Political bosses fade as primary limits rise
A column reflects on political bosses once dominant in the party, praising their organization while noting a shift toward voter control through primaries. It cites Nebraska primary flaws, Republican platform aims, and a move toward direct nominations reducing boss power. It also covers local items: Ed Sam Johnson’s facial injury, H C Beebe heading to Chicago, Rosland finishing home improvements, Snider sisters’ coast trip.
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Nebraska
Republican Party
A O Monson Dead Osceola Merchandiser Built Notable Store
A. O. Monson of Osceola died in Seattle after years of ill health. He founded a major mercantile firm, served Polk County as treasurer, and built a renowned Osceola store. Survived by wife Cecilia Nelson and three sons Walter Goldie Alvin, now leaders of Seattle Groceteria Stores Co. His family and Polk County friends remember him as a trusted, energetic builder of the community.
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Monson
Polk County
Osceola
A. O. Monson Co
A. O. Monson
Sweden
J. F. Monson
Monson Bros. Co
Polk Co
Cecilia Nelson
Walter A. Monson
Goldie Monson
Alvin Monson
Groceteria Stores Co., Inc
Seattle
Wash
J. Fred Monson
Crystal Springs
Fla
G. A. Gustafson
Amelia Monson
Omaha
Sunday School Class Wins Auto Race to Omaha
The Sunday School class of Mrs L M Shaw with twenty two young ladies won the S S auto race from San Francisco to New York and back to Omaha. They enjoyed a picnic at Buckley Park in Stromburg Tuesday afternoon and evening despite a threatening cloud.
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L. M. Shaw
S. S
San Francisco
New York
Omaha
Buckley Park
Stromburg
Osceola
Death of James Watts and sons notice
James Watts formerly of Polk County Nebraska died May 31 in Lake Mississippi at age 105. He was born in England in 1846 and lived in Pennsylvania Maryland Iowa Nebraska and finally Lake Mississippi. Survived by seven children including Ed M Watts Osceola Anna Wattson and William Watts. Funeral held at Baptist church in Lake with Rev Thompson officiating.
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Watts Bros
M Watts
William and George
Loup City
Ord
J Lake
Miss
James ‘Watts
Baptist Church
Thompson
James Watts
England
United States
Anna M. Nelson
Mahaney City
Lving
E. Ja. Dickhute
Burwell
Nebr
Win. Watts
Eir. Thornton
San Diego
Cal
George S. Watts
Ord, Nebr
Ed M
Polk County
Obituary of Mary Thelen Augustin of Nebraska
Mary Thelen Augustin, born January 15 1873 near Shelby Nebraska, died June 7 1920 at home aged 47. She married Ferdinand Augustin November 13 1890 and left eight children, five living Hubert Frank Hilligas Carson Johansen Belle Agustin and others. three died in infancy. Survived by husband, four sisters, three brothers, five grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev G T Lavery at the family home June 10 with interment in Union Cemetery.
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Mary Thelen
Shelby Polk County
Nebraska
Ferdinand Augustin
Augustin
Hubert Augustin
Frank Hilligas
Arthur Carson
Albert Johansen
Belle Agustin
Howard Blake
Albert Dunning
August
John
Hubert Thelen
Ann McMillen
G. T. Lavery
Union Cemetery
Cement floored Carson Garage opens with capacious space
Rufus Walker and crew finish cement flooring of the Carson Garage. The 1250 square yard interior includes an office front, work room rear, vast car storage, electric lighting, and steam heat. A washing department, sewer connections, and rear entrance allow car cleaning even when crowded. Three entrances enable easy access for all cars.
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Rufus Walker
Carson
Carlson Ekstrom Nuptials In June Wedding
Florence Carlson and Arthur Ekstrom wed at the Lutheran church with Rev. Serenius officiating. Guests enjoyed a three course luncheon as piano solos and a bridal march accompanied the ceremony. The couple plan a brief Omaha trip then settle in the Albert Ryan home area after June 20.
