Polk County Fair 1922 Promises Best Exhibits Yet
The Polk County Fair of 1922 receives high praise for its vast exhibits in grains fruits and novelties. Bands and a community chorus perform under windy dusty conditions amid packed grounds. Livestock poultry and machinery displays fill excess quarters and attract large crowds with steady entertainment and racing action.
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Polk County
Polk County Agricultural Society
Polk
Stromsburg
Osceola
Prof. Parks
York
J. Locke
Grand Army
Clean Up Week Proclaimed by Governor for Nebraska
Governor McKelvie proclaims the week starting October 1 as CLEAN UP WEEK to encourage Nebraskans to tidy properties, chimneys, and streets and prevent fire and health hazards. The note cites 1921 Nebraska death rate of 9.01 per thousand, praising the state’s low figure and urging Osceola to present a clean city during the county courthouse dedication.
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McKelvie
Nebraska
Union
Osceola
Pupils Propel High School Spirit and Civic Effort
A long appeal praising students as the best part of high schools, noting their pep, practical work, and community impact. The writer urges adults to support school activities and fundraisers, highlighting student energy, teamwork, honesty, and the value of a wholesome education.
City Library Moves to New Court House Room
County commissioners allow the city library to occupy the southeast room on the first floor of the new court house. The 1500‑volume collection gains better lighting and space, with hours 1 to 6 p m Wednesdays and 1 to 9 p m Saturdays, under a librarian. Mrs Lettie Wright, visiting from Pomona California, leaves for Des Moines to attend the Grand Army Encampment as a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Hassler Drug Store
Library Board
Ethel Blake
Lettie Wright
Pomona
Calif
John Ogden
Ionday
Des Moines
Iowa
Oil Gradients For Your Car From Wiekberg and Stromsburg
A terse ad notes a grade of oil suitable for cars offered by Wiekberg and Stromsburg. It emphasizes product suitability and local availability without extra details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiekberg
Stromsburg
Celebrate Ninety-Plus Birthday at Timm Home
A gathering of about thirty relatives met at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Timm to celebrate the ninety birthday of Mr Charles Brandt. The event honored the elderly couple who live with their son W Brandt and wife and were joined by friends for warm congratulatory memories. Mr Brandt is a cousin of Mrs Vrimm.
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Chas. Brandt
Fred Timm
Mr. Brandt
Vrimm
Suit Filed for Death of George P. Knapp in Armenia
Los Angeles reports a $100000 claim for reparation over the 7 year old death of George P. Knapp, an American. State Department officials in Washington are preparing to bring action against Turkey. Knapp’s brother J Feethert Knapp says typhus was listed but he suspects a Turkish crime. An Armenian banker affidavit alleges Knapp was killed by Turkish soldiers after flag mistreatment and torture.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George P. Knapp
Armenia
State Department
Washington
Knapp
J. Feethert Knapp
Knap
Turkey
Hiim
Seize Beggar's Costly Car In New York Attachment
An attachment for $100 seized the automobile used by Horton A. Malone a legless beggar who rides with his wife after a day of collecting money Malone works a street scene at fairs where his wife runs a concession he sells pencils and shovels on a board mounted on roller skates at home he dresses in tuxedo diamonds Malone plans to contest the lawsuit filed by Henry Frank lawyer for services rendered by Malone's chauffeur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marsize
Hirsch
Horton A. Malone
Malone
Henry Frank
Thieves Take Bible From Philadelphia Home
Thieves stole a family Bible along with clothing and jewelry valued at 100 dollars from Mrs. Thomas Dungan’s home at 2153 North Uber Street. Entry was gained by forcing a cellar window during the family’s absence.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Dungan
North
Uber Street
Deadly Indian hamadryad snake joins London Zoo
London reports the Indian hamadryad snake at the zoo measuring over 14 feet and noted for a venom that could kill an elephant in five minutes. Separately federal and police raids expose counterfeit whisky label production in a downtown printing shop.
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London
Zoo
Frank Larson Severe Injury in Holyoke Calf-Driving Accident
Frank Larson of Swede Home was dragged from a horse by a clothes line while driving calves near Holyoke Colorado. Initial reports said he died, but later updates show he remains unconscious and critically injured though may recover. His sons Clarence and William Larson traveled to Holyoke for the emergency. brother P T Larson was notified.
