Prosperity talk and Rockefeller praise in Beverly Hills column
The writer rails against Mr Coolidge urging spending to aid the economy, contrasts his thrift image, and recalls meeting John D. Rockefeller Sr in Daytona Beach. The piece notes Rockefeller's philanthropy, mentions the Prince of Wales admiration, and jokes about the Lindbergh baby and parachute jumpers reflecting on public sensationalism.
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Beverly Hills
Mr. Rockefeller Sr
Daytona Beach
Florida
Gaz
Dutch Shell
Pat
Prince of Wales
England
Rockefeller
Billie Brownie Sees California Big Trees
Billie Brownie dreams of California big trees and travels with Mother Nature. He meets ancient giants that speak, explain healing scars, and describe age rings, while hoping others may someday see the forest’s beauty. The trees praise human admiration and wish for all to witness their majesty.
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Illie Brownie
California
Old Mother Nature
Mother
Sture
Billie Brownlie
Billie Brownie
Australia
The Freckled Caprine and the Desert Goats Tale
A satirical note describes the Freckled Caprine or Two-Legged Halitosis Goat as the strongest creature, said to inhabit Arabia. It claims the British Expeditionary Force aimed to use goats against Turks in Palestine but the animals fainted, undermining the claim of their power.
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Arabia
Palestine
Osceola County Board Adjourns After Audits July 1930
Osceola Nebraska officials meet July 11 1930 to audit county treasurer books and plan next session. July 18 1930 minutes note claims audited and warrants issued across county general fund road funds and district no 1 5 7 with multiple vendors. A uniform voting place payment and a 10 percent farm land tax reduction request were approved before adjournment.
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Osceola
Nebr
Board of County
Lee Campbell
J. W. Fillman
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Grace P Johnston
McCumber
The
American Disinfecting Co
Ee We 1000 Industrial Chemical Lab
West Disinfecting Co
Mdse
Stromsburg
Swante Stenbeck
Joel Hanson
Ee Ee First National Bank
Escroe
Western Chemical Company
Jowa-Nebr. Light & Power Co. Light and Power
Dept. Agriculture
A A Gray
Water Commissioner
Court House
St County Road Fund
Allied Western Road Machinery Co
Peterson Material
Same
Thompson Labor
Nebr. Culvert & Mfg. Co
Nantes
Thesing Sas
Standard Oil Company Gas
Nebreska Culert & Mfg
Clic
Os Scu
Swan Cederberg
Clarence Anderson Same
George Bradbury Same
H T Anderson Same
Alvin Swanson Same
Gust Bodin Same
Cowl
Jerry Kucera Same
Clyde Courtney Same
B Welch
Earl Waggoner
State Board of Equalization
Polk County
Perry Reed Declines Lieutenant Governor Bid
Perry Reed explains he did not solicit the filing for Lieutenant Governor and was out of state when it occurred. He notes he already filed for State Senator and cannot withdraw to avoid betraying supporters in the 19th District. Reed emphasizes loyalty to his Lincoln allies and commitment to his current Senate seat.
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Lincoln
Perry Reed
19Th
Dist
Ford Offers New De Luxe Sedan
Ford introduces the De Luxe Sedan with unusual privacy from absent rear quarter windows and luxurious interior trim in brown mohair or Bedford cord. The car features wide rear doors, rear seat arm rests, polished window detailing, and adaptable color options for refined comfort.
Excerpts from the Sweet Pea Exhibit and Local Happenings
Prize winners at the Sweet Pea Exhibit include Dr LeMar for largest bouquet Georgia Anderson for prettiest bouquet and Mrs George Rhodes for largest variety. Wheat yield reports show Harry Powers with 49 bushels per acre on Dave Mace’s valley farm. Dr and Mrs L M Shaw occupy a new Gospel Ridge residence noted as one of the city’s finest. Postmaster Pheasant renews his home foundation. Mildred May Morse wed J Lindlie Heald with Rev L M Grigsby presiding. Irene Morse bridesmaid and Ralph R Heald best man. Mgr Hed building a south town cottage. Oliver Westburg returns from western state trip with J I Case.
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G. T. Ray
Dr. LeMar
Georgia Anderson
George Rhodes
Harry Powers
Dave Mace
L. M. Shaw
Gospel Ridge
C. D. Morse
Mildred May
J. Lindlie Heald
L. M. Grigsby
M. E. Church
Irene Morse
Ralph R. Heald
Margie Kunkel
Hallie Baum
Allie
Preservation technique for fragile newspapers described
The article explains mounting a sheet between two sheets of Japanese tissue to seal newspapers from air, reducing deterioration and strengthening the paper. It notes this method preserves files for longer periods and reduces handling damage, improving archival longevity.
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Pro.vc.v.ng
Sea calls and tides echo in old terms and poetry
Scientists debate species unity while the San Francisco Chronicle ponders a sea groundswell called the calling of the sea. The phenomenon, heard inland from seaside towns, evokes Tennyson and his line in Crossing the Bar as inhabitants view it as a summons by death.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Tennyson
Betty writes thanks after auntie visit in Indianapolis News
Betty sends a letter thanking Miss R for a pretty package brought by her auntie. She notes her Indianapolis address in case a future gift is sent and mentions a letter in the context of a friendly exchange.
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Betty
Tala Bettie
Indianapolis News
Ford Ads Highlight Sound Design and Quality Materials
Letters from users worldwide praise the car for its sound design, materials, and manufacturing accuracy. A recurring line shows pride with the phrase Let me tell you what my new Ford did while noting prices from Detroit and optional bumper and spare tire extras at low cost.
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Ford
Detroit
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Osceola Record
Walter J. Herbes
Lindberghs
Charles Augustus
McNaught Syndicate
Lac
Chas
Nutty Natural History
Ih Hutton
Official Commissioners
Ford de Luxe
Sevan
Pheasant
Oliver Westburg
J. I. Case People
Exceptioca
Uttie
Izaak Walton
Humphrey
Osceola, Nebraska
RD Tudor Sedan
Ford Motor Company
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