08 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
1
Historic report details Nebraska National Guard units engaging in field exercises at Pole Mountain. Infantry drills, map work, and patrols tested communication and movement under regular officers guidance. Soldiers praised for discipline and efficiency during a demanding two day march and camp set up.
Advertisement notes the Tip-Top brand six loaves sold for six tickets for Nts. A brief retail promo item highlighting a simple value offer with a local price trade.
The county league race tightens as Shelby, Osceola, Stromsburg, Polk, and Milks battle for the pennant. Shelby’s Jobst and Corbet drive strong play, while Osceola fields fast defense and Polk battles luck. Upcoming games include Stromsburg at Polk and a KC Giants exhibition in Osceola with date changes to fit the schedule.
Osceola captured the game with Polk at Osceola on Friday in a dramatic ninth inning rally that kept local fans buzzing. The Milkmen battled back as Deland, Shaw, and Bottum contributed, but Polk held an early lead until the decisive late burst.
Hutch drew a safety and Doc scored on Danielson's single. Hutch advanced to third while Eddie and Jocko moved runners, filling the bases as Green pitched for Polk with fast balls and spit deliveries before delivering the key pitch Jocko awaited.
Classified notice offers a four year old horse for sale with a listed weight of 1900 pounds and contact by Charles Stewart.
Sabbath morning at ten o'clock arrangements will be completed for the annual Sunday School picnic. All members and friends are urged to attend for a great day for the church and Sabbath school. The closing Palestine lecture will be given at eight o'clock in the evening and plans to bring friends are encouraged.
The advertiser offers blacksmith and repair work in first class shape on short notice. The note is signed by W. M. Beebe and lists a rate of 49.2 percent.
A special teachers examination will be held at the county courthouse on Thursday and Friday August 15 and 16 1912. Examinations will cover City County State and General Life Certificate subjects. Amelia Rasmussen County Superintendent.
A brown horse with a bald face strayed from the pasture of Andrew Nelson. If you have any information, please notify H. P. Clausen.
The Kansas City Giants travel to Osceola on August 13 for a scheduled game. Local fans anticipate a competitive matchup between these two teams and a possible standings impact.
Augusta Reid Lindquist born July 8 1836 in Smaland Sweden married John Lindquist in 1862 emigrated to America living in Henry County Iowa then Polk County Nebraska since 1879. Five children born three sons two daughters. three children and husband preceded her. Survived by two sons John and Luther in Polk County. One brother and a sister remain in Sweden. Funeral at Presbyterian church 10 a m Saturday conducted by Rev Frost with interment in Osceola cemetery.
List of residents visiting friends and relatives in nearby towns and cities includes many names and places from Polk County Nebraska. The column notes trips to Lincoln Fremont Central City Doniphan and Omaha along with engagements such as a fountain opening at Crouse Drug Store and a marriage in Shelby. Public travel plans booster trip to Shelby August 12 and a County Fraternal Picnic August 15 16 are highlighted.
Pete Clausen argues every business should wear a badge or emblem to advertise and identify its character quickly. He cites a pawnshop three ball sign as effective and reveals his own plan to adopt a cane as the emblem of the stock dealers, to be worn at state and county gatherings as an advertising experiment.
Notice states new machinery and expert miller have put the mill in shape for first class work. Farmers are invited to call and discuss a proposition exchanging Wheat for flour designed to interest Polk County growers.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Margritha Schmoker Nebraska. Claims must be filed by January 29, 1913 and debts paid by July 27, 1913. The county court will hear claims August 27, 1912 October 28, 1912 and January 28, 1913 at 2 PM. Dated July 27, 1912.
Notice to creditors of Martha Brigham deceased States claims due by January 14 1913 and debts by July 13 1913. Court will sit at County Court Room on August 13 1912 October 14 1912 and January 14 1913 at 2 PM to receive examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims. Dated July 13 1912.
The document outlines a joint resolution to amend sections of the Nebraska constitution to fix timing for general elections and judges’ terms. It specifies changes to Article Six and Article Sixteen including biannual general elections, deputy terms for Supreme Court judges, and ballot wording for the amendments. The secretary of state certifies the copy and the submission to voters for the November 6, 1912 election.
The proposed constitutional amendment would reserve to Nebraskans the right of direct legislation through initiative and referendum. It outlines petition thresholds, filing, ballot wording, and implementation details for the November 6, 1912 election. Local officials’ duties and governor proclamation processes are specified.
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