Shelby News Briefs Reflect Local Travel and Spring Events
Frank Stillwell returns to Shelby after about a year away in California and other coast states. C J Augustine visits Osceola on business. Mrs J M Inness and son plan two weeks in Alberta visiting Palmer Gunz and Inness relatives. D R Leard in Lincoln on business. Dick Benlow from Milwaukee notes Milwaukee’s famous smell persists. Local team signs new pitcher Butler from Pierce. William Donaldson visits with family. Billy works for Rumley Thresher Co. Mrs Rosenbrook and daughter visit from Omaha. Charlie Bull at Bell elevator adds flower beds to improve appearance. Mick Noel arrives from La Salle Illinois to handle business. Mrs Dr Hamiston and daughter Pearl visit Osceola. Jake Schmid of Platte Co visits Ernest Funkhouser. Born Saturday July 18, a 10 lb girl to Mr and Mrs William Wilson. William now prefers Mr Wilson. Sherman Smith and wife of Lincoln visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Stalaker. dad D B Smith. Mrs Arthur Leard returns from Fullerton trip. Ellery Dunning sells barber shop in Fullerton and returns to Shelby. J B Harbert and wife and two daughters return from Champagne and Illinois. Mel Leach returns from Fullerton with H B Dopf. Mildred Fox of Columbus visits and returns with aunt Miss Camilla Whartle. Wallace Kinney finishes work at C W Moon store in Rising and returns to Shelby. Moon sold store earlier. L L Anderson family return from Shenandoah Iowa after 591 miles with Miss Charlotte Bedwell of Omaha, tennis champion. Matt Abts of Columbus fined for speeding in Shelby and at home town. $27 fine noted.
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Mick Noel
la Salle
Als
Hamiston
Pearl
Osceola
Jake Schmid
Platte Co
Ernest Funkhouser
Wm. Wilson
Wiliam
Mr. Wilson
Snedeker
Sherman Smith
Lincoln
Fullerton
H. B. Dopf
Mildred Fox
Columbus
Camilla Whartle
Wallace Kinney
C. W. Moon
Rising
Shelby
Mr. Moon
Wallace
L. Anderson and
Aldrichs Travel to Visit Daughter in Nebraska
Local brief noting Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Aldrich leaving Monday for Litchfield Nebraska to visit their daughter and family. Also mentions other small notes: a birth in July, a birth in Platte River region, and a marriage on July 4 1919 between E L Aldrich and Miss Mary Y Tavis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Aldrich
Polk
Mary ‘Y Tavis
Fullerton
Local Socials and Fires and Farm News
Cedar Chips reports Mrs. Wm Houser hosted the Ladies Aid Society. Aunt Ashley Lindsley’s house burned last Saturday. she is staying with Mr. Sixbyng’s. Ed Hahnig remains on the sick list. Miss Ella Bray of Columpus visits Eva Davis. Leo Davis and Nellie of Schuyler visited Mrs. H J Brian. Adrian Briay visited. A family from Algonquin Illinois visits their grandfather William Fyfe. Ww S Wastman camps and haying on Newman meadow. J J Barnes began haying. Road scrap light damage. poultry sickness rising. J Bonner hauling cement for a new barn. old barn for sale. Miss Ursula Wade visiting Doniphan Nebraska. W A Wade to begin cow barn carpentry. For sale large square barn must be moved.
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Wm. Houser
Ladies‘ Aid Society
Ahley Lindsley
Sixbyng
Ed Hahnig
Ella Bray
Columpus
Eva Davis
Leo Davis
Nellie
Schuyler
H. J. Brian
Adrian Briay
Belle Lowe
Algonquin
Illinois
Wiliam Fyfe
S. Wastman
Newman Meadow
J. J. Barnes
Platte
Bonner
Ursula Wade
Doniphan
Hepraska
W.A. Wade
Clark Acknowledges Democratic Risk as Reactionary Speaker
The piece argues Champ Clark is a reactionary whose stance would hinder progressivism within the Democratic Party. It notes Clark’s primary loss to Wilson and Bryan’s influence, asking Congress candidates whether to back Clark or a non reactionary foe. The editorial compares Clark to Joe Cannon and warns Democrats face a dangerous contrast between reactionary leadership and reformist aims.
