Bystander Musings on Town Changes and Local Characters
In this humorous local column the author notes the coming pavement project near the First National Bank and the loss of the long used stoop. He praises Bill Shrader's bright delivery wagon, introduces alderman Jim Dunn and his political rise, and sketches a humorous compare and contrast of Swedes John Kland and John Carlson with playful town insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kustom
1St Nationael Bank
Wilder Johnson
Bizness
Sennator Beeby
Jim Dunn
Fred Swabb
County Cavan
Jim
Mel Hartson
Jay Hastings
Mell
Jay
Heck
John Kland
John Carlson
Irland
John Triand
Mrs. Irland
Polk A Nebraska items roll in from Polk area
A Polk A bulletin lists residents visiting and traveling on business in Stromsburg Columbus Osceola and Aurora. It notes cattle shipments hog shipments hail in Doremus area a budget social and band concert as well as club and church activities. Several local residents move shops change hands and families mark birthdays and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mitchell
Gilmer
Elmer
Baptist Church
Ralph Peterson
Clifford Wurtz
York
W. A. Wurtz
City
H. A. Johnson
Citizens Bank
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Martina Almquist
Spalding
Nettie Johnson
Claus Carlson
Tucson
Arizona
C. O. Norton
Chas. Lovell
Triangle
Central City
Quillen
Lovell
Winfred Lovell
Osceola
Anna Nierman
Henry Stankel
Burg Checker
J. E. Pelton
A. E. Swanson
Roy Strasburg
Nip Gion
J. E. McDaniel
Earl McDaniel
A. W. Shafer
Stromsburg
Messrs
Olson
Brodine
Eckblade
Dover Hirsch
Shrike
Albert Beck
Clarks
Massachusetts Boxing Commission Ends Draws in Pro Fights
The Massachusetts boxing commission notes that all authorized judges and referees should avoid draws as there is always a shade of delincence in boxers’ performances. The rule implies fighters must win or lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boxing Commission
Lalonge Aims to Be Good as Kansas City Target
Micky Lalonge, catcher with ties to Kansas City, seeks reinstatement after a year playing with independent teams Oil City and Newcastle, aiming to return to organized baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalonge
Mickys Lalonge
Kansas City
Oil City
Atel
Newcastle
Meen
Baseball notes mix trades signings and coaching moves
Fragments describe Frank Talcott joining the Boston Red Sox after starring at Yale in 1918, George Black named manager of Paducah, and multiple player transfers among Pittsburgh Wichita Cedar Rapids and Philadelphia clubs. Other items mention Babe Ruth, Dan Clark, and Pennsylvani a coaching helpers for Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Talcott
Yale
Boston Red Sox
Notable figures join Wood in appeal for Near East relief
General Leonard Wood leads a nationwide appeal urging Lenten sacrifices for Near East relief. The list includes Taft, Munsey, Roosevelt, Gompers, Rockefeller Institute figures, and many leaders from finance, law, journalism, education, and women's groups supporting Near East Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jamez Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Alexis ‘Arrel
R Rockefeller Institute
Carrie Champman Catt
Corinne Roosevelt
Robinson
Rosevelt
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
John C. Shutter
Chicago Post
Henry van Dyke
Hof
HL Ried
Mlizabeth Marbury
Samuel Gompers
Warren S. Stone
John G Milburn
Moorfields Storey
American Bar Association
Maury Garden
Davia Belnaco
Meill MecCormick
Thomas G. Winter
General Federation of Wamen’s Clubs
George Maynard Minor
Anns A. Cordon
W.C
Pearcy V. Pennyvlucker
League of Women Voters
Philip North Moore
National Council of Women
Alice Stone Blackwell
George Horace Lorimer
Philadelphia
