Local Social Roundup Brims with Visitors and Health News
Regional notes recount guests visiting Lindburg and Johnson families in Hordville and Seward. Dr. Peterson and others vacationing in Tilden. Health updates include Eckles recovering after York hospital operation and Florence Johnson ill with typhoid pneumonia. Community events feature a Baptist church musicale, Polk Sewing Club activity, and a Parent Teachers Association organizing with new officers.
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C. O. Eckles
York
Florence Johnson
Joe Johnson
Harvey
Carl Lind
Esther
Florence Lind
Lincoln
Elmer Mitchell
Gilmner
G. W. Mitchell
W. L Cummins
Ed Woods
Seward
E. F. Graff
F. A Fusby
York Hospital
C. T. Dice
Grand Island
Local Notices and Social Gatherings Highlight Week
Mrs. Ernest Lott visited Shelby on Friday while John Law traveled to Osceola Saturday. Adam Keehn and family spent Sunday with John Bond. Albert Gulbrandson and family visit Oscar Gulbrandson in Hebron. Blue Ridge Centennial and Independent schools plan a Thanksgiving program at the church with a charity collection for Japanese relief and a basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lott
John Law
Osceola
Adam Keehn
John Bond
Albert Gulbrandson
Hebron
Oscar Gulbrandson
Blue Ridge
Obeist Family News and Local Church Pulpit Change
Mr and Mrs W L Obrist visit Genoa to see Mrs Obrist's stroke afflicted mother aged eighty four. Mrs Obrist stays to help Grandma Obrist. Rev and Mrs Savage and son relocate from Newmans Grove to Green's and will preach for the coming year. E R Dilsaver visits Osceola with Frank Fox. Ladies Aid bazaar Friday features Spic kety Span Family and an auction. John Kelly stays with Harry Obrist. Mrs Chas Munyon returns to Grand Island. Munyon car trouble delays return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Obeist
Genoa
Obeist
Ladies Aid
John Kelly
Stromsburg
Harry Obrist
Chas. Munyon
Grand Island
Torrel and Renney Family Correspondence Notes
Family movements across the past week include Mrs. Dwight Newcomer and daughter with relatives on Sunday and Monday. Misses Hannah and Olga Torrel visited last week with their brothers A. S. and Ga Torrel and families. J. M. Renney traveled to Norfolk for medical consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Newcomer
Hannah
Olga Torrel
A. S
Ga “Torrel
J. M. Renney
Norfolk
Glycerine Mixture Promoted For Quick Bowel Relief
Advertisement claims a glycerine and buckthorn bark mixture in Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowels, removing gases and poisons. It touts quick ten minute relief for stubborn constipation and gas, from Crouse-Tex Drug Company.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Company
Notice to Creditors in McCune Estate Polk Nebraska
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the estate of Florence A McCune deceased creditors must file claims by March 21 1924 and debts paid by December 21 1924. County Judge He Ball will sit Dec 21 1923 Jan 21 1924 and Mar 21 1924 at 10 AM to hear and adjust claims. Nov 21 1928. Nov 22 29 Dec 6 13.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Florence A. McCune
He Ball
Just write it and sign it and PH print it
A terse instruction urges action to avoid dispute by drafting, signing, and printing a document through PH printing services. The directive emphasizes completing the paperwork to prevent further argument or confusion.
Misquoted quips mix of opinions and sharp one liners
A collection of humorous or pointed loose remarks touches on coffee dangers, fashion, barbershop customs, brush with crime, education, self restraint, civic duty, work ethic, dissipation, innocence, campaign costs, hotel habits, and patriotism with various names and era slang.
Farmer Labor party and labor dream critique in editorial
The piece argues that labor’s goal of a six hour day and a seven day week threatens the Farmer Labor party. It notes human nature issues in how we treat friends and references sending flowers at funerals. A travel joke about an Omaha trip leads to a humorous line about growing hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Farmer-Labor Party
Harvard Pie Incident Sparks Gossip
Hank Leggett shocked Harvard readers by licking whipped cream from his pumpkin pie in a recent display. The episode is described as a light embarrassment tied to habitual behavior.
