Adam McMullen's uphill campaign and future bids
A reflective hometown judgment on Adam McMullen's gubernatorial bid, noting the close vote margin, strong booster support, and the role of Senator Randall in the outcome. The piece compares McMullen to McKelvie, recalls past campaigns, and weighs his prospects in two years while praising his character and advertising reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullen
Vines
Adam
Henrietta
Govrnor Adam
McKelvie
Jack McColl
Lexington
Adam McMullen
Wymore
Beatrice
Osceola Girls Sweep Camp Sheldon Honors
The Osceola team from Camp Sheldon Columbus returned with first honors for the second straight year, totaling 303 points led by Florence Sturdevant Irma Nuquist Evelyn Scholz Lois Fentress Pauline and Gladys Snider in events from Morning Inspection to Nature Study. The swimmers credit their success to training in the Osceola pool and support from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Camp Sheldon
Columbus
Florence Sturdevant
Irma Nuquist
Evelyn Scholz
Lois’ Fentress
Pauline
Gladys Snider
New Court House Taking Shape in Polk County
Furniture and fixtures for the new court house have begun arriving and workers apply final touches. The building hosted its first use on primary day when it housed the voting machinery for Osceola precinct and visitors noted the fine structure as dedication day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Osceola Precict
Polk County
Russia’s Food Harvest Hopes Meet Distribution Crisis
Reports say a large harvest in Russia could feed the population if properly distributed. Poor distribution and conservation fueled the recent famine as the government taxed surplus and used much for armies while peasants starved. The Soviet system's approach to agriculture is blamed for ongoing food problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Great Demand for Bonds Draws Global Investors
Weekly bond issues attract strong demand across foreign, railroad, industrial, public utility, and municipal sectors. Purchases average 10 million dollars daily, signaling broad prosperity despite some groups opposing rising business activity.
Coronado in Quivera Pageant Music Set by Nebraska Figures
Henry Purmort Eames to compose original music for Ak Sar Ben pageant Coronado in Quivera to be staged September 18 and 19 in Omaha. Dr H B Alexander of the State University aided by extensive Southwest Indian study. leading choruses Hail to the City The Conquistadores Pot of Gold Neath the Rainbow. A 175-voice chorus rehearsed for two months aims for exceptional Nebraska musical achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Quitora
Ak_Sar Ben
Omaha
Henry Purmort Eames
Nebraska State University
Hames
H .B. Alexander
The
State University
Eames
Alexander
Nebraska
Randall Appears Nominee In Close Nebraska Race
In Nebraska a tight governorship contest shows Charles H. Randall of Randolph ahead of Adam McMullen by about 600 votes as final tabulation nears. The attorney general race also chills toward Kenneth McDonald of Scottsbluffs over Harry B. Fleharty of Omaha.
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Nebraska
Charles H. Randall
Randolph
Adam McMullen
Kenneth McDonald
Scotts Bluffs
Harry B. Fleharty
Omaha
Junior Chautauqua for 1922 Attracts Children to Better Program
The Junior Chautauqua grows each year and plans a more engaging program for boys and girls. The Standard Chautauqua System selects trained supervisors and coordinates local support to ensure every child in town can enjoy top activities and stories from great literature.
Field meet standards reward bronze silver and gold boys
The Field Meet for Boys will award bronze silver and gold buttons to boys who pass the National Playground Association standards. Classes II and I list broad jump and running events with exact measurements and times. Since beginning, 1400 letters praised the program and 1400 buttons have been issued along with 600 bronze 450 silver and 350 gold honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Playground Assocation of America
Osceola Pool Training Helps Boy Survive River Incident
Postmaster Snider credits his son Keith Snider for surviving a near drowning at a spot below the dam during a family outing at St Edward. He says Keith’s Osceola pool training kept him safe, noting the water was dangerously deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster Snider
Keith Snider
Osceola
St. Edward
Damain
Snider
Vance Family Visits Spanning Nebraska Towns
Ernest Vance and wife with daughter traveled from Wahoo to Wesley Chapel and back, spending a week at A Vance’s home. Mrs. Weeden, Ossian Samuel son, and Casselberry families visited in York County. Paul Vance left for Lincoln Tuesday, planning a York visit with his brother Marian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Vance
Wahoo
A. Vance
Alvin Weeden
Ossian Samuelson
York County
C. BE. Casselberry
John Scott
Shelby
Ella Casselberry
Nell Lisco
Spokane
Floyd West
Paul Vance
Lincoln
York
Marian
Maple Leaf Club Meeting Sees Small Attendance
Maple Leaf Club met Thursday July 20 at Mrs Ida Ferris home with seven members present. Visitors listed include Mrs Wm Wisely Miss Dorothy Mrs Sam Cadwell Mrs Adam Buchta Mrs Olaf Youngdahl Miss Margaret Clark Miss Clara Sarow Mrs Chas Ferris and Fred Garrett. A sewing demonstration followed a brief business session, lunch of ice cream and cake served by the hostess and her daughters. Next meeting set for August 3 at Mrs Clara Frizzell home. all members urged to attend for another sewing demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Ida Ferris
Wm. Wisely
Dorothy
Sam Cadwell