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Rupert Hughes
Emerson Hough
Reed Smoot
Utah
John M. Parker
Tauuisiana
Derank M. McMiurry
Teachers’ College
New York City
William Bobbs
Indianapolis
J. Thomson Willing
Cleveland H. Dodgers
Henry Morgenthau
Edwin M. Bulkley
William T. Manning
New York
Manney "White
William Nash Rew
Montgomery
Law limits hotel rate hikes during major events
Lincoln acts to curb hotel price increases during large crowds by banning higher rates at special times and requires posting rates in guest rooms. The measure, debated amid hotel liability and service charges, includes a $100 penalty for nonpayment and allows multi bed room pricing as amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Leftwich
Jess
H. BR
Snow
Medlar
Margaret Yeltman
Minnie G. Weeden
Elizabeth Rudeen
Mary McCumber
Julia Simonsen
Mabel A. Olson
Sarah’. LeMar
David S. Potter
Gilbert Johnson
John Sjobloom
Bessie M. Mickey
Ruth Glasser
Martha Silverstrand
J. F. Ferris
John Ludlow
Alma Dolan
C. A Lindholm
H. B Branting
Bert Miller
M. J. Ryan
A. A. Gray
Lincoln Tél
Public Service Company
R. D. Balcom
M. D
Union Stores Inc
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
K-B Printing Co
C. & Hansen Co
H. J. van Vinck
People of Our Town Awful Life Gel Gum on Surfaces
A humorous comic caption portrays Lil Gel dodging public scorn for discarding chewing gum on tables, windows, chairs, doors, beds, trees, cars, and everywhere. It months to modern manners as the artist imagines a perfect lad swallowing pride and frustration.
Probate Notice in Polk County Nebraska
Notice of probate filed for the estate of Susan Detweiler with John O. Detweiler named executor. Hearing set for June 3, 1921 at 10 a.m. in County Court of Polk County Nebraska. Dated May 9, 1921.
Notice to Creditors in Gibbons Estate Nebraska
In Polk County Nebraska creditors must present claims by September 10, 1921 and debts are payable by June 10, 1922. The county judge will hold sessions June 10 1921 August 10 1921 and September 10 1921 at 10 A M to receive examine hear and adjust all claims duly filed. Dated May 6 1921 F H Ball County Judge
Notice of probate for Wing estate in Nebraska
The State of Nebraska notifies interested persons that a petition has been filed for the last will of the deceased and for appointment of Abby King as executrix. A hearing is set for May 20, 1921 at 9:00 a.m. Dated April 27, 193%. (Seal.) Ball, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Susan Detweiler
State of
John O. Detweiler
Wodwin L. Wing
Abby King
Notice of Sale Under Chattel Mortgage in Osceola
York Overland Company, chattel mortgagee, will sell at public auction on May 12, 1921 at 2:00 PM in Osceola Polk County Nebraska the Willyst Knight Automobile 88442 B.T. No 16182 to satisfy a debt of 875 dollars with 8 percent interest and an unpaid balance of 948.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
N. F. Thelander
Willyst Knight Automobile
B.T
Osceola
York Overland Company
Chattel
Notice to Creditors in Estate of O White Nebraska
The State of Nebraska. Creditors of the estate of O White will file claims by August 19 1921 and debts paid by May 19 1922. The administrator will sit in the County Court Room on May 19 1921 and August 19 1921 at 10 A M to receive examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims and objections. F H Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Co
Nebr
Mary M. Gibbons
Nebraska
Polk County
Mary O. White
Said County
Bluffer Brags of Temper Provoking Subtle Discipline
A taunting culprit flaunts an awful temper while the article notes the ease of cowing him with a small display of firmness and restraint. The piece discusses behavior and psychological leverage rather than a specific event or location.
