Polk County corn contest offered by Stromsburg Bank officials
The Stromsburg Bank invites Polk County farmers to contest corn yields on irrigated and non irrigated land. Prizes of fifty dollars in gold will go to the person raising the greatest bushels per acre on irrigated land, and a similar prize for non irrigated land. Rules and contest regulations to be set by the Polk County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Stromsburg Bank
Son Ag
Board of Commissioners
Storsburg
la Banta Preident
Notice to Defendants in Polk County District Court
Notice to defendants Ilomer Truax and Gabriella Truax that a mortgage foreclosure petition was filed January 26, 1915, in Polk County Nebraska, seeking sale of property. defendants must answer by March 16, 1915. Also notice to creditors of estate of Kir a Ieneon De vaod stating claims must be filed by August 25, 1915 with court hearings May 25, 1915 and August 25, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somer Truax
Gabriella Truax
You
Ilomer ‘Truax
Gabiella Truax
Joseb Tsehauner
Polk County
Nebaska
Jromer
Mo Teage
Hainer
Vilits
Pol
Nebrasa
Credito's
Bk.ll. Ball
County
Inge
Rollard F and Ciropaxer Office in Mons Build
Shelby schedules Mon Tue Thu while Osceola lists Wed Fri Sat for a free consultation and spinal analysis offering.
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Rollard
Mons
Build
Shelby
Osceola
Factor in Modern Warfare and the Motor's Speed
Charles L. Freesten in Scribner's Magazine notes that modern warfare uses mass mobilization across vast fronts with 300 miles in France and 270 miles in the east. He argues the motor speeds up operations, delivering ammunition and food faster than the troops move, keeping command under tighter control.
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France
Charles L. Freesten
Scribner's Magazine
Vogue of White Paint in New England Dining Rooms
A decorator remodels a New England farmhouse dining room with white floors and white woodwork and furniture. Color comes from bright chintz paper and vivid rugs, with china and floral arrangements on a stark white ground to highlight the room’s color schemes. Nearby Cleveland shows white floors paired with green blue and purple rugs to carry the design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Cleveland
Countryside Magazine
Chinese Currency Surprises and Silver Melt Down
The article notes an extraordinary situation in China where a surplus of dollars and small coins is being melted into sycee. Since August provincial mints produced large issues no longer used in the market, and as Chinese accounts are in tanis the current price of the dealer favors this conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Invalids Pension AdsN Contributes to Support Fund
An archival notice describes monthly subscriptions to support pensions for invalids, referencing Gordon the Magazine Man and a long-running payment plan. It notes past earnings and eligibility details, urging renewals and orders to Gordon for continued assistance.
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Home Journal
Tae
Gentemar
GGO
Gordon
MAN
Guan
Ndf
Wilson era half way point sparks partisan debate
The piece surveys the Wilson administration at midterm, noting perceived revenue troubles from war taxes and tariff effects, unemployment rising in cities and towns, and ongoing disputes over currency and policy. It contrasts hopes with political realities, mentions Mexico, and hints at future partisan challenges ahead of 1915 politics. It also lists local notices and community updates from Columbus, including obituaries and social events.
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Wilson
Wall
Mexico
Republic
Bys
Bryan
Congress
Princeton
Washneton D. C
Taft
Insurance Policy Settlements And Agent ALICE FOX
The document lists policy numbers and holder residences with annual premiums and total payments over ten years. It details options of settlement including reserves, cash values, paid up policies, and an annuity for life, with Alice Fox as general agent.
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Old Line Bankers Life Insurance Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Alice Fox
W E Wilson Lawyer Advertises Exclusive Practice
Exclusive legal practitioner in Polk and surrounding counties. Offers advice on state laws, collections, abstracts of title, wills, contracts, and other instruments. Letters written. Fees stated in advance. Offices Rooms T and 2.
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W. E. Wilson
Polk
Osceola records action on Soldier Relief vacancy and road report
Osceola Nebraska March 2 1915 board meets with all members present resigns A N Stafford from Soldier Relief Commission accepted J F Pike named County Surveyor to fill vacancy road No 45 near Havens Bridge reported compliant but action postponed for further investigation numerous claims audited and ordered paid including pensions salaries and county aid items adjournment set for March 16 1913.
