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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
4
An editorial argues publishers oppose higher postal rates though some increase may be justified. It notes losses in parts of the mail system and criticizes parcels post subsidies, urging rates that make all departments pay their way and protect taxpayers.
The state board of pardons and paroles released its annual batch of Christmas pardons. Several families gain relief while others remain disappointed as efforts to secure release fail. The festive season seems to heighten public reactions to the board's findings.
The passage reflects on Christmas mercy as a time when some prisoners may gain relief, while the board rejects several applications. It emphasizes that God is merciful yet just, with a need for sincere atonement for any chance of forgiveness.
Opinion piece discusses possible nationwide tax reduction via governors conference and government cuts, urging brass-tacks approach. It also promotes an early Christmas mail campaign by the Post Office, praising last year’s results and urging households to shop and mail early to aid clerks and ensure timely deliveries.
Senator Norris backs a plan to end lame duck sessions and move presidential inauguration earlier. Nellie T. Ross invited to Texas inaugural in Austin on January 20, with Ma Ferguson confirmed. Postmaster General New seeks higher second class and parcel post rates to fund a proposed 68 million dollar raise for postal staff, with White House approval. The piece argues both sides of child labor policy and criticizes speculators in holiday markets affecting Western poultry, while reflecting on Samuel Gompers and American labor leadership and duty to uphold law and progress.
An advertisement invites farmers to secure loans at the Federal Land Bank of Omaha with profit from farm loans on a cooperative plan. It directs those paying high interest to contact N. L. Nelson in Osceola Nebraska for options. Also promotes guaranteed hosiery sales positions offering weekly and hourly pay with full time and spare time opportunities through International Stocking Mills in Norristown Pennsylvania.
Samuel Gompers rising from a Lyme trade worker to founder and 43 year president of the American Federation of Labor stands as a narrative of opportunity in American life. The text highlights his English cigar maker background and his role as a key spokesman for labor both in the United States and abroad.
A 1924 new Ford Sedan along with a light 1923 Star Sedan and a D-45 Buick six cylinder touring car are priced to sell. A 1922 Ford one ton truck with a new cab and a completely overhauled motor is listed, plus a 1917 Auburn closed touring car in fine running order and a 1916 Willys-Knight praised as a good value for buyers.
An ad states readiness for plumbing and gas engine repair work. The caller offers to perform all lines of plumbing and engine services, inviting inquiries and notes location at Northweet Corner Square by L. Lindquist.
Delicately browned toast on Westinghorse or stot point toasters in del Hemus. Water prices listed as 700 dollars and ags.50.
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