Obituary for Johanna Kristina Bengtson
Johanna Kristina Bengtson born January 6 1850 in Lungby Sweden died June 9 1929 aged 79 years 5 months 3 days. She married Carl Gustave Magnuson in 1869 and left eight of eleven children surviving with thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family moved from Sweden to Nebraska in 1893 and settled in Phelps County before later residing in Polk County. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Pauls Lutheran Osceola with Rev Sward delivering the sermon.
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Johanna
Kristina Bengtson
Lungby
Sweden
Carl Gustave Magnuson
Infan
Dan
Osceola
John T
Omaha
C. E. Winquist
E.land
Denver
O. B. Dunbier
Iowa City
Iowa
G. A. Nelson
Spa- Los Angeles
Calif
J. Mullen
Kane
Wash
J. W. White
Pasadena
Nebraska
Phelps County
Holdrege
Polk County
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Rev. Sward
Maple Leaf Club Grows Membership at June Meeting
The Maple Leaf Club met at Mrs. Mary Miller’s home with 14 members and 6 visitors. A new member joined. Mrs. Effie Mickey presented a program on social games. Lunch followed adjournment. The next meeting is set for June 20 at Mrs. Tessie Dunn’s house.
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Maple Leaf Club
Mary Miller
Effie Mickey
Tessie Dunn
Ages of the Pilgrims Listed by Leaders and Members
The passage notes the Pilgrims average age likely under twenty five excluding Brewster and his wife and Carver and his wife. It cites Governor William Bradford at thirty three, Edward Winslow at twenty five, Miles Standish at thirty six, John Alden at twenty one, Gilbert Winslow at twenty one, John Howland at twenty seven, and Samuel Fuller at nineteen.
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Brewster
Carver
William Bradford
Edward Winslow
Miles Standish
John Alden
Gilbert Winslow
John Howland
Samuel Fuller
Rice on ship to withstand heavy seas described
The passage discusses how rice cargo must be tightly stowed in a closed compartment to stay water tight even in heavy seas, noting the 5,000 tons of rice would be affected once it becomes wet. The text emphasizes the risks and handling for a submerged or awash cargo area at sea.
Schoolteacher Calls For English Cleanup In Paper
A Yakima Republic reader mocks a proposal to purge language in the paper noting that if a cleanup is to begin, it should start somewhere. The remark highlights tension over standards and style in journalism.
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Yakima Republic
Language literacy in Mexico amid Spanish and dialect speakers
The embassy notes 14 million Mexicans with 12 million speaking Spanish and 0 percent literacy for Spanish readers. The remaining 2 million speak a dialect, with very few reading or writing either Spanish or their dialect.
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Mexico
Washington Star
Snail Gel as Substitute for Japanese enamel
A gelatinous substance from larger snail varieties is used to decorate boxes and similar items. It resists aging and yields a brilliant hard surface. Experts say it closely matches the more costly oriental enamel.
Measuring character by facial features, an old Exchange quote
The quote says to judge a man by his eyes and a woman by her lips and to verify their message with eye contact. It notes the mouth lips and chin mark the emotional area of the face.
Prophet's tale sparks a lighthearted quip on wives
A Detroit Motor News humorous line riffs on Lot's wife turning to salt and jokes that when the speaker’s wife looks back she becomes a telegraph pole or lamp post. The remark frames biblical imagery as playful domestic humor.
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Lot
Detroit Motor News
Style in clothing choices today over old-time durability
The article notes that style matters in modern clothing purchases and rejects the old emphasis on durability that appealed to past generations, citing Woman's Home Companion as the source of this view.
Import Share of Golf Balls Estimated at One Sixth
The article notes there is no report on total or imported golf balls in the United States. It estimates that not more than one sixth of balls in use are imported.
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United States
Airplane Covering Shapes for Reduced Drag Explain
A description notes that the form of the covering on aircraft or machinery made of wood or metal reduces air resistance. The passage suggests a focus on the contouring of surfaces to streamline flight or operation.
Social intelligence in new motherless baby idea
A brief line from American Magazine notes the concept of bringing motherless babies and babyless mothers together has captured social intelligence in a large way. The quote reflects early 20th century attitudes toward adoption and family concepts.
Seek Contentment by Helping Others Not Ourselves
The remark urges more concern for others and practical aid, suggesting greater contentment comes from selflessness. It emphasizes thoughtful action to assist people in need over self-focused concerns.
Child’s Polite Instinct and Self-Improvement
A friendly child is instinctively polite and learns manners by seeing good conduct. The passage notes how exposure to proper forms of politeness at home and in daily life fosters self-motivated courtesy without instruction.
First Steam Boat Navigates Arkansas River Above Fort Smith
The Facility became the first steam boat to sail the Arkansas River above Fort Smith with its inaugural voyage in 1828.
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Arkansas River
Fort Smith
Learn to save by watching friends with money
A short quote from American Magazine advises that saving starts by observing how wealthier friends manage money and discover practical shortcuts they have mastered. The line emphasizes practical tactics over theory.
