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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
4
The Osceola Record publishes its weekly Thursday edition in Osceola Nebraska by the Osceola Publishing Company. The notice indicates the paper is produced by a incorporated company serving the local community.
The Polk County vote on Tuesday April 20 includes a bond proposal of 150 000 to fund a new courthouse. Supporters argue the current 100 000 levy falls short and urge timely action while opponents worry over building costs and bids.
A discussion on a proposed government bonus to bridge the pay gap between veterans and those who stayed in private life. Congressional leaders are pushing plans funded by financial committees to meet extra costs, arguing veterans who served in emergencies deserve equal treatment.
The piece discusses Pershing as a Nebraska man facing questions about his ties to the state, noting his limited time there despite a Nebraska home and university links. It blends political commentary with broader remarks on democracy and other political figures, including calls for a primary reform and local endorsements.
The document notes land values and tax figures for Pole County Nebraska, highlighting totals around 125 000 dollars and a stated justification that taxes would not be a hardship for taxpayers. It mentions a county board of commissioners and visits by individuals from Shelby.
The candidate declares entry on the Republican ballot for the state senator nomination in the Eleventh district covering Platter Polk and Merrick Counties. He served in the last legislative session and seeks voter support at the April 20 primary.
Miss Pearle Swan spent the weekend with sister Mrs Ed Clobes. Ed Carter hosted visits from Frank Corey of Washington and Mamie Barr waited Easter at her home. Master day at Bluffton school featured egg coloring and a hunt. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Shelby Madison Duncan visited or helped with local events. F M Shelmadine shipped stock to Omaha and A F Pointer helped J C McGrew celebrate his 74th birthday.
An extensive listing details multiple properties in Keith and Lincoln counties near North Platte. Options include 1720 acres of corn and wheat land with improvements, 1900 acres under cultivation, 3507 acre cattle ranch with hay and water, 509 acre farm near schools, 820 acre and 220 acre tracts with wheat and alfalfa, as well as 245 acres irrigated land with house and outbuildings. Terms offered, locations along U P R R and near town.
The excerpt details Leonard Wood’s four-year Cuban governance after the Spanish War, noting rapid reforms in food supply, price controls, industry, agriculture, hospitals, and municipal rebuilding. It highlights schooling, road-building, tax and court readjustments, and a strong public works program under wartime strain.
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