Polk County Board approves bonds and funds for county work
Polk County Nebraska board in adjourned session approves Esther Lees Deputy County Treasurer bond of 10000 dollars. Board refunds 4.85 to Chas Hastert and 4.24 to Chas Wright after protests. A courthouse site plan is adopted linking old high school building to district court use until a new courthouse is ready. Numerous claims across several funds are approved including salaries, building, road and special funds with detailed payees and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Lees
Chas. E. Hastert
Hastert
Shelby
Chas. Wright
Washington Heights
Boars
Johanson
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
State Aid Road Fund
State Highway Fund
State Department of Public
State Department of Public, Works
Westring
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Bill Shrader
Bill
Joseph
Polk
A, H. Peterson
Alfred Anderson
Columbus
H. T. Frazier
Chas, Bodine and Son
Clarence
Wausa
A. C. Jones
Omaha
Bob Aldrich
Wolbach
David Sundberg
Durant
Chas. Bodine
R. W. Goethe
I. W. Leymaster
Aurora
Will Blaze
Florence Anderson
Don Bauder
A. E. Wolfe
Dallas
Texas
E. E. Anderson
M. E. Teel
Garvison
C. G. Jack
C. D
O’neil
Washington
Kansas
Raymond Peterson
Doremus
George Cohagen
Ottumwa
Valentine Moore
A. A. Beatty
Loup City
Polk Mill
Beatty
Ray Hargess
Union Pacific
Madison
Z. F. Myers
Pollock
Leonard Nelson
Hordville
York Hospital
Ed Larson
Clifford Branting
Pierce Chapel
Farmers’ Union
R. H. Thesing
Farmers ‘Company
John Adelson
Thesing
Adelson
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
Trait
Raia
Pittsburgh
Danny ‘Clark
Wichita Walls Club
Philadelphia Athletics
William Clavell
Chattanooga
White Sox
Bloomington
Gus Kellerman
Cedar Rapids
Vitcher George Clink
Lee Froll
Giants
Metrauw
States
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Amerean League
Babe Ruth
Art Kores
Oklahoma City
Derrik Pratt
University of Michigan
Charleston
Pate Henning
Jeneider
Goanie Rochetraye
Kenges City
Gaicher Ray Maley
Han
Wichite
Ikis
Joe Kesisia
Wheeling
W. Va
Wirth Avenue
Penn State College
Chief Bender
New Haven
Pep Young
Detroit Vigers
University of Pennsylvania
Clark
Dwight
Woodbridge
Jack
Licceri
TosAcco Co
F. H. Ball
M. If. Ball
County
Niudee
John Canlson
C. G. Timm
Craven Lbr. Co
Forsund and Anderson
C. W. Moon
the Stockwell Tax Table Co
Omaha. Printing Co
Klopp. Printing Co
Lord Co
Hammond and Stephens Co
Wilson Chemical Co
Chas Purkis
Drs. Shaw and Smith
Court House Building Fund
Gus Knoebel
Naila
J. W. Finnel Lumber Co
General Road Fund National Refining Co
C. BE. Hansen Co
Meridian Garage
Standard Oil Co
Mutual Oil Co
Charles B. Hastert
BE. &. Burritt
Oscar Anderson
O. A. Watkins
Ervin Taddikin
Ernest Lucas
Harry Blevins
Harry Huddleston
John Ernst
Ralph Haselbach
Hassebach
Deo Boro
Rudy Nitch
John Lisco
Albin Grzywa
L. Listo
J. F. Swan
Conkling
John Stawas
A. Kresha
Labor
Leo Kresha
Oscar Monson
Emil Monson
H. R. Lind
Elmer Lind
Harvey Lind
Elmer Naslund
A. B. Toline
C. Edwin Johnson
BH. OL
Toline
Guy Seward
Wm Wisely
Geo. F., Anderson
Isaac Swanson
Rudolph Sandine
Otto Swanson
Reynold Waller
Glen Willetts
J. O W. Johnson
C. A. N. Johnson
D. A. Hurd
Chas. Hoffer
Clyde Scott
Co. R. Frizell
W. E. Wilcox
Swan Anderson
Acj
John Siobloom
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