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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
4
The Osceola Record defends Jones for voting to curb the bridge trust while contrasting Populist and Democrat positions. It notes sheltering of rates, explains Shelby versus Osceola freight charges, and argues Osceola sought Shelby-level rates to avoid discrimination. It cites local officials, county commissioners, and rail officials as context.
Shelby farmers face at least 2500 dollars extra yearly as Union Pacific raises grain rates to Omaha by half a cent per hundred pounds. Osceola residents say Osceola's farmers and merchants suffer from higher charges, with 13 cents more per hundred pounds on corn and oats previously and 1 cent on other grains.
The Record argues Mr Jones is sharper in debate and generally outperforms the populist group elected last fall. It credits him with aiming for Lincoln meets and believes his mistakes were misreads of how best to serve the county, while criticizing the tax circular as campaign buncombe.
Editorial notes Shelby will not observe Decoration Day this year and urges lawmakers and citizens to honor fallen soldiers. It emphasizes the duty of older veterans to impress on the coming generation the respect owed to the soldier dead.
In a move described as reducing needless spending, Governor Mickey argues he shields the legislature from itself by vetoing or trimming a broad set of appropriations. The plan targets surplus programs and aims to streamline state funding.
Otto Kummer arrived in the city from Columbus today. Dr. Gray reports a boy born to Mr and Mrs Pearson on Friday March 31. At the county camp Modern Wovenmen elected J Hill Shelby delegate and Bert Vincent Stromsburg alternate. Resolutions endorsed Dr C L LeMar for state physician and Saunders County instructed for LeMar. Mrs G W Crozier and children from Stromsburg ADA visiting Dr Shaw family.
An advertisement asserts that poor digestion starves vital organs and promotes a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles. It promises complete relief from the day one starts and claims the product, sold by G. 7, Ray & 0, strengthens the stomach by rest and recovery.
A clipped World Herald note warns a populist county group to remain patient in the Osceola post office dispute. It says fourth class Nebraska postmasters will keep four year terms under new rules if political interference is avoided, implying a delay in changes.
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