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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
4
The speaker asks Chee to grant Jesus the Christ dwell in our hearts through faith to the end that, rooted and grounded in love, we may be strong to grasp the breadth length height and depth of the love of Christ with all the saints.
The Board of Health imposed an embargo on Hive chickens from eight central states, including Nebraska, over an undisclosed pestilence. California followed with vague reasons, triggering feared price impacts as Nebraska live poultry fell about 50 percent and New York prices may rise similarly.
The piece contrasts the pipe of peace with the base ment pipe of pieces. It notes Winter sends the boy early, but this year person makes the first call. Severe weather delays plum drops as Adam did not shake the tree in time.
An average legislator initially pushes repeal of all existing laws but shifts to supporting a new statute tied to his own name. The move reflects a personal stake in shaping an enduring legal footprint.
The radio is praised as a handy tool to warn of initial flurries around Medicine Hat and help people prepare. The article notes a group photo of Gen. P. Elias Calles and his cabinet as Mexico’s new president, remarking that revolutions seem likely given the assembly.
A reader notes Coolidge’s New York victory by a large margin and jokes about wheat prices reaching $1.50. The message also mentions Bolshevik activity and Trotzky in a flurry of political chatter.
The article notes Charlie Bryan as the first governor to occupy the new state house and Adam McMullen as the last to occupy the old state house, marking a transition in state government buildings.
Captain Ed Weir of Nebraska earned a place on Walter Camp’s first All American team announced Tuesday. The other note says the weather man kept busy in December amid ongoing business woes for some.
Health officer Dr. LeMar and Sheriff Van Hoosen patrolled the Fizzletown area Saturday to quarantine a number of small pox patients in the neighborhood.
A quirky note reports a newlywed woman kneading bread with gloves amid town chatter. The editor, amid warnings to delinquent subscribers, jokes he may need bread in ever fewer clothes as winter tightens its grip in North Dakota.
The Bystander notes Bill Cox has faced jokes about his cooking since sealing wax was used on eggs at his home. After Mrs Cox finally fixed a doily mix up, he muses that French toast labeled with a doily digested faster than eggs fried in sealing wax, quelling some ribbing.
Social events include a Ware dinner for friends on Christmas Day with several couples attending. Maple Leaf Club met December 18 at Mrs. Arbogast’s home with fifteen members and two visitors. Santa distributed gifts and a lunch followed. Osceola Woman's Club observed Charter Day with 65 attendees and a program. Mrs Sickles hosted a N B B O Christmas party with Santa Claus gifts.
The Monday Night club held an extraordinary session at the Presbyterian church basement as a New Year welcome. Members enjoyed a dress designing contest using old newspapers, a model march, and a two page newspaper writing stunt creating the Monday Night Tattler. W. T. Smith won champion designer. Miss Sophia Kreshaw wore the prize gown. The event ended with refreshments and a New Year cheer. The organizing committee included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Van Hoosen and others.
Creditors in Polk County Nebraska must file claims by April 16 1925 and debts by January 16 1926. The court will sit January 16 1925 February 16 1925 and April 16 1925 at ten o clock A M to receive examine hear and adjust all claims. G T Ray Substitute County Judge acting in the estate of William McBeth deceased.
H C Duncan Produce Co offers feeds for poultry a dairy cows and hogs with a range of formulas. The advert promotes their stock feeds aimed at improving growth and milk production.
The American Junior Red Cross now counts 5,596,663 members in 29,942 schools and 147,486 classrooms. The program links children to health, disaster relief, and salvage efforts matching adult Red Cross work, expanding in American Indian schools and rural areas. It supported aid across twelve European countries and inspired Junior societies in over thirty nations.
The article describes Scotland’s New Year festival known as Daft Days with Hogmanay on New Year Eve. Children dress in sheets and go door to door crying Hogmanay and receive oat cakes in return. The exact meaning of Hogmanay is unclear.
Notice of probate filed in Polk County Nebraska for William Merrick with petition to appoint May Merrick executrix. Hearing set for January 23, 1925 at 10 A.M. signed December 31, 1924 by County Judge F. H. Ball. Conrad Carlson noted in Stromsburg visit Monday afternoon.
The record lists numerous names and payments to county officials and employees, including amounts like 76.50 22.10 8.25 and others, showing routine expenditures and credits. The board adjourned to meet on January 2, 1925, with county clerk John Sjoblom noted among signees.
The American Red Cross raised 10 million dollars in 21 days to fund relief for the Japanese earthquake. President Coolidge assigned the drive on Sept 3, with chapters in over 3,500 communities contributing, the fund reaching 10 million by Sept 27, while relief supplies continued from Pacific ports to Japan.
Real estate offers show 320 acres near Brule with 2% miles from town, plus 200 acres under ditch and 120 acres above ditch. Several tracts priced at 55 to 100 dollars per acre with improvements, pasture, fall wheat, and easy terms. Inquiries to The Record Office Osceola Neb.
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