07 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
1
An analysis notes that grain prices typically dip from late May to mid July, then rise into fall. The piece argues recent price gains are likely to continue, regardless of causes, with higher prices expected by late fall as harvest marketing wraps up. The table compares this year’s May to August spread with prior years to infer near-term trends.
Liberty Clark shares a state university inquiry into Polk County post offices and origin stories. The report lists names and naming figures for Osceola Pleasant Home Polk Prairie Creek Rochon Stromsburg Swede Home Thornton Wayland Arcade Shelby Beulah Clear Creek Cyclone Davis Creek Durant and notes origins tied to postmasters governors churches and railroad officials.
S. P. Johnson captured the 1924 golf title by defeating runner up Fred Schumann in a straightforward victory as the second round progressed. Johnson built a lead, won key holes, and held a four up margin with three holes remaining. He adds two more cups to his growing collection and Osceola Club plans another event with a pyramid contest to follow.
Heads of the American Federation of Labor endorse LaFollette for president and Wheeler for vice president. Nebraska seeks life insurance coverage for 1709 National Guard members with policies from 2000 to 5000 dollars. Wheat price boom lifts farmers’ incomes, corn remains weak, and air and aviation notes appear with other regional developments.
Thomas P. Reynolds former Polk Nebraska labor leader becomes president of the International Stereotypers Union after the death of President James J. Freel in Caldwell New Jersey. Reynolds had already served as vice president and assumed secretary-treasurer duties when the prior officer resigned.
Thanks extend to neighbors and friends for help during the illness of my wife Cecelia Bernt. Hubert Bernt expresses heartfelt gratitude. John Albin and wife left Wednesday for a two week Illinois vacation. Earl Tyler and family left this week for a Colorado vacation by auto.
The Secretary of War explains the Defense Test planned for September 12 as a public demonstration of mobilization plans not a general mobilization. He cites the constitutional basis and 1792 1920 acts, stresses open plans to educate citizens, and compares the test to a school fire drill to promote peaceful, cooperative national defense.
Mrs. M. I. Gunn returns to Kansas City after visiting relatives and attends the funeral of Mrs. John Inness. Julius Bernt oil station work progresses with a basement and foundation, James Martin & Son handling masonry. Shelby beat Stromsburg 5 1 and holds a 9 5 season record as several residents travel, visit camps, and attend events.
The Dairy Sire train will travel Nebraska in October starting October 6 from Lincoln to promote dairy development. Thirty breeders donate 31 purebred bulls to 31 farmers in 30 counties, swapping scrub bulls to boost herd quality. Farmers keep bulls for two years if they prove to be good breeders.
Nebraska's dairy sector expands with a 15 percent increase in milk cows over three years. Farmers shift from side line to steady profits, aided by statewide campaigns and the state fair. Dairy contributes about 30 million dollars to the state's wealth annually, with strong demand for stanchion reservations and displays from New York to the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Nebraska state boy scout camp at Camp Sheldon overflows with registrations from 19 towns. Norfolk leads with 24 scouts and four leaders, followed by large groups from Orleans Aurora Silver Creek Albion Osceola and Stanton. Grant Johnson from Orleans brought 12 scouts traveling over 200 miles. Other towns represented include Ord Shelby Geneva Stromsburg Ansley Genoa Battle Creek Nebraska City Columbus and Central City.
Nebraska raises enough wheat each year to feed Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Within its borders farmers harvest wheat that, when milled, could feed nine million people. Corn is described as king in Nebraska with an average annual production of 190 million bushels, 85 percent fed to livestock, 15 percent to market.
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