15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
The Polk County community mourns H Heinemeyer who died at 2:30 after injuries from a Friday collision near Polk. Funeral will be at the M E church tomorrow with Rev Wilcox delivering the service and burial in the local cemetery.
A political note urges voters to recall that the state democratic party has not secured pledges from candidates to oppose Champ Clark as speaker. The writer frames Bryan as labeling Clark and Underwood as corrupt and warns that such views affect support from men opposed to government departments under their control.
The Omaha Bee humorously notes the Bull Moose party and its candidate. It praises Governor Aldrich as outspoken and fearless, while questioning how he might be improved, reflecting a light political commentary tone.
The piece notes that Richmond Pearson Hobson has not been heard from for some time and questions looming trouble in the east with a reference to Japan's new ruler. It ends with a call to Dick to wake up.
The text argues that with abundant rainfall and steady prices the nation could prosper if political memory were erased and the entire program abandoned. It frames economic steadiness as key to enduring national well being.
The text asserts populists could recall James E. Boyd easily and compares his political stature to John H. Morehead, implying both held similar influence and characteristics as governors.
The excerpt mocks Mr. Walrath and associates for granting a long life to the Populist party in Nebraska and then questions where they would bury them after that term ends, concluding with a shushing caveat.
The speaker questions a named individual about promised favors from the party in this state. The tone implies suspicion of past and present rewards and double dealing within the party and references historic incidents two and four years earlier.
The passage accuses Walrath of involvement in moving Polk County and Platte County into a senatorial district to aid fusion. It notes he may know about the plan, while another figure Vic Wilson faces criticism for threatening drastic action during the early trial.
J. Erisman advertises in the Henderson Block room once used by the Osceola Band for cleaning and pressing ladies garments. Services offered include careful handling, short notice work, and satisfaction guaranteed. Bring in work for tailoring and cleaning.
An 80 acre farm located two miles east of town is for sale. The well improved property supports all kinds of fruit. Owner selling due to poor health and climate change. Household goods sold privately. Inquiries through the First National Bank in Osceola. Mrs. B. F. Brown.
F L Dunn traveled to Rising City on business today. Miss Mary McKeag departed for Manitoba to visit relatives for several weeks. Mrs Mary Samuelson and Victor Anderson stayed with Mrs B J Anderson yesterday. A G Kelly of Central City visited the Timm home in the city this week. For Sale eighty acres of land at 125 dollars per acre, 212 miles northeast of Gresham Nebraska, possible Osceola residence as part payment. Mr and Mrs Frank Parkis of Menlo Iowa arrived last evening to visit C H Parkis and family. Grace Tyler, former guest of Capt and Mrs L M Pratt and sister Mrs Geo Brooke, returned to Council Bluffs.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Osceola Methodist church brings Rev and Mrs Koehler back from the Philippines to share earnest messages on religious and social conditions there. The program is set for 8 PM next Sunday at the First Methodist Church.
A buyer advertises a high quality home for sale, proposing own price near market value. The note is signed by 503 M. BE. Bittner and suggests readiness to negotiate.
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