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Hank Leggett
Harvard
Beatrice Express Editor Says Readers Might Not Endorse Work
Beatrice journalist Lew Shelly notes a student produced edition and doubts readers would be satisfied with such experimental effort, reflecting on press quality and audience expectations amid school correspondence.
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Studen
Lew Shelly
Young Editor Heads Illinois Magazine At Age Twelve
An Illinois magazine features a preteen editor of twelve. A curmudgeonly country editor claims most magazines are edited by people under thirteen based on what is printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Magnus Johnson’s Path to U.S. Senate Highlighted
A commentator notes Magnus Johnson should critique how the country runs. It took him 32 years from arriving as a poor immigrant to become a United States senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Johnson
United States Senate
School Ma'am Kiss Revealed by Bill Maupin in Toast
Bill Maupin recounts a schoolhouse memory of a kiss from a teacher and notes no one has ever repeated the incident. He attended a recent teachers association session to share the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Maupin
Teachers Association
No Labor Spare Time as Mills Shift to Eight Hours
The shift to an eight hour day at steel mills leaves few workers with long hours except farmers, housewives, and business owners who keep operations running beyond regular hours.
Harvard farmer’s vow highlights devotion in rough weather
A Harvard farmer declares he would endure a tougher harvest or worse rain if it would keep his wife safe, expressing a deep loyalty amid hardship and uncertainty.
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Harvard
A Bath Was A Luxury In Bygone Days
In bygone days a bath was a luxury. Nowadays any man with a wife and a family of daughters can tell you that it is a dadburned nuisance.
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Alet
Terand
Popular Mechanics
Company
Ontario Street
Chicago
Pomilar Mechanics
President's Boys Worn Down by Dad's Old Britches
A columnist notes the president's aides face fatigue in public service, humorously remarking they are not too proud to borrow their father's attire as they toil in office.
Ambition to Veto Laws and Repeal Old Ones
A quote outlines a future governor’s plan to veto any new laws and convene a special session to repeal many existing statutes. The speaker emphasizes decisive legislative overhaul and bold executive action.
Silence Between Husband and Wife: A Curious Law Quote
A terse saying notes that only a deaf and dumb husband and wife can live together without exchanging a cross word, reflecting a witty view on domestic harmony and communication limits.
Nebraska editor notes slow pace of column work
A sharp remark from a reader about delays in producing a column blaming editors. The speaker complains it takes half a day to gather material for the piece, far longer than the usual hour. The tone is accusatory and anecdotal.
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Nebraska
Fewer legal violations if laws were more sensible
The remark argues that many laws conflict with common sense, reducing lawful behavior. It notes that reducing foolish statutes could lower violations. No specific people or places are cited.
Farmers urged to buy dairy cows yielding malted milk
Wood advised Gering farmers to select dairy cows that produce malted milk, emphasizing milk quality and potential profits from the distinctive product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering Ase
Reflections on Opinion and Society in Everyday Life
A series of aphoristic musings on public life and personal conduct. The author weighs intelligence, politics, religion, health, immigration, and finance with a wry, skeptical voice. Each line offers a compact critique or benediction on modern manners and governance.
Prayer’s Outdated Wording Draws Modern Critique
Readers lampoon the Lord’s Prayer for its demand to be led away from temptation while adopting new phrasing. The exchange highlights changing language and values in religious expression.
Only Full Ameri can Identity Acceptable
A statement says no halfway Americans and asserts a solid standard of national identity. It argues some men wrongly treat road making as piling sod and weeds in the road, implying a critique of incomplete commitment to Americaness.
Back to Earth as Wages and Prices Rise
The statement notes high wages and high prices increase money handled but do not raise net profit. It urges a practical return to grounded business practice and profit focus.
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Earth
Nebraska Country Editors Rally With Omaha Front Page Dope
The line notes that editors from rural Nebraska counties perform well when one among them is summoned to craft lead material for an Omaha daily front page.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Not in My Class Says I to Purcell and Leggett
The speaker claims Emerson Purcell and Hank Leggett are not in the same league as them regarding eel and an extra piece of pie. The remark emphasizes superiority in a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Purcell
Hank Leggett
A Starvard bachelor jokes about marriage for money
A Starvard bachelor quips that marrying for money requires taking a wife along, but notes what the wife receives in return. The quip reflects social humor on marriage and material expectations.
