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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
4
The Osceola Record, Polk County's oldest newspaper, is listed in the Osceola post office records under the 1879 act. The notice confirms continued mailing status and official recognition for publication in Osceola Nebraska.
In days gone by August 14, 1902 F W Karrer, top medical school student at Omaha, named assistant demonstrator of Anatomy for next year. Mrs Margaret Snider of Kewanee Ill., mother of Osceola resident Mrs James Beebe, has died. J L Makeever returns from Chicago to partner with Sanford and relocate soon. J F Campbell reports wheat 27 bushels per acre, oats 44. E W Heffelbower hosts 38th birthday surprise with 30 friends. S H Martin and family move to Lincoln.
J H Steeple sold his Variety Store to Arthur Bintz of Sidney this week. new proprietor took possession yesterday. Albert Dickhute, born 1873 in Fowler Illinois, died suddenly at home in Shelby August 6 at age 56. Mr and Mrs Arthur Eckstrom announce the birth of a daughter on August 10.
Mr and Mrs Mark Timm move east of the square while the White family relocate to the Robert Inness residence. Osceola markets list on wheat corn oats hogs hens springs eggs cream with various cents. A baby girl born August 8 to Mr and Mrs Stanley Harless. County primary winners named Gunnard Peterson sheriff Grace Phea sant Johnston Clerk Dist Court Swan Cederberg Julius Schles singer John Lees Commissioners N S Nyberg county treasurer.
A Nebraska audience learns about the Council of National Defense created by Congress on August 29 1916 and fully organized by March 3 1917. The piece outlines the council structure its advisory commission duties and the roles of key commissioners including Knudsen Stettinius Hillman Davis Budd Henderson Elliott and others.
The passage outlines the government’s plan to secure essential materials and information for military needs. It calls for essential articles to support armies and civilians during foreign trade disruptions, data on production capacity and locations, and guidance to producers on military supply requirements. It also emphasizes building relations to enable rapid mobilization of national resources in times of need.
Union Stock Yards Omaha August 13 1940 cattle receipts 9000. Trade active and higher for corn fed steers yearlings and heifers with best steers 11.65 and best heifers 10.60. Feeders strong to 25c higher 6.00 to 7.75. Prices for cows and calves and various classes listed with range. Fat lambs steady 9.25 to 9.75. Sheep hold steady.
Hog receipts in Omaha Monday reached 5,200 head as market stayed quiet and under a weak undertone. Prices generally declined 10 to 15 cents from Friday with most hogs trading between 5.35 and 6.35 for the spread, lightweights up to 6.40, and sow prices around 4.85 to 5.35.
Receipts of sheep and lambs at Omaha Monday totaled 9,500 head. Fat western lambs sold readily at full last week’s advance, 9.50 to 9.75. Feeder lambs gained 25 cents to 8.35 to 8.85, aged sheep held about steady.
A Polk County Medical Society article explains mucus lining most body cavities and its production by these membranes. It notes normal mucus in bowel matter and the ever-present nasal mucus, outlining why the body secretes this fluid and its functions.
Mr. Farmer asked about a fall farm sale with large crowds. The ad office promises wide territory advertising and low prices for placing ads and bill printing, claiming no other paper offers similar service.
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