Old Osceola Notes From 1899 Coming Alive
In a July 13 1899 recap The O Neill Frontier reports eighteen free silver men from Company M sixteen returned home Republicans. The piece notes Cuba’s dollar value versus Spain, local home-building by John Ludlow, a visit from Omaha by Jesse Ward and wife, recent marriage, Odd Fellows building move by I A Scott and crew, a birth, a hail storm in Polk County wrecking crops, Hotchkiss family illness, Kannon mill upgrades to whole wheat flour, Bertha Stull’s return and law school achievement, and a rusted Flint lock gun lock found near the Old California Trail suggesting a forty-niner relic.
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O’neill
Company M
Cuba
John Ludlow
Jesse Ward
Omaha
Osceola
I. A. Scott
Odd Fellows
R. Gold & Co
B. Cotton
Polk County
ID. W. Hotchkiss
Shelby
D. B. Hotchkiss
Kannon
Osceola Roller Mills
Bertha ‘Stull
C. C. Stull
Stull
The
State University School of Law
Hiram Bense
California Trail
Telegram reports Dimick death on train en route west
July 13 1914 telegram to E L King from Mrs George Dimick announced Mr Dimick died on the train during a western trip planned to last until September He was 54 County Judge issued a marriage license to Lowell Hoover and Lillie Cohagen Republican caucus nominated precinct officers for Polk County and Meridian Road set for a West Guard Corp tour from the Gulf of Mexico to Winnipeg next Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. King
George Dimick
Marriage, politics, water rates and local news in Osceola
The marriage of Miss Elia Swan to Benedict and Martin R. Anderson of Osceola occurred July 11 at the bride’s mother’s home in Benedict. A Republican Central Committee meeting endorsed Charles Sloan for Congress. Osceola city council raised water rates to 2.00 per 5000 gallons. Pat Samuelson was commissioned as Red Cross lifeguard and instructor at the Osceola Pool for the summer. Fred Schuman and wife welcomed a baby girl born July 11. Farmers report strong wheat harvest and above average oat crop with corn growing well. County Treasurer Cornish reports a tidy six month surplus of 5716.48 after expenses. Grace Ann, infant daughter of Carl Peterson, born July 5 and died July 6, buried Blue Ridge Cemetery. Auditorium program lists Gary Cooper in Nevada and Jacqueline Logan and John Bowers in For Ladies Only.
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Elia Swanson
Benedict
Martin R. Anderson
Osceola
Republican County Central Committee
Charles Sloan
Congress
M. O. McLaughlin
Pat” Samuelson
Red Cross
Fred Schuman
Cornish
Grace Ann
Carl Peterson
Fair Grounds
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Gary Cooper
Nevada
Jacqueline Logan
John Bowers
Watermelon Banquet Highlights Polk County Event At Courthouse
The Commercial Club hosted a watermelon banquet on the courthouse lawn last evening for duo members and friends. Twenty five melons were served and J P Heald and E L King reported only bad results. G Timm travels to Omaha this week to meet silo factory representatives as his famed silo covers attract Nebraska orders for the local plant operating full time.
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Polk County
Commercial Club
Court House
J. P. Heald
E. L. King
Cc. G. Timm
Omaha
Nebraska
Nels A Torstenson a Longtime Farmer and Stockman
Nels A Torstenson, a farmer and stockman for many years, has University training in engineering. He is described as an economist and conservative, yet progressive enough to work for a more prosperous state and its resources development.
Bank Statement and Hay Fever Treatment Update
A Nebraska Polk county bank report shows assets and deposits with figures for cash, securities, and capital. The article then discusses hay fever management through pollen desensitization, scratch tests, and yearly treatment, stressing individual pollen sensitivity and ongoing care to prevent asthma and other complications.
Trade in your old radio for a new 1939 Zenith model
Revel Ward in Stromsburg Nebraska advertises up to 50.66 dollars credit toward a new Zenith radio with 50.60 dollars offered for trade in the old set. Customers are invited to visit the showroom or call for a demonstration of the displayed models.
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Jay
The American Boy Magazine Offered to Boys Over Twelve
Teachers librarians parents and leaders urge THE AMERICAN BOY for boys twelve and up. Students praise its companion like format with advice and entertainment on topics of interest. The magazine features trained writers coaches athletes and explorers and costs 15c a copy or 1.50 a year 3.00 for three years. Subscriptions are sent to THE AMERICAN BOY 7430 Second Blvd Detroit Michigan.
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Second Blvd
Detroit
Mich
Derby Tractor Fuel Price At Emil Carlson's
Derby tractor fuel priced at 7 3 4 cents per gallon. Bring in your barrels to Emil Carlson in Stromsburg.
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DERBY
Emil Carlson
Stromsburg
Hay fever infection concerns rise with seasonal pollen
Medical notes from Polk County Medical Society explain hay fever caused by light windborne pollen from inconspicuous weeds. Sneezing runny nose and watery eyes mark symptoms, but complications include sinus infection and chronic cough lasting beyond the season. Recurrent exposure can worsen conditions.
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Polk County Medical Society
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
TFN Years AG
Nels A. Torstenson
Carl Bremer
Aurora
Clay
Hamilton and Polk
Jonathan Farwell
Dale
Elaine
Lee
Joseph McCord
Hastings
Hamilton
Polk
S.J. Harless
Platte
Polk County Farmers Loan Ass'n
Osceola, Nebr
First National Bank
U. S. Govt
Banking House Reserve
Fed. Reserve Bank
U. S
State of
Ss. I
A. Cornish
K. A. Cornish
A. F. Nuquist
Frank D. Mills
R. M. McDonald
M. A. Mills
Geo. T. Alliband
M. D
Court House Square
Nebr
A. A. Wurtz
PRS
Smith & Eklund Physicians and Surgeons
Creese-Tex Drug Co
D. J. Smith
R. P
Harley Eklund
RAY Thomas Clay
Polk, Hamilton
Clay Counties
Homer McKelvie
Clay, Hamilton and Polk Counties
Iblomer McKelvie
American Boy Magazine
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Work Sox
Oxfords
Beau
Brummell
Rogers Clothing CO
Herbert
Republican
Standard Oil
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