Luther League Convenes Third Day In Osceola
The Luther League of the Stromsburg District holds its three day convention starting in Osceola with sessions at the Lutheran church. Delegates from central Nebraska attend, and pastors including Rev Seashore Rev C A Sward Rev A A Serenius Rev Dagner and Rev E G Chinlund will address them. Local leagues in Stromsburg Swede Home and Osceola organize an outing and city tour. organizers hope Osceola makes a warm impression and invites a return visit.
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Luther League
Stromsburg
Osceola
Lutheran Church
Nebraska
Polk County
Young Peoples’ Rally
Swede
Seashore
Wahoo College
C. A. Sward
A. A. Serenius
This
Dagner
Hamilton County
E. G. Chinlund
Omaha
Bercks Headed for California to Start New Life
Mrs Clara E H Berck and her son Elton depart by auto for Oakland Calif with plans to locate there in the fruit business. They pick up son William at Potter and ship their furniture as they seek a new home and livelihood in California.
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Clara EH. Berck
Elton Berck
Berck
Oakland
Calif
Potter
William Berck
William Koehler
Chas. Koehler
California
Fifty birthday celebration for Mrs Kries and family
Sunday marked the fiftieth birthday of Mrs. Tom Kries with a surprise organized by her daughters Mrs. Tracy Nelson and Mrs. Ray Anderson. The day featured a sumptuous watermelon feed and was enjoyed by Chas and V A Newcomer families Dwight Newcomer and wife and Ray Anderson’s parents.
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Tom Kries
Tracy Nelson
Ray Anderson
Chas
V. A. Newcomer
Dwight Newcomer
Laska Pleads Guilty in Liquor Case
John Laska and co defendants pleaded guilty to liquor charges in a case linked to Sheriff Potter capturing a famous still. Laska received a $750 fine and thirty days in county jail for the disputed operation.
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Laska
John Laska
Potter
Swede Home Farmers Union Local Meeting Friday Evening
Community members and Swede Home farmers are invited to a union meeting at Albert Johnson's home one mile northwest of Swede Home on Friday evening September 15. A program is planned and attendees will be entertained.
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Swede Home Farmers' Union
Albert Johnson
Boy Arthur Wescoat Injured in Barn Mule Incident
Arthur Wescoat aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs L E B Wescoat, sustained a broken leg Saturday evening. He entered a barn with a mule, something happened and he was injured, but he is recovering and “getting along very nicely” at this time.
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Arthur
Wedding Bells for Wilber Johnston and Grace Pheasant
Wilber M. Johnston married Grace Pheasant at 5 p.m. today in a ceremony at the bride’s father Ss. G. Pheasant home performed by County Judge Ball. The couple traveled by Ford truck to Union Station and depart for a wedding trip to Denver.
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Wilber M. Johnston
Grace Pheasant
Ss. G. Pheasant
Ball
Union Partic Station
Denver
Osceola High School Football List Promises Strong Season
Osceola high school gears for a ten game schedule headed by coach Abner Hull and captain McNiel. The squad includes regulars and recruits such as Dixon Johnson Allen Ray Everett Waite and Paul Boyd with a seasoned coaching staff promising solid performance and several likely victories for the red and white.
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Seward
Osceola
Capt. McNiel
Dixon
Irving
Johnson
Allen Ray
Everett Waite
Ray Fillman
Walter Byers
Lawrence Flynn
Jay Carson
Alfred Seberger
Paul Boyd
Greer
Lloyd Algood
Rex Newcomer
Jack O’fallon
Lester Fagg
Walter Schmoler
Art Herrmann
Chas. Hastings
Elwood Harvey
Abner Hull
Maturing September Pullets Through Dry Mash Feeding
In Septem ber many pullets are weak due to poor stock late hatch and improper feed. With proper care and dry mash from the University of Nebraska grain mix including bran corn meal shorts oats and meat scraps plus sour milk, many can reach egg production by spring though some will not. One hundred hens use about three gallons of sour milk daily, replacing about half the meat scraps.
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University of Nebraska Agricultural College
Who Got the Money series on profiteering begins
The American Legion Weekly issue for September starts Marquis James three part series on war profiteering. First article examines postwar profiteering and public reaction. Read them, buddy.
