and Cornlea. Eight men jailed, arrests continued until 1 a.m. County Attorney aims to file complaints against 12 men and one woman.
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Columbus
Duncan
Cornlea
W. C. Condit
Walter
Linton Miller
Harm Shank
John Frericks
W. J. Drawbridge
Joe Zuroski
F. Robak
G. A. Wittler
Cornica
Schuyler
Ralph Meays
Shank
Frerichs
Lover’s Lane
Rector
Shank Place
Columbus Daily Telegram
Wieseman Bros Lose Threshing Machine Belt
Phil Wieseman reported a brand new threshing machine belt lost from his truck near Osceola. The belt, still wrapped, disappeared when the truck door swung down on the return trip. Information should be reported to P C Wieseman via Osceola phone 3022.
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Phil Wieseman
P. C. Wieseman
Osceola
Wieseman Bros
Repairs and visits mark Stromsburg area harvest prep
Farmers elevator and S P Johnson Grain Co work on repairs this spring and summer ahead of harvest. Beebe and Jay families visit from Lake Ericson and Omaha while locals enjoy Fourth of July festivities, fishing trips, and a Camp Fire ceremony.
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Farmers Elevator
S. P. Johnson Grain Co
Fred Bitz
B. W. Boyd
Osceola
W. C. Jay
Omaha
Jay
Judge Beebe
Leo Kresha
Mike Liss
Fullerton
Kresha
Chas. Fillinger
Virginia
Ord
Doris Hanson
Avis Beatty
W. E. Snider
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Polk County First to Qualify for TB Free Hog Bonus
Polk county is declared TB free by the state department, making its hog producers eligible for a 10 cent bonus from packers. Thayer county qualified first, but Polk may be the first to receive the bonus since no Thayer shipments were TB free yet. Shippers must sign an affidavit at the county agent’s office asserting the hogs were raised and fed in Polk county.
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Polk County
State Department
T. B
Thayer County
Obituary of Mrs Hildur Stromberg of Swede Home Neb
Mrs Hildur Otilia Stromberg died last Friday noon July 3 1925 at her son in law and daughter Norris Anderson home eight miles southwest of Swede Home Neb after a yearlong illness Born August 6 1878 in Wallengeborg Kalmar Lan Sweden she came to this country at age four and married Albert Stromberg November 16 1898 The family lived near Swede Home until 1910 then moved to South Dakota She leaves four children two daughters Mrs Norris Anderson and Evelyn Stromberg two sons Claude and Clyde plus her husband her mother Mrs Clara Samuelson of Stoms burg four brothers two sisters and two grandchildren Funeral services were held at the home and Swede Home Lutheran church with the pastor officiating The poem Brief life is here our portion accompanied the obituary.
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Hildur Otilia Stromberg
Bis
Norris Anderson
Stromberg
Miss Samuelson
Wallengeborg
Kalmar Lan
Sweden
Nebr
Albert Stromberg
South Dakota
Swede Home Lutheran Church
Evelyn Stromberg
Claude
Clyde Stromberg
Clara Samuelson
Stomsburg
Observance urged for proper respect to the national anthem
The American Legion calls for improved observance of the national anthem at band concerts in Osceola. It explains correct salute rules for men and women, including standing with hat over the heart, and signals for when the anthem will start. The committee seeks public support to foster nationwide respect.
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American Legion
Osceola
Osceola Clean-Up Campaign Boosts Town Appearance
The clean-up drive has improved home upkeep and park aesthetics. City officials praise work by caretaker Mr Ludlow on grass and trees, noting mosquito incubators removed and the park becoming a beauty spot. Reports urge clearing weeds along State street and near the bridge to match park upkeep as Osceola aims for a prouder future.
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State Street
Ludlow
Park Board
Osceola
NEBRASKA Kickinners Backed Mile Deep Perry Oil Well
The Kelly-Detweiler Oil company of Ord Nebraska drilled a mile deep oil well near Perry Oklahoma using 682 Nebraska investors who backed the project with amounts from 5 to 5000 dollars. The 5145 foot well swabbed 150 to 200 barrels daily selling at 2.50 a barrel. Landowners in the area received large lease and royalty payments totaling about 250000 dollars.
