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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
6
An auctioneer ad mentions F A Merrick offering special training with world class auctioneers and invites calls to arrange a sale. Includes outdated phone cue 3711 and a secondary line about Porko Meat Maker at Dun can Produce Co.
Ohio City plans Lincoln Highway shade trees east and west of Delphos with a committee to study cost per tree for lining the route. Delphos residents support trees as a lasting memorial to Lincoln and attracting future tourists after road improvements.
In Polk County Nebraska the administrator has filed a final account and report of administration. A petition for final settlement and distribution order and determination of heirs and discharge has been set for hearing before Wald Court on February 25th 1927 at 1 oclock AM. Interested persons may appear and contest the matter.
Mrs Batm's room pupils held a surprise party for Ross Welch who turned fifty plus years. about fourteen attended, games and refreshments enlivened the evening. Mrs Della Powers celebrated eighteenth birthday with dancing and refreshments. Paul Tiuga and Bertha Elizabeth Zinnicker announce their upcoming marriage in Columbus with a February 27 ceremony. Royal Neighbors lodge formed in Osceola with twenty charter members and listed officers. Knewt Johnson arrived from Sweden to live with A. A. Hannell.
United States Department of Agriculture experts describe the impact of clay and silicate ratios on subgrade quality. They cite Texas eastern clay and Piedmont soils as favorable to highway needs while Upshur County hillslope slip and Pennsylvanian deposits show subgrade failures. Black Waxy Texas clay may form superior herd facing, but swelling and shrinking with moisture limits other materials.
The article argues highways greatly aid farmers by enabling direct sales to motorists from roadside markets. It notes state highway costs and farmer benefits, with newly developed roadside markets cited as a major contribution, claiming over $2.1 million in monthly direct sales to motorists.
A regional essay notes that a new farm market serving rural districts thrives on second grade produce and ripe fruits. It cites a $25,000,000 sales figure from direct purchases plus up to $30,000,000 with farm fresh eggs milk and butter to urban buyers. It praises Indiana for miles of improved roads and cites Jakane Faber on good roads aiding agriculture.
Popular Mechanics reports Yosemite bears pose a growing threat to visitors as hotels and camps feed them. Experiments with tear gas, conducted with the Chemical Warfare Service, sought a noninjury method to restrain the animals though initial results show limited effectiveness and bears remain bold around facilities.
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