Warns America of Grave Danger
A Taureday evening lecture by Col. Cherles Smith warns of radical encroachments and the Bolshevik threat. The speaker outlines the Third International, Lenin’s plan, and potential Soviet influence in the United States, urging vigilance against radical groups and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
America
Col. Smith
Lenin
Trotsky
Zenoviev
Carl Radeck
Reds
Litvinov
Ganetsky
Third International
Foster
Town notices and local movements around Osceola area
Anton Peterson and several families travel and relocate notes. New Standard Oil agent Okerson visits Cushing and plans to move his family. John Paulson ships cattle to Omaha and leads yearling market gains. Local trips to Denver Colorado Springs and Chicago noted for Frolander, Presson, Anderson families. Fire truck facility and Curtis air plant upgrades announced. Funeral for Mrs. James Hedman set. Community farm sales and harvesting progress reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Okerson
Standard Oil
Cushing
John Paulson
City
Omaha
John
A. E. Anderson
Emil Frolander
Grata Frolandy
Pauline Presson
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
A. B. Hedbloom
York County
Carl Teachant
Ira
Carl, Jr
Superior
Nebr
Lyons
Rev. Lyons
Standard "Super Six" Chautauqua Returns to Osceola Next Year
The Standard "super six" program will return to Osceola next year after 100 signers added the attraction to the city. C Benjamin Franklin, president of the new company, spoke here and outlined plans to grow the program into a national major chautauqua. The current season pleased locals with strong numbers including Colonel Smith's Red Russia talk, a political debate, plays Her Temporary Husband and Freckles, Kringsberg Co. in A Night in Wonderland, Esther Schenkle Co., and health talks by C Rucker Adams and Dr Williams, with Dr Booth on Scandal of Our Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Benjamin Franklin
Our City
Franklin
Osceola
Colonel Smith
Red Russia
Kringsberg Co
Esther Schenkle Co
Taxation and Tax-Exempt Income Report Summary
The FTC sent a senate report on taxation and tax-exempt income. It details tax-exempt securities outstanding, potential taxes if taxable, and the burden on general taxpayers. December 31, 1922 totals show about 32 billion in tax-exempt securities, including 12 billion fully tax free and 20+ billion surtaxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Library Reading Contest Warns Students to Start Now
The notice urges boys and girls to begin summer reading and written reports immediately as only one child has submitted so far. Nine first prizes and as many second prizes will be awarded. new books listed include French Twins Perkins and Pinocchio among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Burges Animal Book
Cappy Ricks
Kyne
Shute
John Halifax
Mulock
Brownie
Morrills
C. H. Morrill
Stromsburg
Nebr
Red Rag Politics Versus Economic Reasoning
The author argues against inflaming public opinion with tariff fear and red flags. Ignorance causes hardship while a fair tariff can protect home industries, support workers, and steady payrolls, advocating businesslike consideration over political agitation.
Real Democratic Industry List of Bell System Employees
The Bell system workforce exceeds 350,006 employees. In 1822 the firm had 281,149 stockholders, about one sixth as employees. Adding non stockholder Bell employees to stockholders yields 584,293 people directly tied to the telephone industry, with 100,000 more paying for stock on installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel System
Bell System
Legion Meeting Discusses Various Topics and Plans
Legion Commander Leon Merrick presided as Delmar McFadden served as secretary in the absence of the adjutant. Oscar Hedbarg was elected delegate to the state convention at Grand Island. The post approved a call for service members to submit insurance blank forms and appointed committees for two short plays at the county fair. A notice will explain proper respect for the Star Spangled Banner and national colors. The post notes July 4 arrangements and that Legion members supported the celebration financially, contributing 76 dollars from their stand. Remodeling of the building’s ground floor nears completion with basement work continuing, including a furnace and kitchen setup.
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Legion
Leon Merrick
Delmar McFadden
Rocky Mountains
Oscar Hedbarg
Grand Island
Legionairres
Phil Campbell
Kenneth Cornish
Blacksmith to School Superintendent Career of Frank Brown
A war veteran and former village blacksmith, Frank Brown earned a college degree in 42 months after starting as a 35 year old enlistee in World War I. He completed grammar, high school, and college work with top grades, majoring in mathematics and minoring in education. In September he will become superintendent of Ludington schools in Michigan.
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Frank Brown
France
Tenth Engineers
Veterans Bureau
Kansas State Teachers College
Pitsburg
Kans
Brown
Ludington
Mich
County Fair Race Program Opens With Packed Schedule
Memorandum from Chautauqua and Stromsburg notes events begin August 28. Polk County Fair in Osceola runs September 9 to 12 with a county race program featuring purses from 40 to 300 dollars across races: half mile to four and one half furlongs, 2:12 and 2:30 pacing and trotting events, and multiple four and five furlong sprints.
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Stromsburg
Osceola
Polk
Markets Today Produce and Grain Prices
Produce prices provided by Duncan Produce Co and grain quotes supplied by Farmers Grain Co highlight today's market activity. Sharp gains in some vegetables offset by steady fruit and dairy values as traders monitor supply conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Produce Co
Farmers Grain Co
New Wheat Crop Promises Good Returns for Polk Farmers
Local fair plans a busy four day program with plays, talent acts, and a big race and livestock display. Homecoming day Sept 11 and Children’s Day Sept 10 will feature special numbers and entertainment. New wheat arriving at local elevators tests 57 to 62 pounds with yields from 25 to 35 bushels per acre. hail area crops vary, and some damage reduced cuts. First car of new wheat shipped from Osceola last Friday.
