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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
8
The piece criticizes lax filings in primaries allowing many candidates to run with little friction. It suggests reintroducing a party convention to screen entrants and select stronger competitors, combining benefits of both systems while avoiding their flaws.
The Cemetery Trustees invite sealed bids for care of Osceola Cemetery for 1916. Bids must be received at the office of W I Kepner by 12 o clock noon on April 22 1916.
In Polk County Nebraska the County Court fixes October 28 1916 as the claim filing deadline and April 21 1917 for debt payments. The court will meet April 21 1916 July 21 1916 and October 23 1916 at 10 AM to receive examine hear and adjust all filed claims. Dated March 21 1916. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
Notice to interested parties that the administrator filed a final account and petition for final settlement and discharge in the estate of William T. Thompson. Hearing before the court is set for April 21, 1916 at 10 o'clock A M. objectors may appear. Dated March 24, 1916. (Seal) F. H. Ball.
Senator Jas Hamilton Lewis of Illinois argues for concurrent federal scrutiny and support for state National Guard units. He emphasizes distinct roles of militia and guard, warns against centralized control eroding state sovereignty, and calls for federal assistance to equip and sustain guards for national defense and local welfare. He cites constitutional authority and urges cooperation to prevent weaker defenses in poorer states. He closes by criticizing proposed measures he sees as subservient to regular army and undermining state sovereignty.
Austin buyer Geo Tilden advertises rapid cash conversion of any property with reasonable terms. Written inquiries or phone calls welcome for open dates at Benedict Nebraska. Phone 2203.
Owner Harry Beebe announces the stand of the Percheron stallion Halley's Comet 78118 two miles north and three miles west of Swede Homes. Terms are $10 and $15. For inquiries call Stromsburg Cedar 5778. all calls answered by the owner and manager. 77-12t.
J G Rosdahl advertises a stallion and a jack for breeding at his Osceola area farm three miles east and eight miles south. Stallion priced at 10 dollars and jack at 15 dollars with insurance. if no cost, service reserved free.
Dr. Baird has purchased the celebrated Jack and plans to breed in 1916 at the farm 3 miles east and 1 3/4 miles north of Osceola and 3 miles west of Shelby. He is a good individual and a good foal getter. Terms include 12 50 to insure and 15 for colt to stand and suck. No liability for accidents. 73-41. Lewis Herrmann.
Advertisements offer Kingsberry a five year old thoroughbred black Percheron stallion weighing 1700 pounds and standing 16 1 hands at a Osceola area farm with season terms. Also Dan a six year old Mammoth jack imported from Missouri advertised for mule breeders with seasons and insured prices. Also notice of license application to sell intoxicating liquors in Shelby Nebraska with petitions filed April 8 1916 and village clerk certification.
Creditors of the estate of Mary L Dimick deceased are notified that claims must be filed by October 21 1916 and debts paid by April 21 1917. The county court will sit at Ten A M on April 21 1916 July 21 1916 and October 21 1916 to receive examine hear and allow or reject claims. Dated March 18 1916. Be H Ball seal.
The State of Nebraska creditor notice states the time limit for presenting claims is October 20 1916 and for payment of debts to April 19 1917. The auditor will sit at 10:00 AM on May 19 1916 and August 21 1916 to receive examine hear and allow or adjust all duly filed claims. Dated March 17 1916. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of Hat tie Marquis Deceased the Administrator HE L Marquis has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and order of distribution with discharge set for hearing May 10 1916 at 10 oclock A M before the Court. Interested parties may appear and contest. Daies April 13 1916 Seal F H Ball
Samuel B. Richmond applies for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in Shelby Nebraska for the 1916 municipal year. The request is filed with the Village Clerk and will be acted on after three weeks of publication in accordance with law.
Osceola Nebraska April 17 1916 To-Ka-Han Mining Co stockholders report of takeover December 10 1915 $900 down 12000 shares balance due within a year. Mine tests show milling ore with potential high grade veins and a proposed tunnel to access deeper ore. Company urges stockholder support to fund development and a possible deed by June 10 1916 with concerns about Royal Basin and local mining activity.
A general law practice offering abstracts insurance real estate loans and collections with special attention to estate settlements and title examination serving the Olgeola area as listed by King and Campbell.
For Sale items include a well bred single driver six years old described as gentle and not afraid of autos. Also hog troughs made from 20 gauge iron guaranteed not to leak. Harry Ohio Seed Potatoes offered at $1.00 and $1.25 per bushel by Andrew W. Anderson at Pyoge QIit Sts. Call X38 Osceola Nebraska.
An old advertisement touts a laxative potion called Ag. ler-i-ka that claims to ease almost any case of constipation and sour or gassy stomach. It boasts instant action and even used successfully in appendicitis, targeting quick relief for buyers.
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