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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
8
Saturday December 6th the Toy World Bazaar invites children and grown ups to explore a Wonderland of toys. The event features hundreds of games books rail road trains trolleys blocks animal figures ships and more with a warm welcome and ample space for all attendees.
For Father a new suit or overcoat for Xmas. great line of quality clothing with guaranteed articles. We fit him and offer new neckties, dress gloves, shirts, underwear, hosiery and night clothes in many styles. All new and up to snuff.
A selection of comfy wool hose house shoes a fine handkerchief and a sweater coat promises pleasing gifts for Grandpa. The list highlights practical warm apparel likely to be cherished by an older recipient.
A local note promotes a Christmas goods sale for grown ups and children. The event opens Saturday morning with every line of holiday items on display and buyers who shop first receive first pick, ensuring comfort and timely readiness for Christmas.
The note highlights ideas for mothers gifts such as a fine dress hosiery books and ribbons. It urges shoppers to visit early before the Christmas rush to find many items Mother would like and avoid overlooking her.
An advertisement showcases a splendid line of suits in cassimeres tweeds ceviots and plain blue serges. Caps shirts stockings sweaters shoes and neckties are presented as excellent gifts for a brother's Xmas along with nuts and candy in the Grocery Dept.
The note praises giving a pretty girl coat and offers dolls in various sizes and moods. It mentions ribbons and sturdy machinery or a new dress as useful gifts for a young girl, likely for a holiday or special occasion.
The note requests a new dress, wool shoes, and a coat or sweater for Grandma. It mentions adding items to the Xmas showing and that Grandma should be pleased with the selections.
Douglas and Jobson publish Osceola records twice weekly priced at 1.50 dollars per year with Robert G. Douglas as editor.
The article outlines how the war tax fund targets various sectors from amusements to tobacco, with payments split across November and December. It notes congressional reversals on items like automobiles and gasoline, the burden ultimately falling on consumers, and hints at political unease over revenue measures and tariff policies as the war tax evolves.
A published letter accompanying the resignation of President Allen of the Nebraska Board of Regents argues for a focused state university policy. It asserts the institution should serve Nebraskans with a practical education, reject overexpansion, and remain tied to the state’s agricultural base while collaborating with top universities in niche fields. The note contrasts Nebraska’s needs with those of other regions and mentions Columbia University as a point of comparison.
The text argues University of Nebraska should become a city university while Nebraska State College should expand its agricultural program. Over the next four years the university will be housed and rebuilt, with a chart for its future progress to be guided by Bee.
Mr. Bryan and The Commoner praise Stephens plan to elect postmasters based on popular rule after Stephens won by over eight thousand votes. The Bee and Tribune support rotating collectors and ambassadors, citing vacancies in Nebraska and the need to fill offices under the new war tax law. The Harmonized factions delay appointments, leaving the Nebraska vacancy and Deputy collectors to handle duties, while the bonded collector bears responsibility.
A fragmented notice reports London Church and Divine services next Sunday as usual both in the Crean language. It mentions L L Spe and Wednesday ceremony of Bearedey with Messed Min John Radeeson and the Ladies Aid planning Thursday afternoon activity.
For Osceola Nebraska area residents a free on site diagnosis and treatment clinic by United Doctors Specialist is announced at the Pratt Hotel on Saturday December 5 1914 from 9 am to 6 pm. The ad promises free comprehensive examination no matter the ailment or prior remedies and urges men women and children to attend to gain quick restoration, energy, appetite, sleep and zest for work or pleasure. It emphasizes rational scientific methods and cites past successes saving patients from long costly treatments and operations.
On and after December 1 1914 a tax of one cent is imposed on each telephone message or conversation charged fifteen cents or more. The Telephone Company must collect this tax from the person paying for the message in addition to the regular charge. Signed Robt Williams acting commissioner.
F H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, renowned rupture expert, will be at Thurston Hotel in Columbus on Thursday December 10 for a single day showing the Spermatic Shield. He states the instrument closes the rupture opening in about 10 days with no surgery or injections and offers free demonstrations for charity cases.
Fragmentary notice addressed to sons Rexhen and Albert requests acknowledgment of responsibility and time-related duties. The incomplete text mentions notifying all sons and a party named Timm, but lacks clear action, dates, or jurisdiction.
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