Dobbin to the Tractor at Polk County and the Fair
A lively look at farm life with Dobbin the horse giving way to tractors and gas engines. The piece notes the county fair at Polk County will feature Dobbin in glory, while machines march forward with the auto truck and plowing gear. It also hints at political chatter about Wilson and Bryan and a springtime landscape across Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kold Dobbin
Dobbin
Suiley
Gosh
Polk
Polk County
Hard Roads Delegates Meet in York for Road Plan Push
A four county gathering Polk York Fillmore and Thayer met at York to discuss road management and the Meridian road project. George F. Wolz Fremont outlined national aid and Nebraska laws while officers were elected and members urged immediate action. The group planned August meetings and pledged support for hard surfaced roads nationwide with a Victory Loan appeal following.
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Polk
York
Fillmore
Thayer
McCloud Hotel
George F. Wolz
Fremont
Nebraska
Wolz
Columbus
Chester
Association
W. G. Boyer
Wm. McAvoy
Thos. Lahners
Belvidere
D. C
R. E. Dearborn
Mr. Hcusekeeper
Polk County
Mayor Newcomer’s Administration Praised at Dismissal
The Osceola town council and residents commend W. A. Newcomer’s administration as it ends. H. C. Beebe is inducted as mayor with a capable council. Road work on State Street, water system improvements, and a funded treasury are highlighted achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomer
W. A. Newcomer
H. C. Beebe
State Street
G. T. Ray’s
C. G. Timm’s
Osceola
Danielson Returns From Military Service in Chicago
Dr. W. A. Danielson son of Mr and Mrs Gust Danielson has arrived back in Chicago from military service according to information received yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Danielson
Gust Danielson
Chicago
Osceola Reverts To Old Time Schedule On Railroads
In Osceola local officials revert to the old time on Tuesday morning after prior adoption of a new daylight saving style schedule. The change sparks debate over daylight and lamp use with railroads exempt from the switch. The paper notes possible return to the new time if public sentiment shifts and warns about conflicts between railroad and farmers schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Liberty Loan Employes Special Visits Osceola
The Liberty Loan Employes Special visited Osceola on Monday led by D. V. Allen of Omaha. Allen praised foreign subscribers for prompt bond purchases and patriotic support. The engine and cars were decorated in national colors for the visit, reflecting strong subscription enthusiasm across his division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Osceola
D. V. Allen
Omaha
Allen
E. P. Sturdevant
Hig
Missionary Society Elects Officers at May Meeting
The Home Missionary Society met at Mrs. I B LeMar’s home on May 6. Mrs. I J Merrick led a full program and officers were elected: President Mrs R J McKenzie Vice President Mrs George Moore Secretary Mrs I J Merrick Cor Sec Mrs L LeMar Treasurer Mrs Joel Hanson Evangelistic Mrs Bradford Mite Box Secretaries Mrs Allen and Mrs Query. A Hastings District Convention report was read by Mrs Query. Next meeting at Mrs Joel Hanson’s home invites all interested members.
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Home Missionary Society
I. B. LeMar
I. J Merrick
R. J. McKenzie
George Moore
I. J. Merrick
L LeMar
Joel Hanson
Bradford
Allen
Query
Hastings
McCool
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs. Gibbons at 48th
A group from Osceola surprised Mrs. James Gibbons at her home last night for her 48th birthday. Guests arrived while she was away, then feasting and dancing continued into the late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
James Gibbons
Mrs Davis Called to Lincoln About Ill Son
Mrs. John R. Davis rushed to Lincoln after learning her son, who had been taken to the hospital last Sunday, was in worse condition. She was visiting at W. J. Query's home when summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Davis
Lincoln
W. J. Query
Missey Eva Ford and Pearl Peterson Weekender Guests
Missey Eva Ford and Pearl Peterson were guests of friends at Genoa Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missey
Eva Ford
Pearl Peterson
Genoa
Red Cross County Unit Proposed at Polk Meeting
At the Polk county Red Cross gathering in Osceola, Field Secretary Albertus Perry outlined a county unit plan and future relief work. A committee of county branch members named officers to oversee the county Red Cross, with D. S Potter as Chairman and Esther Campbell as Secretary among others.
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Red Cross
Polk County
Osceola
Albertus Perry
Chicago
Perry
Abel Anderson
Stromsburg
H. H. Campbell
Henry Burritt
Shelby
H. M. McGaffin
Polk
D. S Potter
Esther Campbell
James Mickey
Former Polk County Boy Made Captain
Levi Lundberg of Idaho Falls Idaho visits Polk county where he grew up 34 years ago. A captain in a Machine Gun Battalion Lundberg served in the Vosges Argonne and Metz and earned a strong record in combat. He formerly belonged to the Idaho National Guard and was among the early state troop arrivals. He is a son of John Lundberg and is visiting Ed Swanson and Oliver Westberg and other family friends near Osceola.
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Levi Lundberg
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Polk County
Vosges
Argonne
Metz
Idaho National Guard
John Lundberg
Chas. Myers
Osceola
Ed Swanson
Oliver Westberg
Mothers' Day Observed At Methodist Church
The Methodist church will observe Mothers' Day next Sunday with an open invitation for all to attend.
