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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1930

Page

4

Why We Rationalize and Magnet Declination Unexplained

A discussion on rationalization explains how people justify actions they want to take and how it eases conscience. The article notes that motives often conflict with conscience and social norms, then cites a geodetic survey stating current knowledge cannot explain the earth's magnetic declination or its variations.

Ren McClure Newspaper Syndicate The Coast and Geodetic Survey

Notice to Bidders Polk County Nebraska Gravel Projects

Sealed bids for two graveling projects in Polk County Nebraska are due by noon on April 22, 1930. Project 1 covers two miles east and two miles west graveling sections around Stromsburg and includes bid per square yard from pit to road with a completion target by July 1, 1930. Project 2 runs along Ridge Street Osceola and adjacent section lines, with deadlines of July 1 for start and September 1 for completion. Bidders may bid separately or together and must submit $250 certified funds with surety bond of $500 per mile. County reserves right to reject all bids.

Osceola Polk County Nebraska Stromsburg Sandin Ridge St Board of County Commissioners J. W. Fillman

Methodist Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services Notice

The Methodist Church schedules Palm Sunday events with 10 A M church school 11 A M morning worship 6 30 P M Epworth League and 7 30 P M evening worship The illustrated sermons conclude next Sunday with The Greatest Question of all Time Holy Week services run nightly except Saturday Dr A V Hunter preaches Wednesday through Friday The Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon in church parlors hosted by Mrs O E Mickey and committee

A. V. Hunter Ladies Aid Society O. E. Mickey

Estate of Charles Fredrickson Heirship Hearing Set

In Polk County Nebraska the estate of Charles Fredrickson is reopened to determine heirship. Carl O. Fredrickson applies and a hearing is set for May 2 1930 at 10:00 am in the county court. Interested parties may appear and prove their interest or challenge claims. final decree will be entered as evidence requires. W W Norton County Judge. Seal.

Polk County Nebraska Charles Fredrickson Carl O. Fredrickson W. W. Norton

River gauge reading explains water surface height

A gauge reading of 18.5 feet indicates the water surface is 1835 feet above mean high water, with the average level estimated from years of data.

Coal reserves hint at long tenure for Britain

The remark suggests that if Britain could mine 270 million tons of coal annually, its supply would last until A D 2694, indicating a vast but imprecise assessment of coal beneath the realm.

Great Britain

Chain stores founder Hudson's Bay oldest trading posts

The Hudson's Bay company established the first chain stores with trading posts that date back over 250 years.

Hudson’s Bay Company

Laughed Too Long History Explores Aristocrats’ Downfall

Capper's Weekly reviews a tale of soft perfumed elites who mocked rural folk and faced a sharp reversal as events unfold.

Hicks Capper

Report of Condition of The Farmers' State Bank Osceola Neb

Report of condition for Farmers State Bank of Osceola Nebraska as of March 31 1930 lists resources including loans and discounts 78132.32 overdrafts 90.33 bonds 25500 real estate 13000 cash 26499.61 total assets 143222.26 Liabilities show capital stock 25000 surplus 2500 undivided profits 5500.39 deposits 110221.87 and no bills payable with sworn statement by president C A Frasier and directors.

Farmers’ State Bank Osceola Nebraska Wiece of Business Secretar Ampere Ee Polkss C. A. Frasier Department of Trade and Commerce

Whales: Mammals of the Sea Not Fish Readers

The article stresses that whales are mammals not fish. It notes warm blooded bodies developed brains and higher organization than fishes. Whale young are born alive and nurtured by mothers like land mammals.

Oldest Civilization Claim Sparks Debate

The text discusses uncertainty over which civilization is oldest and notes China and other ancient civilizations such as Assyria and the Aztec culture may predate it. It emphasizes legends in early histories and the possibility of earlier societies.

Earth China Assyria Mexico

October Health Note Praises October’s Vitality

A New York Herald Tribune health view extols October as the best month for health. The piece notes higher energy levels and stronger moods, while headaches colds and serious illnesses are fewer and overall deaths are typically lower.

New York Herald, Tribune

Resident Dealers Build Omaha Grain Exchange Status

Omaha Grain Exchange members invest their own money to make Omaha a premier central west terminal market. Salaried workers may not match the drive of local dealers who bear Nebraska taxes and serve all classes, inviting the public to visit and observe the competitive grain distribution from producers to consumers.

Omaha Grain Exchange Omaha Central West Nebraska

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