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Starvard
Prohibition Violations Questioned Against Moral Standards
A columnist argues that enforcement of prohibition lags behind enduring moral laws. The piece contrasts modern enforcement with the Ten Commandments, suggesting ethical standards outlive statutory bans and challenging the policy's effectiveness.
Statesman’s success not in collars or phrasing
Quote notes that political achievement does not depend on avoiding starched collars or misusing English. It emphasizes substance over appearance in a statesman’s career.
Hat fashion chills on style worn by Maupin era
The speaker considers buying a traditional hat to fit period style but dislikes the idea, suggesting Bill Maupin wears such hats confidently. The remark carries a playful, fashion minded sentiment from a local voice.
George Snow urges inclusion of The Boss in union
George Snow calls for adding The Boss to the interior decorator's union as a charter member, aiming to broaden early influence and establish credentials within the crafts group.
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George Snow
Interior Decorator’s Union
The average man and his wife on home decor
A domestic quip contrasts the man’s comfort with shabby surroundings and the wife’s view that thrift keeps wallpaper and other items old. The exchange hints at money matters shaping home comfort in a humorous domestic vignette.
New Jersey Judge Rules Home Rule Rights Clarified
A New Jersey judge states a man has a legal right to govern his home, a ruling framed as upholding personal autonomy. The remark about tickling a mule’s heels with a straw appears as a satirical aside.
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New Jersey
Proponent Says Laundry Soap Can Clean Teeth
The speaker claims concentrated lye or laundry soap cleans teeth as well as sweetened soap and cites personal experience as proof.
Department store hires man for complaint department
An open department store advertised for a man to run its complaint department. The chosen applicant demonstrated fitness by presenting evidence that he had a wife and five daughters.
Refusal to Acknowledge Fool Friends Sparks Feud
A witty remark questions friendships and fame, denying any fool friends unless their folly proves closeness. The speaker shifts to defend loyalty while hinting at social tension and satire about public personas.
Farmers Stand Firm Against Organized Interest Pressures
A brief remark reflects farmers resisting efforts by organized interests to starve them, emphasizing resilience and collective action in the agricultural community.
Lew Shelley Talks Colds and Crackers in Frugal Town
Lew Shelley quips that bad colds are unpopular where whiskey and rock candy are scarce, noting scarcity shapes local habits and humor in his town.
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Lew Shelley
Farmers to mine coal and raise farm product prices
A brother editor argues that sending farmers to mine coal would lower coal prices while putting miners to farming would raise farm product prices. The claim frames price changes through cross-industry labor shifts.
Harvard Man Refuses Day Bed Over Daytime Sleep Claim
A Harvard man declined to purchase a day bed saying he never sleeps in the daytime. He insisted daytime rest would not fit his routine or needs.
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Harvard
Editor Trades Two Dollar Bills for Subscriptions
A quirk in the paper economy sees the editor accept two dollar bills as a novel way to pay for subscriptions, joking that the unlucky notes bring luck to readers who sign up.
Dispute Over Printed Item Sparks Angry Exchange
A man confronted the speaker after a printed item drew his ire. He reacted with anger, threatening escalation as the dispute over the content intensified. No further legal action or official record noted.
Hartington Youths Flung From Leisure to Labor
A Hartington youth discards cigarettes to avoid drawing smoke and hints that many local boys and girls will need hard work in adulthood. The remark links laziness to future labor prospects and reflects a cautionary tone about youth habits.
Prospective juror humor and opinion forming
A fragmented remark notes that a prospective juror without opinion lacks sense, while a strong sense of humor about own foolish notions prevents overreach. The line reflects newspaper tone on juror mindset and judgment.
Local Citizen Makes Bid For City Office
A longtime American citizen and occasional community figure enters the race for a major city’s top post. He campaigns on public service values and broad civic participation, seeking ballot support from diverse neighborhoods.
