24 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
1
A humorous piece describes the sudden Saphead surge each February thaw as men rush into new spring attire while women debate hats and outfits. The article warns of lingering winter and the risks of rash wardrobe choices and urges cautious transition to Easter styles amid changing weather.
James M Inness will hold a public sale of all farm stock machinery and a quantity of alfalfa timothy and clover hay on Monday February 28 starting at 1 pm at the farm two miles south and one west of Shelby five miles east and one south of Osceola
The M. E. Church auditorium was full for both Sunday services. The morning choir performed beautifully and the evening anthem impressed. Next Sunday morning the sermon will explore The Matchless Mercy from Psalm 103:10. Five dozen hymnals were ordered for evening services, ensuring another strong song service with the pastor’s subject Safety First from Matthew 6:33.
The snippet lists numerous local residents visiting or traveling to Omaha Lincoln Durant and surrounding towns. Messrs Hartson Lindquist Schols Scott Belle and Bertha, Davis Fineey Gylling Elfors Anderson Nyblom Lindahl Stroberg Shank and others are shown in transit or visiting relatives, plus a Osceola residence for sale with local agent Swanson.
Osceola educators and patrons gathered after a December victory over Geneva as teachers praise community visits. The department team defeated Stromsburg 21 to 10 and Coach Gelwick eyes future stars. Debating and elocution efforts expand with strong student interest and finance in the school bank grows.
Public sale at residence 254 miles south and ½ mile east of Shelby on Tuesday February 29 1916 beginning 10 oclock a m. Items include 8 head horses 8 cattle 9 hogs machinery hay oats seed corn and farm fixtures list with numerous implements and livestock. Terms: under 19 dollars cash over 10 dollars on bankable note 8 percent interest. Auctioneers Basil Ware Hayhurst with D C Cole Clerk.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown during illness and death of beloved husband and father Mrs Geo Beebe and Children express gratitude for support and sympathy.
Dear friends and neighbors of our sister receive thanks for help and sympathy. Floral offerings and heartfelt appreciation are extended by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rose, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Mace, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shank, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Stroberg, Mr. Emil Rose, and others.
The Presbyterian church announces a Sunday program with the topic Strange But True in the evening and Heart Enlargement for the morning service. Special music and nine song services are planned, with Theo J. Asmus as pastor and a cordial invitation to all. Shoe stock for sale available at the office.
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