Adam Buchta
Olaf Youngdahl
Margaret Clark
Clara Sarow
Chas Ferris
Fred Garrett
Cora Arbogast
Hiking Drives City Folk Toward Rural Life On Sundays
An article describes city residents embracing Sunday hikes from New York transit terminals as a cheap, healthful recreation. Ex soldiers and Boy Scouts lead groups carrying packs with food and gear, promoting independence, farm connection, and a shift toward country living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Polk County Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births
A Polk County column lists many moving visitors and events including Mrs Ed Schultz visiting Stromsburg, a daughter born to Blaine Mills and wife, and Carl Olson of Osceola visiting Alvin Anderson. It notes scarlet fever cases, medical updates, and several residents traveling to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schultz
Stromsburg
Blaine Mills
Carl Olson
Osceola
Alvin Anderson
P. Person
A. H. Peterson
George Presson
Polk
Harvey Dahlgren
Hastings
Nellie Harless
Lillian Brown
Mise
Marian Grafe
Frank Bennett
Lincoln
Ester Lackey
Frank Adelson
Omaha
D. N. Mills
Grant Johnson
Richmond
Fullerton
Oscar Carlson
Geneva
D.N. Carlson
Claude Green
J. S. G. Green
Central City
Dan B. Carter
Winside
Charles Lovell
C. G. Clark
Slusser
Wm. Stunkel
Hordville
H. A. Murphy
York
Emmett Alton
H. G. Brauer
Alfred Gahn
Jack Collis
John I. Andersen
Ida Olson
Geraldine
A. C. Jones
Frank Fossberg
August Steelquist
W.A. Refshauge
Rochester
Minn
H. G. Alexander
Velma Anderson
J. W. Wallace
Mildred Alexander
Hotel Hokens
Lynn Horrocks
Whiting
Warren
Fghtmaster
Lutheran Hospital
Neal Rakestraw
St. Louis
G. L. Degner
Lutheran Church
Mt. Vernon
N .Y
Pearson
Canada
Dagner
Matson
Kansas City
Polk and Stromsburg
Shafer
T. S
Walter Fisher
Bradshaw Methodist Church
Arborville
Joe Bonifay
Pensacola
Fla
Ford
Nebraska
Dean Moomey
Polk School
Philbrick
Moomey
James Richmond Harris 1856 1922 obituary in Surprise
James Richmond Harris born October 11 1856 in Davis County Missouri died July 20 1922 aged 65 years 9 months 9 days. Survived by wife Adeline six children two sons three daughters and many relatives. Funeral from Surprise Baptist Church with Gresham Odd Fellows in charge and interment in Surprise Cemetery.
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James Richmond Harris
Davis County
Better World
Mr. Harris
Adeline Girdner
Charles
Almeda A
Baptist Church
Missouri
Surprise
Nebro
Harris
Earth
S. Oliver
Everett
Gresham
Mary L. Reed
Nellie M .Wilcox
Arborville
John
Elijah
Lavonburg
Kans
Joseph
Jamesport
Laura Gee
Leda Chumbly
Mary Harris
Trenton
FF. E. Prouts
Methodist Church
C. G. Nelson
Christian Church
Gresham Quartet
Miss Thompson
Gresham Odd Fellows
Woman seeks to restore former husband name after annulment
Ruth Gardner of Osceola asks District Judge Wakeley for permission to resume her maiden name to protect her expected child. Cecil Payne opposes the move, following the annulment of their marriage six weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Cecil Payne
Ruth Gardner
Osceola
Wakeley
Payne
Boose Runters In Trouble Near Silver Creek Brewery Shootout
A liquor shipment near Gran Island led to a gunfight on a road west of Alda. Walter Carson was wounded seriously, and Frank Shank Harm Shank and Deiby Poor were jailed. Youngstrom was arrested then released on bond as the case unfolds.
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North Platte
Silver Creek
Walter Carson
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Boyd Shank
Deiby Poor
Shanks
Carson
Frank Shank
Harm
Herman Heinemeyer
Youngstrom
Alda
Shank
Clarks
Heinemeyer J
Boys Shank
Poor
Frank
Card of Thanks to helpful neighbors and friends
We express appreciation to neighbors and friends who volunteered to plant our crops this spring and for many other acts of kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fjell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fjell
For Rent in Old Surety State Bank Room in City
Advertises a rental in the former Surety State Bank space with hot water heat city water sewer electric lights drinking water and dark linoleum floor. Respond by phone or write to G. A. Bryant David City Nebraska. 245-11 B and G.
Local Guests and Harvest Folks Visit Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs A Vance host Mrs Ernest Vance of Wahoo and Paul Vance from Central America. Banks return from a Minnesota wedding trip. Paul Boyd assists Alvin Weed during harvest. Ray Hanshew family from Custer county visit. Shock threshing is the day’s theme. Ross Lowe and family begin homeward trip from Route 5. Mrs C E B Ruch organized a King's Herald Class at the Chapel. twenty one members joined. Henry Schmoker has been stacking this week.
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A. Vance
Ernest Vance
Wahoo
Paul Vance
Central America
Paul Boyd
Alvin Weeden
Ray Hanshew
Custer County
Ross Lowe
C. EB. Ruch
King’s Herald
Passenger Mrs W S Smith Bids Grand Island Trip
As the Record goes to press, Mrs W S Smith was aboard a trip to Grand Island last evening. Harry Martin, long ill, is reported worse and very low today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Smith
Grand Island
Harry Martin
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Sterling
Douglas County
Ndall
Ninner
Wesley Chapel
Maple Leaf Club Meeting
Ile
Platta Nh
Jimmie
Bill
Sis
Elmer Hansen
Ittle
Marion
Alfred Anderson
Gilbert “E'Son
Buckley Park
Carl Steelquist
F. R. Lundell
Salt Lake City
F. S. Anderson
Mariuette
Lund
Todays
State Journal
Gran Island
G. A. Bryant
David
Mrs. F. C. Banks
Minnesota
Henry Schmoker
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