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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
1
A rambled argument extols ice farming as low risk and high reward. Ice yields from ponds can outpace grain income, with multiple cuttings possible and steady prices, while seeds and labor needs are minimal. The author envisions splitting summer work with ice production to hedge against crop uncertainty.
At a Washington tariff convention the National Manufacturers Association showcased German and Austrian goods to illustrate cost disparities. Exhibits compared US retail prices to foreign costs, noting high import profits and arguing foreign valuations defeat protective duties.
On Feb, the R N A will celebrate Osceola Camp No. 1925's 20th anniversary at the I O O Hall at 2:30 p m. A program has been arranged and all members are cordially invited.
Meridian Garage Wortman and Rhodes in Mars invites customers to bring broken items for repair. The ad emphasizes they mend anything except the break of day.
Local residents and visitors moved about Osceola and surrounding towns this week. Purchases and sales included farm land near Polk and a shipment to Clark s. Several trips to Lincoln Omaha Grand Island and York were noted along with sick lists and a scarlet fever closure of schools and churches. The Polk H S basketball team traveled to Grand Island with the boys defeating Baptist College and the girls losing 6 to 12.
Mrs C W Henning leads with ninety hens in Liberty as Lynette Larson celebrates a birthday with a supper inviting neighbors and twins. Nearby travels include J L Hurd visiting York and the death of Mr Turner in Otis Colorado. Community notes record visits, moves to Stromsburg, Ladies Aid plans for Feb IM, and a wolf hunt with lunch today.
The Maple Leaf Club met February 2 at Mrs. Lulu Mickens home. A short program and a debate on prohibition followed, the affirmative winning. Thirteen members attended with four visitors. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Sheer. The next meeting is February 16 at Mrs. Addie Wieseman’s home.
A union meeting at First M E Church in Osceola discussed forming a local welfare board to push legislation cleaning up amusements harming children. A committee was named to organize, but plans were postponed due to the organizer’s illness.
The 1921 revenue act boosts personal exemptions for married filers to 2500 dollars with 400 dollars per dependent. A three child family with 4000 dollars net income owes 12 dollars tax, versus 56 dollars in 1920. Taxpayers must file by March 15, 1922. forms available from internal revenue collectors and branches.
The Bureau of Public Roads announces a policy to eliminate grade crossings on federal aid roads as built under the Federal Highway Act. It aims to save lives, noting 3 636 deaths and 10 644 injuries at grade crossings in the three years to 1920, with higher costs possible.
Saunders County leads Nebraska in electric and water systems with 6417 modern farms 6714 modern water systems and 6340 heating plants. Central Power Co spent 150000 on the Kearney hydro plant in 1921 with 60 to 450 workers. A generator upgrade adds 2500 horsepower. BerMan seeks electric service from nearby lines as Tekamah wholesale rate under 7 percent is deemed high.
Educators nationwide recognize a distinct place for the Boy Scout movement in education. Training benefits observed in classrooms have sparked greater cooperation between schools and Scouts, not assimilation, with educators urging active participation by teachers and superintendents. The Atlantic City NEA convention chaired by Frank Cody studies nationwide data to guide future collaboration as one candle in the Boy Scouts of America birthday cake.
The last scarlet fever quarantine ended two weeks ago with no new cases. Mark Romohr bought the Wm Davidson quarter east of Gresham and moved his family to the new home last week. Carl Richter moved into the Romobhr vacated farm. George Hasselbalch from near Shelby visited the neighborhood on business. George Michener and family from Columbus visited relatives here over the weekend and returned Monday. Wesley and Elmer Michener began a trip February 3 to Concordia and other Kansas points to see relatives for three to four weeks. Rolon Jones was seen with an unusual moustache removal, noted during a casual flock check.
The Farm Bureau and County Agent announce a series of free moving picture events starting Monday February 13 featuring Outs of the Shadows from the U S Department of Agriculture plus a Boys and Girls Club film. Screenings move across Fizzletown Buelah Wayland Stromsburg Shelby Swede Home Osceola with scheduled speakers at each site. County Agent Lynn Sheldon invites all ages to attend for education and entertainment.
Mrs D C Cole has been ill with small pox but is improving. Miss Mary Mahaffey will visit Grand Island this weekend. Floyd Gudgel traveled to Omaha on business. A new girl Shirley Elizabeth weighing seven and a half pounds arrived Feb 2 at the R A McMeekin home. Mrs Josephine Koon visited her daughter Mrs R A McMeekin. Mrs Helen Lucas returned from a week with her father J C McGrew. Mr and Mrs George M Blakney returned from a two week visit to F H Ball. Mrs Martin Fashender came home from Central City after visiting her son James. Mrs Ed Scow is recovering from appendicitis after surgery in Omaha. The Shelby dramatic club performed Prairie Rose at Bellwood and will repeat in Shelby Friday. Fred Schneider went to Ashland to bring home his son Herbert visiting his aunt Rosa Hook. Mrs John Scott and Miss Wilema Scott returned from Omaha where John is improving at Tarksen Hospital. The U B Church supper was successful with receipts around 125 dollars. Shelby Flavo flour supplied the fluffy biscuits. The Shelby Wholesale Beef Market advertises delivery and priced meats by the pound.
Jeremiah Reeder died at his Shelby area home on February 5 1922 at age 67. He lived in Nebraska since 1880s and settled in Polk County after moving from Wray Colorado and Wymore. He married Eliza Bennet in 1895 and had one son Harry. three sisters and two brothers survived. He belonged to United Brethren Church in Polk County and was remembered as kindly and conscientious. Funeral services were held February 7 at United Brethren Church with hymns sung by a quartet.
A. B. Nelson announces a public sale on Friday February 17 at 10 o clock in the morning. The auction includes 16 head of purebred horses and mares with foal two aged stallions some mares with foal grades. Also milk cows farm machinery two new Maxwell trucks one used truck a 1920 Maxwell touring and a Ford touring blacksmith tools and wrenches.
Miss Grace Crouse thanks friends and schoolmates for expressions of sympathy and the many acts of kindness while she was confined in the hospital at Conaha.
Candidacy announcement by Franklin County Republican Byrum outlines aims for economy in school funding, a state budget system, and reduced taxes. He pledges to use public funds only for necessary purposes and to limit waste while stressing practical education and broad liberty.
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