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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
4
A Nebraska editorial argues against forming a state farm bloc, noting strong farmer influence and Republican support. It contrasts with the federal farm bloc, praising nationwide farmer cooperation but asserting state legislators already align with agriculture, passing farm cooperative bank and insurance laws, and funding disease eradication programs.
The piece argues that Democratic politicians posing as farmers are using farm bloc rhetoric to sow discord at the Nebraska legislature. It claims there is no specific farmer-friendly bill at risk and challenges the reformers to name one.
A study comparing land sale values to tax values across seven counties centered on Polk shows discrepancies in assessments. Polk has the highest average land assessment for 1922 except Platte, suggesting adopting a July 1 transfer basis to tax on sales values could equalize across Butler Seward York Hamilton Merrick Platte and Polk counties.
In Osceola last Tuesday farmers endorsed moving the state primary to August. The August date was proposed by the August primary feature of the primary law and also by the Douglas bill, both defeated in recent actions.
The incoming governor selects J. H. Broady as private secretary. Broady is a skilled Nebraska lawyer with wide experience in code and revenue law and has served as counsel to Farmers Co-operative Companies legislative committees, expected to provide essential counsel as the new administration confronts key statutes.
Miss Gertrude Stevens visits Stromsburg while Wm Larson to wed Miss Ruth Crucene. Rebecca Fushby weds Edwin Conklin in Stromsburg. they plan California residence. Probate notices set for Perry Shermadine, Samuel Pheasant. Klassy estate sale January 22 1923 in Osceola with farm and city parcels.
Mrs Catherine Netsell died at her home after a month long illness from paralysis. Funeral from M E church tomorrow with Rev Sahlin officiating. Burial in Stromsburg cemetery beside her husband Hans Netsell who died in 1914. Born in Sweden December 7 1833 she was 88 years old. Survived by children A J Hillberg Lavinia Palm Samuel Netsell Joel Netsell and five others eight great grandchildren seven grandchildren earlier died infant daughter and Mrs J W Anderson formerly of this city.
City council warns water patrons to pay within 30 days of due date or face service cuts plus a 50 cent restoration fee. Water bills are due January 15 April 15 July 15 and October 15. Strict enforcement expected by all patrons. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL. 144¢
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska a petition seeks John August Pehrson as Administrator of the estate of Peter Johan Pehrson Deceased hearing set for January 12 1923 at 10 oclock A M dates Dec 15 1923 21 28 and 4.
In the matter of the Estate of Louisa Pehrson deceased a petition is filed for the appointment of John August Pehrson as Administrator.
Citizens State Bank of Polk Nebraska and H A Johnson sue First State Bank of Fergus Falls and Ernest Olson to foreclose a mortgage dated January 20 1921 on the West Half of the Southeast Quarter Section 29 Township 16 North Range 1 West Polk County Nebraska The note for 2500 bears 8 percent interest and the plaintiffs claim a first lien The answer is due January 22 1923 Elmer E Ross attorney for plaintiffs December 14 21 28 January 4.
Nebraska notices that the Executrix has filed a final account and report of administration and a petition for final distribution and determination of heirship. Hearing before the Court is set for January 12 1923 at 10 o'clock A M. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated December 16 1922.
Lizzie Anderson files for divorce from Melvin P. Anderson in Polk County Nebraska court on August 7 1922 alleging extreme cruelty and non support. Respond by January 8 1923 with Mills Beebe and Mills representing the plaintiff.
In the County Court of Polk County the estate of Fred Hennings deceased. Creditors must present claims by April 19 1923 and debts by January 19 1924. Hearings to receive examine hear allow or adjust claims will occur January 19 1023 March 19 1928 and April 19 1928 at 10 A.M. in County Court Room. F H Ball seal.
Luther College in Wahoo Nebraska opens its next semester January 2 with expected larger enrollment. The twelve week Short Course covers all departments led by Commercial studies for young men unable to attend year round.
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