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American Legion Weekly
Marquis James
Buddy
American Legion Opposes Radicals in Activity Plans
The American Legion state command pledges to combat radicalism and promote Americanization of foreign born members through planned community activities and patriotic events.
Legion Fights Radicalism and Illiteracy Across States
The American Legion launches a nationwide Americanism drive led by its 11,200 posts to curb radical influence and aid immigrant assimilation. Reports from Illinois and other states warn of Bolshevik literature and disloyal rhetoric, while Kansas and South Dakota post efforts target the I W W and promote patriotism among diverse communities.
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William R. McCauley
Illinois Department
McCauley
Illinois
South Dakota
Kansas
American Legion
Phil M. Zimmerman
Wobblies
Wheat Belt
I W. W
Chicago
Centralia
Legion
North Shore
Ferre Watkins
Ill
Paul M. Kramer
Dempsey Offered Million for Three Fights Worldwide
Promoter James W. Coffroth of San Diego offers Jack Dempsey a million dollars for a set of three title bouts. Possible opponents include Willard Johnson Brennan Firpo with venues speculated as Mexico City London Paris or New York and the midrleg division for the series left open.
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Jack Dempsey
Willard
Johnson
Brennan
Firpo
Mexico City
London
Paris
New York
James W. Coffroth
San Diego
Calif
Teachers Institute Set for Osceola Friday and Saturday
City and Polk county teachers urged to attend the county Teachers Institute in Osceola. Notable speakers include Prof J W Searson of the State University and Prof N W Gaines of the state farm. Sessions run Friday afternoon and Saturday with lectures on education literature and vitalized agriculture and include classroom conferences led by Ruth Pyrtle E Ruth Pyrtle and others in the district court room of the new courthouse.
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Burps
Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Polk County
E. Ruth Pyrtle
Gaines
Searson
May Make Potato Starch Mill In Alliance Nebraska
The Alliance Chamber of Commerce backs a potential potato starch mill in Box Butte county. Large potato growers and industry interests support the plan with help from Secretary Lloyd Thomas and contact with Washington experts via Senator Hitchcock. Idle potash field machinery is being evaluated for plant use.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Thomas
Washington
Hitchcock
Polk County Representation at State Fair Tops Livestock Events
Polk County youths under the Boys and Girls Club Programs earned varied premiums at the State Fair. Lavern Dake Gil lard Hendrickson Adolf Kresha and Harold Ingalls exhibited four Duroc Jersey gilts while Alfred Zipper showed a Polaris Poland China gilt placing sixth. The Buleah Junior Poultry Club and Banner Shorthorn Calf Club also performed with demonstrations, earning a range of prizes and experience for future county fairs.
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Polk County
Farm Bureau and Extension Service
Lavern Dake
Gillard Hendrickson
Adolf Kresha
Harold Ingalls
Homer Ingalls
Alfred Zipper
Poland
Ord
Valley County
Buleah
Buleah Junior Poultry Club
Zethia Hendrickson
Naomi Tockey
Banner
John Ingalls, Jr
Willing Workers Sewing Cup
Opal Seymour
Valed’o Quick
Obituary of Martha Jane Mickey in Polk County
Martha Jane Mickey daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Mickey was born April 4 1883 in Polk County Nebraska and died September 7 1922 in the Valley at age 39 years 5 months 3 days She married Herman Sarow October 27 1904 and they had two children Clara survives her mother Josephine died in infancy She leaves her husband her mother Mrs Clara Mickey three sisters Mrs J A McCormick Osceola Mrs P M Harding Columbia Mo Mrs L C Blair Humboldt Nebr and two brothers John Mickey Clarks Nebr and Lee Osceola Nebr Mrs Sarow joined Wesley Chapel Methodist Church at age nine She became progressively paralyzed two years ago and remained confined The funeral was conducted by Rev J A Klein at the Valley Methodist Church with music by Mrs Lester McCormick Mrs John Koehler Doane McCormick and Mr Lester Rhodes
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Martha Jane Mickey
H.L. Mickey
Polk County
Nebraska
Herman Sarow
Clara
Josephine
Clara Mickey
J. A. McCormick
Osceola
P. M. Harding
Columbia, Mo
L. C. Blair
Humboldt
Nebr
John Mickey
Clarks
Lee
Sarow
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
J. A. Klein
The
Valley Methodist Church
Lester McCormick
John Koehler
Doane McCormick
Lester Rhodes
Card of Thanks for illness and death of wife and mother
We extend heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
Child Welfare Meetings Schedule Across Farm Women Units
Miss Louisa Murphy of the Agricultural Extension Service will lead discussions on Child Welfare and Child Feeding at multiple farm women gatherings. Meetings occur September 14 at Platte Valley hall and Swede Home Hall, plus September 15 at homes in Polk Stromsburg and Silver Creek. More results will follow.