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Champ Clark
House
Clark
Wilson
Baltimore
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Bryan Phillipics
Mr. Clark
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Skiles
David City
Congress
Cannon
Joe Cannon
Canadian Reciprocity Debate Echoed in Polk County
Railway commissioner notes that the Canadian reciprocity issue, once a target of farmers’ discontent with the president, drew enthusiastic support from fusionists in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
County Republican Convention and Caucus Plan
Republicans in Polk County will meet next Saturday in Osceola to elect delegates to the state convention and form a county platform. Voters are urged to attend precinct caucuses on Friday to influence party policy and delegate selections.
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Polk County
Osceola
If Root and Smoot Be for Us
The phrase evokes support for Root and Smoot in a political or policy context, hinting at unity against opposition and strong backing from allies within the era.
Quote shows Kaufman era taunt toward a rival team
The remark claims even Mr. Bryan could not resist tauntingly joining in the cheer against the opposing squad, reflecting a boisterous, competitive sportsbacktrash tone.
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Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt Apparition Jars Patriotism Turn of Phrase
An odd phrasing spotlights a notorious figure, Bill Barnes, amid debates. The quirky reference to a Roosevelt apparition accentuates enduring public sensitivity surrounding Barnes and his legacy in the era.
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Roosevelt
Bill Barnes
Oma ha Bee Considers Repeal to Calm Republican Fears
The Oma ha Bee, troubled by republican regularity, weighs repeating a move to ease concerns. Observers note the potential effect on local politics and public sentiment as officials review the implications and timing.
Lincoln Star Turns From Vices To Virtues On Wilson
After harsh criticism of Woodrow Wilson the Lincoln Star shifted to praising him, showing a rapid change in editorial stance from denunciation to commendation. The moment highlights the paper’s evolving political posture during the era.
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Lincoln Star
Woodrow Wilson
One Candidate for Presidency Mentioned in Fragment
The fragment recalls a chance to nominate Robert G. Ross of Lexington as president, lamenting that Republicans and Democrats did not do so and avoid the current fuss.
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Robert G. Ross
Lexington
Populist Committee Divides on Governorship Nomination
Lincoln meeting of the populist state central committee discussed dissolving the party after this year’s election. Mr Walrath and several back Morehead for governor, potentially ending the party. Only twelve of thirty one attended, six favored Morehead, showing divisions and prior Record coverage.
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State Central Committee
Lincoln
Walrath
Morehead
Polk County Republican Convention Called for Osceola
The Republican voters of Polk County are called to meet in Osceola at 2 p m on Saturday July 20 1912 to elect eight delegates for the state convention in Lincoln July 30 to elect a new county central committee and handle other business. Precinct representation is listed by votes for C H Aldrich in 1910. Cep. Delegates per precinct are Hackberry 9 Canada 12 Clear Creek 2 Island 1 Stromsburg 20 Osceola 28 Valley 4 Pleasant Home 17 Platte 10. Caucuses are recommended Sunday July 19 at usual times and places. George H Presson co secretary Nelson chairman.
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Polk County
Osceola
Lincoln
C. H. Aldrich
Hackberry
Canada
Clear Creek
Island
Stromsburg
Valley
Pleasant Home
Platte
Osceola Precinct Caucus Called For July 19 1912
Republican voters of Osceola precinct are called to meet at the courthouse in Osceola on Friday July 19 1912 at 8 o clock PM to elect delegates to the county convention and nominate a precinct ticket and to transact other business. Gilbert Johnson W B Snider Com.