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Frank Larson
Holyoke Colo
Larson
Clarence
Wm. Larson
Holyoke
P. T. Larson
Obituary: August Forss Dies in Polk County Nebraska
August H Forss died at his mother Caroline Forss home in Platte precinct on Friday September 22 after a year and a half illness. Funeral services were held Monday September 25 at Swolle Home Lutheran Church conducted by Rev A Swar egias ter and interment followed at the church cemetery. Born February 24 1882 in Staninn Iowa he moved with his parents to Polk County Nebraska in 1884 and lived on a farm north of Hordville. He leaves a widow, his mother, three sisters Anna and Freda Forss and Mrs Wm Fjell, two brothers Axel W Forss and Adolph L Forss and an uncle Oscar Forss of Shenanitisah Iowa among other relatives and friends. He was loved for his fine character and was a good neighbor. A large gathering attended the funeral.
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August Forss
Caroline Forss
Platte
Swolle Home Lutheran Church
Swe&e
Argust H. Forss
Staninn
Iowa
Polk County
Nebraska
Polk
Hamaiton
Hordville
Wm. Fjell
Anna
Freda Forss
Axel W. Foriss
Adolph L. Forss
Oscar Forss
Shenanitisah
Floyd Gudgel
Irvan McCune
Burwell
Hackberry
Shelby
John Lees
Henry Johnson
Oliver Scow
John Lucas
Lloyd Treadway
John R. Johnson
Pete Reisdorff
Pete
Lester Shapland
Benedict
Steve Gudgel
Guy Hanshew
Osceon
C. A. Anderson
Osceola
Axel Anderson
Irvin McBeth
Ralph Peterson
Kansas
Frank Smith
Kummer
Clarks
Ed Crossant
C. D. Jacobson
Stromsbureg
Omaha
C.f.holm
Stromsburg
Aurora
Verlin
Fred Shockey
D. N. Mills
Kirwinsville
John Colson
Henry Colson
Clyde Courtney
BE. W. Berggren
Mr. Berggren
Stromsbury
A. B. Hedbloom
John Boersman
Stromsboro
E. C. Swanson
Antwerp
Holland
Otto Schaber
Paul Timm
Henry Nagel
Just Away: Sympathy Note For Loss Of Husband And Brother
A bereavement message thanks neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of a husband and brother. The note praises the departed’s faith and suggests he is now at rest with the Savior. Mrs M N Lumadue and family sign the tribute to sorrowing friends and relations.
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Riley
M. N. Lumadue
Mrs Lumadue
Bonds set for Des Moines G A R encampment trip
H L Bond and his wife left Saturday for Des Moines to attend the National G A R encampment. They will then tour northeastern Iowa and visit relatives for a couple of weeks before returning.
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H. L. Bond
Des Moines
Iowa
Osceola Osteopathy Practice Schedule With Dr Swift
Dr Swift will be in Osceola each Tuesday and Friday for osteopathy practice. For appointments call 43, Stromsburg.
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Swift
Osceola
Stromsburg
Dedication of Polk County Court House Ceremony Held Date
The Record notes the dedication program for Polk County Court House to be published next week. County Clerk John Sjoblom announces the schedule for Tuesday October 10 1922 and invites attendance.
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the Record
John Sjoblom
Public invitation to fund Osceola Court House dedication
The Finance Committee invites Polk County residents to donate to complete funding for the Osceola Court House dedication on October 10. Donations can be handed to any of three Osceola banks and receipts will be issued, with N. L. Nelson at Farmers’ State Bank handling payments. Chairman Jay Hasting urges support for a final courthouse celebration.
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Court House
Osceola
Polk County
N. L. Nelson
Farmers‘ State Bank
Jay Hasting
Death of Gust E. Anderson at Chappell Neb
Gust E. Anderson of Stromsburg died Friday at the home of his son Charles Anderson in Chappell Nebraska where he and his wife had visited recently. Funeral and burial were in Chappell. His son Charles plans to return to Stromsburg to live. He was a brother of Mrs. Andrew Younglund of this county.
