Walrath’s Push for State Printing Jobs in Polk County
Detailed critique of Walrath family influence to secure state printing contracts and public positions. Notes alleged favoritism, patronage, and repeated appointments benefiting the Walrath faction while other Democrats in Polk County reportedly miss rewards. Skepticism about fairness and long-term impact on local politics.
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Walrath
Queerel
Omaha
Fremont
Tery
Erth Hay
Polk County
Bill Austin
Polk
Morehead
Gene
Stromsburg Band Trouble Ends With Sheriff Seizure
In Stromsburg a conflict over band instruments led to a court action. Sheriff Potter seized two instruments and a third under replevin after a concert, delaying the parade of music while parties seek quiet settlement.
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Potter
Stromsburg
Israel
Possespand
Sheriff Visit Ends With Captures in Shelby Night
Saturday night in Shelby saw sheriffs from Potter, Lancaster County, and Richardson County arresting individuals wanted on women complaints, desertion, and a paternity charge. Both visiting officers secured their suspects and left satisfied.
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Shelby
Potter
Herp
Lancaster County
Richardson County
Fall City
Lancaster
Wen
Local residents visit and travel notices across towns
John Harris and Tony Dunbier shipped hogs to Omaha this week. Otto Gruber from Surprise visited with relatives in York and Surprise, with Wi Gruber and Mrs. Aden. Wm. Reed and family traveled from York for a visit. KE Ingerson of Elwood visited here midweek. Fay and Fern Bond departed for Iowa. R D King from Pobias, Nebr visited in York with Barbee and Hart families. Ruth Walford traveled to York to visit Miss Miller. Mrs. Campbell of Hamilton Co. visited C. C. Wilson and J. T. Campbell homes.
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John Harris
Omaha
Tony Dunbier
Otto Gruber
Surprise
Wi Gruber
N. L. Aden
York
Wm. Reed
C. B. Reed
KE. M. Ingerson
Elwood
Hamilton Co
C. C. Wilson
J. T. Campbell
Local Notices and Shoppers Report Fragments From Polk County
Local items note visits by B. F. Good of Lincoln and Miss Allie Mills, plus trips by H. C. Beebe and M. E. Cunningham. Mr and Mrs A J Brobs of Benedict visit the Record home. Olga Torgi of Stroms burg visited the Johnsons, and Lillian Dey returned home from Bragishaw. Will Zimmerman and Ford Chenoweth travel to Lincoln to view the Liberty Bell. George McMillan and son Chas. from the east side of the county were in town. Standard Oil in Polk reports tanks installed, fence erected, and first gasoline car arrival. New athletic union suit sale offer. W. Q. Johnson Co reports National Accident Ins losses paid to four locals. Newcomer plans future calls despite a family illness.
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Harry Pike
Omaha
M. A. Hartson and
Lloyd
Shelby
Rollie Bemis
Rising
A. W. Shalda
St. Paul
Frank Scott
Sheby
Irene Dickhute
David City
Martha Holm
Stamsburg
R. A. Studley
Staplehurst
Clyde Baird
Malvern
Iowa
Nettie Behle
Des Moines
E. E. Vance
Mead
H. P
Louise Urban
Hebron
Amelia Fritz
M. A
A. R. Benjamin
Ruth Benjamin
Polk
H. M. Ellison
Albert Anderson
F. M. Leibee
Sterling Colorado
M. E
Paul Timm
Veda Smith
Rising City
Mite Gerna
Montgomery
Pelk
Misses Allig Mills
Mary Holcomb
F. Hi Oberg
M. D. Strong
Stromsburg
Missouri Valley Veterinary Association
Irvin
Theodore Janing
Janing
Clarence Miller
A. O. Eichhorn
Gus Wolpert
Wolpert
B. F. Good
Lincoln
Allie Mills
Polk Friends
H. C. Beebe
oDrcAvers
M. E.cunningham
A. J. Brobs
Benedict
Record Home
Yeserday
Olga Torgik
George McMillan and Son
Chas
Standard Oil Company
Express
Athletic Union
For SAR 10 ares by fair GMpad and alfalfa fields
Albert J. Zang reports 10 acres by fair GMpad with 1 acre alfalfa and all new improvements.
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Gmpad
Albert J. Zang
Mercerized table damask on sale at 65c yard
R C U sale promotes mercerized table damask 64 inches wide priced 65c regular. retailers quote 40c per yard. W C Johnson Co. advertises these linens and notes distribution through the Starvation to the South feature.
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Commercial Union
W. C. Johnson CO
Card of Thanks for J. D. Corey and Family
The family expresses gratitude to local friends and Shelby community for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother, J. D. Corey, and to her children.
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Shelby
J. D. Corey
Lutheran Church Weekly Services and Meeting
Sunday school and Bible class next Sunday at 10 a.m. Divine service and Communion at 11 a.m. Vesper services at 8 p.m. The Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swanson.
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Wm. Rasp
A. B. Church
Kensington
E. Dean
Gazette
The
L. L
Mrr
Louis Swanson
Community Building Enterprise Promises Recreation and Profit
Townwide event invites all residents to a week of lectures music and entertainment described as a life changing experience. The notice promotes a profitable community undertaking and urges participation. An additional line advertises a for sale good work team offered by Arthur Williamson.
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Finquire
Arthur Williamson
Cushman Engines and Buick Line Move to New Location
Notice states severed ties with McCoy Auto and contracted for the 1916 Buick line. Service will be at C. G. Gylling garage at the northeast square corner. Cushman engines can be added to any binder. sold by Charles Hansen. Full announcement to follow in next issue.
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McCoy Auto Company
Buick
C. G. Gylling
Square
Cushman
Charles Hansen
Auditorium theatre This Week 4 Big Mutual Reels
Four Mutual reels shown every night at the auditorium with two shows nightly at 8 and 9 pm. Ticket prices are 5 and 10 cents.
Keystone Comedy and Drama Reel Lineup
Monday silent schedule lists Dandy Keystone Comedy Love in Armor one reel Reliance Comedy drama Mansion of Loneliness two reels Beauty Drama Sympathy Sal. Tuesday night features Keystone Comedy Ethel's Doggone Luck one reel, Dominoe Feature Mills of Znyder Zea one reel, Majestic Drama The Emerald Brooch.
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Love In Armor
Reliance
Keystone
Ethel
Mills
Znyder
Zea
Majestic
Doctor Jim and Willful Ambrose at Majestic
A Thursday program offers a two reel Majestic feature Doctor Jim a one reel Keystone comedy Willful Ambrose and a one reel drama Joe Haskin's Ward.
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Majestic
Jim
Keystone
Ambrose
Joe Haskin
Friday Dark, Saturday Night Regular Keystone Fun Maker
Starry Musselman promotes this week's film lineup with a 2 reel American feature The Two Sentences a 1 reel Reliance Drama Only A Tramp and the title When Love Took Wings claiming high grade entertainment for patrons.
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Keystone
Reliance
Starry Musselman
Bargain Beef Jars and Coffee Deal Highlight Local Store
Customers praise an unusual sale where 52 jars of dried beef sell for 25 cents, while 5 pounds of 20 cent coffee special goes for 75 cents. The discounts draw shoppers and spark chatter about store pricing.
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W. C. Johnson CO
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