Out of Old Nebraska Pioneer Photographer William J Jackson
James C Olson recounts the life of William J Jackson a famed pioneer photographer and artist who chronicled Nebraska and the West from 1866 to 1880 His diaries and photos capture the era from bullwhacker days to early Union Pacific views and US Geological Survey expeditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Nebraska
James C. Olson
State Historical Society
William J. Jackson
Jackson
West
Plains
Lfe
Vermont
Denver
Nebraska City
Library of the State Historical Society
Omaha
Spectropolis
Union Pacific
Swanson of Polk Files for Nebraska Governor
A. B. Swanson of Polk filed on Tuesday for Governor of Nebraska on the Republican ticket. The Polk campaign final report shows gross proceeds of 2400.28 with net 235.78 after expenses. Edith Heilman as County Chapter Chairman praised local volunteers Ramona Swanson and Dorothy Gissley for two days of mall campaigning.
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Polk County
Edith Heilman
Ramona Swanson
Dorothy Gissley
Edith Weisman
Osceola
Carleon Anderson
Park
Shelby
Stromsboro
A. B. Swanson
Polk
Nebraska
Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Arlene Green
A miscellaneous shower was given Sunday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Hoffmans home for Miss Arlene Green with games led by Mrs. Verlin Johnson. The bride-to-be received many gifts and a lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Verlin Johnson and Mrs. Walter Hoffman.
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Walter Hoffman
Arlene Green
Verlin Johnson
Jackson Wing to Memorialize Old West Artist
A Nebraska tribute highlights Clarence Jackson’s book A Picture Maker Of The Old West featuring nearly 400 images from the Old Master. TheMuseum at Scotts Bluff National Monument will add a Jackson Wing to honor the artist.
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Jackson
Clarence 9. Jackson
Scottabluff National Monument
Weimer Gustafson Family Weekend Visit at Gustafsons
Mr and Mrs Dean Weimer and family and Doyle Gustafson of Yorks were weekend guests in the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson.
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Dean Weimer
Doyle Gustafson
York's
Rudolph Gustafson
Dwight Assumption Wins Class C Tournament Final
The four day Class C tournament concluded last Friday with Dwight Assumption edging St Francis 27 to 26 in a tight final. The game featured a first half Dwight lead 20 to 10, close progression in the second half, and a rousing finish as St Francis nearly tied it. Attendance was strong, praised by Supt Hansen for tournament management, with tight games and high-quality basketball across eight close matches.
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Dwight Assumption
St. Francis
Dwight
St.Francis
Supt. Hansen
Grain bins for sale by CCC assets in Kansas and Oklahoma
The Polk County AAA reports a few Commodity Credit Corporation owned steel grain bins for sale in several counties. Bins hold about 2730 bushels and cost 10 cents per bushel at rated capacity. Purchasers must dismantle and move the bins. Interested buyers should arrange early. details available at the Osceola AAA office.
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Polk County
AAA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Butler County
Osceola
Community Notes From Stromsburg Social Roundup
Mrs. Vincent Anderson visits from Seattle to Stromsburg to see her parents and sisters. Numerous local families host and dine with relatives, celebrate anniversaries, and attend events in Stromsburg and nearby towns, with travel to Omaha, York, Aurora, and Osceola noted.
Bedient Area Hosts and Visitors Share Weekend Plans
Sunday afternoon and evening guests at the N. J. Bedients included Carl Bedient and baby from Gresham Eldon Anderson from Stromsburg Owen Bedient and Gerald Stevens. W L Lindburg called on J L Erickson in Grand Island St Francis hospital. Merchant Spent weekend in Bellville Illinois with relatives Howard Smith Earl Stevens John Billy and Chas Lytle visited Charles Norquist family. T D Otte Jr visited daughter in York. Wochner and George visited H J Bedient. QR E Merchant called on Hillis Sterner. Betty Morris birthday gathering at D C Morris home. Harold Beaty and family Paul Norquest John Bills visited Charles Norquest family. Ted Otter family visited Roy Larson in Bradshaw. Lehrader family visited Mrs Mills in Palmer. Oliver Baker dined with Charlis Burgess family.
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N. J. Bedient
Carl Bedient
Gresham
York
John Wochner
George
H. J. Bedient
QR. E. Merchant
Hillis Sterner
Paul Norquest
John Bills
Charles Norquest
Ted Otter
Roy Larson
Bradshaw
Pete Lchrader
Butch Mills
Palmer
Oliver Baker
Charlis Burgess
Swede Home News Wedding Anniversary Gatherings
Donald Anderson of Omaha spent Wednesday evening and Thursday with his mother Mrs. Ellen Anderson. Families and friends gathered Sunday at Harold Johnson home to celebrate wedding anniversaries of Adolph Forss and Harold W Johnson. Various locals and visitors from Lincoln, Columbus, Bradshaw and Stromsburg attended events and visited relatives, with Dozens meeting next Friday evening and choir practice scheduled.