Daughter's idea of helpful housework runs radio while vacuuming
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a playful scene as a daughter, eager to help, runs the radio while her mother operates the vacuum cleaner. The lighthearted moment captures everyday domestic life and family dynamics.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Linoleum Care Advice From Old House Cleaning
A fragment notes to rub linoleum with linseed oil once or twice yearly during spring and fall cleaning to keep the surface in good condition.
Kentucky Known as Mother of Governors
Kentucky is described as the Mother of governors noting it spawned 105 governors across 26 different states.
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Kentucky
Cs Point of View Anger as Self-Revenge
A concise view argues that anger is a mechanism to avenge faults not from others but within oneself. It frames resentment as a mirror reflecting personal responsibility and emotional risk.
Osceola School Board Elects New Treasurer
The Osceola school board last week elected F. H. Ball to fill the board vacancy left by L. K. McGaw. D. H. Kinkel was chosen to serve as treasurer. Community notes report vandalism damaging several flower gardens on a Saturday night.
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F. H. Ball
L. K. McGaw
D. H. Kinkel
Osceola
Benedict News-Herald
Howard Yates Chiropractor of Osceola Neb
Howard Yates, a chiropractor based in Osceola, Nebraska, offers local chiropractic services. Call information appears as part of this classified-style notice.
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Howard Yates
Phone &3
Valley residents report social events and incidents
John Kresha drives a new Chevrolet coupe. The Gus Hartle family hosted dinner guests from California and Osceola with a Kansas aunt and uncle joining. California relatives arrived Monday for a week with Polk County friends. A Kansas group left Tuesday morning after dinner. Mrs Oswald Alt broke her wrist last Thursday and is recovering after X rays. Rev J A Welk returned from York. District 13 school meeting elected Adam Luft director and Joe Schott treasurer. Nick Gondringer resigned. Several local visits, cattle sales, a twister near Liber Creek caused mud and water spray but no damage. Miss Tena Korger wed Mr Henry Beringer in a ceremony two days ago. a large wedding dance followed.
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Gen. Gilbert
California
Polk County
Newmaker
Columbus
J. A.welk
York
District 13
Adam Luft
Joe Schott
Nick Gondringer
Joe
Earl Hartman
Lincoln
Marie Thamel
Oswald Air Horne
Shelby
Geo. Gilbert
Fred Dunn
Julius Nebosis
Silver Creek
Elizabeth Nebosis
Humphrey
Lobbins
Neola Dunn
Schest
Joe Bernt
Rudolf Urban
Jersey and Guernsey
Art Bible Farm
Liver Creek
Join Théelén
Hackberry Precinct
Tena Korger
Duncan
Henry Beringer
Betwood
Oswald Alt
Bellwood
Desk Dickens Used Sells For Twenty Five Dollars In London Auction
An auction in London fetched only twenty five dollars for the desk on which Charles Dickens wrote many stories. The item drew attention as a symbol of literary beginnings and inspired talk of future writers matching Dickens with a similar setup of desk ink bottle and paper.
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London
Charles Dicken
Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickena
Sickness File for Housewife Recipes
A housewife keeps a labeled recipe compartment titled Sickness for remedies beneficial to ill people. It provides ready solutions when worried about youngsters, offering a comforting, problem solving approach through practical guidance.
Clockmaker's Coconut Trade With San Blas Indians
An American trader removed winding keys from alarm clocks and sold them to San Blas Indians for 500 coconuts each. The buyers believed the clocks ticked with magic, so he wound the clocks at a rate of one coconut per day to keep them ticking.
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San Blas
Why One Day Rest In Seven
Scientists endorse a seven day rest cycle arguing the body and mind deplete energy after six days of work. Regular rest is needed to replenish both mental and physical reserves and maintain wellbeing.
Reading of a George Herbert quote on talents and duty
A historical quotation asserts every gift is a talent to be improved for our Master and a debt to country ensuring none are idle but all are employed for the common wealth.
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Commonwealth
George Herbert
Be Kind in Criticism Advises Gentle Approach
Veronia Eagle editorial urges constructive critique using kind words and tact to more effectively correct errors. It argues harsh judgment often slows progress and that measured feedback yields quicker, better results.
Fault of the Public and the Opportunistic Zeitgeist
The Ohio State Journal notes that the public bears some blame for political manipulation as officials and the rank and file exhibit a strong appetite for aggressive rhetoric and fearless thinking.
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Ohio State Journal
Rain makers claim rain not within man’s power
The United States weather bureau says man cannot bring rain. The dispatch notes people may forget umbrellas on sunny spring days.
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United States Weather Bureau
St. Paul Minn
Dispatch
Curious Claims Stir Debate Over Food and Fabrics
The passage argues that rice paper comes from non rice materials and that catgut stems from sheep while dot from cats. It also claims Irish stew is an American invention and that most linen collars cost cotton. The text reads like a witty punchline from a farm journal.
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Farm - Journal
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