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Perry
Okla
Nebraska
Tulsa World
Kelly-Detweiler Oil Company
Ord
Neb
Chas. E. Detweiler
Oklahoma
Detweiler
Champlin Refining Company
James Dates
Bohemia
Millard Hicks
Infant Wisely Born and Died in 1925
Marjorie Lucile Wisely infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Wisely born July 2 1925 died July 6 1925. Body interred at Beulah cemetery with services conducted by Rev J A Runnels of Fairview.
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Marjorie Lucile Wisely
Marjorie Lucille
Paul Wisely
Buelah
J. A. Runnels
Fairview
Calves Delivered This Week To Stromsburg Calf Club
Eleven high grade Guernsey calves shipped from Michigan arrived in Grand Island this week and will be trucked to Stromsburg to join the Calf Club. Local residents Renus Johnson and Esther visit Omaha. Lawrence Shaw visits from Omaha. Mabel and Elvera Roslund visit from the city. J. W. Elwood and Rex return from Miami and plan Hollywood trip with Willard, adding to a busy travel period.
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Stromsburg Club
State of
Michigan
Grand Island
Stromsburg
Lawrence Shaw
Omaha
Mabel
Elvera Rosland
Chas. Roslund
Albert Ryan
Miami
Fla
Hollywood
California
Elwood
Denver
Willard
Club Meeting Reviews Dyeing Lesson and Picnic Plans
The club gathered Wednesday with Mrs Joe Moore and Mrs Arthur Nelson assisting hostesses. A good crowd heard a dyeing and cleaning lesson while federation plans and a planned picnic were discussed. The next meeting will be at James Richmond's. The June session met at Mrs Harry McBeth’s with Mrs Robert McBeth and Varene assisting for a fancy stitches lesson.
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Joe Moore
Arthur Nelson
Marie Nelson
James Richmond
Harry McBeth
Robert McBeth
Varene
Platte River Bridge Ready for Traffic Near Silver Creek
The new bridge across the Platte river south of Silver Creek is complete and open to traffic. Local residents say it is a fine piece of work and have already driven across to view the structure.
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Platte River
Silver Creek
Threshing Season Opens in Polk County
Last Tuesday marked the start of threshing in Polk County with more than a dozen rigs active from Osceola. Early producers include Leo Kresha, Lew Miller, Adolph Grossnicklaus, Bodin Bros., and Wieseman Bros. First new wheat sold at Dunnings elevators in Shelby weighed 61 14 pounds and showed good color and quality. Yields vary, with wheat 10 to 25 bushels and average under 20. oats may reach 35 or more in some fields, but likely average 25 or less.
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Polk County
Osceola
Leo Kresha
Lew Miller
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Bodin Bros
Wieseman Bros
Shelby
M W A Holds Thursday Meeting For July 23 Business
M W A will meet Thursday night July 23 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend for special work and important business. Fraternally, Jay Hastings Consul.
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Pléage
Jay Hastings
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Condit
Victor Anderson
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Bradshaw
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Colo
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Larson
A. R. Larson
Richard Larson
Wilson Bros. Orchestra
Robert S. Sherman
Ruth Larson
Sherman
Henry Hubbert
North Platte
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J. W. Neville
Utica
Frank Sullivan
York
Ed Thompson
Lawrence
Harry Ericson
West
Charlie Peterson
Ralph Deeds
Stockholm
A. G. Anderson
Clarky
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David
Alta
Floyd Lindberg
Fremds
Harry Lanham
Anna Weber
John Olson
George Olson
Clayton Rystrom
Frank Rystrom
South
T. B. Free
American Legion Committee
Nebr ‘Kickinners
Kelly-Detweiler Co
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Miss Esther
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Wesley Chapel Club
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