Out of Old Nebraska Hero Dr George L Miller Editorial Giant
James C Olson chronicles Dr George L Miller founder of the Omaha Herald who arrived in Nebraska in 1854, shifted from medicine to politics, led territorial government, ran Fort Kearny post during the Civil War, and shaped Omaha journalism and state development through aggressive Democratic editorials and push for trees and industry.
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Old
Nebraska
James C. Olson
State Historical Society
George L. Miller
The
Omaha Herald
Herald
Miller
Omaha
Thomas B. Cunning
Fort Kearny
Omaha Daily Herald
Democratic Party
J. Sterling Morton
Morton, Furnas
Miss Lillian Hambek Visits Sister in Sioux City
Miss Lillian Hambek left Saturday for Sioux City Iowa to spend a few days visiting her sister. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday afternoon March 19 at the club rooms for their monthly gathering.
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Lillian Hambek
Sioux City
Iowa
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Community Notes from Fort Ord Visit and Local Birth Announcement
Bernard Berck of Fort Ord spent his furlough with his father Elton Berck and family. Janet Kepner and Miss Markeson of Minden Neb attended university events at Raymond Kepner home. Mrs. Clyde Smith returned from Lincoln after caring for her mother Mrs. S. W. Goodale. Mrs. CG. W. Warwick traveled to Palmyra Neb to visit her mother who marked her 92nd birthday. Mrs. John Braithwait assisted at Warwick's Variety Store during Warwick's absence. O F Coons in Vallejo Calif announce birth of Gregory John born March 8. second son for Mr. and Mrs. Max Coons.
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Bernard Berck
Fort Ord
California
Elton Berck
Janet Kepner
Markeson
Minden
Nebr
Raymond Kepner
CG. W. Warwick
Palmyra
Nebraska
John Braithwait
Warwick
O. F. Coons
Max Coons
Vallejo
Gregory John
Young Larry Snodgrass Taken to St Francis Hospital
Larry Snodgrass son of Mrs Mildred Snodgrass was admitted to St Francis Hospital Monday morning after several weeks of rheumatic fever. He was taken for further treatment and care.
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Larry Snodgrass
Mildred Snodgrass
St. Francis Hospital
Larry
Polk County Commissioners Meet. Claims Audited in 1948 Session
Polk County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting March 2 1948. They audited claims and authorized warrants against funds including General, Mothers Pension, Emergency Relief, and district accounts with numerous vendors and officials named. The board approved February fees, assessed assessing help, and authorized foreclosures on delinquent tax liens for two blocks in Polk and Stromsburg.
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Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
County General Fund
Carleton Anderson
John S. Anderson
Anderson
Bell Typewriter Exchange
Walter D. Buchhols
Bferele
Central Electric & Gas Co
Johnson Appliance Co
G. Johnson Boiler Co
Moore Lumber Co
Stromsburg Hospital
Louis E. Daum
Eli W. Johnson
Cece Lees
Rolland K. Johnson
Milburn & Scott Co
Mil Monson
Arthur S. Nelson
Arthur S. ‘Nelson
Oberg & Son
Osceola General Repair Shop
Gunnard Peterson
Polk County Extension Service
A. Schnasse
University Publishing Co
Mothers’ Pension Fund
Evelyn Schwartz
Emergency Relief Fund
Anderson Merc. Co. Loo
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David M. Ewart
B. N. Greenberg
Basses ccc
Filla LD
Koehler
Board and Care Een
L. W. Kroger
Cccesee Sc
Strand Kay Lumber Co
Ca.ld Comm
A. S. Nelson
Fred Wieseman
Paul W. Reisdorff
A. Isaacson
County Service Committee
Polk
Stromsburg
House for Sale Wilbur Hotchkiss Property Polk County
The North Half of Lot 4 in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16 Township 14 Range 2 West of the 6th P M Polk County Nebraska. Bids due March 24 1948 with cash terms and immediate possession after sale. City officials may reject any bid. G W Craven mayor and T W Hamilton city clerk March 11 18.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Wilbur Hotchkiss
G. W. Craven
T. W. Hamilton
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Osceola, Nebr
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OF County Commissioners
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Wye
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Mdse
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Arthur
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Pseuthat Veses
Osceola General Repair
Wesley Peterson
Zerex
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Habe Tee Ie
Barber
Lawrence Hoffer
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Eet
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Labor
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Swanson
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L. M. Merrick
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Jersey
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