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Gust E. Anderson
Stromsburg
Chas. Anderson
Chappell
Nebr
Andrew Younglund
Dangers of Fusel Oil in Bonded Whisky Warned
Cleveland chemists warn that many samples labeled pure bonded whisky contain fusel oil which can choke oxygen in the blood and cause blue lips. They urge drinkers to analyze liquor before use and note that ethyl acetate flavoring can depress the heart in large quantities.
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Cleveland
Gulm
J. M. Kovachy
Kowachy
Kovachy
M. E. Crutis
Chemical Laboratories
Curtis
Ex-officer students seek new life on Pacific Ecuador island
About a dozen engineering students from Loughborough College embark for an uninhabited Pacific island of Ecuador. Most are ex-officers, including author D. L. David. They plan fruit growing and cattle breeding, with a 90 ton vessel prepared for the expedition. They expect to live by island resources and may loaf if conditions allow.
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London
Britain
Loughborough College
Pacific
Ecuador
D. L. David
Polk county news roundup reports county fair and tallies
Polk county residents engage in fair events and farm activity. Asa Smith wins pig club and open Duroc contests at the Polk County Fair. Herdsmen ship cattle and hogs from Shelby and Osceola while many plan visits and home improvements. Community figures include J. Boersman in Stromsburg and Henry Colson's 32nd birthday celebration.
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Nels Hasselbalch
Osceola
Howard Adams
Asa Smith
R. L. Smith
Polk
Bert Smith
Chas
Shelby
O. E. Jones
Stromsburg
Olof Hult
Alfred Thoren
Abolt Couple Visit Omaha Buy Oldsmobile Sedan
Mr. and Mrs. N S Abolt drove to Omaha on Wednesday and bought a new Oldsmobile sedan after visiting the Ak Sar Ben. The notices mention health updates for Dean Dillsaver and Wayne Hollister, plus home building activity by V L Dean and car trade by James McKeag.
Community Chorus Rehearsal Set for Oct 3 at High School
A community chorus rehearsal directed by Mr. Parks will be held Tuesday October 3 at 8 p.m. in the high school building to prepare for the Court House dedication on October 10. All singers urged to attend and new members invited. Estrayed calves seek owner Mark Timm. County officers moved to the new court house last Thursday and are now settling in.
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Parks
Court House
Mark Timm
Douglas Speaking Dates Set for Local Precincts
Republican candidate R. G. Douglas will speak next week at Old Beulah church Platte precinct Tuesday October 3 Dist 22 three miles southeast of Shelby Wednesday October 4 Hardy school Dist 12 Pleasant Home precinct Friday October 6 Meetings begin at 8 o clock and issuess will be discussed. all men and women voters in visited counties invited.
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R. G. Douglas
Old Beulah
Platte
Shelby
Wed
Hardy School
Pleasant Home
Osceola Demonstration On Chemical Engine Next Thursday
The Obenchain Boyer Equipment Co will stage a demonstration of extinguishing fire with a chemical engine on Osceola street next Thursday at 7 30 p m. All interested are requested to be present.
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Obenchain“Boyer Equipment Co
Osceola
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W. Forss
August H. Forss
Axel W. Forss
Anna Forss
Wm. Field
Pacific Islands
Polk County News
Victor J. Anderson
Stromburg
Lise Fe
Frank Plageman
Fred Plageman
Clara Plageman
Oregon
Josie Curren
Hampshires
J. L. Peterson
Lynn Snyder
Overland Park
Colo
Baggy Reubens
Will Wurtz
Feecers
J. F. Hotchkiss
Greeley Cole
Fred Ahlgren
C. Emil Anderson
Theodore Matticks
Henry and
Ford Augustine
Illinois
Nauvoo
John S. Anderson
Edna Anderson
Liberty
Dean
C. M. Dillsaver
V. L. Dean
Ray Vincent
Denver
Mrs. N. S. Graham
Chester Graham
Columbus
L. W. Hollister
J. A. Westinius
Russell Kries
Wayne
C. M. Hollister
G. W. Hollister
James. McKeag
Douglas
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