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Polk
Polk County
American Legion of
Fair Grounds
Gust Bodine
Oscar Bodine
Enoch Bodine
Aug
Johnson
Shatley
Osceola
Johnson and Schuman to Battle in Finals
Fred Schumann defeated Martin Anderson 3 up to win the first division, while S P Johnson beat H J Tex 1 up in the second section. The final round, delayed by players traveling to David City, is now set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schumann
Martin Anderson
S. P. Johnson
H. J. Tex
David City
Osceola
Thrift in Public Education
The National Education Association session in Washington D C stresses thrift in schools. Arthur H. Chamberlin proposes saving education and universal saving deposit systems in schools to foster saving habits and moral character, aided by progressive banks to counter excess spending.
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National Education Association
Washington, D. C
Arthur H. Chamberlin
National Committee of Thrift
Norton Nominat ed Democratic Governor Candidate
J N Norton a Polk farmer and veteran legislator won the Democratic nomination for governor at the Lincoln hotel on the 17th ballot defeating Kenneth McDonald of Bridgeport. The vote followed a 2 PM committee meeting and was decided at 8 30 PM after Bryan withdrew to seek the VP nomination.
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John N. Norton
Farmer
Polk
Democratic State Central Committee
Lincoln Hotel
Kenneth McDonald
Bridgeport
Bryan
The Covered Wagon Coming to Osceola
Osceola’s Auditorium manager announces The Covered Wagon will play October 1 2 3 and 4. The film had a New York run and recently released to smaller towns. Advance ads will be issued and seats may be reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Auditorium Theatre
New York
Production at Low ebb as June shows steep declines
The June survey from the Department of Commerce reveals a sharp drop in output for many finished goods, notably steel and cotton products. Cotton stockpiles and mill consumption have fallen, with June cotton consumption down about 200 000 bales from a year earlier, signaling reduced production to match cautious demand.
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Department of Commerce
Linen Trade Journal
Obituary for Mrs. Mary L. Hedman of Stromsburg
Mrs. Mary L. Hedman of Stromsburg died at home Tuesday evening after a long cancer illness. She was 69 years old and the funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from St. Lutheran Church with Rev. Lord in charge. Her husband Jonas J. Hedman died a few months ago.
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A. W. Anderson
Grata Frolander
BF. L. Halautst
Twlinots
Rochester
N. Y
Ha“al Stanton
Mr. Stanton
A. B. Hedbloom
Merrick County
Wm. Neville
Neville
Jacobson Bros
Colorado
F. W. Peterson
A. W Peterson
Lincoln
Petrus C. Peterson
Nevis
Minn
Petrus
Geo. H. Presson
Stromsburg
Margaret Anderson
James T. Hedman
Lutheran Church
Lard
Nelson Brothers
Swan Nelson
Osceola
McCormick Deering
Scott Implement Co
Osman Tire
Curtiss Air Plant
Entate
John’ S. Anderson
Alvin
Owen Johnson
Central City
Arthur N. Johnson
Gretta Fornander
W. Fred Johnson
Chicago
Miss Fornander
Stockholm
Sweden
Emil Fernander
E. E. Knerr
Eric Forslund
Monroe
Nebr
Victor Anderson
Ciara
Omaha
L. P. Ronne
Eva Johnson
Anna
Levina Sundbert
Kearney
Mary L. Hedman
Campaign Issues Debate Draws Large Chautauqua Crowd
Congressmen J N Tincher of Kansas and A W Barkley of Kentucky debated Campaign Issues of 1924 before a large Sunday crowd at the chautauqua. Tincher argued for the party of progress citing prosperity under Republicans and faulting Democratic policies including the War Finance Corporation and deflation effects on farmers. Barkley defended Democratic reforms and praised the War Finance Act, rebutting Tincher’s charges and noting bipartisan effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressan
J. N. Tincher
Kansas
A. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Chautauqua
Tincher
Storthys
Party of Progress
Mr. Timber
Barkley
Nebraska
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Senate
Federal Bank Act
War Board
White House
General Dawes
Dawes
Dawes Reparations Commission
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Secret Service
U.S. A
Col
Chas. Smith
Cherles Smith
Scotland
Poland
Anton Peterson
Paul Pleibke
Ulysses
A. E. Hedbloom
Hail
Johnson and Schuman
Oberg
Ryan H. Ryan Ryan Duncan Duncan Carson
G. Campbell Schumann U
Schumann Schumann Rogers Rogers Leibee
H. Campbell Campbell H Hartson Anderson
M. Anderson Anderson
R.T. Alen Heald
Heald Hassler , Pestetae
Heald Anderson
L.snider
O.anderson
H. J. Tex Tex
M.swarson
Tex S. Crouse
Kepner
R. Kepner
R. Inness Inness
Snider
Thrift IN Public Education
J. N. Norton
Demo
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