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Osceola
Court House
Gilbert Johnson
W. B. Snider
Prohibition Party Convention In Osceola Scheduled
The Prohibition party convenes at the Court House in Osceola on Monday the 224 inst at 2 P M to select delegates for the State Convention at Lincoln on the 30th and to conduct other important business.
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Prohibition Party
Court House
Osceola
Lincoln
Outing Happy Then Packed With Fatigue At Night
A verse describing a holiday picnic scene as crowds head to the street and ride the picnic train. Children are merry at first but grow cross on return, with tired families and doleful parents surveying a somber aftermath.
Parrot as Germ Carrier Sparks Office Window Debate
A physician warns parrots spread psittacoge a contagious disease threatening humans. The Office Window dismisses fears arguing germs are ubiquitous and jokes about exploiting them as allies against the parrot while lamenting the bird’s squeaky, unnatural talk.
Ready Made Politics on the Campaign Market
An editorial lampoons ready made politics as a market for campaign messaging. It argues editors are outfitted with prepackaged political content, guaranteed to fit any audience, at low prices, while urging readers to question the ersatz wisdom dispensed by newspapers and editors alike.
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Politics
Rip
Ravel
Shelby Wins Twelve Inning Game At Osceola
Shelby edged Osceola 2 to 1 in twelve innings on Tuesday afternoon. Bogkmuhl plated the first run for Shelby in the third on a single and hits, Osceola tied in the seventh on an error and a Calloway hit. The decisive run came in the twelfth when Butler, running, appeared to score on a mishandled relay but was ruled safe at third. Monsier’s error allowed the winning tally.
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Osceola Tost
Shelby
Bogkmuhl
Jobst
Osceola
Schultz
Wright
Calloway
Parriott Fo
Butler
McClung
Monsier la
Shelby 3 Stre Hits in Burgsville and Stromsburg clash
Shelby teams beat Stre 5 to 3 and 5 to 2 in Stromsburg. McBeth and Hallquist led Npires with strong performances.
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Shelby
Stre
Burg
Urmsburg
Stromsburg
Pickering
Stromsburg Defeats Polk 9 to 3 in Tuesday Battle
Stromsburg beat Polk 9 to 3 on Tuesday in a decisive game. Polk struggled offensively as Stromsburg pulled ahead early and maintained the lead through the final whistle.
Old Fashioned Barber Best
A Buffalo News quip contrasts two barber types. It notes scarce wealth invites fantasies of benefaction and criticizes flashy “tensorial artists.” The piece praises the old fashioned barber for honest work, restraint, and reliability, summing up with a call for more like him.
Wrinkles Cause Hotel Fire Alarm Humorous Misstep
A traveling couple caused a smoke incident at a hotel after filling a bathtub with hot water to remove wrinkles from gowns. Steam filled the bathroom, managers and staff rushed to the scene, extinguishers raised, and guests watched soaked dresses emerge. The wife blamed the hot bath for the blaze, noting no one wants boiling water for a bath.
Portraiture and the bias of left and right faces
A fragment discusses photography and idealized faces noting the left side yields beauty and marks character while the right side reveals defects. The speaker argues time and preference shape what is considered most photogenic, with emphasis on facial traits that communicate character.
Novelty in Letters How Ignorant Fast Matured to Accept Marriage
Fragmentary tale describes an Englishwoman’s hopeful course of answering a marriage proposal. A young woman reads and writes, contemplates a bold response, and discusses the idea of accepting or postponing, with discussion centered on a decisive yet uncertain outcome. The piece hints at social expectations and the process of choosing a marriage path in a lost-voice narrative.
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Ict
Tammany Boss Holds Gloomy Governor To Task
Fragmentary OCR reveals a scene in which Boss Tweed confronts a governor in a capitol office. The exchange centers on a political bill and term limits as Tweed pressurizes for action while the governor responds with firm defiance.
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Tweed
Senator Tweed
Sts
Acc
William C. Hudtor
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