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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
4
Flags at half mast flown at Washington embassies except the German one after ex President Wilson dies. Berlin calls Wilson a private citizen and directs no official mourning at the German embassy. Many hope Kaiser’s downfall ends the beast’s menace.
The column blends rural humor on hare growing and barbering with local business updates. It covers ice and lumber cooperatives on Blue River, tax talk from The Nebraska Farmer, new business ventures, and a spirited volley ball tournament ending with a casual summary of town events and mischief.
At a county meeting voters debated a road bond plan. Farmer Jones spoke of delaying medical aid for his ill child due to bad roads, urging support for the bond. The measure passed, enabling construction of new roads and his promised personal patch.
Taxpayers with net income of 1000 or more for individuals or 2000 for married couples must file. Definitions cover gross income from salary business property interests and more. Exemptions: 1000 single, 2500 married under 5000 net, 2000 over 5000 net. additional 400 credit per dependent under 18 or incapable of self support.
A collection of humorous observations from Abe Martin style satire. Topics include marriages and licenses, college football, politicians, county towns, fashion and finances, education, taxes, self blame, shaving, coffee and mayonnaise, reformers, eternity, Prohibition, digestion, cooking, and a proposed revival target list. The tone is folksy and period political and social commentary.
An eye care tip promotes Lavoptik eye wash containing camphor hydrastis and witch hazel to relieve sore weak or strained eyes. A free aluminum eye cup accompanies the product from Crouse-Tex Drug Company.
An item titled Ideal Broadcast Receiver appears in a Canadian context with notes hinting at low price and wide appeal. The brief text references cuts and centers around accessories, suggesting a consumer electronics listing from a periodical.
In Polk County Nebraska the administrator for the estate of Jiedda Fredrickson has filed a final account and report, a petition for final settlement and for distribution and heirship, with an order of discharge set for February 23, 1924 at 10:00 A M. The date is January 28, 1924 with Judge F H Ball presiding.
In pursuance of a Polk County Nebraska District Court order dated January 28 1924 the sole referee H C Beebe will offer at the south door of the Osceola courthouse on March 1 1924 at 2:00 PM the northeast quarter of section 14 the southeast quarter of section 11 and the west half of the southwest quarter of section 12 township 14 north range 4 west to the sixth p m all in Polk County Nebraska for cash with ten percent due at sale and balance on confirmation. sale may be made in parcels or as a whole.
A Beaver City church suffered a recent fire and Mrs. Fletch Merwin fears the workload on women as they plan numerous baked goods to raise funds for a replacement. Other notes include social anecdotes and remarks on credit spending and workplace trades.
A friend accuses you of being grouchy and bossy after a dispute. You consider the claim and plan to reflect on behavior and responses to improve relations.
Sunday School at 10:00 A M with morning worship at 11:00 A M. School of Missions at 6:30 P M and church service at 7:30 P M. Next Sunday evening Mr Barr will sermonize with stereopticon. On February 14 Rev Thomas E Barr will speak on Joan of Arc at the Auditorium.
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