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Osceola
Neb
Board of County Commissioners
A. N. Stafford
Soldier Relief Commission
J. F. Pike
Havens Bridge
Mnore
Wonderful Engines of War Describe German Innovations
The article details German wartime ingenuity including armored car destroyers quick firing motorcycle guns canal gunboats and other devices. It highlights a stereo telescope antenna-like view device from Reiss an air gun for bombs and wireless signaling from aircraft plus a parachute illuminated Krupp shell for night use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiss
Dressings for Soldiers' Wounds in Europe
European demand for wound dressing materials is vast. German surgeon Krecke is cited predicting that up to 60 percent of combatants may be incapacitated. War economies reduce dressings to mull patches and adhesive plaster, with padding reserved for fractures and plaster of Paris used for gunshot injuries.
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Europe
Krecke
Mas. C H Parkis Dressmaking Ad
Call on Mas. C H Parkis for plain and fancy dressmaking services and fittings. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas. C
H. Parkis
Activities of Women and Notable Honors Abroad
New York reports nearly seven thousand women in boarding and lodging houses and over half of U S females are unmarried. Danish women teachers earn 364 to 620 dollars yearly. Quebec nuns run a printing training establishment. Denmark grants widows one eighth of late husband’s salary for five years. Renaudiera receives the Order of Leopold from King Albert for bravery with the Red Cross ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Denmar
Quebec
Canada
Denmark
Mule
Renaudiera
Leopold
Kingabert
Belgium
Red Cross
A Dazed Inspector Faces Delayed Mail From Backwoods Post
An inspector visits a remote town over slow mail service. The postmaster blames small bag contents calling for a full bag to dispatch mail, insisting letters flood in and promising to send mail promptly once the bag fills.
California dates emerge as top fruit potential
The annual report of the United States Bureau of Plant Industry notes rapid growth of date cultivation in California. About twenty thousand date palms were imported last year by private growers in the Imperial and Coachella valleys, with many earlier imports now bearing fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United Se Bureau of Plant Industry
Oery
Teperial
Coachella
Calinia
Wheat Purchase by Swede in Government Reserve
Swedish government plans to buy 120000 tons of wheat as a reserve for potential shortages. Estimated cost totals about 4 047 000 dollars with 1 875 000 placed at the disposal of a governing commission in December and the balance to be drawn in January and February.
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Rogers Bros
E. B. Rogers
E. L. Rogers
Nebasia
Joseph Tschauner
Trip Buth Hye
Gia
First National Bank
Douglas & Johnson, Publishers
Robert G. Douglas
Jtear
OBERA
A. F. Roth
Daighten Roth
Columbus
Alex McQueen
Ralph Shirley
Metzer
Lincoln Highway
Wm. McCann
Fremont
Bob Cramer
Alonzo Bump
Hazel
Crosbyton
Texas
C. N. Powers
Omaha
Metropolis
Kensington
Lucile Davis
P C. Himebaugh
E. C. Shumaker
L. T. Shirley
Alpin
N. D
F. C. Shumaker
St. Paul
Nebr
Faewell
D. B. Hasted
LO. O. F. Hall
Congregational Church
Vernon
John Meacham
Casco
Wis
Halsted
Erma
Fay
Cass Halsted
James R. Mearher
Union Pacific Station
Mani
Wedky
Buelah
George Hastings
Beulah
Fav
Peeer
Eeas
Paeaewaossenas
S. D
Whftua
F. A. Hultgren
Hogs
Joe. Swanson
Swanson
Cbe. Anderson
J. Sundberg
Joe, Swanson
Olof Swanson
A. B. Johnson
C. EB. Harless
Joe Swanson
O. Swanson
Art Martin
C. Swanson
C. E. Harless
H. W. Peterson
A. E. Johnson
C. BE. Harless
Albert Pierson
G. E B. Samuelson
C. Peterson
G. E. Samuelson
W. A. Carnire
C. SF
Johnson
H. Emken
Edw. Swanson
W. A. Canine
HW. H. Olson
County General Fund
Gertrude N. Boehm
Minnie Anderson
Joel Hanson
Sal. & Post
D. S. Potter
Sal. & Fees
G. I. Blevins
W. Clark
Ochsner Mer. Co
Sandall
Hansen & Frahm
Couty
Chicago Lbr. Co
Court House
Wm. Horst
W. I. Weeden
J. Walrath
Insanity Board
Wn. Koeller
Jd. W. Fillman
E. J. Howland
Ben Elledge
Just
Gillen & Boney
Model Cafe
Record
W. B. Michener
BEEBL
Ivil
The-Bey
THE
Osceoia Bank
Depositors Guaranty Fund
State OF Nebraska
Osceoia. Neer
the Ideal Bakery
Foral ‘and Skryja
Props
Rat Neb
Oscoela
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