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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

4

Copy Policies for Early Submission on One Paper Side

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Dandelion Eradication Plan Discussed by Community Club

The Community Club weighs an early spring cooperative spraying plan to curb dandelions before they start. Critics caution timing matters and note earlier trials failed if applied late. If weeds take hold, pulling roots remains the surest method though gasoline sprays are suggested to target plants without harming surrounding grass.

Barr Civic Pride Committee

When War Passed Ten Years Ago At Earlham

The Lafayette Journal notes the 1914 Earlham intramural oratorical contest winner who delivered an address titled When War Passed. It reflects on the idea that pacifism and peace plans falter when greed drives conquest and revenge after World War I era events.

Indiana Earlham Lafayette

A Yoke on the Yaps and Immigration Bill Sparks Tensions

The Japanese government warned of “dire consequences” if the United States Congress passed the new immigration bill stripping Japs of citizenship. Congress proceeded to pass the bill, turning the joke to whom it concerns as diplomacy and policy collide.

U. 58 Congress

Senator Dill Opposed War Declarations and Draft Act

On the seventh anniversary of the war entry, Senator Dill of Washington, then in the House, voted against the declaration of war the selective draft act and the army reorganization bill. He stated his opposition to the draft noting his age and lack of dependents.

America Dill Washington House

Roosevelt Family in War Front Roles Sparks Controversy

The passage notes Theodore Roosevelt Jr and brothers Archie and Kermit seeing service. Dill did not enlist. Theodore and Archie were wounded. Kermit was killed. Dill marks the anniversary by pushing a resolution to criticize Theodore Roosevelt Jr and demand his firing from government service.

Dill Theo. Roosevelt, Jr Kermit Archie Roosevelt Theodore America

Coolidge Favored to Lead Republicans at Cleveland

Voters in Michigan Illinois and Nebraska show faith in Calvin Coolidge. They praise his quiet firm approach and policy of being always on the job. They favor a calm hardworking American as president and want Coolidge retained in the White House.

Coolidge Cleveland Michigan Ilinoiy Nebraska Calvin Coolidge White House

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Announced

Sunday school at 10:00 A M followed by morning worship at 11:00 A M A School of Missions at 6 30 P M and an 8 00 P M special program by the L M L C s Alice through the Postal Card led by Pastor Thos E Barr.

School of Missions Om LL. C.’s Alice Thos. E. Barr

Easter program planned by Grace Valley churches

Epworth League in Valley schedules an Easter program at 11 A M with the theme The Garden featuring musical numbers readings and pantomimes. Sunday school meets at 10 A M. Holy City sung by LeRoy Rhodes and a violin solo by Andrew Martin are highlighted. Evening services shift to 7 30 and 8 00 starting April with final choir rehearsal Friday at 8 00. Pastor J A Klein invites choir enthusiasts.

Epworth League Dill Young Peoples Holy City LeRoy Rhodes Andrew Martin

First M E Church Sunday Worship Times

You are invited to worship with us at First M E Church Sunday School at 10 00 A M Epworth League at 7 00 p m Evening Service at 8 00 p m Midweek service at 7 30 p m Wednesday Choir practice Thursday 7 30 H A Taylor Pastor.

Epworth League H. A. Taylor

Lenten Services and Easter Schedule at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran

St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church outlines Lenten services this week with evening Vespers Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 pm Good Friday service at 10 30 am Easter Sunday includes Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am with choir through the day. 7 30 pm Easter program by the youth and an offering for the janitor next Sunday. Luther League gathering at the Bodeen home on March 24 hosted by Mrs Bodeen and Mrs Oscar Bodeen.

Gilbert Johnson Luther League Oscar Bodeen Chris Bodeen Adolf Serenius

Metropolitan Daily and Country Weekly Distinct Roles

The metropolitan daily provides national and international news while the home weekly covers local community news and neighbors. It notes city and state dailies offer delayed local reports, while the Record emphasizes Sara and county news with special articles and local topics.

Wewry State Sara

Family Mail Notes on Alumni and Local Movers

Millard Ball enjoys naval radio service work at Samoa. Miss Josephine Newton shines at St Theresa's college Winona Minnesota with splendid grades. Shannon Shafer son of A W Shafer of Polk now travels out of New Orleans. William Matheson likes his position at Bert Clothing. Emil Thelander and Arthur Johnson report good business at Central City bank and expect better conditions in the year ahead. Relatives send news from Polk County to share with friends who have moved away.

