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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
The speaker contrasts workers who miss vacations with neighbors who roam to mountains and lakes. He notes the expense and quiet returns of travelers, the burdens of leaving duties behind, and the mixed rewards of time off. He asks Bill what kind of vacation he had.
Nine year old Dick Matheson, son of Mr and Mrs George Matheson, was struck by a wagon driven by E J Brown while attempting to reach a road through a wheat field. The injury to his hip is not yet known but he is resting well and is expected to recover.
Bill Hart presents Wagon Tracks at the Auditorium with Friday and Saturday night showings. Hart stars in a western drama as crowds gather for two performances this week.
A briefing notes the Earl of Rescommen recommending readers select authors like choosing a friend. It emphasizes personal taste in literature and the value of varied reading to broaden perspective.
Polk community news covers births, visitors, and travel. A Polk Milling Co. meeting addresses financial difficulties after ceasing milling for now. The death of Chas Henry Johnson near Clarks is reported with funeral details and surviving relatives.
On Sunday August 21 at 2 p m Bishop Homer C Stuntz of Omaha will dedicate the new First Methodist Episcopal Church in Stromsburg The Romanesque modern plant cost about 4200 cash plus donated labor and material from American and Swedish Methodist Churches The church seeks about 15000 to be raised to dedicate debt free Citizens are invited to visit and contribute payable to W H Van Horn or T A James building fund
The 34th or Sandstorm division, formed from Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota National Guard units and trained at Camp Cody New Mexico, will hold its first postwar reunion in Omaha September 19 to 21. Fort Omaha will serve as headquarters with free billets, Ak-Sar-Ben festival events planned, reduced rail rates, and an expected 10 000 veterans. Colonel John H. Maloney will lead the permanent organizing effort with Gen John A. Johnston and Gen H Harries slated to attend.
The passing bell rang in English pre Reformation times for the dying and after death. It arose from the belief that devils troubled the dying and tormented the soul after departure. After the Reformation the passing bell was discontinued, though tolling after a death remains a custom.
The Osceola Chautauqua this year is recalled as the best held in Osceola so far with uniformly strong talent. Lectures by Gordon Batle and Hoch received enthusiastic approval from large crowds and season ticket sales went over the top, leaving a pleasant recollection.
The Swede Home Starmers' Union held a Harvest Holiday picnic at Anstrom Grove with a large crowd, a stand for refreshments, sport program, ball game, speeches by the Record editor and Wm. F. Crozier, and music by Miss Lillie Chindgreg. Mrs P O Childgren and Ruth visited from Oregon. Ruth Appleton survived a narrow tank accident with a close call for her sister.
Regular services next Sunday with year end reports for the church and Sunday school. The Endeavor lesson Thy Will Be Done With My Pleasures is highlighted for study. Officers elected: President Chas Lucas, vice president Lee Campbell, secretary Effie Campbell, treasurer Claude Bond. Klatch and programs followed including a China paper by Hyla Harris and games led by Rev and Mrs Nelson.
Word arrived of Mrs. John G. Rhodes death after a short illness. She died at her daughter’s home in Omaha and her funeral was held at the Osceola M E Church led by Rev. W W Hull with the Women's Relief Corps in charge. Burial was in Osceola cemetery. She was born February 17 1840 in New York and married John G. Rhodes in 1861. The couple moved to Nebraska in 1864 and she lived in Osceola for most of her life. Eight children were born to the couple with five surviving: George Rhodes Detroit Adell Sharp Keya Paha Cora Lt Dally and Jessie L Van Hoosen Omaha. Her husband died in 1915. Many from afar attended the funeral including Van Hoosen and Mildred of Omaha Lew Dally and son of Omaha James Reese and Mrs Millie Comfort of Stromsburg.
Referee sale set for August 16, 1921 at 2 p.m. in Osceola Polk County Nebraska offers Lot 12 and south half of Lot 11 in Block 4 Smiths Second Addition. Property features a 75 by 11214 foot lot with a three room house, pantry, three bedrooms, basement, vegetable cellar, furnace heat, city water and electricity, and potential modern upgrades. Ten percent of the purchase price due at sale with balance on confirmation. half of price may be carried back after costs. Samuel A. Snider sole referee.
Numerous villagers travel for business and family visits to Omaha York Lincoln and Benedict. New barber in Veneva Dorsey Dudley. births report a son to Mr and Mrs Joe Anderson. The Stromsburg Chautauqua closes with a deficit. local residents enlist and military discharge noted. Community notes cover commerce farms schools and short trips across Nebraska Iowa and Colorado.
Mr and Mrs C L Dally and Mr and Mrs Stanley Van Hoosen express gratitude to friends and former neighbors for sympathetic deeds and words during their bereavement and for the floral tribute from the W W R C and others.
A miniature golf house style exhibit showcases every new type of farm machinery. The display aims to attract farmers facing labor shortages and seeking labor saving equipment. Visitors to the Nebraska State Fair in Linolia can see the latest models and consider adoption.
The article explains that bull baiting was once popular in England and was declared Megal in 1885. It notes methods such as dogs attacking a bull and nostrils being peppered to provoke fury, and an alternative where a bull tied to a stake faced trained bulldogs seizing at the nose, referencing the bulldog’s origin from the alaunt mastiff.
The text notes that dogs were likely domesticated first, with sheep, oxen, camels, and horses added soon after as humans found ways to adapt animals to their needs. The sequence is presented as probable and rapid.
Polk County reports Kanred wheat across about one thousand acres with threshing averages of five bushels per acre more than other varieties. Despite claims about poor milling, Kansas tests over eight years show Kanred grades above Turkey and Kharkov at Manhattan. The Nebraska Journal via National Farm Bureau Federation rebuts efforts to suppress Kanred and urges farmers to ignore them while publishing certified Kanred grower lists in county newspapers and at elevators. Lynn Sheldon, County Agricultural Agent.
Mr. Thomas Dolan was appointed to collect a one dollar annual maintenance fee for each Osceola Cemetery lot. He has collected about $165.00 and expects around $20.00 more, with some residents in the countryside yet to be reached. Please pay your dollar to Mr Dolan or Secretary W. F. Kepner. auditorium events Friday and Saturday nights.
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