Local notes and events from Osceola and vicinity
Marriages occur as Geo Heinemeyer weds Zella Fineey in Osceola with both parties from the valley. A street accident near T H Saunder’s house breaks an axle on Frank Chauner’s buggy after a Saturday clash with an unknown second party. Osceola plans a new fire apparatus while a northwest square bank is rising rapidly. The gym in Shark’s Hall hosts women only exercises led by Miss Janie Pulver. W L Howland of Osceola dies after an accident near Ogallala en route to San Francisco with a car of chickens. Emily Anderson marries August Matson at home. they will farm nearby. Elmer Webster of Osceola marries Freida Jacobson of Liverpool and will live four miles north of Osceola.
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Ball
Geo. Heinemeyer
Zella Fineey
T. H. Saunder
Frank Chauner
Court House
Osceola
Bank
Shhark’s
Janie Pulver
W. L. Howland
Liverpool
England
Fires Blacken Osceola Elevator in $57,000 Loss
News from Osceola reports Sparks from an afternoon train set fire to the Farmers Elevator, burning it to the ground with a total loss of $57,000 including $47,000 in grain. Mrs A W Tilley of Osceola learns her brother Charles Hanson died October 1 in Canada at age 69. Mrs H T Arnold, formerly of Osceola, dies in National City California. C D Stoner returns to work at Polk Butler Insurance after long illness.
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A. W.tilley
Charles Hanson
Canada
Osceola
H. T. Arnold
National City
California
C. D. Stoner
Polk-Butler Insurance Office
Osceola Gas Service Opens In 1930s Landmark
Ten years ago on November 6 1930 Osceola prepared to turn on natural gas for the first time enabling modern service. The new office and display room would open Friday with C M Humphrey superintendent and Mrs Humphrey cashier. Obituaries note Miss Amanda Nelson’s death in 1882 born Osceola and burial in Osceola cemetery. Other items include births deliveries moves and local business updates along with an Auditorium Program lineup featuring Beyond The Law Montana Moon and Song O My Heart.
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Snider
Osceola
C. M. Humphrey
Humphrey
John ‘Miser
Lees and
Anderson
Bond
Stanton
Blanche Elwood
Omaha
Albert Ryan
Denver
Orville Mickey
Nielsen Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
York
Beyond the
Robert Frasier
Montana Moon
Joan Crawford
Ricardo Cortez
John McCormick
Maureen O’sullivan
Hatless fashion trend puzzles milliners in New York
Millinery firms report 750000 fewer hats sold in January through April than last year. The Hat Stabilization Committee forms a bureau to diagnose causes and counter the trend, enlisting movie studios and students to push hats. College girls are named as primary offenders wearing inexpensive calots or beanies.
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New York Area
Millinery Stabilization Committee
Juliet
Law of Averages Tells Odds of Inheriting Wealth
A discussion of odds and probabilities covers marriage by age 36 for 25 year olds, gender probability, twins, triplets, hole in one golf chances, bridge hands, perfect bowling scores, and inheritance likelihood. It notes that probabilities explain patterns but cannot predict when events will occur.
Unemployment Price of Tech Change Urges National Support
Dr Isador Lubin U S commissioner of labor statistics argues society must bear the cost of caring for victims of technology noting industry pays for injuries but skilled workers displaced by new machines lack compensation. He says the burden should not fall on individual employers as they themselves may be victims of technological change and some firms already offer partial dismissal wages.
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Isador Lubin
U. S
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Lubin
Patent Office Spared During 1814 British Burnings
In the war of 1812 British troops burned Washingtons public buildings except the patent office. Dr William Thornton appealed to an officer guarding the structure to spare it, and the officer relented, sparing the building and earning praise for Thornton.
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Washington
Capitol
White House
Patent Office
William Thornton
Patents
Dr. Thornton
Hungarys Headgear Rule Tied to Marriage Belief
A Hungarian custom described by Averil Mackenzie-Grieve in the Hungarian Quarterly holds that girls go bareheaded until marriage and never again wear uncovered heads. A popular belief credits a woman's hair with protective powers, making headgear the key indicator of a woman's status as she marries.
