Swanson seeks Republican nomination for State Senator
John Swanson announces his bid for the State Senate from the Eleventh District comprising Platte Polk and Merrick counties on the Republican ballot in the April 20 primary. He notes his prior service in the district and asks for voter support.
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W. F. Crozier
Platte,Polk
Merrick
H. C. Beebe
Osceola
Nebr
Platte, Polk
Senate
John Swanson
Delegate vows to let alternate vote if elected
Blair Pilot questions Bryan's pledge to leave the convention hall so his alternate can vote if Hitchock is endorsed in the state primary. The remark tests whether the substitute would follow through if equally stubborn.
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Bryan
Hitchcock
Blair
Bryan seeks Nebraska delegate post to fight Wilson treaty
The World Herald notes William Jennings Bryan campaigns in Nebraska to win a convention seat in San Francisco. He aims to repudiate the Wilson peace treaty and attack Senator Hitchcock on prohibition signaling a bid to become a party wrecker and Bryan builder.
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Nebraska
Bryan
San Francisco
Wilson
Cleveland
Hitchcock
World-Herald
Bryan robbed me of the nomination, Clark says
Jay E. House cites William Jennings Bryan’s alleged violation of his instructions on the fourteenth ballot, claiming Robbed me of the nomination to which I was entitled, as quoted from Bowling Green memories. The piece also notes Mrs Prats and Hastings Daily Tribune reflections on the Commoner’s anger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Jay E. House
Champ Clark
Bryan
Bowling Green
William Jennings Bryan
Arbor Day and election campaigning hints from era
Arbor Day is noted for April 22 with planting. The piece urges voters to cast ballots next Tuesday for favored candidates. It mentions campaigns with Democratic appeal on record and GOP tensions among Wood Johnson and Lowden as potential Old Guard bosses at Chicago.
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Wood
Johnson
Lowden
Chicago
Bryan urged to join the Republican ticket in York Daily News
Editorial quotes criticize Mr Bryan for asking a party to swear to a lie to win votes. It defends the President against autocrat accusations, arguing accusers cannot cite a single constitutional overstep and warn against glittering generalities versus concrete facts.
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Bryan
York Daily News
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services and Speaker
Sunday school and morning services at usual hours with BY. P. A. at 7 15 and an evening service at 8. Mrs Martha Macleish of Chicago, vice president of the Woman's Foreign Baptist Missionary Society, will speak at 8 o'clock. Choir to provide special music. Denominational Day observed at Sunday school and morning services. All members and friends urged to attend.
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Martha Macleish
Chicago
Woman’s Foreign Baptist Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Methodist and Congregational Announcements and Local News
A Kansas City Deaconess Training School secretary will present at 11 a.m. worship. Arborville Congregational Sunday School offers One Day in India at Polk M E Church Sunday night with a free will offering split between missionary societies. Sheriff Potter visits town. Marshal Shafer wears a straw hat for the season. Theo Larson visits Osceola. Donelson Theatre in Central City shows latest pictures and previews Rivers End next Friday and Saturday. Tangier grape juice sold at Shafer's Grocery.
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Kansas City Deaconess Training School
Hearher
Sheriff Potter
Marshal Shafer
Theo. Larson
Osceola
Orchestra of 4
Donelson Theatre
Central City
Rivers End
Base Ball Meeting Invites Enthusiasts at Electric Plant
Local notice calls base ball fans to a meeting at the electric light plant next Wednesday evening. The M W A boys and others seek a strong Polk season team and ask attendees to bring base ball spirit. The Methodist choir hosted Mr and Mrs Earl Becker at a church parlor reception Tuesday. A Wymore girl allegedly eloped in her father’s suit, headlined as Fleas in Father's Pants. Miss M E Newman visits from Omaha to see her sister Mrs L O Glad and family, with Miss Hart also Staying in the Glad home.
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Electric Light Plant
M. W.A
Polk
Mrs. Earl Becker
Wymore
M. E. Newman
Omaha
L. O Glad
Hart
Regular Dance at Viking Auditorium April 16
A regular Friday event invites audiences to Viking Auditorium for a real five piece jazz orchestra performing April 16. The evening promises live music and danceable standards from a compact ensemble.
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Viking Auditorium
Sudden Death of Mrs Meerkatz in Hampton Nebraska
Funeral services for Mrs. John Meerkatz were held at St. Peter's Ev Lutheran Hampton. Interment at Immanuel Ev Lutheran cemetery. She died Easter morning after a long illness, aged 74 years 7 months 28 days. Survived by husband John Meerkatz two sons John and Emil two daughters Myra and one other daughter with 16 grandchildren and many friends.
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John Meerkatz
St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Hampton
Nebr
J. J. Limkep
Immanuels Lutheran Church
Polk
Wm. Butzke
Immanuel’s Ev. Lutheran Cemetery
Mrs. Meerkatz
Altho
Wilhelmina Meerkatz
Wespfahl
Worn
Mecklenburg Schwern
Germany
John
Emil
Myra
Fred Salchow
Fred. Blase
Henry Shroeder
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness and Death
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness during our loss of a beloved wife and mother. Special appreciation to those sending flowers and aiding with comforting music. Signed by Mr. John Meerkatz, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Salchow, Mr. and Mrs. John Meerkatz, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Meerkatz, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blase.
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John Méerkatsz
Fred Salchow
John Meerkatz
Emil Meerkatz
Fred Blase
Polk Milling Installs Salt Gas Maturing System for Flour
Polk Milling Co in the Southwestern Division of the United States reports 1919 wheat crop difficulties. They introduce a patented salt gas aging method to mature and whiten flour without chemicals, bleach, or heating, filtering flour with a salt and air mixture. The system, approved by pure food laws, aims to improve flour texture and baking quality and reflects perseverance in tough harvests.
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Polk Milling Company
Southwestern
United States
Nebraska
Colorado
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Polk Milling Co
Women to Vote on Court House Bonds Next Tuesday
Henry L Fillman of Stromsburg was in Polk Wednesday. Women can vote next Tuesday on the court house bonds. Dr J R Leibee promotes eye ear and throat care. Mr Farmer invites sales in Progress columns. Spring wallpaper sample books received. Crow's Pharmacy urges visits.
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Henry L Fillman
Stromsburg
Polk
Court House
J. R. Leibee
Crow’s Pharmacy
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Oe Polk
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Lallian A. Stoner
Ihereby
Office of Representative
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Robert G. Douglas
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Ramsey
Stutsman
Blema
Rek
N. D
Townley
NEW Nebraska Federation
Brandeis Theater
Brana Nebrask
G. Smith
Horace M. Davis
Democratic Party
Methodist
India
Congregational Sunday School
Arborville
M. E
Congressional S. S. Missionary Society
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Tangier
Shafer’s
Rae
Sloan
Clasey Entertainment
Goodrich
Monson
Ial
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Polk Mercantile CO
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