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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1915
Page
4
The report notes Bell ringing for a peaceful initiative with Mayor and Jack delivering ten bells. Appomattox hosts plans for permanent peace programs and participation in the League. Bryan faces pay disappointment and a surprising sleep talking confession.
The World-Herald joyfully reports renewed prosperity on Wall Street as a dominant theme. The piece frames the market mood as favorable and hints at a stable food situation domestically, with Mexico noted but not expected to influence administration policy.
The annual threshing of the wet and dry proposition sees both sides claim victory as rain settles the dispute. Campaigns wind down with assertions of satisfaction from backers and opponents alike.
The scene hints at hidden tensions and small schemes amid Europe’s war frame. A few restless figures circle the glow, tempted by a minor ring of mischief that could bloom into larger trouble if they move closer.
Emma and Anna Triba return home for Easter and will rejoin Duncan school. Mrs. Mildred Brian and daughter Kathryn of Columbus visit Silver Creek parents. F R Wedge rents Walstead house on South Vine Street for summer residence. Village election results show Dye 182, Davis 136, I L Wallace 39. write-in George Cremeen 9. License vote 90 yes 58 no. pool halls 80 yes 65 no. Gospel Team meeting at Congregational church drew large crowds. Edgar Summers presided and hosted a banquet. Mrs Loney Weeler welcomes a new baby boy. another Easter baby born to Earl B Phumner’s family. Grandmother Sprague visited Blair. Dr E J Gillespie resting after dislocation. Foes plan to return home. Mrs Swinney returns as Sophia Woofer with husband and two children. Sand, April 9, 1915.
Quiet village election in Gresham totals 87 ballots with S A Tobey W A Hillyer and W H Diers elected. Several residents visit York David City and Omaha while a list of local teachers and visitors is noted. Broad updates include hospital trip for Alis Bradley and medical plans for H C Lanphere.
Mrs. John Egelhoff recovers at home after illness. Miss Grimsbo the nurse left Monday. Miss Mary Czurola returns to work for J. R. Burgers. John Egelhoff and Nels Masselbalch shipped cattle to South Omaha Wednesday. Local youths attended a Shelby dance Monday evening. Clarence Egelhoff left Wednesday for Wyoming to claim land, stops at Macon City to visit sister Mrs Lew Tinmene. Walt Teal pitched bartending at Buskeld College returns home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Burgess and family motored to Columbia.
The Thief River Valley Land Co announces new railroads and towns with deep loam and yellow clay subsoil, offering cheap lands and easy terms. Maps and printed matter are free, with some farms available for exchange. Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
King, Bittner & Campbell promote farm loans with the best rates and invite farmers to apply. Lincoln climatic Paints recommends its product for local climate and invites customers to discuss paint options with Barber.
The county board of commissioners approved contracts for dragging the coacs this spring and will fund from the inheritance tax fund in line with an attorney general opinion received by County Attorney King. This action aims to remove uncertainty over whether funds would be available to complete the dragging work this season.
Forty one railroads west of Chicago unite against rate hikes, urging higher revenue. Farmers associations from Illinois Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska and Kansas oppose increases arguing grain rates are already high. Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago run April 17 to 21 with farmer elevator experts testifying.
Dr. Taylor presents his travelogue The Great Northwest at the Gem Theatre on April 16 and 17. The program promises an intensely interesting tale and urges every reader to attend one of the shows.
Market notes show oats and corn prices listed with figures confusingly garbled. Hogs butter and twine are referenced with weekly price snippets. The data appears incomplete but indicates commodity trading activity and weekly price updates.
A collection of brief items: visits among Lincoln Shelby Stromsburg and Rising City residents. farm for sale and livestock ads. travelogue promotions at the Gem. accident insurance sales. a runaway incident. and legal notice on the John G. Swanson estate with creditor claims deadlines and exemptions.
A Percheron and a Belgian draft horse at the Finecy barn in Osceola will be available for service this season. Breeders note that both breeds can be used for work and show potential, with flexible arrangements for interested parties.
Robert L. Smith advertises mare service at Wm. Everett's Capecola barn with terms: $10 to insure a mare in foal, service due Feb 1. $15 for a colt, due immediately. Care is taken to prevent accidents but no liability for injuries.
Final account and report of administration filed for Lucy Raptor deceased. Heceutor petitions for final settlement and distribution discharge. Hearing set before the county court on a date in April 1916 at 10:00 AM. Interested parties may appear to contest. Dated April. (Seal) Ball, Judge.
County Nebraska directs time limits for presenting and filing claims against Jessia Shore estate are October 23 1915 and for debts payment April 23 1916. Court sessions to hear and adjust claims set for May 9 1915 July 23 1915 and October 28 1915 at ten A M in County Court Room. Dated March 23 1915. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
Ill Tell a dark bay stallion nine years old weighs 1080 pounds and has a kind disposition. He ran a mile at Polk County fair last fall in 2:2414 with little training. Sired by Axtell a 2:12 performer. dam Alyrtle De Arman with a 2:24 trotting mark. Ill Tell to stand the 1915 season starting April 12 at Osceola, then Comfort’s in Stromsburg and finishing at Shelby.
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