Millard Ball Samoa Navy Josephine Newton St. Theresa’s College For Winona Minn Miss Newton Shannon Shafer A. W. Shafer Polk Osceola New Orleans William Matheson Bert Clothing Company Omaha Emil Thelander Arthur Johnson Central City Polk County

Osceola Dream Lights Boost Local Write Way

Osceola envisions a bright routing of more stations to create a celebrated Great Write Way and attract visitors with illuminated features and new nightly activity.

Osceola

Sneak Day Plans Stir Businessmen and Farm Bureau Notes

Businessmen push for a pre dawn “sneak day” to beat strict rules while women threaten trouble if started after 2 a m. Verne denies being English though called Amilton in last week’s Record. Farm Bureau explains what counts as a day’s rations amid hard times.

Verne Amilton Farm Bureau

Oscela bank liabilities cited as reason to avoid banking

People discuss Osceola banks having equal liabilities and assets and question their ability to continue business. They mention choosing between leisure like golf and gardening, but decide to keep working. The piece notes seasonal sentiment about those who lack ears alternately wishing for or glad they don’t.

Osceola

Republican State Convention for Lincoln May First

The Republican State Convention is called to meet at the city auditorium in Lincoln Nebraska on Thursday May 1 at 12 o'clock to adopt a platform select a state central committee and electors for president and vice president and for other business. Polk County is entitled to ten delegates.

City Auditorium Lincoln Nebr Polk County

P T A Meeting Plans Spring Community Picnic

The P T A held its regular meeting Monday at the school with teachers leading an interesting program. A short business session preceded the program and the group decided to hold a spring community picnic. A lunch was served by the patrons.

Primary Ballot Reveals Calvin Coolidge Name

Voters in the primary encountered a democratic ballot listing Calvin Coolidge as a presidential candidate amid ongoing concerns and questions about ballot content.

Government buyout eyed for Polk County wheat reserve

A proposal suggests the government seize Polk County land to establish a naval wheat reserve. The plan envisions leasing the land to unlock vast agricultural potential and generate revenue.

Polk County

Plumbing and Heating Repair Services Offered by Lindquist

L. E. Lindquist announces readiness to perform plumbing work, heating and pump repairs, gas engine repairs, and general service. Available for calls in the Northwest Corner Square area.

Northwest Corner Square L. E. Lindquist

Osceola City Council Proceedings March 1924

Osceola Nebraska city council met in regular session March 6 1924 with no quorum adjourned and March 11 1924 in special session. Minutes from Feb 7 and 14 were approved along with various claims including salaries, supplies, hose nozzle and printing. An election board was appointed for April 1 1924 and an ordinance fixing electric rates was passed. Artifacts show cost summaries for tubercular cattle testing in Polk County with detailed expense breakdown and favorable cost per head compared to two years prior.

Osceola Nebr City of K. A. Cornish A. W. Lewis Wilber M. Johnston Same A. Cornish J. A. Hoffmaster Nebr. Gas & Electric Co Geo E. Campbell Branting Polk County Democrat Coune Mabtert Luther Lindquist Concilman Hastings Hastings Snider Ware Schwab Standard Oil Co John W. Oberg Ccevnsecsnnessiorssssses Coloneneaesensa Folk County Polk County

Republican County Convention Called for Osceola Nebraska

The Republican delegates elected in the April 8, 1924 primary are summoned to a county convention in Osceola on April 24 to elect ten delegates to the State Convention in Lincoln May 4 and to handle other business. Precinct votes total 38. Delegates are urged to caucus April 19 and cast full precinct votes. the new Central Committee will organize after adjournment. Julia A. Presson, Secy. R. L. Anderson, Ch.

Osceola Nebr Repubican Lincoln Hackberry Canada Clear Crezi Island Stromsburg Osterla Valley Pleasant Home Platte Total New County Central Committee Julia A. Presson R. L. Anderson

Marriage Applications Filed in Polk County

Rudolph Nitsch age 41 and Anna Restanding age 24, both of Polk County, applied for marriage licensing. The notice lists their names and counties of residence as the filing details.

Rudolph Nitsch Polk Co Anna Restanding

Delco light price hike announced by Polk agent

S B Farris Polk county agent for the Delco lighting plant has been notified that the price of the plant will rise by 25 dollars effective the 25th. He advises those planning to install Delco light to act this week to obtain the old price.

S. B. Farris Polk County Delco Lighting Farris Delco

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Eye Relief

Lavoptik eye wash combines camphor hydrastics witch hazel and other ingredients to ease weak strained or sore eyes. The product claims rapid action and includes a free aluminum eye cup from Crouse-Tex Drug Company.

Crouse-Tex Drug Company

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