Branting Branting and May Gustafson wed in Osceola home
Hjalmer B Branting son of Mr and Mrs O F Branting and Miss May Gustafson daughter of Mrs Anna Gustafson Ekstrom were married at 6 last evening at the Gustafson Ekstrom home in Osceola in a ring ceremony before about two dozen relatives and friends Rev C A Lundquist officiated A three course wedding supper followed The bride a Swede Mission Hospital Omaha graduate has been in professional work The groom a member of O F Branting Sons is a respected Osceola businessman The couple will reside in the Roy Cox property in South Osceola and plan to be at home after June 20 A wedding trip was postponed.
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Freda Matson
Arnold Serenius
Lillie Chindgren
Grant Walgren
Anna Carlson
Lillian Ekstrom
Martha Carlson
Helen Airline
Omaha
Love
Mabel Swanson
David Nelson
Ruby Carlson
Minnie Ekstrom
Lillie Chinlgren
Myrtle Flodman
John G. Carlson
I. M. Bengtson
Luther College, Wah
Luther College
Idaho
Farmers’ Union
Albert Ryan
Hjalmer B. Branting
O. F. Branting
May Gustafson
Anna Gustafson-Ekstrom
Axtell
C. A. Lundquist
Swede Mission Hospital
Osceola
O. F. Branting & Sons
Roy Cox
South Osceola
Record Extends Congratulations to Friends Heading Colorado
The Record joins their friends in extending congratulations. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Branting of Oxceola.
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Colorado
O. F. Branting
Oxceola
Jarmin Weeden Union Sealed In Sidney Nebraska
Leslie Jarmin son of Nels Jarmin Osceola marries Miss Florrie Weeden at the bride’s brother Ray Weeden’s home in Sidney Nebraska. They will motor to Osceola for a wedding trip visiting relatives and start a future in Scotts Bluffs. The bride taught in the county and recently received a shower from her aunt Mrs. George Moore.
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Leslie Jarmin
Nels Jarmin
Osceola
Florrie Weeden
Ray Weeden
Sidney
Nebr
Fred J. Merrick
George Moore
Liberty v Deay ships cattle car to Omaha and local notices
Liberty v Deay sent a carload of cattle and hogs to Omaha on Wednesday with J M Renner accompanying. The L W Class meets Friday at E C Mouden's home. Misses Mamie Dahl and Inez Kessler host. Mrs J E Renner attended a wedding in Osceola. F W Bergren has a mild smallpox case. Mrs C M Dillsaver visits Central City to see her mother Mrs Campbell who plans an extended east trip. The Hackberry Sunday Schools held their twenty eighth annual convention at Greens Chapel with talks by E E Knerr of Stromsburg and Rev H L Blair. The afternoon featured a group photo by Clyde Peterson, readings by Mrs Clyde Bond, musical numbers, and talks by C G Nelson and Rev C G Nelson. Osceola Presbyterian choir performed. County Demonstration Agent Miss Anderson spoke on Home Nursing to about fifteen. A planned surprise for Mr and Mrs I E Stever was postponed due to weather. Walter Lawrence, week old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Twarling, died Monday. burial at Osceola Cemetery. Miss Scott sewing for Mrs Swan Larson and Mrs Fritz Johnson. Otto Graves and Mrs French visited from Stromsburg for Sunday dinner at the Graves home.
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V. L. Deay
Omaha
J. M. Renner
L. W
E. C. Mouden
Mamie Dahl
Inez Kessler
J. E. Renner
Osceola
F. W. Bergren
C. M. Dillsaver
Central City
Campbell
H. L. Blair
Clyde Peterson
Stromsburg
C. W. Hennings
Clyde Bond
Clyde Manse
C. G. Nelson
Presbyterian Church of
I. E. Stever
Walter Lawrence
Lawrence Twarling
Miss Scott
Swan Larson
Fritz Johnson
Hahn Community Club Hosts Enthusiastic Meeting
The Hahn Community Club of Clear Creek met at the Hahn school house on Wednesday June 9. Women pledged to pursue Home Nursing activities for summer and set the next gathering for June 23 at Mrs C H Allison’s home.