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Hungary
Averil Mackenzie-Grieve
Columbia University Press
Witch Doctors Still Exist in Belgian Congo
Native beliefs persist in the Belgian Congo where about 11 million natives hold to witch doctors despite a small white population. A British traveler recounts a “magic trick” charm that failed to produce game, yet faith in charms remains strong, as villagers credit other charms when one fails. Other local items note John Kubicek sr. losing a finger to blood poisoning at St Marys hospital, a hobo party at Ellers Hall, a furnace blower install at the church, Rudolph Urban’s return from Bellwood, and 4-H activities with the Bright Side club in Stromeburg.
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Belgian Congo
Hilton Simpson
Simpson
John Kubicek Sr
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ellers Hall
Rudolph Urban
Bellwood
Lawrence Meister
Leona Henggeler
Osceola
How Air Hostesses Capture a Man Says Industry
An air transport industry study suggests about half of hostesses marry within a year. It credits appealing qualities such as dignity, poise, charm, friendliness, helpfulness, tasteful makeup, and a pleasant voice that discourages smoking and drinking.
Fences Asset to Property
Fences can enhance property value and curb appeal when designed to match the house style. They provide privacy and protection for gardens and pets and help keep children from straying toward streets. Modern options include wire metal and wooden styles suited to Cape Cod colonial modern and village designs.
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Cape Cod
Campaign for Libraries United Librarians Urge Expanded Rural Service
Librarians from all states Canada and South American countries form a coalition of over 3000 to bring libraries closer to borrowers needs. They note 38 million rural Americans lack adequate local library service and argue for more information to help citizens read on current issues and participate smarter in government.
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Canada
United States
Denver Doctors Claim Near Cure for Leprosy
Two Denver university trained doctors and German colleague Drs C C Nelson Douglas Collier and M J Oberdoerffer assert near complete cure using injections of diphtheria toxoid. They report a monkey experiment feeding colocasia root with leprosy bacillus to reproduce all disease traits.
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Denver University
C. C. Nelson
Douglas Collier
M. J. Oberdoerffer
Armistice Day Events Planned by Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary announces a church service at the Methodist Church on Sunday November 10 at 11 00 am a high school program on Monday morning November 11 at 9 o clock and an Armistice Day dinner at the Legion Hall for members at 6 30 pm Monday evening the notices request attendance and participation.
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Legion Hall
State Farm Offers More Auto Insurance Protection
State Farm Mutual Insurance Co expands auto coverage options. Petrus C Nelson of Stromsburg is listed as a contact with phone 5305 for details.
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State Farm Mutual Ins. Co
Petrus C. Nelson
Stromsburg
Merrick thanks Polks County voters for reelection
County Judge L M Merrick issues a brief message thanking Polks County residents for the overwhelming vote in his reelection bid. He vows to merit the public’s confidence and fulfill the duties of the office to the best of his ability.
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Polks County
L M. Merrick
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha
Receipts at Union Stock Yards Omaha Monday totaled 11 000 cattle with demand broad and prices steady to strong for steers heifers and yearlings. Prime beeves reached 14 00 a new top for the year while corned beef and feeder cattle showed strength. Hog prices rose 10 15 cents with a narrow range and lambs commanded higher figures amid 6 500 head sheep and lamb receipts.
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Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Body Defenses: The Role of Phagocytes in Immunity
The article explains internal body defenses led by phagocytes especially white blood cells. It notes normal blood phagocyte levels around 6000 to 9000 per cubic millimeter, with numbers rising in emergencies. Phagocytes migrate from blood to infection sites and ingest pathogens, forming pus from dead cells. It also covers roaming tissue phagocytes and rapid response to irritants like inhaled oil. The text mentions chemical defenses neutralizing viruses and lifelong protection against some diseases.
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Polk County Medical Society
Shadows on Chameleon Back Linger After Sun Exposure
A chameleon keeps shadows imprinted on its back for several seconds after being placed in the sun. The phenomenon highlights how pattern and light interact with the reptile’s skin and color-changing ability.
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Polk County
Walter J. Herbes
Neb
Professional Directory
W. Ray Hill
M. D
Court House Square
Osceola, Neb
R. B. Lytle
First National Bank
Nebr
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund
R. P
ST. Andrews
Attention Legion Auxiliary
Jersey
Betty Ann Golden
Betty Ann
Food Center
Texas
Oleo Best
South Omaha
Shelby Theatre
J. D. Jarmin
Pat O’brian
Joan Blondel
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