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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
2
A Osceola Record editorial argues cornshucking and steam shovel work deserve wider recognition akin to football. It contrasts Elmer Williams’s 300 bushels per day feat with public adulation for sports stars and discusses canning industry growth and Nebraska’s corn acreage and yields.
A reader argues for wartime wage and price scaling across railroads and farming. They question why rail workers, farmers, and other labor should not receive wartime pay scales, noting farmers face open competition and freight costs. The piece urges equal wage increases and broader economic support.
Babson Park Mass Special report urges farmers to watch canning growth as 115 million Americans use about 5 billion cans yearly. Foreign markets hold vast potential with U S canners seen as world leaders. A contrasting Omaha Bee piece notes wage discussions and inflation, urging a Polk county farmer straw poll on wartime wages taxes and price policies.
Adolph Smetak, 22, of Wahoo, confessed to killing his father John Smetak and was found guilty of first degree murder last Thursday Thanksgiving Day. He received a life imprisonment sentence in the Nebraska penitentiary. The item also notes local cinema showing Harold Lloyd’s The Freshman on Thanksgiving Day and remarks on Nebraska football’s season, including a win over Notre Dame and earlier losses and ties. It mentions broader notes on military and political topics, and a mix of editorial observations about news value and local agriculture.
A 1925 Nebraska farm bureau appeal outlines an Interstate Commerce Commission plan to review and adjust freight rates. It surveys 1924 county data showing a farmer loss from an 11 percent rise, notes railroads profits on 60 percent of traffic, and urges Nebraska Polk County farmers to unite with the Farm Bureau to oppose higher charges.
W E Mallalieu of the National Board of Fire Underwriters warns that the anthracite coal famine creates new fire hazards. He urges thorough cleaning of smoke pipes and flues and notes soft coal produces more flame gas and soot, increasing chimney fires. Shield woodwork near furnaces with asbestos and sheet metal and ensure adequate air for burning. Do not pile soft coal near furnaces or against wooden bin walls due to spontaneous ignition risk.
In cooking accuracy matters as much as material quality. The article notes many failures stem from wrong measurements rather than ingredients or knowledge and urges standard weights for all recipes. It highlights the old pinch method used by women and stresses disciplined measuring for success.
Seasonal advance in egg prices peaks early this month. Fresh eggs rise with seasonal trend and storage eggs follow. No big price changes expected as storage holdings are about 16 percent above last year and frozen egg supply remains well above average.
It is unsafe to taste canned foods as soon as the can or jar is opened. Boil canned foods for at least five minutes before use, whether home or commercial. Foods in good condition are safe to eat if this boiling precaution is followed.
An unusual line of clever and attractive Christmas greeting cards is highlighted for the season. The notice encourages readers to look at them soon and mentions the record office as the source.
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