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Hahn Community Club
Clear Creek Precinct
Hahn
C. H. Allison
Marriage Licenses for George A Kemmer and Arthur Ekstrom
George Alfred Kemmer and Neola Carlson appear listed for marriage licenses along with Arthur G E Ekstrom and Florence O Carlson in an internal civil record. The text shows names grouped in a formal registry entry with multiple individuals connected to license actions.
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George Alfred Kemmer
Neola Carlson Eneenesnase
Eect
Eeseses Veer
Factional Struggle at Republican National Convention
The convention recessed at noon to four, with the resolutions committee reportedly set to report. After an all night session no agreement was reached and a May nomination was anticipated. As the Record went to press at four, observers expected the poll to proceed with a possible Hughes dark horse outcome.
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Resolutions Committee
Hughes
Entertains Osceola Folks at Lincoln Home
Mrs Richard Epes of Lincoln entertained Osceola residents and former residents at her Lincoln home 1219 East Street last Friday The guests included Mrs M B Morse Mrs Will Pratt Mrs George McCoy Mrs N F Peterson Mrs L Ray Wilson Mrs V A Newcomer Mrs Russell Clark and Mrs May Boyd formerly Miss May McCoy Mrs Rev Harmon was present.
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Osceola
Richard Epes
Lincoln
E. St. Lincoln
M. B. Morse
Will Pratt
George McCoy
N. F. Peterson
L. Ray Wilson
V. A. Newcomer
Russell Clark
May Boyd
May McCoy
Rev. Harmon
Farm and Family Record from Holt County Sentinel
A clipping notes Oscar W. Anderson and his wife leaving Oregon Missouri for a new home in Holt County. Mrs Charles Zachman becomes grandmother by adoption of Oscar W Anderson a soldier boy who, with his wife, occupy their Holt County farm. A baby girl was born May 30 Decoration Day with Dr Wood in attendance.
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Oscar W. Anderson
Oregon, Mo
Oscar
Holt County
Charles A. Zachman
Dr. Wood
One Lone Bressom Finds Use for Short Stemmed Rose
If you have a single short stem rose on your bush, select it and attach to a longer stem of another flower by tying or wiring. No stem waste results. If no other stems are available, use a branch segment or the hollow stem of an artificial rose.
Garnet Linked to January Birthstone and Protection
The text states garnet as January birthstone and luck stone for January births. It claims garnet calms anger, cures hemorrhages, protects travelers, and that a lion engraving on a garnet guards health and cures diseases.
Achilles Shield as a Mythic Masterpiece
The text recalls Homer’s tale of Achilles shield forged by Hephaestus in Olympus. It describes a scene covered with cities and people, soldiers, farmers, a vineyard, and wild animals, suggesting a near-miraculous work of art.
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Achilles
Hephaestus
Olympus
Cardinal Manning and the English move to Rome
The nineteenth century in England saw a strong shift toward Rome including Henry B. Manning who left the Church of England after fifteen years service to join the Roman priesthood and was eventually made cardinal archbishop of Westminster. He died January 14, 1892.
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Cardinal Manning
England
Church of
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Robert G. Rosses
Ed Sam Johnson
Mr. Johnson
H. C. Beebe
C. J. Rosland
Frank Shelmadine
A. Weberg
Snider
Vera
Marjorie
Joyselan
S. A. Snitder
Portland
Philomatt
Ida Hill
Denver
Salt Lake
Vera Snider
O’neil
C. A. Olson
A. 0
James
Watts
Carlson
Ekstrom
Florence Carlson
Arthur E. Ekstrom
C. G. Ekstrom
Adolf Serenius
Branting—Gustafson
Jarmin—Weeden
Liberty
Otto Graves
Mrs. French
Lester Graves
Clear Creek
Arthur G. E. Ekstrom
Florence O. Carlson
League OF Nations
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Ford
Silver Creek
Osceola Merchants
Shelby
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