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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
1
The advertisement touts Sidney as a premier western city with two major railways nearby and prime land for home or investment. It claims strong profits, ideal climate and social conditions, and asserts Sidney offers high land productivity and dependable returns for investors.
A long satirical column recalls Doc Cook and pole claims, Danish critique, and Polk county for support. It also covers Paddy Ryan and Chet Carson shoe mischief, a return flue boiler tale, a snowbound sled ride, a miniature avalanche, and a school bond vote passing 229 to 72 for a new building with guidance on future committees.
Joseph Morrison leads a Woodmen of the World camp formation in Osceola with strong farmer and merchant backing. Officers include L. O. Boostrum as Consul Commander and C. L. Emminger as manager, backed by State Manager Edward Walsh and Hon. J. C. Root’s hopeful expectations for the region. The order boasts nine million dollars in reserves and last year brought in six million dollars for Nebraska communities.
Local notes include a horse buyer seeking all ages and classes at top market value for cash, mentions of the First National Bank issuing an art calendar to customers, a winter apple list with fine cider and vinegar, and short notices about Axel F Johnson traveling to Redlands for the winter, Lee Green’s illness improving, and G T Bay’s business trip to Lincoln.
Osceola and vicinity are informed that Williamson Bros have opened a shoe repair shop in the rear of the Post Office building. Prompt careful attention will be given to all work entrusted and satisfaction guaranteed.
W. C. Johnson Co explains the change serves several good reasons after weighing all sides. The firm says the adjustment will benefit customers while accommodating losses and expenses, indicating higher prices for products sold on credit.
Multiple parcels ranging from 40 to 152 acres with improvements and meadow quality offered near Osceola and Platte Valley towns. Prices span 55 to 125 per acre, some with deadlines such as March 1st, and a large Lincoln county ranch totaling 2560 acres including a school section and relinquishment.
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