Movements and Visits Across Stromsburg and Nearby Towns
A long list of residents and visitors travel to Omaha Lincoln York and Clay Center for business visits and family time. Notables include Ira Shostrom T W Backlund Mrs J T Snider John Olson Hugo Ochsner Anna McCreery Ruth Bergstrom and Esther Leslie among many others. Several locals depart for educational and military opportunities while others host relatives and attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Shostrom
Omaha
T. W. Backlund
J. T. Snider
Lincoln
H. A. Parker
Polk
Helen Lindberg
Grand Island
John Olson
U. P
Clarence Nelson
York
J. D. Darrow
Benedict
Hugo Ochsner
Sutton
Ochsners
Stromsburg
Anna McCreery
South Side Millionery Firm
T. Ottgren
Hordville
Ruth Bergstrom
Clay Center
Neb
A. Vincent and Son
Dana
Shenandoah
Iowa
R. H. Cox
San Antonio
Texas
U. S. Signal Corps
Alfred Thoren
M. Vandorn
C. A. Anderson
E.O. Olson
Gothenburg
Letter From Perry Davis From Camp
Perry Davis writes from Camp with updates on duty at the cooks’ school for 1800 meals a day and a 20-person shift. He describes shore leave in Frisco, making friends, and feeling different after military life. He hints at possible deployment, plans a mountain trip, and asks about home and crops while signaling a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimpat
Camdp
Frisco
Oscesla
Perry
Davis
Taylor to Run for Governor Aimed by Nonpartisan Move
Custer County legislator Taylor emerges as a gubernatorial candidate after a Lincoln hotel meeting attended by eight Democrats and two representatives of the nonpartisan movement. Norton of Polk County named lieutenant governor as part of a broad agreement to nominate on the Democratic ticket, signaling a quarrel over university funding and state school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk” County
Notipartiéan
State University
Taylor
Wayland Church Attendance and Local Visits Noted
Seventeen attended church at Wayland for Sunday services. The community gathered for fellowship as families, neighbors, and visitors from York, Seward, Fremont, Germantown, and Shelby shared weekend visits. Multiple residents traveled to nearby towns for land viewing, evangelistic meetings, and college attendance, with varied domestic visits reported throughout.
Omaha Market Report and Food Conservation Appeal
The Omaha market notes receipts of about 11 400 cattle this week and diverse prices for beef, yearlings, and stockers with cattle values largely steady. Hog and sheep runs are light to moderate, with top hogs near 19.40 and lambs selling around 18.25, while a food conservation drive urges Polk county households to pledge reduced wheat and meat use for France’s sugar shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
South Omaha
Neb
Swine Breeders Ask Government to Fix Hog Ratios
Hog raisers urge Uncle Sam to fix a fixed ratio between hog and corn prices and allow hog prices to float with it. Gifford Pinchot and Food Administrator Wattles presented the plan to swine growers, seeking production absorption and price stability. A state report notes Camp Funston heating delays, union labor issues, blanket and clothing provisions, and bayonet training shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giffard Pinchot
Mr. Hoover
Wattles
Local families mark births weddings and home moves this week
The report notes a bright eyed baby girl born last Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Chase Stettner. W H Smith buys the Bowman residence and plans to move in soon. Several visitors, dinners, and a Red Cross donation of 35 dollars are recorded. Rose Lind Nyberg marries Walter Nyberg with Rev Stromisburg officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Stettner
W. H. Smith
Osceola High School notes on staff, students and new credit system
The Osceola high school reports staff absences and visits from University of Nebraska students. Freshman class party and a new credit method emphasize cooperation and department work for graduation. Officials praise improved early-month progress and character development as essential to education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred- ‘Lovell
