Fifty Years Ago in Osceola Daily Notes
A column recounts local events with Miss Margaret Anderson returning from the World's Fair in Chicago alongside relatives, tonsil removals by Dr. Ralph L. Schroeder, and community happenings. It mentions Prof. Lehr’s arrival, school board reorganization, home improvements, new autos, Gospel Ridge homes, and fair grounds improvements.
Osceola News Briefs and Local Notices from 1924
Ten years ago this week Mrs F C Banks of Leight visited relatives here. Calvin Coolidge Jr. dies from blood poisoning with services in Northampton. Osceola talent to air July 15 from Station WOAW with music readings and a Rev H A Taylor talk. L R Israel installs a new deodorizing cabinet at his cleaning plant. Mrs John Wieseman to Colorado to visit daughter. Miss Marie Fleming attends summer school at Lincoln. A severe windstorm in Polk County causes damage including roof and window losses. Tommy Mickey, 8, injuries from a fall while playing Tarzan. Crouse-Tex Drug offers $1.69 electric fans. J W Elwood visits Chicago World’s Fair. niece Blanche Elwood accompanies.
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Emily Kelley
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Leonard Fellows
J. Harless
Northwest District
Royal Canadians
Eller’s Hall
Junior Garden Club
Polk County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Support in Republican Primary
A Republican candidate for Polk County Sheriff asks voters for their support in the party primary. The message emphasizes leadership and commitment to public safety as the race narrows.
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Polk County
Osceola News Roundup with Births Visits and Events
Osceola crowds enjoy fairs and club meetings while births mark the week. A boy and a girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson near Strossburg on July 10. Community notices feature visits, weddings, and civic events across Osceola and nearby towns.
Policeman Loses 62 Pounds with Kruschen Salts
Police officer J. W. Frost reports using Kruschen Salts to drop from 272 to 210 pounds, praising the program as safe and energizing. Ad notes one bottle lasts four weeks and urges others to buy from drug stores worldwide. Also lists a Rawleigh route ad for 800 families with Freeport address.
Roy L Ericson for Polk County Clerk
Polk County resident since 1884 with 32 years as a retail merchant and five years as postmaster at Stromsburg seeks the county clerk position. He pledges capable administration and satisfying service, asking for votes at the August 14th primary.
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Stromsburg
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