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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
4
The Osceola Record published weekly in Osceola Nebraska announces Polk County’s oldest newspaper status. Walter J Herbes is listed as publisher and editor. Subscription in advance costs $2 per year.
Local observations include visits from Mrs. Nels Anderson to Lincoln, Dr. C. H. Campbell and wife visiting Geo Campbell’s family, and Mrs. Guy Lovell staying with her daughter in Central City. A new GMC truck arrives for Polk County state road work, and shipments of hogs and cattle to Omaha are reported. Cornerstone laying planned for Rising City high school with John Wright addressing.
St Pauls Ev Lutheran lists Harmony Society at Ernest Nyquist home and Mary Anderson as host. Sunday features Sunday School Swedish Morning Service on Jesus question Lovest Thou Me, Lutheran College Chorus concert at 8 pm. Various notices from Eden Baptist and First Presbyterian include services and meetings with pastors named.
Polk residents and visitors populate Central City and York events with weekend and Sunday gatherings. Families travel to Newman Grove Stromsburg and New Kensington for health, funeral, and family visits as Frank Shockey's father remains critically ill in Pennsylvania.
A notice states J. F. Jackson has filed as a Republican candidate for county sheriff and requests consideration at the primaries. The brief declaration notes appreciation for any support or votes.
Ed Lauerman runs in the Democratic ticket for Polk County Sheriff in the August 10 1926 primary. He stresses cooperation as key to success.
The Wesley Chapel Missionary Society met at Mrs. Roy Richards home with five members and six visitors. The gathering featured a song, prayer, and a lesson on Prayer and Missionaries, followed by a reading. A lunch was served and Mrs. Richards toured guests through her new home.
An Osceola notice promotes Edwin Miller dentist offering roofless upper plates with comfort and lower costs versus traditional models. It also advertises Watkins Co prize contest running April 9 to 28 with $1000 in souvenirs and cash, urging radio listeners to learn details and submit names with product wrappers.
An examination for teachers will be held at Osceola on Saturday April 17 1926. The usual program will be followed. I D Huston County Superintendent.
The Nebraska Experiment Station reports Sudan grass as a viable pasture for hogs, showing high efficiency and potential for drier regions. Trials indicate Sudan grass can reduce needs for corn and tankage compared with alfalfa, with pigs reaching similar weights and savings in feed.
One hundred dollar first mortgage bonds pay six percent interest annually and, through 15 years, grant hunting fishing and camping rights on the company's Lake Ericson property. Beginning 1926 season privileges restricted to bondholders lot owners and power users. Only 130 bonds offered first come first served. Remit to First Trust Co Ord Nebraska. For details contact Ericson Lake Power Co Ericson Nebraska. Also for sale two mules and a 16 16 disc pulverizer call Osceola 2401.
Women facing sudden business or investment concerns can access a friendly sympathetic advisory service. The guidance is practical and available for them to request.
The bank promotes the slogan There is No Substitute For Safety highlighting prudent financial practices and community safety awareness for customers and residents.
Fuller Brush service available for home cleaning needs. Contact O M Ingman at 1743 Stromsburg to arrange a call or consultation.
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