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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
4
Legislators debate primary law with critics arguing for keeping county and state convention selection. They warn a statewide primary risks domination by money and the “favorite son” issue, urging delegates be chosen by primaries and convened later to nominate candidates. The piece contrasts values across states.
A commentary notes how newspapers are praised for wise sayings but not for what they omit. It cites John Buckley voting to table a resolution on Norris Brown and questions why five fusion legislators who joined the tabling are overlooked while Buckley is praised. The piece mocks sensational coverage.
Correspondence records Lincoln funeral attendance for A P Anderson and funeral travel for families. Marital announcements, visitors, rail work moves, and local weather humor. Obituary details for Stephen Bull from Shelby area with family affiliations and praise.
Local items report Agnes Porter departing for California and several residents traveling to Lincoln Omaha York and Denver for visiting business and to attend events. Updates mention new lumber yard construction, a Bran new engine order for Gately Bros, and upcoming railway and church developments in Polk area.
Valley locals report revival meetings at Fairview postponed briefly as Rev. McDonald assists his brother with a series of meetings. Other items note Fred Lind plans to build an ice house, community gatherings at Geo Cremeen’s, a $40 basket supper in district No. 5, and various family visits and farm changes in the area.
Polk The Pool Bros move their hardware and grocery store to Polk on Monday and plan to stock goods immediately. The Rystrom implement building is raised this week. Mrs. Cox is sister to Mr. James of York. The Lal ladies met the Misses Taylor at the central house on Thursday January 17 for a program arranged by President Mrs. Streeter. Dinner was served and a table collection of 850 dollars was raised for the society. Mrs. Carter of Central City visited Polk on Saturday.
The old schoolhouse at district No will be auctioned off Saturday. Mr. Hendrickson returned from Lincoln on Friday where he had been spending the week. Bense Hester is here from Columbus. Mrs. John Wisely visited last week with her parents Mr and Mrs White.
Wayland semi monthly meeting of the Merry Workers at Mrs Lew Cane home notes foundation material on site for Wayland Christian church vestibule belfry and spire. They announce Lew Cane 8 sale dinner on Feb 6 to fund church improvements and request public support.
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