Albert Berggren reels in new survin’ gear and fixes the creek
The Bystander recounts Albert Berggren buying a surveying machine, testing on his fence and the crooked creek banks east of his home. He plans to straighten the waterway for Blue River Ice Company, with locals noting crooked spots and potential downstream work toward Wieshinga ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Berggren
Albert
Crick
Blue River Ice Company
Jim Davis
Cliny Drawbaugh
Alnert
Wieshington
Iela i8
Heck
Lennard
Silver Creek
The Castle of Lewes and its Historic Makeover
The Castle of Lewes in England, acquired by the nation, traces its history to Saxon invasions and Athelstan. It notes Lewes silver coinage and a fortress linked to William of Warren, with Quaker persecution and ancient town customs referenced alongside local shop taglines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
England
Athelstan
William of Warren
Normimaly
Local notices detail births illnesses and farm moves
Week brings family news from Shelby E. and feece illness to Pete Derrick's Osceola trip. Births occur to Lee Green and Ed Croissant. Quarantine and medical updates accompany community moves, sales, and local court actions.
Ford Touring Car Priced at 348 Dollars F.O.B Detroit
Carson Auto Co. advertises a Ford touring car for 348 dollars F.O.B Detroit. The trade offer emphasizes low cost and direct Detroit sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Carson Auto Co
Old Scotty the Buffalo Is Defeated by Yakima Bull
A famous buffalo leader near Pierre South Dakota known as Old Scotty was dethroned after a seven hour battle with a younger, stronger rival named Yakima. The fight ended with Scotty injured and defeated as the herd remains confined in a fenced area. Observers fear the powerful animals may roam toward the Yakima reservation. Owners foresee about 50 calves born yearly with plans to slaughter 50 of the largest each autumn for Pacific markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenas Prairie
Scotty
Pierre
S. D
Las
Lotdl
Dakota
Pacific Coast
Lille Court Sentences German Officers for Wartime Crimes
A Lille wartime tribunal issues judgments against German officers and soldiers for invasion crimes. The condemned, not present for trial, face imprisonment and forfeiture of art objects and furniture in France if any guilty party is arrested. General Muer is among those absent, sentenced to five years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rance
Lille
France
Mu ¥Ér
Canary
Puzzling Murder Mystery Uncovered by Cat
A Wheeling suburb scene reveals an unsolved murder after a cat’s frantic attempt to escape triggers discovery. Thomas Patilach is found on the floor with a nearly severed head, an ax and razor nearby, while valuable items remain untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat
Warwood
Thomas Patilach
Farmers' Grain Company Update Promises Strong Harvest Aid
A terse notice from Farmers Grain Company outlines new measures to support grain farmers this season. It highlights supplies, pricing expectations, and cooperative efforts to stabilize markets for local growers.
Congress Legalizes Co Op Marketing With New Bill
Congress passes the cooperative marketing measure urged by President Harding. The act aims to bolster farmer cooperatives and expand collective sales and distribution while aligning with wartime efficiency goals. The legislation received swift support from key lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Farm cooperative act passed by wide margins in Congress
The measure cleared the House 278 to 8 and the Senate 58 to 1 with Senator Gerry of Rhode Island voting no. It authorizes farmer and livestock associations to market help across state lines, limits member votes to one per person, caps dividends at 8 percent, and empowers the Secretary of Agriculture to curb monopolistic practices with federal court enforcement. President Harding urged cooperative marketing as a key remedy for agricultural distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schott
Shelby
Fatil
Osceola
Ed Wagner
Maggie
Emil
Jakes
Fred Osstretcher
Shallby
House
Senate
Gerry
Rhode Island
Walsh
Montana
King
Utah
Glass
Virginia
Overmiun
North Carolina
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal District Court
Federal Court
Department of Justice
California
Florida
Northwest
Congress
Harding
Europe
Chattel Mortgage Sale Notice in Polk County Nebraska
Notice states a chattel mortgage dated February 25 1921 recorded April 7 1921 in Polk County Nebraska to secure $325 now due $252 80. On March 16 at 2 PM sale offered of personal property including a lumber wagon an eight year old blue roan mare two black geldings harness red cow and calf. Dated February 20 1922 Co D Kinsman mortgagee Mills Beebe Mills Attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Albert F. Mrvin
C. D. Kingman
Newbraska
Co. D. Kinsman
Mills. Beebe &Mills
Polk County Commissioners Proceedings February 28 1922
Polk County Board met in adjourned session with all members present. J L Heald protested taxes on two land parcels for 1872 1873 1874 and refunds were approved. Official bonds for local officials were approved and Chas Dragwal confirmed as Precinct Assessor for Clear Creek. Open bids for wood steel furniture fixtures and lighting set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceolal
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
J. L. Heald
United States
R. L. Anderson
Soldiers Relief Commission
S. F. Johnson
Bernard Stromsberg
Chas
Dragvwal
Clear Creek
Thia
Court House furniture bids awarded to Hine Desk & Fixture and others
The board opened bids for Wood and Steel furniture and Lighting fixtures for the new Court House. Hine Desk & Fixture Co. Denver wins Wood Furniture with additions for 14 372 dollars. Steel Furniture goes to The Steel Fixture Manufacturing Co. Topeka for 6 346.74. Granden Electric Co. Omaha secures Lighting Fixtures at 2 368.50. Certified checks returned to nonwinning bidders. meeting adjourned to March 3, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine Desk & Fixture Co
Denver
Colo
Monroe Benbrook & Co
Chicago
Newton & Holt Company
van Dorn
Ron Works Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Orchard & Wilhelm Co
Omaha
Nebr
Art Metal Construction
Jamestown
N.Y
Mfg. Co
Topeka
Kans
The
Nelson Company
Branting
Westring
Court House
Steel Fixture Manufacturing Co
Kansas
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Lennard Ritz
Bulah
Habbitt
Mel Danyells
Chalmer Dan
Bill Carson
Bill
Charlie Hanson
George Carlson
Linken
Castle of
Meridian
Garage
Wortman & Rhodes
Mers
E. &. Feece
Pete Derrick
Lee Green
Elmer Lees
Dodge
Ifumer Phelps
Glen Moon
Ed Croissant
Chester Cunningham
John Jaax Jr
Grip
Oscar Atkison
Whaley Farm
Blue
Pete Seberger
Fred Scaw
George Weiser
George Blakney
F. H. Ball
P. J. Ball
James Clark
Booker Sloan
Amos Aden
E. J. Zimmerman
John Jaax
Poynter
Dexter
Jerry Reeder
C. J. Augustine
John Reisdorff
Derrick
Abbott
James Lockard Jr
Smith Place
Dorcas Society
Homer Phelps
A. C. Dunning
T. W. Day
Phelps
Jimmy Fyfer
B. D. Hopwood
Leon
Hopwood
Arthur Jensen
W. H. Kelley
Albert Colson
Kensington
Clyde Courtney
Maurice Branigan
Augustine
Dave Timm
Alliance
Merle
Joe Seberger
Dr. Myers
Lynn Snyder
J. L. Peterson
York
Alvin Hayhurst
University
Place
State Farm
New Yorkia
Siater
New York
Alvin
Jess Drummond
Alliance In Charge
Sherd
Wn. Bradley
Jas. Dobbs
C. S. Murphy
Murphy
Nightwatch
A. J. Nelson
Marshal Michener
Guy Hanshew
Weasel
Guy
Osceola Bank
Chrissie Anderson
Washington, D. C
Farmers’ ‘Grain Company
Rystrom Company, Inc
Stromsburg
Chattel Mortgage Sale
Commissioners
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