April brings farming hope and warnings in Nebraska
The piece blends an April optimism for rain and crops with warnings about April Fools and local dangers. It notes agricultural plans, expected rainfall, and economic worry as a new congress session begins, referencing farmers, bridges, tariffs, and Nebraska state governance. It also contains obituary and community notices from Stromsburg, including a long biographical tribute to Elizabeth Ann Scott Campbell and local club reports.
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Congress
Woodrow
Reavis
Nebru
Washington
Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Lincoln
Mrs Frank Johnson Injured In Wagon Collision
Mrs Frank Johnson suffered a painful left wrist fracture after a coaster wagon driven by Robert Douglas Jr. struck her. She fell on a cement walk and received immediate medical care. Neighbors note the injury is serious but could have been worse.
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Frank Johnson
Cho Cho Performs Across Polk County for Health Tour
About 1600 friends attended five performances in Platte Valley Hall Wayland Osceola Swede Home and Polk County Viking Theatre for the Child Health Organization of America. Crowds exceeded venue capacity with events planned by Supt Andrews Mrs A F Nuquist and Red Cross Osceola.
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Cho- Cho
Polk County
Platte Valley Hall
Cho-Cho
Wayland
Osceola
Supt
Anderws
A. F. Nuquist
the Red Cross
Cho Cho
Farmer's Union Hall
Viking Theatre
Polk
Farm Bureau
Child Health Organization of America
Alverson Wins First in Osceola Declamatory Contest
Dwight Alverson, chosen to represent Osceola at the district Declamatory Contest in Omaha, won first place in the oratorical department. His subject was The Eulogy of Robert B. Lee. Judges were men of prominent standing, and the award marks a well deserved honor amid keen competition.
Powers Stricken by Stroke Leaves Family on Edge
H. M. Powers has suffered a stroke causing partial paralysis on his left side. His condition has been critical during the week after the illness began Friday evening following several days of mild indisposition. He is resting easily but the outcome remains uncertain.
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H. M. Powers
Mr. Powers
Seed corn germination concerns for 1920 crop
Farm Bureau reports many inquiries about testing seed corn germination for the 1920 crop. People without last fall crib-run seed should sample and test germination now to determine if seed will plant this season. If demand for seed corn grows, notify the Farm Bureau early to secure quality seed with good germination. County Agricultural Agent.
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Farm Bureau
Scissorbill Opposes Civic Improvements Sparks Town Drift
The Scissorbill, a figure from the Lt' Red Schoolhouse era, staunchly resists modern ideas and progress. He wears a hammer of protest for civic changes, drawing boosters' ire as they urge him to leave town since Nothing here suits him.
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Scissorbill
Boosters
Osceola Osceola Variety Store Plays Host to Flyers and Visits
Local notes report a rapid mix of community events. Miss Ethel Westberg returns to University teaching duties. Dr. Olson visits Gothenburg, Dr. McChesney returns from Chicago. Camp Fire Girls collect cast off clothing for Russian relief. A school operetta delights attendees, despite rain causing sewer ditch collapses. Refurbished furniture and bargains offered by Hansen Co. Lovell relatives visit for a reunion. Shafer and Eckles travel through Polk and Osceola. Skratthult program at the Auditorium draws good attendance.
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Ethel Westberg
Oklahoma University
A. Olson
Gothenburg
M. J. McChesney
G. W. Ledyard
Chicago
Co. E. Hansen CO
Charles Lovell
Pork
Lovell
C. Shafer
Osceola
Polk
C. O. Eckles
Ernest Gaff
Harry Shafer
Ole Skratthult
Marriage of Benjamin Zed dher and Julia Simon at Shelby
Benjamin Zed dher of Shelby and Julia Simon sen daughter of Kathryn Brazee were married Sunday at the U B Parsonage in Shelby with Rev Savery officiating. Both are well known locally. bride from near Osceola and groom from near Shelby. They will reside on a farm west of Shelby. The Record extends best wishes for their joy and success.
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Valley
Joe Wieseman
Della
Fred
Wieseman
Lucas
Lillian Wieseman
A. A. Wieseman
Rev. Herrmann
Sterling, Nebr
Mr. Wieseman
Mrs. Wieseman
Benjamin Zeddher
Shelby
Julia Simonsen
Kathryn Brazee
U. B
Shelby Rev
Final notice on law against street trash raking
Jay Hastings, Chairman Street Commission, warns residents to stop raking trash into streets and waterways. He cites clogged culverts and damaged sewers, urging immediate cleaning of private drive culverts and liaisons to keep sewer connections safe.
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Jay Hastings
Local notes from Polk and surrounding towns
Passenger movements include Phillip Sack to Lincoln and Ralph Frazier to Gacoola. Families visit in Omaha, Chapman, York, Osceola, and Stromsburg. A birth is announced for March 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bowder.
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Phillip Sack
Lincoln
Ralph Frazier
Alex Lind
Omaha
Ferne Myers
Edna Venney
Chapman
Dan Bowder
Lyman Lancaster
York
A. H. Peterson
Bert Bay
Jennie Wonderly
Benedict
Polk
Ivan Burley
Elmer Mitchell
Osceola
John
Henry
Knorr
Tues
Brighton
Iowa
Hllen Johnson
Stromsburg
Carl Jones
Laura Johnson
Mead
Obituary of Catherine A. McCullock
Catherine A. McCullock born September 13 1852 raised in Juanita County Pa married N T Rogers in 1873 five children two died in infancy husband died 1875 remarried J S Fleming 1889 one daughter Elwes Fisher Arborville Nebraska moved to Polk 1915 health declined 1916 to Colorado passed March 23 funeral Polk Baptist church body buried Arborville Cemetery awaiting resurrection.
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Elizabeth Ann Scott
Indiana
University Place
Nebraska
Isaac
Lincoln
Hiram
Waverly
Wyoming
B. F
Rising City
Finecy
Washington
Iowa
Benjamin JF. Campbell
Polk County
Keha Paha County
Osceola
Norris S. Campbell
Junction City
Oregon
Mary Pyle
James
Campbell Junction City
John A. Campbell
Greely
Colorado
Flora C. Mickey
Henry H. Campbell
Nebr
Anna Campbell University
Place
Benjamin C. Campbell
Methodist Church
MN. E
W. W. Hull
Catherine A. McCullock
Juanita Co. Pa
N. T. Rogers
Frank McConnell
Huntley
John J. Rogers
Arvada
Rogers
J. S. Fleming
Elwes Fisher
Arborville
York County
Presbyterian Church of McCullocks Mills
Juanita Co
Polk Baptist Church
Arhborville
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Andy Nuquist
April
Mission Society of the Baptist Church
E. H. Lindquist
Scott Hall
BE. Church
Eva Rosbergy
Irwin Johnson
Morris Baker
C. F. Moore
Hastings College Glee Club
Middle West
Hasting College
Alice Fox
O. L. Smith
M. E
Campbell
Eastman
Kodak
Socialife
J. L. Seald
County Agricultural
Simonsen— Zedicher
Miss Smith
Knoxville
Dll
May Lindburg
Misa Ellen Johnson
Stromabure
Joe McClure
Rochester
Minnesota
W. F. Neujahr
Seevero
Shige Svcd
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