January 20 1927 Looking Backward
Ten years ago on January 20 1927 Mr and Mrs August Nelson visited relatives on the farm. Frigid windy days brought light snow with Old Man Weather. Central City visitors included O D Waak and family D N Carlson and Buddie. Miss Viola Brauer stayed home from Lutheran Hospital York to visit her parents and recover from grip. Hospital reported 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Nelson
Ed Nelson
O. D. Waak
Floyd
D. N. Carlson
Buddie
Central City
Viola Brauer
Lutheran Hospital
York
Grip
The Bystander At The Legislature
A long-descriptive feature review of state legislative happenings at Lincoln with satirical notes on the Railroad Commission and other political frays. The piece lampoons budget battles, farmer concerns, and political maneuvers as it trails the ongoing Swivel War style conflicts and upcoming measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cameras
Railroad Commission
John L. Lewis
A. Sloan
Maupin
Bollen
Fifteen Years Ago January 19 1922 Local Notes
Quarantine on O F Alfred home due to scarlet fever with Miss Lorna ill. H A Cramer and son depart for Denver to attend the National Stock Show. Dr C R Peterson family moved into M E Kingston house. Will Blase and wife welcome a son born last Thursday. Leo Wurtz wins a small automobile from Polk Mercantile. others receive candy boxes. Party at R B Williams home with about twenty guests. Martin Jones and Herbert Wurtz put up ice for farm use. Clark Snodgrass arrives in Omaha for short visit. Donald Slusser sustains head injuries in gym clash. Forrest Sedan injures knee. Clark Stouffer and family visit Ralph Stouffer. Floyd Miller’s younger son breaks leg when horse falls. Earl Waggoner and wife visit Arcadia. Waggoner ships cattle from the Bike. School boards meeting at Stromsburg. Charles Peterson ill with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Alfred
Polk Mercantile
R. B. Williams
Martin Jones
Herbert Wurtz
Clarak Snodgrass
Tuessom Omaha
Earl Waggoner
Arcadia
K. Dorsey
Mr. Waggoner
W. Shafer
J. L. Stouffer
Oss Strand
Stromsburg
Charles
Ralph Peterson
Official Proceedings of Polk County Nebraska January 19 1937
County commissioners met with all members present. Claims were audited and warrants issued against funds for items including supplies from Omaha Printing and Cobbs Mfg, travel, gas and oil, and insurance. Detailed amounts recorded for each claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
County General Fund
Omaha Printing Company
Cameceege
Raymond Nielson
Omaha
The
Travelers Indemnity Co
Gunnard Peterson
Shere
Cobbs Mfg
Suppli
County Board Passes Resolution of Thanks to Officials
The board notes a 11-2 percent due 3 15 41 on a $25000 note, moves by S J Harless and A C Twarling, declares adopted. It thanks W W Norton County Judge and retiring member W P Miller for faithful service and courteous conduct. All claims due by February 1 1937, board adjourns to February 3 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy M. Smith Co. Treas
Carleton Anderson
Milburn and Scott Co
Frankel Carbon and Ribbon Mfg. Co
Roy W. Erickson
W. P. Miller Co
L. M. Merrick
Lillian Timm
Trarland
T. A. Reece
State Admin
Lincoln Tel and Tel Co
E. M. Cartier McCormick Deering
Osceola
Dean Carter
Henry Abbott
Gertrude “Matheson
Ernest M. Carlson
Lincoln Road Ballioment & Co
Bob Stohl
Gail Shay Same
B. L. Burns
J. B. Koziol
W. P. Miller
Clifton Johnson Patrolman
Will Wright
Freeman Johnson
Sinclair Refining Co
Special Bridge Fund
Alvin Dahlin
Ed Anderson Same
Harry Nelson
Ted Janky Same
A. L. Smith
Martin Dahlin Same
Merrick County
S. J. Harless
Arthur C. Twarling
W. W. Norton
Board of County Commissioners
County Board
Polk County
Nebraska
E. M. Carter
John I. Anderson
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Betty Ann
Idaho
Rome
Texas
Parsnips
Br. Sugar
Bisquick
Longhorn
Sultana Brand
Sc Ib
Old Trusty
Lighthouse Kitchen CL
NSER
Tata
Aie
000 Centers Inc
Fredrick
W. A. Green
Polk
Hayden
Farmer's Co-Op
Rain Ass'n
the Pole Progress
Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
Congress
Lillian Brown
Eastern Star
Clarks
Walter Green
Farmer's
Paul Strand
Lowell Vincent
Baby
Bud Vincent
Ross Goethe
Marquette
Charley Wright
Farmers Grain Co
Henry
Harold Reed
Eteets
J. T. Stanton
National Bank of Commerce
Lincoln
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Treasury
Good Gott
Good
Chargin
Tripp
Audditer
Pears
Govvenor
Ry. Commishners
Land
Newt Trallity
Lennsfer Neubauer
Moretorium
Sennifer Dafoe
Sennsfer Ragan
Platt
OF County Commissioners
Hills Bros
T.N.T
Talberts
City
Lloyd Stromberg
DR. Hess
Davis Pharmacy
Rexall
Musec Theatre
Eleanor Powell
Dance
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