Cederberg
Hannabérger
Enyeart
Lincoln
John ‘Redell
University of Nebraska
Chas. Hansen
Laura Schmoker
Osceola High
Supt
Duncan
Political divisions distract from solving public problems
Vague remarks about Congress and party divisions suggest lawmakers are more focused on partisan fences than addressing citizens' real concerns. The piece laments wasted time and urges representatives to prioritize the people over ideology and special interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tfidzcountry
Food Administration Forms Livestock Committee and Price Probe
A Food Administration committee on livestock matters will be named soon by Chair aut and L Burke to direct all livestock issues including distribution and increase. A five member subcommittee, led by George Coupland, will study fair prices for corn gathering, with members Graff Bancroft. BE G Smith Kearney. Gustafson Mead. C W Pugsley Lincoln. extend the county pledge card drive via central committees and teachers. If South Omaha commission men suspend charges to war end, savings near 500000 yearly for livestock shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairaut &. L. Burke
George Coupland
State Council of Defense
The
Food Administration
Wattles
George
Coupland
Charles Graff
Bancroft
Nebraska Improved Live Stock Breeders’ Association
BE. G. Smith
Kearney
Nebraska Farmers’ Congress
C. H. Gustafson
Mead
Farmers’ Union
C. W. Pugsley
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Clemmons
Commission Men
South Omaha
Polk County War Food Card Pledge Urges Household Signers
In Polk county during October, heads of households are asked to sign a food conservation pledge. The card highlights four vital items wheat meat fats and sugar as essential to support the war effort. Government aims to prevent hunger at home while avoiding waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
France
Banner County
Nebraska
Pat
Polk
Sean
Food Conservationists to Meet in Omaha Soon
A statewide convention for Food Conservation and the Pledge card campaign is planned for October 21 to 28 in Omaha. District and county leaders will attend, with a Washington representative to explain the drive, aiming for at least 75 percent pledges as Nebraskans unite to help supply food during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Washington
Nebraska
Mr. Wattles
Solomon’s Wisdom Questioned by Mocking Comment
The remark suggests skepticism about Solomon’s wisdom based on his reputed 300 wives, implying excess undermines his judgment and prompting reflection on how wealth and polygamy affect discernment and leadership.
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M. F. Shafer & CO
Omaha, Nebr
Stromsrburg
August Ahlgren
Mabel and
Mildred Anderson
J. D. Edwards
Burlington
Camp Funston
City
Ford Netsell
W. Hurtburt
C. M. Dillsaver
David Walline
Clarence Green
Marie Shaw
Osceola
C. O. Johnson
Lloyd Sanders
Bushnell
Marion Phillips
Esther Leslie
Bkeley
Belvidere
Quick
Columbus
POLE
Harry Dahlgren
Orion Jenner
Grandma Knorris
A. GC. Quillen
Dr. Westfall
T. A. Lundberg
C. McCune
Sterling
Colo
Anna Ludden
Roy
Ernest Kerker
A. P. Miller
Clara Jones
Margaret Tillery
Lexington
Melvin Davis
Madison
Joshua Cox
M. M. Davis
Bay
Ford
Floyd
Hedburg
State Farm
J. P. S Nelson
Henry Stockman
Perry Davis
U. S. Naval Training Station
Deat Taylor
Wayland
Horace Lee
Roy Thomas
Oscar
Thomas
James’ Campbell
Mark
Romohr
Gig Martin
J. J. Martin
Germantown
Becker
John Law
Geo. Bond
Geo! Bond
Millie “Winters
Ashland
R. J. Stephenson
Cory Stephenson
Chas. Schneider
Kimball County
Sidney
Jiallie James
Wolbach
Richard Moomey
H. Hartman
G. Mentink
Dean Moomey
Raymond Bond
H. O. Swan
J. W. Mc
Will
McCoy
James Campbells
Lester‘ Proctor
Kansas
Rev. Cooper
Lillian Campbelliand
Florence
Men‘tink
Little Wilson
Shelby
Helen? McGrew
Péarle
J. W.J McKissick
Beatrice
Fern .Campbell
Fremont
Keasterv College
Gee
Cattie Naty
Uncle Sam
Don G. Webster
North Twelfth Street
Webster
National Army
Wood
State Journal
Food Administration Notes
Detroit
Theo. I
Jacobs
Solomon
Schmoller & Mueller
Schmoller’& Mueller Piano Company
Farnam Street
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