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Vincent Anderson
Seattle
Washington
Nels J. Anderson
Arthur Carlson
Wilmer Anderson
Jack Christensen
Lincoln
H. Christensen
J. L. Doggett
Sunol
Neb
Paul Dahlgren
Floyd Dahlgren
Army Air Corpse
Denver
York
Omaha
Alliance
Revel Sward
California
Ira W. Ready
Robert Spargo
Spargos
Ready
Svante Stenbeck
Antony Carlson
Inneh
Clarence Carlson
Clarence Austin Clarke
Gloria
Danny
Merwin Carlson
Harlan Toline
J. ¥. Carlson
Leo
John A. Falk
A. H. Woolever
Wallace Fredrickson
Amelia Fredrickson
Donald Anderson
Ellen Anderson
Adolph Forss
Harold W. Johnson
Harold Johnson
John. ‘Joiingen
Meealid
Mreseok Ramondl Johnson
Willard Adelson
James
Harvey Sundberg
Douglas
Adolph Yorss
Donald
Carola Johnson
Lena Johnson
Birthday Club
Richard Lundgren
Hilm
Toline
Otto Swanson
Mabel Olson
Harold W Johnson
Wayne
Keith
Columbus
Elaine Henggler
Vance Toline
Elen Anderson
Clarence Nielsen
Bob Miners
Earl Thelander
Henry Thelander
Ruth Gestrine
Ben Berger
Wilma Toline
Henry Peterson
Stromsburg
Gordon Wealiher
Bradshaw
Henry Samuels
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United States Geological Survey
A. E. Swanson
Farmers Co-op. Grain Assn
Polk Theatre
Greens’ Store
Citizens State Bank
Chuck’s Cafe
N. E. McNaught
Stromberg’s Gro. & Locker
Kroger's Store
W. BR. Whitacre
Harold L. Nelson
WURTZ
Cramer Oil Coo
Strand Lumber CO
Cc. J. McCoy
Polk Motors
Floyd Lyle
H. E. Whitacre
Sundberg & Son
Fredrickson Implement CO
Farmers Union Co-Op Oil Assn
HILLS
Len
H. G. Brauer
Dwight Assumpt
Cedar ‘Rapids
Belgrade
Dwight A
Genoa
St. Bonaventure
Spaulding A
Clarks Osceola
St. Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Spalding A
Brainard
Nor
St. Pranels
Trottovy
Tavicky
Trajan
Novacele Oo
AAA Farm News
Ardyece
Mary Anne
Linda Mae
Rudolph Nyberg
Harold
Janice
Harry Anderson
Richard
Timothy
Joan
M. W Willert
Jimmie Sundberg
Osenar Sundberg
Lewis Stunkle
Hampton
Will Stunkle
Fremont
Emil Parson
Leslie Adelson
Donnie
Emil Person
Oscar Person
Hugo Person
Kenneth
Kenneth Bjorkman
Robert Shostrom
George Menssen
LaVonne
WCTU
T. A. Stevens
Ring of
Wakefield
Walter Glatter
York Hospital
Walter Green
Everett Green
Jake Harding
Lewis Heiden
Ray Werner
Kobzif
Kruse Albers
Preister Frey Karthusi
Zach
R. Speece
R. O. Peterson
P Hafemeister
Lowell Bennett and Sons
Albertus Larson
C.B. Fasby
Paul
Hattie Newman
Roy Gustefson
Axtell
J. Ja Joson
W. J. Harrison
Near York
H. RR. Anderson
Ivan Bengtson
Aurora
Bengtson
Salem A
Carleton Anderson
Victor Anderson
Donald Bennett
C. M. Bennett
Leonard Nelson
Peggy
Zuchy
Mary Frances
David Carlson
Dickie Larson
Ars. Aaron Carlson
M. W. Willett
Frank Davis
Otto Wilshusen
Orthgren
Katie Holmes
May Coleman R. N
Arcadia
Paul Holmes
Arborville Way
Swede Home News
Wm. Bendix
Edmund O’brien
the Web
Elia Raines
Lizabeth Scott
John Wodiak
Desert Fury
Burt Lancaster
Michiel Puane
Gloria Henry
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