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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
4
The Record weighs in on Osceola Community Club ideals and dues arguing for broad membership and low costs. It suggests renaming to reflect commercial aims or adopting a true community club model like Shelby with $1 yearly dues and open meetings fostering local participation.
Shelby reports that attendees at meetings focus on fellowship entertainment and community bonding rather than treasury growth. The speaker questions naming a club a community club versus Osceola Chamber of Commerce and asks readers to consider the distinction.
Osceola residents rally to clean yards and plant flowers as spring returns. The Record urges civic groups and churches to organize a year by year effort under city council and park board direction to turn the park into a thriving garden space for all to enjoy.
Delegates elected at the April 8 primary are summoned to the Osceola Nebraska convention on April 24 to elect ten delegates to the May 4 Lincoln state convention and handle other business. Precinct votes are listed, caucuses urged for April 19, and the county central committee to organize after adjournment. Julia A. Presson secretary and L. Anderson chair.
Public library adds titles including Laddie That Year at Lincoln High Famous Leaders of Industry Wild Heart Mardee Grays Choice Just David Pollyanna Anne of Green Gables White Fang The Scudders National Geographic volumes 41 and 42.
Polk County farmers are advised to treat seed potatoes using corrosive sublimate dissolved in hot water to make a 30 gallon solution. Apply in four timed dip stages totaling 14 to 44 hours across sessions, limiting to four totes per batch. The treatment aims to prevent potato scab blackleg fly specks and early wilt. county agent Osceola can provide demonstrations and phone support at 80.
Advertises plumbing and heating pump repair work by L. E. Lindquist at Northwest Corner Square. Promises readiness for all plumbing needs and gas engine repairs with line of contact.
Local ad outlines Duncan Produce Co offerings at Meridian Garage Building Osceola with phone contact 63 and slogan We always treat you right.
The Polk County Press reflects on the Homesteader Osceola Record's beginnings in 1873, recounting the press journey to Nebraska City, the move to Osceola, and leaders like Henry Campbell and Robert G. Douglas. It notes the paper's enduring growth toward nationwide circulation and modern printing.
An article cites John F. Wushker on highway funds showing counties take 60 percent and states 4 percent of all highway expenditures, with 60.5 percent for new construction and repairs and the rest for maintenance and related costs. It notes vehicle taxes cover highway upkeep, not general taxes. It also discusses nationwide transport taxes and user contributions. The second item discusses Nebraska turkey production, noting Nebraska consumes more turkeys than it raises, with six varieties and guidance for farmers and extension agents.
Teachers examinations will be held in Stromsburg Polk Osceola and Shelby on Saturday April 12 1924 with the regular one day program. Applicants needing new numbers should apply by Monday April 7 1924. I H Huston County Supt.
H W Pike now assistant secretary of Lincoln Traction Co in the state capital. Kenneth Shrader reports cold weather lingered. he plans to raise sugar beets near Burley Idaho under irrigation. R G Douglas enjoys Fort Leavenworth staff officers school. Frank Walker reports new home in Keya Paha County with road troubles. travels by horse or wagon. Ernie Timm runs a Denver area grocery store with good trade. Guy Lovell happy with barber business in Central City. Joe Wolfe busy at M W A headquarters in Lincoln Terminal Building. Paul J Johnson, son of W O Johnson, with Branlse Co in Omaha. Mrs Johnson also works at Union Outfitting Co.
A humorous county note mocks Polk County lighting by listing fictional local names such as Rays in Osceola, Headlight in Stromsburg, Sunner folk in Seymour, Day and Knight in Shelby, and Moons with Rays, then joking that Polk lacks lights but has Cash to help.
Washington reports that irregular attendance wasted 250 million dollars in 1928, a quarter of public school funding. With 22 million plus pupils, eight months of schooling, and nearly 700 thousand teachers, the nation allocated about one billion dollars across states, yet absenteeism cut deeply into education funds.
The article notes that on March 1, 450 million dollars in government obligations matured and required payment along with 143 million dollars in interest. It credits Secretary Mellon with saving the public money through expert refunding and retirement of the debt, describing these operations as recurring large scale financial actions.
Quick action eye wash blend using camphor hydrastics and witch hazel amazes users. One small bottle relieves weak sore or strained eyes and an aluminum eye cup is included free.
A guide on choosing hats emphasizes harmony of line, design, and color with the face as the focus. It warns that a hat should background the wearer’s features, not overpower them, and notes that careful selection saves time and preserves appearance.
Osceola notice for Duncan Produce Co offering poultry eggs and cream. Located in Meridian Garage Building on the north side. Phone 63 for prices. Year 2011.
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