Farmers Union Endorsement Clash Over Polls
A Polk county Farmers Union group endorses J N Norton for the constitutional convention delegate seat while E L King is seen as a strong candidate. The non partisan election is cited and a Osceola meeting led by County Agent Sheldon sparked controversy among nonparticipants.
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Farmers Union Organization of
Polk County
J. N. Norton
E. L. King
Nebraska
Farmers Union Organization
Osceola
Sheldon
Governor pressed to order Omaha inquiry
The Governor insists on his own investigation beyond the Grand Jury as troubles in Omaha deepen. He may dispatch his Code Secretaries to Omaha to seek findings to justify their five thousand a year.
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Omaha
York Democrat
Governor Proclaims State Fire Day Nov seven
Governor McKelvie issues a proclamation designating State Fire Day for the first Friday in November November 7 this year. Schools and the public are asked to observe the day to stress precautions to prevent destructive fires.
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McKelvie
Stock venture in League of Nations proposed in Birmingham
A Birmingham woman Wisune Wad buys two shares in the League of Nations venture backed by Wilson and Taft to repurpose war materials into farming tools. The deal offers five dollar reservations or forty six dollars without, the buyer taking two shares with no reservation as stated. The report mirrors public fascination with the League and a prophetic Bible verse quoted by the other purchaser.
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Birmingham
Alabama
League of Nations
Wilson
W. H. Taft
Central City
Wonderland Theatre Presents The Hoodlum by Mary Pickford
At Central City Wonderland Theatre shows Fri and Sat Oct 24 25 with Mary Pickford and her company in The Hoodlum. Special Saturday matinee at 3 PM. Prices 25 and 50 cents plus war tax.
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Wonderland Theatre
Central City
Mary Pickford
Pickford
The Flu As A Controllable Enemy Says Government
A World Herald notice urges readers to study a government issued circular that explains how to identify and combat the flu. It promises practical guidance, prints how to spot the foe, and offers the publication free upon request with a 2 cent return postage to the Washington Information Bureau.
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Washington Information Bureau
World Herald
Alimony decree grants Mrs. Ernestine Bush divorce case
In Aurora Nebraska on October 16 a divorce and eighteen thousand alimony was awarded to Mrs. Ernestine Bush wife of Ira Bush after about a year of marriage. The husband claimed remarrying for a home for his children. The court reserved costs and unborn child provisions for future consideration.
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Aurora
Neb
Ernestine Bush
Ira Bush
Bush
Eli Cit
Baba Dig
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Ruth McGuffin Before Wedding
A shower hosted at Mrs. Ed Larson’s home honored Miss Ruth McGuffin ahead of her marriage to Daniel B. Carter. Hostesses were Mrs. Ed Larson Mrs. Theo Larson Kath ryn Bay Ellen Bay and others. Pink white décor and a two course lunch accompanied gifts unwrapped by the bride to be with guests including Mrs. Lyle Young of York.
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Ed’ ‘Larson
Ruth McGuffin
Daniel B. Carter
Mesdames
Theo Larson
Kathryn
Ellen Bay
Margaret Nelson
Cupid
Lyle Young
York
Nebraska Supreme Court affirms convention law validity
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Saturday morning upheld the constitutionality of the constitutional convention law. A Douglas County suit tested the measure, and the Douglas County District Court ruling was affirmed. The measure calls for a constitutional convention next December.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Lincoln Star
Hull
Osceola
For Sale A Few Residence Properties For Sale
For sale a few good residence properties offered at reasonable prices. Interested buyers contact C. H. Lindburg promptly.
Yearling thoroughbred Duroc pigs with papers
Auction note lists yearling Duroc pigs of thoroughbred quality with papers. Contact D O Wythers at the listed phone number 622 for terms and availability.
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Jersey
D. Wythers
Crow’s Drug Store Promotes Mask Dance In Osceola
Local notes report a Mask Dance promotion at Crow’s Drug Store with masks available. County officials Mills and Campbell were in Osceola for legal business, while other items recount a theatre run, organ purchase details, and a Lincoln trip for Charley McGinnis and family.
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Crow’s Drug Store
Dancing Widow musical comedy at Wonderland Theatre
The Dancing Widow, a big musical comedy, plays at Wonderland Theatre in Central City on Tuesday evening November 4. The show features 80 cast and a carload of special scenery with prices 50 75 and 1.00 plus war tax. seats reserved at Locke's.
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Wonderland Theatre
Central City
Locke’s
Mills
H. H. Campbell
Osceola
Ray Sealey
York Hospital
J. C. Wilson
Woodbine
Iowa
Polk
Wm. Russel
Sun Theatre
Omaha
The
Baptist Church
M. P Moller
Charley McGinnis
Ray McGinnis
Lincoln
McGinnis
Sheriff Miller
York
Charley
Mr. McGinnis
Green Gables
Change of Ownership at Polk Machine Works
Having sold my repair shop and garage to Mr. C A Whittemore who will take possession November 1 1919 I thank friends for liberal patronage and urge customers to extend patronage to the new owner who is well known locally Indebted patrons are asked to settle accounts before November 1.
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C. A. Whittemore
Polk Machine Works
Lester Stark
P.S
Local Dentist Guests Attend City Event With Film Show
Dr. W. L. Hull of Central City runs his office over Farmers State Bank. Mr and Mrs Lew Thoma from Iowa stay with Lena Wurtz. Mary Pickford stars in The Hoodlum with her company, a special Saturday matinee at 3 pm. Prices 25 and 50 cents plus war tax.
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W. L. Hull
Farmers State Bank
Lew Thoma
Iowa
Lena Wurtz
Purebred Thornd Bull for Sale Near Bradshaw Neb
Notice lists a purebred bull aged fifteen months at Aga farm miles north of Bradshaw Nebraska. Contact J A siaubiauwh Rt 2 Bradshaw Neb via phone 29-1k for details.
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Bradshaw
J. A. Siaubiauwh
Neb
For Sale Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs Near Polk
A notice offers thoroughbred Duroc and Jersey hogs for sale, eligible to register, described as located four tiles north of Polk and listed under P T Larson.
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Jersey
Polk
P -T. Larson
Lost Generator Chain and Egg Heist Report
A note asks for a finder of a lost generator chain near Ostberg’s farm between Ostberg and Polk. Notification to Ilof Ostberg is requested with thanks. An unrelated NY price shows eggs at 1.08 per dozen with a Riverdale post office break in using nitro glycerine. $58 stolen plus savings certificates.
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Ostberg
Polk
Ilof Ostberg
New York
Riverdale
Ambition, selfishness, and neighborly duty echoed in old prose
A quirky reflection on ambition and selfishness. The speaker notes how a good neighbor checks on others and reminds of duties, while a husband tied to a cause is implied to keep to himself and manage his own tasks.
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Toyer
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Progress
Polk Nebraska
Paris
Roosevelt
State Journal
Shepherd of the Hills
Viking Theatre
Bert Bay
Benedict
Odd Fellows Lodge
Brauer
Citizens State Bank
Donelson Theatre
Wm. Garling
Michener
Gresham
Charlie Carlson
Oscar Anderson
Karl
C. H. Lindburg
Poland
China
A. P. Diehl
Monson
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
G. R. Peterson
Bank of Polk
Dr. Peterson
Dr. Westfall
Polk Mercantile Store
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