Reformers Too Busy Calling Fools, Crooks
A quotable remark laments reformers claiming it is pleasant to condemn others while having little real work to do. The line critiques self-proclaimed moral crusaders who spend their time labeling others instead of engaging constructively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Howe
Opinion On Husbands Sparks Shared Views Across Women
A line of thought suggests many women hold similar opinions of their husbands as you do of theirs, implying little reason for concern. The remark emphasizes common judgments among women about marital partners.
Nebraska’s Next Year Vote Settles Key Questions by Ballot
The remark frames the election as deciding major issues through ballot measures. It emphasizes the legislature’s role and the public’s direct influence on important policy through forthcoming ballots.
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Nebraska
Reformers target successful business men with ardor
Commentator argues business could prosper if business leaders pursued opportunities as aggressively as reformers pursue prominent businessmen, urging a shift in focus toward proactive enterprise.
Bud Mickel Quietly Wins Confession From Best Girl
Bud Mickel faced trouble in winning affection but at last obtained a clear confession of love from his steady. The moment marks a turning point in their relationship as the couple moves toward commitment.
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Bud Mickel
Pancakes and Syrup Protest Sparks Cautious Debate
A tongue in cheek complaint lampoons liberal use of breakfast staples as harmful, arguing excessive maple syrup and sausage could rival a strong pipe in impact. The playful line targets dietary excess as a social exaggeration.
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Bixby
Riverside Inked Riffs on Cars and News Readers
A columnist riffs on misnaming a Dodge as a Ford and notes a Sioux City hotelier who pays upfront after reading Nebraska papers. They mock the idea of universal prosperity and comment on critics labeling children as incompetent while blaming teachers.
If we keep on living at the present rate the time may come
A brief speculative note warns that continued high consumption could lead to a future where flour sacks are repurposed as underwear. The comment reflects concern about resource use and historical shortages.
Rising living costs outpace gains for families
The average family now spends two to three times as much on living as in earlier years and receives less value for that expenditure.
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I.s. Toledo
America
Teimoving
Sher
E. B. Finecy
Polk
C. H. Lindburg
H. A Johnson
Albert Johnson
Hord
Ville
The
SRT
Mrs. W. R. Dorrance
Co. L. Spahr
Mrs. C. R. Peterson
Tilden
Nelson
Main Street
W. A. Refshauge
Lindsay
Foreign Missionary Service
J. A. Gabrielson
Baptist Church
Imperial Orchestra
Sousa
Albert Sundberg
Oscar Sundberg
Zuver
Lloyd Cole
Elsie Cordes
Maurice Brohbst
Evelyn Lindburf
Polk Sewing Club
Adair
Axel Anderson
Thure Anderson
Palmer
Alfred Anderson
Gilbert Nelson
Hastings
Forsander
Leavitt
Walter Joseph
Houston
Tex
Wm. Schweikert
Denver
Joseph
Parent-Teachers
Grand Island College
Grace Lindburg
Edwin Lindburg
Hazel Day
Vera Hill
Alvena Alderson
Wayland
Lucy Fuller
Lola Richter
Wayland Unit
Shelby
Chas. Clerc
Matt Sterup
Gertrude Hedrick
Nellie Masse
Richard Moomey
Norm Moomey
Mark Romohr
Claud Bond
J. O. Bond
H. P. Large
Sioux City
Eva Thomas
O. M. Thomas
Elsie Bond
Blanche Bond
Burel Fox
Verron ‘Thomas
Floyd Bond
Floyd
August Ecklund
Swen Peterson K. Gresham
Elsie Bond von
Co. E.brown
Carl Richter
Henry Walford
Ase Wood
Jack Rabbit
Ellis Island
Mildred Marshall
Bettina
Betty
Beata
Bettrys
Diocletian
Tiber
Beatrix
Rome
Dante
Beatrice Portinari
Paradise
Bona
Savoy
Luxemberg
France
Johann
Dy Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
John Kendrick Bangs
McClure
Hartington
Dodge
Harry Brainerd
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