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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
4
Next Saturday is Monthly Settlement Day. Settling accounts each month keeps purchases in check and allows easy rectification of any mistakes. The policy benefits customers by avoiding overspending and promotes orderly payments.
In Polk County Nebraska the court orders a referee to sell land described as portions of sections 3 9 10 15 16 township 14 15 north range 2 west 6th P M at the Osceola courthouse on March 12 1912 at 2 PM for cash to the highest bidder. The sale may be in parcels or whole and will last one hour. Dated February 7 1918.
Old reliable horse buyer Hartman will purchase horses and mules aged 5 to 20 years weighing 800 pounds or more. He will pay top prices for salable animals and has already bought 24 head in Shelby on February 17. He will be at Gresham on March 1 and Shelby on March 2.
The piece argues for Roosevelt as the progressive standard bearer in 1912, noting past GOP nominating fights from 1880 and Grant to Garfield, and urging unity despite debates over Taft or Roosevelt. It outlines party loyalty, primary reform, and the need to back the ticket once nominated, citing Nebraska and Governor Aldrich as progressive leaders.
A fragmented and stylized quote highlights a Democratic candidate named Morehead in the gubernatorial race. The passage critiques the party's past performance and suggests improvement is desired, framed in a tongue in cheek historic voice.
The Polk County Democrat accuses Mike Harrington of misstatements in his attack on Harmon and notes past errors about Harman and railroad ties. It questions when Harrington’s wires were crossed and points to his role at the 1895 bond issue and the Freemont state convention.
A Lincoln Star letter purportedly from Taft headquarters asks for money for the editor’s services supporting the president, with claims Yeiser offered to pay if the editor backed Roosevelt. The piece questions the letter’s authenticity, notes Yeiser funded much of his Roosevelt work, and cites his own letters showing reluctance to solicit funds.
The commentary notes Norman E Mack as DNC chair claiming Roosevelt is decisively beaten and contrasts this with his 1908 Taft prediction. It comments that such prognostications offer little consolation to an expectant democracy.
Joe Gubser advertises for purchase of one hundred light hogs. The notice seeks four figure quantity from livestock sellers.
Chicago Lumber Co announces Hartman will visit Gresham on March 1 and Shelby Saturna on March 2 to purchase horses and mules. Fred Braithwaite aided his brother in law L A Kahler at the Smith shop for a few days. A fur muff lost January 25 prompts notification to Mrs Roy Cox. Buff Orp chickens offered and a poultry show claim notes first place in January with Buff Orp offerings. F A Swanson Osceola
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