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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
1
The piece argues pronouns, especially the personal pronoun you, are the most important and frequently used in English while adjectives and other parts of speech, though abundant, can distract with ornate phrasing. It cites frequency of use, phonetic appeal, and cultural quips to emphasize the primacy of personal pronouns in clear speech.
A brief quoted scene depicts speakers praising a neighbor with humble sentiments. A sister character interjects with a horn cue, emphasizing affection and mutual regard within the household dialogue.
Conley, Iowa light heavyweight champion, meets Miller from Nebraska in a main event at Osceola Auditorium. Also Dornan of Shelby faces Axel Anderson the Swede Home wrestler, with several other bouts on the card. Tickets available at Surety State Bank Will Horst and Osceola Real Estate.
At the annual meeting held in the Bureau Investment Company offices Polk County National Farm Loan Association elected Riartin Schols as President J Oscar Boden as Vice President Jehan F Ayres as Secretary and Treasurer The board includes Martin Schols J Oscar Boden Arthur F Norberg Héctor H Herrmann and Andrew Freeman The group has 44 members with loans totaling 277000 and declared a semi annual dividend.
Mr Robert McMeekin of Shelby and Miss Dorothy L Koon of Lincoln united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Columbus Nebraska on January 8 Rev Wm A Albright officiated The groom a well known farmer six miles north of Shelby The bride a Shelby teacher will continue her school work until term end Congratulations are extended for a long and happy life ahead.
On December 29 1920 Miss Ada Egelhoff of Polk married Mr George Blaine of Polk. Mrs Myra Crozier officiated at the Nazarene church ceremony held at the bride’s home with the wedding march by Walter Schwartz. The couple will reside at the bride’s father Mr Egelhoff’s home for a time.
After a city council meeting Stromsburg residents agreed to pay a wage raise in electric lights under protest. Two separate checks were issued covering the regular charge and an overcharge.
William Crisp, a pioneer settler of Polk County, reached his 86th birthday Sunday as the Ladies Aid Society of the First M. E. church presented him with a bouquet of flowers in honor of the milestone.
Union Pacific Motor train No. 507 will depart at 9 40 A M instead of 10 02 A M as advised.
Dr. Lee W. Edwards chiropractic practice announced availability at the Detweiler home with Dr. Olson to assist health needs. The ad emphasizes health as the foundation of happiness and invites readers to seek care.
Ladies from the First M. E. church and the Wesley Chapel W F M S gathered at Mrs. Chas Olson’s home for a meeting. Friday’s joint effort in the church parlors drew over 100 attendees to entertain the Kensington guests, with membership nearing one hundred.
Misses and children's one buckle overshoes offered at five dollars per pair in a January sale by W. C. Johnson Co.
At a Tuesday meeting of the County Commissioners on January 11 the Osceola Record was named one of three official papers to publish the Board Proceedings. The Record previously paused during WWI service. Polk County Democrat, Shelby Sun, and Polk Progress remain as holders. Dem/Headlight relinquish publication.
Local residents and visitors fill pages with travel updates, business trips, and social events. Eric Ericson of Boulder visits with family. Miss Myrtle Beckman travels to Lincoln and North Dakota. the Modern Woodmen install officers. church meetings and school events slated. cattle trading and sheep shipments noted.
The document catalogs Nebraska state senators and district members with towns, noting party affiliations for several figures including O'Gara Wakefield Democrat and Hoffmeister Imperial Democrat. It presents a long roster of names, towns, and districts across the state.
Osceola high school players dominated Shelby in a one sided game 34 to 16. Sept Andrews led scorers while Prof Ritchey anchored center and Charlie Rogers stood out for the locals. Sylvester Bittner and Chingo Timm also contributed as others rotated through the lineup.
H C Beebe through the General Passenger Agent has secured a revised time schedule for the Union Pacific. Motor leaves Lincoln at 7 00 AM arrives Osceola 9 40 AM and reaches Central City at 11 00 AM connecting with No 26 east with no change in trains east.
Norval Pearce traveled to Geneva this week and completed a purchase of the hardware stock of the Farmers' Mercantile Co. He will move there soon to take possession. Pearce is a capable young businessman and friends in Polk County lament the family’s departure.
Signers of the Summer Chautauqua to meet at 7 P M January 17 1921 at the Surety Investment Company office to elect officers and conduct necessary business. W W Alverson local chairman and Leslie Crow local secretary.
Edwin Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Claus Anderson strained bones in his foot during Monday basketball practice at the high school gymnasium. He is wobbling about with a painful foot though the injury does not seem serious at this time.
Stromsburg High School girls defeated Shelby 60 to 20 and the Burg boys won 47 to 15 in a spirited Saturday doubleheader at Shelby. Chaperones Miss Madge Plass and Miss Marjorie Hedbolom and manager Prof. Clarence Hagelin led the squads. they returned Sunday by motor.
W O Johnson Co promotes a January sale featuring boys long pant three piece suits at five dollars each. Upcoming event is the James Elliott Company Winter Chautauqua on January 24.
Farmers urged to keep strict cost and production records for the year. The Farm Bureau offers a revised Farm Record Book endorsed by national bodies and plans record keeping schools led by specialist Bomer. Cost of Production sheets for crops and livestock are available to all farmers to aid pricing and market decisions.
Local social visits at various homes including the Lees and Samuelsons. Miss Swan aids in district schools and a basket supper planned at Bluffton school on Jan 20 with Pearl Swan. Osceola records show Polk County budget and road work plans, appointments, and legal notices from January 11 1923, including highway commissioner Gilbert Johnson and county officials.
Gilbert Johnson, longtime Polk County resident and farmer, was appointed Tuesday Jan 11 by the County Commissioners to fill the office of County Highway Commissioner succeeding R E Dearborn. The Record notes his selection as wise and mentions trucks will be distributed among Shelby Osceola and Polk to accelerate road work. A program for Better County Highways is outlined.
Mr. W. A. Carnine, while visiting the city on Friden faat, has accepted a manager position at the Farmers' Grain, Timberment and Lumber business in Comstark, where he resides. He replaces Florian Jarobs, elected to the legislature from Custer County. the Record notes his pleasant visit with Carnine.
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