Our Boys and the Yanks Return in Courage
Poem recalls World War I sacrifices and cheers for the returning Yanks who turned the tide, praising duty and shared victory. Local notes mention J. W. Fouts illness, school caucus, and community updates on residents, marriages, and court activity in Diller area.
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Sincce
Local Sickness Fades as Blind Entertainer Attracts Buy
Vendors report many men with influenza like symptoms while a blind organ grinder draws a crowd and sells a small amount of goods. Tanlee is praised as a top medicine by Shutt's Drug Store. Wheat prices spur transport activity near Ellis. Two hundred bushels stolen from George Pefferman’s bins and one hundred from Dan Camp’s granary.
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Ellis
George Pefferman
Dan Camp
Thanking Pleasant Lodge for flowers during illness
Permit me to thank the ladies of Pleasant Lodge No 96 D of H for the beautiful flowers sent during my illness. They gave me pleasure and a reminder I was not forgotten. Mrs W H Harver expresses sincere thanks and notes she is better. Thelma daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo none, living on C C Andrews farms near Steele City, had scarlet fever complications requiring three operations. she is recovering and hearing will not be impaired.
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Pleasant Lodge
D. of H
W. H. Harver
Thelma
Geo
C. C. Andrews
Steele City
Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Market
Mrs. A Specht and Mrs Morgen with Mrs Geo Logan reported illness. Howard Greeley of Lincoln visited the Morgan home. Andrews tale Monday draw sizable crowd and sales. Millard Lawrence and Rupert Andrews noted visitors and elevator duties active this week.
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A. Specht
Wedding Reception Charivari Sparks Pleasant Night
A wedding gathering ends with a two course luncheon and an enormous cake cut by the bride, followed by punch served by Mrs Wohlfarth. A loud outside disturbance turns out to be a lighthearted charivari. guests depart for their memories after joyful toasts and songs. Mr John J. Kuper of Humboldt Nebr. attends as guest of honor.
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John Plager
Francis
George
John
Plager
John J. Kuper
Humboldt, Nebr
Johnny Fyfe Ready for Action in Local Ring Feats
Ellis welterweight Johnny Fyfe signals readiness for combat options. He would meet Jimmy Blacke in the ring or Pete Bazukos on the mat, with local Gage County pride noted.
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Ellis
Bazukos
Jimmy Blackie
Béatrice Express
Johnny Fyfe
Jimmy Blacke
Pete Bazukos
Mr. Bazukos
Fistiana
Gage County
Fyfe
Teddy
Pete’’ Buzukos
Daily Express
Pete
Tom Long
Wymore
Johnny
Excessive Taxes Due to High Schools in Jefferson County
Readable records show Jefferson County land tax bills from 1921 indicate high rates near towns. Among the top taxed farms are Henry Germer near Plymouth paying 369.00 with 234.00 for school and J H Strothman near Daykin at 319.80 with 196.80 for school. Other properties include Maude Campbell Fatehuary 821.90 with 191.40 for school and Geo Warren near Reynolds 312.48 with 214.20 for school.
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Jefferson County
Henry Germer
Plymouth
Maude Campbell
Fatehuary
Ti Sherman Potter
Eto
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