The Women First and Political Questions in Polk County
A column extols the Titanic passenger code of women first and lauds bravery of seafarers. It then questions party delegation loyalties in Polk County with references to Wilson Harmon Bryan and Clark, asking who dominates the ticket and its progressive character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wopuliet
Polk County
Checker Board
Democratic Party
Wilson
Hitchcock
Harmon
Bryan
Clark
Nebraska
Democratic delegates in Nebraska stir party clash
The Nebraska Democratic delegates at large are shown in a chaotic arrangement with Bryan and Hitchcock at odds, Harmon unpopular, and Clark lukewarm. The piece questions how voters elect such a medley and notes populist leaders' entanglement with the Democratic slate and the balance toward the Baltimore convention.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Gilbert M Hitchcock
Clark
Nebraska
Harmony
Harmon
Jefferson and
Jackson
Wilson
Bryan
Hitchcock
King Bee
Wil 50
Nebraska Democracy
Betwen
Baltimore
Walrath
State Committee
Farmers’ Alliance
Alao ‘Peoples
Morehead Favored as Governor by Standout Democratic Faction
The piece argues Mr. Morehead, banker and state senator, leads the Democratic hopefuls for Nebraska governor against the progressive Metcalfe and incumbent Aldrich. It portrays Morehead as aligned with Douglas County standput interests and opposed to stock yards regulation and referendum measures, contrasting with Aldrich’s progressive record on primary law railway commission and other reforms.
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Morehead
Democratic Party
Metcalfe
Hitchcocks
Gruenthers
Bryan
Douglas County
Jim Boyd
State Senate
Aldrich
Primary voting turnout questioned by party papers
The Kansas City Journal and allied papers argue that Republican percentages cited in primaries misrepresent support for Roosevelt and claim the primary system yields a broader, more representative party expression than the old convention method. They note Missouri Jackson County results showed Roosevelt ahead five to one and defend primaries as true gauge of public will.
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Kansas City Journal
Col. Roosevelt
Journal
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Jackson County
Kansas City
Taft
Powers Goes On The Lam Then Loses His Pocket Book
Harry Powers returns to Nebraska from California lifestyle, loses his pocket book with fifty dollars, plans retreat yet spends the money and ends his trip. The piece blends a humorous verse about his misfortune with local notes on Osceola cement sacks, a death notice for Anna Belle Cotton, and community announcements about Osceola celebrations and the Polk County Fair preparations.
Eminent physician to visit Osceola for free medical cure
Dr Potters of the Boston Electro Medical Institute will visit Osceola and Shelby in May 1912 offering free consultations and medicines for a wide range of ailments. He will be at the Pratt Hotel Osceola on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at Shelby on May 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No charge for medicines. married ladies must be accompanied.
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Our City
Pratt Hotel
Potters
Boston Electro Medical Institute
Bright
Osceola
Neb
Shelby
John Scholz
My Place
Wm. Welch
Taschell
Obituary of Mrs Clara Richards of Stromsburg Precinct
Mrs Clara Richards died at her home in Stromsburg Precinct on Monday April 22 from heart failure. Funeral services were held at Green's Chapel with Rev G E McClure officiating and burial in Hoffer cemetery. Born Sept 27 1868 in Jefferson County Iowa she moved with her parents to Polk County Nebraska in 1873. She married T J Richards March 9 1887. he died May 1892. Surviving: two children Mrs J O Bond and Gladys Richards, her parents three brothers three sisters and a grandson. She taught school in district 26 for many years and was well known in the county. The Record offers condolences. county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Richards
Stromsburg
Green’s Chapel
G. E. McClure
Hoffer Cemetery
Clara May Knerr
Jefferson County
Iowa
Polk County
Nebraska
T. J. Richards
J. O. Bond
Gladys Richards
Chile
W. L. Gierhart
Oberlin
Kans
G. W. Holligter
Viola Knerr
John F
Dog tax notice under Ordinance 64 for 1919
In accordance to Ordinance No 64 paused by City Camel all dog owners are requested to see City Clerk and purchase tags on or before May 1 1919 J W Cole City Clerk De M J McBeth Benton Office
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J. W. Cole
Swede Home Banquet Delights Attendees With Music
A social banquet at the Swede Home pleased attendees as a band performed a variety of excellent numbers. The event included a formal finale with a connoquet last Friday and attracted many onlookers and supporters.
Settled in Walton Florida Bert Hahn Sends Record
A letter from Bert Hahn states they are settled in Walton Florida and orders the record sent to that location.
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Bert Hahn
Walton, Fla
Crops Outlook Improves in Springer New Mexico
J J Gaylord at Springer New Mexico reports prospects for crops are much better than last year. He sends his usual contribution to the Record fund and writes in a cheerful vein.
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J. J. Gaylord
Springer, New Mex
Mr. Gaylord
Record Fund
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Great Ocean Castle
MR. _MOREHEAD
Mr. Aldrich
Johnston
M. Johnstom
H. Ball
Heald Block Nobrasks
Harry Powers
Harry
California
Adam
Powers
Osceola Stone Co
U. P
Stone Co
Anna Belle Cotton
B. A. Ennis
Anna Belle Ennis
Lamont
Nathaniel Cotton
Ennis
Cotton
May Lucile
James David Ennis
Famelo Osceola
Elizabeth A. “Ennis
Big Place
John “Ennis
Anna Cotton
BE. A, Ennis
John Ennis
Business Men’s Association
Central City
Aurora
Greeley
St. Paul
The
County Agricultural Society
de. M. J. McBeth
Bention
Ash Rose
Romulus
Buste Thorn
Fineey Livery
Osceela
Amplement House
Implemeg
Anderson
Fredericks
Tascheu
Elmer Webster
Ihen
F. L. Duns
Reids Yellow Dent
Hoags Yellow Dent
F. L. Dunn
W Dr. Crum
Lou H Myers
J.A Jackson
Frank H Ani
Osceola Lumber Ci
North Side Square
Frank H. Anderso
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