Sunday services and Luther League schedule
Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning services at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m English language services are planned The Luther League meets Friday evening at C V Fernanders.
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Luther League
C. V. Fernanders
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Mothers Day Sermon
Sunday school starts at 10:00 with the preaching service at 11:00. Rev Stansberry the new pastor presides. A Mothers Day service is held in the morning. Evening theme is The Unseen Forces of Righteousness. All are welcome.
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Stansberry
Grace and Valley Churches Mother's Day observance plan
Grace and Valley churches will observe Mothers Day with Sunday morning services and a Sunday evening program. Minute Men and Unit leaders will discuss phases of the Christian life and a tribute to mothers may be given.
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Grace and Valley Churches
J. A. Kiein
Parcel Social at Swede Home School House
A parcel social will be held at Swede Home school house District 47 Thursday evening May 15 at 8 o clock. Ladies bring parcel luncheons. Girls cooking club serves ice cream and wafers for those who cannot provide luncheons. A musical program will be given by the pupils led by Hannah E Nelson, Teacher.
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Hannah E. Nelson
Peru Normal Vice President Visits Osceola Teachers
W. N. Delzelt, vice president of the Peru Normal, spent yesterday in the city visiting schools and calling on Osceola teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Delzelt
The
Peru Normal
Osceola
High School Wins at Rising City
Osceola defeats Rising City 8 to 5 in Friday baseball at Rising City. Osceola had 7 hits to Rising City’s 5 with Scholz Rogers and Barker delivering two base hits. Doty and Rogers each hit by pitch. Doty walked three times. Rays of controversy are low as Hess officiated. Osceola to play Stromsburg next.
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H. S
Rising City
Stromsburg
Osceola Rising City
Osceola
Rising
Scholz
Rogers
Barker
Doty
Bajlls
Hess
Local notices summary from Osceola crowd reflects injuries and returns
Hubert Kropatch walks on crutches for first time since fracturing a knee in winter fall. A W Peterson’s son breaks a leg while horse driving. Roy Webster returns from Camp Funston after eight months in England. Alvin Monson visits home from military service abroad and 91st Division frontline service. Rev G E Hemdahl returns to Wahoo with brother Peter Lindburg for hospital care. Frank Shelmadine shoots a pocket gopher on his farm. Carl Lindquist back from Belgium duties, mustered out at Camp Dodge. Harry Brazee home from Camp Dodge with Vosges combat experience. Fred Lind sells purebred Herefords, seeks show success in Kansas City and Chicago. Auto crossing scare at Union Pacific station narrowly avoided thanks to alert engineer Harry Maxwell.
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Hubert Kropatch
A. W. Peterson
Gust A. Peterson
Osceola
Roy Webster
Camp Funston
Military Service of the
United States
England
States
English Channel
Alvin Monson
Seattle
Machine Gun Co
G. E. Hemdahl
Wahoo
Peter Lindburg
Omaha
Mr. Lindburg
Frank Shelmadine
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Carl
361St Inf
Harry Brazee
Harry
Vosges
Argonne
Ed. Brazee
Earl
Fred Lind
Grand Island
Mr. Lind
Beulah
Kansas City
Chicago
Union Pacific
Christie Weiseman
Farmers’ Elevator
Nelson Elevator
U. P
Harry Maxwell
Weiseman
Death of John Davis Jr. in Lincoln Hospital
John Davis Jr. died at Shumaker hospital in Lincoln after a sudden decline. He had battled illness from the flu to appendicitis and related ailments, with his mother traveling from the city to Lincoln after learning of the turning point in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis, Jr
John R. Davis
Shumaker
Lincoln
W. J. Query
Metheney
Death of Mary Davidson in Gresham
Miss Mary Davidson died at her father's home in Gresham on Monday. Born in Dumbarton Canada she was about sixty. She was the sister of Mrs Keene Ludden and is survived by her aged father and two sisters Miss Anna Davidson and Mrs S W Tobey of Lincoln.
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Mary Davidson
Gresham
Dumbarton
Canada
Keene Ludden
Anna Davidson
S. W. Tobey
Lincoln
Millionaire Woolworth and Education Debate
The Outlook article defends higher education against F. W. Woolworths criticism, noting his business success does not negate the value of colleges. It cites industrial chemistry as foundational to modern industry and argues great Americans should recognize that rigorous training underpins business achievement and national leadership.
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Watertown
New York
F. W. Woolworth
Mr. Woolworth
America
Woolworth
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Bill Bryan
McKinley
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Wison
Monroe
Mir Wilson
Wilson
Himelf
Mr. Wilson
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Congress
Bryan
Moses
Sinai
Grassé's
John Ebu
E Paty
Meridian Road
Victory
Belleau Wood
Chateau Chierry
St. Mihiel
Jobal Hansen
Lutheran Church
Sutton
Smith
Musser
Ensign
Judd
Becker
Carr Y Doty
John Davis
Millionaire
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