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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
1
On January 22 the Osceola Auditorium hosts a first territory showing of an eight reel government film “Nebraska Kans Under Fire” detailing training and combat by Nebraska units in World War I. The government production features authentic footage and stars, presented under the local Legion post. One night only.
The junior girls team earned the championship with a 14 to 5 win over the freshmen in the finals after a week of tournament play at the high school. Sophomores and seniors also competed, with earlier results showing freshmen 40, sophomores 9, juniors 20, seniors 14.
Quotes Lady Diana Duff Cooper on why women fail citing half hearted effort. The Philadelphia Record notes competition and crowded paths require ardent resolve. The piece urges women to intensify study focus and rest discipline and to choose clear purpose.
A traveler describes Zulu cosmology naming a Supreme being Mvelinggangi and notes origins myths from a reed bed and a northern homeland. The account praises the Zulu as tall, law abiding, and well governed since the 1908 Kambata war, claiming intimate knowledge from lived experience.
A wry remark hints that persistence of a grumpy mood outlasts any fleeting cheerful moment, suggesting a tongue in cheek take on mood and resilience.
The statement notes that business conditions are not as bleak as often portrayed. It suggests optimism may be tempered by practical challenges, offering a measured perspective on the economy and corporate performance.
Don Van Deusen defines an optimist as a man who believes his taxes will be lower next year. The quote captures a fiscal outlook that contrasts belief in lower taxes with practical challenges in budgeting.
The text argues that relying on committee appeasement rarely resolves persistent problems. It urges seeking concrete action and direct leadership instead of endless deliberation.
Correspondence notes Burl Woodrum and family leaving for Nebraska City last Thursday to establish a chicken ranch. Many local visits and social reports follow, including Miss Ina Black visiting Fullerton relatives and other town residents traveling to Omaha and Lincoln.
Miss Maxine Eastman and Mrs Lillian Brown were passengers to Grand Island last Thursday.
Arthur E. Cook, known as Gua to friends, has supervised engineering in the Capitol plant for more than 23 years. He leads the mechanical departments that keep the Government Printing Office and Washington post office moving, employing thousands in federal service.
The article recounts filibustering ventures toward Sonora before Walker's Nicaragua invasion. It details Marquis Charles de Pig dey’s murder at Cocospera and Count Gaston Raoul de Rousset-Honourbon's execution on August 12, 1833, noting de Rousset’s romantic lure and his army's defeat by Mexican forces.
The article quotes naturalist Jack Miner praising the weasel as the ultimate field mouse predator. Miner recalls abundant sightings and asserts the weasel's dominance among four legged enemies of birds, noting extensive experience from Ontario and personal hunting anecdotes.
A compact reflection on how people value understanding versus enjoyment in nature. Burroughs contrasts Wordsworth and a scientific mindset, noting contemplation and absorption versus investigation and classification. He suggests most individuals mix these paths, citing Tyndall as an example of both.
The passage suggests cultures and individuals become what they consume. It humorously imagines extreme diets like razor blades and carpet tacks or peaches and even a liberal menu for skunks, illustrating how nutrition affects existence.
A call to young readers to restore forests and wildlife, warning that careless actions by older generations threaten water supply and the country’s natural life. The speaker urges planting trees and defending the land against invasive species and habitat loss.
Virgil Louis Rennels the year old son of Rev and Mrs James Rennels of Fairview was found dead Sunday morning in his crib. Authorities suspect smothering from a severe attack of croup. He was buried in Beulah cemetery Monday. Rev Rennels is pastor of the Fairview M E church, having succeeded Rev Hendrickson there last fall.
Edith Lucille Doggett born April 4 1924 died January 6 funeral held at home Thursday 2:00 pm burial in Osceola cemetery survived by parents N B and Nellie Doggett a brother and three sisters.
Austrian born 1858 resident of Shelby dies Monday December 29 at home. Funeral held last Friday at 10 AM at Sacred Heart church with services and burial in Catholic cemetery.
Eli Knerr an old time resident of Ing Jan. 3 at the hospital at Hastings. The funeral was held at Stromsburg Tuesday, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery there. The deceased was a brother of J. F. and C. B. Knerr.
Monday afternoon the County Ministerial Association met at the court house with pastors Rev. Rose, Lyons Stromsburg, Rev. George and Tay lor Osceola, Rev. Scott, Peterson and Benjamin of Polk, Rev. Myers of Shelby, and Rev. Wilson of Gresham present. A paper by Rev. Benjamin of Polk was read. Officers were elected for the year with Rev. T. E. Barr as president, Rev. W. W. Rose as vice president, and Rev. R. F. Scott as secretary-treasurer.
Mrs Chas Olson who lives south of town was taken to York hospital on Wednesday and a gall stone operation is expected to be necessary.
Mrs. Ruth Cox of York sister in law of Dr. H. H. Cox of this city won the Dodge car in the York Daily Times subscription contest held recently.
Walter Scholz and Herman Anderson resumed their studies at the state university Sunday after spending the holiday vacation with home folks.
Clarence Gilbert, an airmail pilot flying between Chicago and Omaha, died near Aurora in a snow storm when his plane failed and his parachute did not deploy. His body and the wrecked aircraft were found about half a mile apart.
A. E. Sartalin, former warden of the Atlanta penitentiary, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta on bribery charges. He is accused of soliciting and accepting 5000 dollars from prisoner C. C. Tuton for an assignment as chauffeur for the prison physician.
