Troops Rush to San Francisco for Manila Duty
In a note from forty years ago, Polk County reports Nebraska’s first regiment heading to the Philippines to support Dewey’s forces. Also reported: a 1 year old in an accident, weddings, and local deaths including veteran John E. Baker and sea captain Benjamin B. Hills. A hailstorm Tuesday night prompted concerns for crops.
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San Francisco
Manila
Dewey
Philippines
Nebraska
Polk County
Ed Grossnicklaus
Benjamin Elledge
Jessie VanHoosen
O. F. Morehouse
Omaha
M. E. Hospital
Fred Nurbarger
St. Joseph
John E. Baker Wne
Polk County Pioneers
Grand Island
Benjamin B. Hills
S. W. Gushee
SS. S. Snell
Osceola News Highlights May 21 1914
Twenty four years ago on May 21 1914 a marriage license was issued to Carl B. Peterson and Esther J Holm. Pratt Hotel manager George Brooke completed a major remodeling giving the hostelry a fresh look and the band of 18 under R HE Dearborn prepared for debut in a Saturday show. The Gem Theatre added a fireproof cage for the projector, boosting safety. George J Berck and F D Fillman traveled to Omaha to pick up a Studebaker Four. Osceola Commercial Club discussed Fourth of July celebrations with plans to organize a preliminary meeting. George Messing of Shelby boasts magneto powered electric lights and plans to visit town soon by wireless.
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Campbell
Carl B. Peterson
Esther J. Holm
George Brooke
Pratt Hotel
R. HE. Dearborn
Gem Theatre
George Messing
Shelby
George
Osceola Graduates 38th Class and Local News Roundup
Last evening marked the graduation of Osceola’s 38th class as 29 students received diplomas. Osceola beat David City 65 to 58 in a Friday track meet. Earl Lindberg, son of Mrs A P Lindberg, reportedly earned a New York City post with a Ladies Ready-To-Wear firm paying $18 000 yearly. A Full House festival at the Osceola Auditorium drew large crowds, with four leads. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Gustafson. Junior-Senior Banquet featured Nadine Richmond as toast mistress. Osceola slipped to third in the Mid Nebraska Golf Circuit after Central City meet. Charles Archie Hope, born 1857 in New York City, died May 13, 1926 in a Lincoln hospital after 24 years invalid. A girl was born to Ora Garrison on May 14. Ed Sam Johnson and wife welcomed a son born May 10.
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Osceola
David City
Earl Lindberg
A. P. Lindberg
Stromesburg
New York City
Osceola Auditorium
Lynn Newcomer
Ellen Calhoun
Andrew Kropach
Evelyn Matheson
Harold Gustafson
Nadine Richmond
Central City
Charles Archie Hope
Lincoln
Ora Garrison
Ed Sam Johnson
The Need for Unity by Raymond Pitcairn
An editorial reflects on May 14 1787 the opening of the Constitutional Convention and May 25 when delegates met at Independence Hall It urges national unity cooperation across groups and employers and employees to meet modern challenges and sustain Americas strength through teamplay and mutual understanding.
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Washington
Independence Hall
United States
America
Prisons in Glasgow to Feel Like Home for Inmates
Glasgow authorities plan to spend 3500 dollars to make cells more comfortable with blankets pillows slips bolsters rubber mattresses collapsible tables and chairs and other conveniences for inmates.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Copenhagen Sees Vast Bicycle Boom in 1930
Copenhagen with 770000 residents supports over 300000 bicycles. In peak hours streets brim with riders and when traffic stops each cyclist steadies himself by resting a hand on the shoulder of the cyclist beside him.
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Copenhagen
Bargains in Money Spurned At Liverpool Film Theatre
Cinema managers used a masked man to hawk 30 genuine 19 shilling notes at 25 cents each in Liverpool streets. The stunt lasted two hours with no buyers.
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Liverpool
England
West Side Social and Community Notices
A series of informal social visits and gatherings are recorded. The Hult and Adelson households hosted guests, while Ralph Nordberg and J W Kohout welcomed visitors from Denver and others attended events. Luther League postponed to May 26. families and friends shared meals and hospitality in multiple homes across the region.
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Albert Hult
Alex Adelson
Ansel Fredrickson
August Burkman
Stromsburg
Roger Headley
Ralph Kaler
Dale Fredrickson
Faye Beardsley
Bobby
Bush
Tresea
Ralph Nordberg
J. W. Kohout
Denver
Mary Ferrell
Elmer Carlson
Rupert
Earl Johnson
Kenneth Peterson
Ollie Johnson
Oscar Fredrickson
Luther League
Clarence Larsons
Frank Bolton
Fred Bergen
Benedict
Ray Darnell
Joe Monson
Columbus
John Gestrine
Ruth
Harold Johnson
Hilma Toline
Edna Gestrine
St. Mary’s Hospital
Theodore Nelson
Wahoo
Petrus Nelson
Wm. Fjell
George Anderson
Chapman
Birth of Anesthesia Sparks New Era in Surgery
An account recounts the 1845 ether demonstration at Massachusetts General Hospital led by Dr Morton, with Dr Warren and Dr Bigelow observing, and the world rapidly adopting ether to render pain during operations. The Boston Daily Journal notice marks the milestone as a turning point in medical history.
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Boston Daily Journal
W. T. Morton
Massachusetts
Harvard University
Henry Bigelow
Morton
Massachusetts General Hospital
John C. Warren
The Men Who Make America Again
A spirited call for national renewal cites American self reliance and pioneer values as keys to solving unemployment and stalled production. It argues progress comes from citizens rather than political patronage and insists those who built America can restore its pace and prosperity.
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America
Wesley Chapel Notes Share Community Happenings
A Mother's Day program by the Women's Foreign Missionary Society drew a good crowd at Mrs. R J Richmond's home despite muddy roads. District 40 held a school and picnic with a Maf drill. Audry Swan earned a contract for another term. Charles Davis plans a California visit to see relatives, including Mrs. Charles Hastings. The Merricks visited the Menrick and Tevonka families in Timken, Kansas, for a wedding. Helen Dunn stayed with Alice Powell in Stromsburg. Harold Jones spent Sunday with the Lloya Treadway family. Seed sales note Sweet Stalk Sarge Seed, 94 germination, Ed Bonne. For sale Yellow Dent seed corn, state test 99, 1.25, Walter Starostka, Silver Creek Route 2.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
R. J. Richmond
Audry Swan
Charles Davis
California
Charles Hastings
Leon Merrick
Richard Menrick
Charles Tevonka
Timken
Kansas
Engelbert Gabel
Ed Bonne
Walter Starostka
Silver Creek
Route 2
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Robert Barrat
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Marie Martie
Flavia Eoenible, Jr
Sotee C
John Broehm
Columbia
Adolph Zukor
Carole Lombard
Creo Macmurray
Sonn Barrymore
Jayne
Raymond Pitcairn
West Side
Bond
Hill Heads
The
Polk County Medical Society
Sentinels of the Republic
Jaynes
Vermifuge
KON Nike
Crouse-Tex Drug CO
Professional Directory
Geo. T. Alliband
M. D
Court House Square
Nebr
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
PES Smith & Eklund Physicians and Surgeons
Crease-Tex Drug Co
D. J. Smith
R. P
Harley Eklund
Mr. Penny
Jas
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Wesley Chapel
Goodrich
Reed Bros. Motor. Co
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