Glorious Fourth Brightens Stromsburg in 1904
In Stromsburg the Fourth of July festivities glow with band concerts, games, speeches, and fireworks by a nearby lake. A baby boy arrives to Mr and Mrs Merrick per Dr Gray. Osceola reports no vacancies but expects rapid housing. Polk County Telephone builds two new lines and several phones. George Ludden and wife depart for Lincoln as he assumes charge of the University Place electric light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Polk County
Fred Merrick
Dr. Gray
Osceola
Polk County Telephone Co
George Ludden
Lincoln
George
University Place
Local News In Osceola 1919 July 3
Itemized notes from twenty three years ago detail the era. National Legion posts forming nationwide. H A Fuller and family acquire Variety Store in Yuma Colorado. Rogers Bros complete water supply improvements with a new pump. Fred Timm sells farm north of town and Jacob Amacher buys north half of quarter for 25000. Tim buys land near Chappell at 65 per acre. John Malek arrives from Elkhorn to help George Malek at the bakery. Dr and Mrs H L Karrer depart for Omaha where he resumes dentistry after service. Osceola diner ready at high school. Fruit and vegetables welcome for future use. Street grading progresses with blocks graded and cement crossings installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization of the American Legion
H. A. Fuller
Yuma
Colo
Rogers Bros
Fred Timm
Jacob Amacher
Tim
Chappell
John Malek
Elkhorn
George Malek
H. L. Karrer
Omaha
Karrer
Uncle Sam
Osceola
Old Rooster Day and Local Notices in Osceola Area
Ten years ago July 7 1932 Mrs Elsina J Brown dies at Pershing hospital Grand Island age 79 Councils note Old Rooster Day in Osceola with farmers paid five cents a pound for old roosters Mortgages filed in Polk County June totals Farm 41871 released 62130 City 2600 15397 Chat tels 1939 214.51 100136.86 A new farmers opinion space to begin next week to survey farms Or a Stickell named manager of Farmers Union Store A son born to Rev Paul Melin Merle Watts to undertaking school in Kansas City Floyd Lindquist named Period of Training Honor Man at San Diego Rivoli Theatre lineup featuring Joan Crawford Robert Montgomery Lewis Stone Letty Lynton Partners with Tom Keene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsina J. Brown
Pershing
Grand Island
Charles Brown
Durant
Okla
Ed Zang
Osceola
Polk County
O.W. White
Farmers Union
Ora Stickell
Paul Melin
Merle Watts
Kansas City
Luther Lindquist
Floyd
San Diego
Joan Crawford
Robert Montgomery
Lewis Stone
Letty Lynton
Tom Keene
Milk safety and pasteurization cautions for public health
The piece warns that milk can harbor harmful germs from dirty cows, udder conditions, and handlers. It explains how contamination occurs, the limits of pasteurization, and the need for clean milking, utensils, and hygienic practices in farming and public eateries to protect consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Polk County Medical Society
Osceola Council approves claims and appoints boards
City officials approve a list of creditors led by Farmers Oil Co and Iowa Nebraska Co with payments totaling 163.09 and 478.60 for supplies and labor. Treasurers report accepted, bond of James J. Gibbins as water commissioner approved, and new Library and Park Board members, plus audit committee, confirmed. Multiple city committee appointments and expense estimates approved by roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
McDonald
Branting
Malek
Wells
Fred L. Calkins Police
Jackson ‘Cleaners
J. J. Gibbins
W. W. Norton Bond
W. A. Cummings
Farmers Oil Co
James FE. Cook
George Fineey
W. W. Norton
Guy F. Ball
James E. Cook
Will Harrison
Harry W. Pratt
Wm. Zimmerman Labor
Iowa-Nebr
Lt. & Pr. Co
Polk County Democrat
F. D. Mills Insurance
P. Dist
Overland Sand & Gravel Co
SUPP
Dietz Music House
Ccc Eee
Ira Irland
ER. C. Brown
Yea
D. R. Byers
City Library Board
James J. Gibbins
M. A. Mills
Library Board
Park Board
Carleton Anderson
L. M. Merrick
Chm
Kodak Finishing Daniels Studio Columbus
Kodak finishing service at Daniels Studio in Columbus offers mail film processing and return options for photographers seeking convenient access to developing and printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Daniels Studio
Columbus
Mail Films
Hands That Pay: Florence Pearsall Builds Hand Fortune
A manicurist encounter launched Florence Pearsall’s highly paid hand model career. She earns 300 to 400 dollars weekly for hand photos, insured for 40 thousand dollars, with high overhead including 35 pairs of gloves and a private manicurist. Her hands have topped ads for Joan Crawford and others, though she turned down a 20 thousand dollar yearly offer to appear only for close ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Pearsall
Florence
Joan Crawford
Claudette Colbert
Merle Oberon
Barbara Stanwyck
Hollywood
Hollywood Turban-Wrapper Keeps Peace On Set
Bhogwan Singh has worked in Hollywood for 27 years by twisting cloth into about 100 turban styles. Directors rely on his wrapping to prevent riots in Asia as each twist conveys caste meaning. A Brahmin twist on a Hindu could spark theater riots in India and other Oriental regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhogwan Singh
Hollywood
Bhogwan
Asia
Singh
India
Fall cost of everyday slips hits millions in losses
A National Safety Council study shows 25 000 Americans died from falls last year with 2 000 000 injured or disabled. Each injury averaged 13 days in hospital and 54 days at home with wage loss, costing about 117 dollars per person not staying on their feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Cook County Hospital
Illinois
Gardener Tips for Beginners and Tool Essentials
Beginner gardeners should start with core tools a spade with a square edge a long handled shovel a garden rake a bamboo rake a hoe a trowel and a 50 foot garden hose. Clean and dry tools after use to prolong life and improve performance.
Shiras Pioneered Flashlight Wildlife Photography
George Shiras III, trustee of the National Geographic Society, produced the first flashlight photographs of wild animals in their natural habitats. His Midnight Series set a standard for camera and flashlight use in big game photography and earned top awards nationally and internationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiras
George
Shiras III
National Geographic Society
Probate Notice in Polk County Nebraska Estate of Carolina Timm
In Polk County Nebraska a petition seeks the appointment of D R Byers as Administrator for the estate of Carolina Timm deceased. The hearing is set for July 17 1942 at 10 o clock A M. County Judge L M Merrick issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Carolina Timm
D. R. Byers
L. M. Merrick
Osceola Ordinance Sets City Tax Levy for 1942
Ordinance No 195 declares the annual appropriation and tax levy for Osceola Nebraska for the year starting May 5 1942. It imposes 13.25 mills on taxable property for funds including Fire Protection Street Lighting Public Library Amusement Park maintenance and debt service for park bonds and fire equipment. The measure specifies levy distribution and appropriation from all revenue sources and directs publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Amusement
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Osceola Record
Walter J. Herbes
Neb
Hesiber Cleaning
Service
A. L. Hedbloom
Stromsburg, Nebr
State Farm Insurance Companies of
Bloomington, Ulinais
R. E
Rene Snaanee
U. S
LEGAL
Professional Directory
C. R. Peterson
First National Bank Osceola
Medr
GR. H. S. Exling
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund
R. P
Cafe Regis
St. —Harney
Farnam
Shelby Theater
J. BD. Jarmin
Propr
Sat
Sun
Ronald Reagen
Wayne Morris
Margie Rambeau
Red Skelton
Broadway
Buckaroos
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