The Hadendowa Fuzzy Wuzzies under Osman Digna charged the British square at Tamai in March 1884. They fought fiercely, infiltrating the line and capturing guns before being repelled. The Black Watch stood in the square and showed notable bravery during the campaign against the Mahdi.
The Toledo Blade imagines a distant, scientific courtship where a man uses a stethoscope, blood tests, and foot inspections to judge suitability. He seeks a kiss after a clinical exam, but the woman may strike him first, delivering a sanitary twist to romance.
The text extols nature as a sweet tender society that comforts all, even the melancholy. It claims no storm can produce true vulgar sadness for a simple brave person, and asserts that living among seasons keeps life from burden. Thorean expresses serene bond with nature.
A northern English territory recorded a remarkable rain of fish in August 1918. Scientists proposed a waterspout offshore lifted the fish, carried them inland, then dropped them as the waterspout dispersed.
A sailor aboard a train boasts of global travel and vast knowledge of ports including the Inside of many places. He recalls a stop to coal ship and downplays the value of his memory of Port geography.
A compact note presents the line Never anger made good guard for itself from Shakespeare. The fragment reflects a classic warning about temper and self-control in concise wording.
Local social calendar notes January gatherings across clubs. Drama department plans a January 14 study session under Mrs. Henry Campbell and Mrs. Geo Campbell. Merry Workers met at Mrs. Kunkel’s home with Mrs. Carson and Mrs. Duncan assisting. Gabalot club and Friday Afternoon Club met with hosts. P T A postponed due to illness. Maple Leaf club held January 3 with ten members and six visitors and set plans for a January 16 supper at Mrs. Wamsley’s home.
The Stoner club met January 7 at Mrs. J. A. C. Johnston's home after postponing the December gathering due to bad weather and roads. A committee was formed to plan the year's program. refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Miss Kilma Johnston and Mrs. W. A. Burritt. The next meeting is January 21 at Mrs. Jim McKeag's home with a special program anticipated.
The Builders Class led by Dr. Furman held a children themed New Year party in the basement of the First M E Church last Friday evening. Over sixty attended in costume as boys and girls with toys and games. Prizes went to Bertha McCormick Geo Inness Wilma Pike Geo Humphrey and Signe Samuelson. Officers elected include Pres Dr Furman V Pres Edith Gray Treas George Inness Teacher Mrs H A Taylor.
Ole Gustafson, sick with pneumonia, shows improvement this week. Mrs H H Campbell recovering from flu. Frank Hibbler visits from Buffalo Wyoming. Dorothy Douglas leaves Saturday to resume her school work at Madrid.
The Polk county Fair board met Saturday and set the fair for the fourth week in September this year. Miss Gilmore was elected by the school board to succeed the late Miss Kummer as English and Journalism instructor. She lives in Dennison Iowa and starts next Monday, with Mrs Le Bar filling the vacancy temporarily.
Helen Taylor resumes her teaching duties in Genoa this Sunday, taking up her role in the city’s third grade class.
A note lists S A Snider H C Duncan and W A Coffendaffer as inquirees for an I C O F installation on Monday evening.
The J F Reynolds W R C will hold a 12 o clock dinner on Tuesday January 13 at the hall. Initiation and installation of newly elected officers will follow in the afternoon. Husbands of members and all G A R comrades and their wives are invited.
The Shelby M E church held Sunday night services led by laymen. Alonzo Merrick delivered the main talk on Christianity, with brief discussion on Christianity Minus to Me by Moon Merrick and Jarmin. A male chorus of eighteen sang under D C Cole, and the Shelby male quartet, Anderson Cole Miller Benlow, performed to a large crowd.
Next Monday evening January 12 at 7:30 the club will meet in the G A R Hall for important business and the election of officers. Refreshments will be served. All members should attend and share plans and ideas. H A Taylor president.
A roster of petit jurors for January term includes E A Bloomquist Stromgburg Harlan Carlson Hackberry Ernest Anderson Osceola D A Benxon Valley Wm Hannell Osceola Wm F Brandt Osceola W B Dake Platte Tony Dunbier Hackberry Rudolph Appleton Platte Victor VanHorn Osceola Ora Bond Hackberry C G Jack Pleasant Home Henry Grossnicklaus Canada Morace E Baker Stromsburg Anton F Carlson Pleasant Home Ed A Johnson Osceola E H Krassman Stromsburg Joseph H Tschauner Osceola W D Wickham Pleasant Home C Albin Anderson Canada C Edward Carlson Stromsburg Arthur Sundberg Osceola Art Anderson John Carlson. Art Anderson and John Carlson have finished threshing.
Miss Mildred Crow returns Sunday from a visit with relatives at Sterling and Merino Colorado.
Miss Vida Beckmeyer returns to her school work in Lincoln Sunday after spending the holiday vacation at home.
E. E. Heinemeyer and his family from David City drove over Sunday to spend the day visiting relatives and friends in this city.
L. L. Thompson will invoice this week and plans to relocate his family to Rising City by week’s end. He stated future plans are not ready to announce.
Judge Hastings released the 1926 term schedule listing dates for Polk and Seward January 19 April 20 October 5 Hamilton and Butler February 9 April 27 October 26 York and Saunders March 2 May 4 November 16.
Marriage notices list Gunnard Sorenson of Stromsburg marrying Ruth Austin of Stromsburg aged 32 and 30. Hobart Sorter of Seward weds Lillian Janecke of Osceola age 20. Edith Green of Shelby and Orville Raitt of Rising City also noted.
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