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Louisa Murphy
Agricultural Extension Service
Platte Valley Hall
William Wurtz
Polk
Nebraska
Frank Berggren
Stromsburg
Cora Arbogast
Silver Creek
Vitalized Agriculture program to aid two Osceola districts
Mr. N W Gaines of the Agricultural Extension Service will assist in Osceola County on Thursday Friday and Saturday in the new Vitalized Agriculture plan. The effort covers two districts, numbered 54 and 65, with meetings in those districts on Thursday and Friday. An institute for teachers on Vitalized Agriculture will run September 15 and 16, conducted by the County Superintendent as part of the annual activities. Lynn Sheldon Agricultural Extension Agent.
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N. W.W. Gaines
Agricultural Extension Service
Osceola
Gaines
Wieseman Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
About 50 friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Wieseman's home for their 25th anniversary. The service at 2:00 pm was led by Rev. J. A. Klein of Grace M. E. and Valley churches. A dinner followed at five, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John H. Aden of University Place, sister to the Wieseman boys, homesteaders and pioneers in Butler county.
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Philip C. Wieseman
J. A. Klein
Grace M. E
Valley
Polk County
John H. Aden
University Place
State Convention Plans for York American Legion Event
The York post of the American Legion prepares for the state convention held September 18 19 and 20 with concerts banquets and auxiliary events. Ex servicemen are urged to attend even as hotel space and camping options fill under the busy schedule in York.
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York
Farm Building Plans from University of Nebraska College
The University of Nebraska Agricultural College has issued blueprints for a community type hog house using clay tile construction. The 24 foot model runs north south with an 8 foot pens and an 8 foot alley each side, and the 20 foot model has a 4 foot alley and 8 foot pens. Floor is clay tile with cement, two roof window rows per side for daylight. East west half monitor plan shows window placement for sunlight in pens, available March 1.
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University of Nebraska Agricultural College
Dedication Day Set for October 10
Tuesday October 10 has been selected as Dedication Day for the new county courthouse. At a meeting of the County Commissioners and City Council the date was agreed and a general committee named including O. F Branting H. C Beebe F. H Ball Jay Hastings W. C Johnson S. A Snider and W. S Heitzman. Further committee selections and full preparations will be under way.
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New Court House
O. F B. Branting
H. C. Beebe
F. H. Ball
Jay Hastings
W. C. Johnson
S. A. Snider
W. S. Heitzman
View on school point system limits activity scope
A letter by C. E. Andrews argues against overemphasis on a school point system that caps participation in football, debate, music, and drama. He asserts athletics aid mental growth but should not replace core education, and urges valuing diverse school activities as essential to humane development.
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State Department of Education
Diloyd Timm
Europe
America
Cc. E. Andrews
Advances to Farmers Bill Aims for Crop Failure Loans
A 1923 bill, introduced by Senator Harreld, would authorize the secretary of agriculture to make loans totaling 500 million dollars to farmers in case of crop failures. The measure sets a per farmer advance limit of thirty thousand dollars.
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Washington
Harreld
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Abner Hu
Leigh
Fullerton
Columbus
Grafton S. Wilcox
United States
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County Institute
Matten
Red Cross
Prof
J. W. Searson
N. W. Gaines
Ruth Pyrtle
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Aggie Pig Club
Tvan Sundberg
Ansel Fredrickson
Kenneth Nelson
Merry Seven Sewing Club
Ester Blevins
Leila
Star Sewing Club
Ing
John L. Soderberg
Martha Jane Sarow
Lynn Sheldon
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