08 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
1
A narrator recalls past pride in all wool suits and the shift to high prices, foppish trends, and the modern clothier. He laments war era cloth profiteering and argues for sane pricing for the middle class while noting changes in buying habits and store practices.
The 78th birthday event honored Mrs. I. A. Ennis on Easter Sunday with 28 friends and relatives at her home. Attending were her daughter Mrs. L. D. Beltzer and granddaughter Fern of Bradshaw.
The sale of Martin Newcomer's household goods is postponed one week and will be held next Saturday April 10 at 2 PM at the courthouse.
A candidate announces bid for the office of Secretary of State seeking Democratic support at the April 20 primary election. The message requests voter backing from statewide Democratic voters.
A candidate announces bid for State Senate in the Eleventh District covering Platte Polk and Merrick counties calling for Republican voter support. The declaration references the backing of GOP voters and signals formal campaign initiation.
An undersigned announces his candidacy for renomination to the office of State Representative. He states he has served one term and pledges further efforts to faithfully represent the interests of Polk County and the State. He asks for support in the Democratic primary and the ensuing election. FE CROZIER.
Shelby J. W. Barr reports sickness this week while residents travel for business and visit. many send or receive shipments including Fordson tractors and cattle to Omaha. Community notes include births, marriages, real estate moves, a dance fundraiser, and local school debate results.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travels to York Omaha Lincon and Polk. Events include election results for Stromsburg mayor treasurer and clerk, cantata at First Baptist, service flag demobilization, and community visits.
Tuesday's city election passed quietly with Civic caucus candidates elected unopposed. W O Johnson named mayor, Wm Horst clerk, Emil Thelander treasurer, R E Dearborn engineer. School board selects C Beebe and R EB Dearborn. Only notable issue was pool halls with a 21 vote majority.
Carl Rystadt Joseph Anderson and sister Miss Hilda Anderson left Stromsburg Friday for Sweden. Rystadt may stay as his father’s death leaves his mother in Sweden. The Andersons return with plans to remain in Safsjo Sweden.
Jessie M. Foy Vincent, descendant of Mayflower settlers, born April 26 1870 in Tipton Iowa, died March 26 1920 near York Nebraska. Survived by husband John H Vincent two sons George B and Fred H five grandchildren two sisters Sadie Foy Loring Eunice I Snider two brothers John O Foy Howard A Foy. Funeral March 28 at York Methodist Church with Royal Neighbors assisting.
A Lincoln resident named J P Heald was a passenger yesterday morning. The report notes Heald's involvement as a traveler on a local transport segment. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Osceola Nebraska April 5 1920 voters are urged to approve a $125000 bond issue for a new county court house. The notice argues high material costs will not drop soon, describes site changes, bids ranging from 215000 to 260000, and shows a projected tax levy schedule over ten years to fund building, equipment, and furnishings.
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