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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1916
Page
1
A column rails at the Nebraska populist movement, alleging manipulation by Gene Walrath and others, recalling a Polk County petition and alleged graft. It questions the fate of a twenty five member populist slate while denouncing party infighting and exposing local political fealty shifts.
The Comedy Crowd defeated W QO Johnson's in a close Friday night bowling contest. High scores included Leibee 121 119 141 and Shaw 186 1065 182. Ladies Night drew strong turnout despite rain and sleet with Hamiston 97 Shaw 88 and Herrmann 88 among top marks. A big Club Meeting at Osceola High School auditorium Tuesday Feb 1 open to all, featuring Prof C W Pugsley on School Gardening with music and more.
Mr and Mrs Myron J Brown celebrate their 50th anniversary at home with a large gathering. They wed January 24 1866 in Lost Prairie Illinois and moved to Polk County Nebraska in 1871 living on a farm before settling in Osceola in 1914. They have eight children living including Wm M Brown Billings Mont and Reuben E Brown Vancouver B C. A longer extended obituary appears in the Thursday Record.
Word arrived that Gardiner Ed. Mettat, brother of the late L. K. McGaw, died in Fairfield on January 14. The Jefferson County community, including G. Pheasant and other friends, recall his visits to the city. He was born in Pennsylvania on February 14, 1841, and would have been seventy years old on February 14, 1846.
Fragmented sale note from G W Gregg mentions an elder and wood stove length gear fair groupdg Wy. Readable details are limited and location unclear.
A delegation of twenty three members of the Royal Neighbor camp of Osceola visited Rising City Friday for the lodge annual installation and banquet with ceremonies in the book. The Osceola team conducted the floor work and an excellent time was reported by attendees.
E L Marquis owner offers six head horses including work team and colts, a near new top buggy, lumber wagon, hay rack, harness sets, plow, nets, seeds attachment, grinder, Bartlett sewing machine, chairs and beds. Auctioneered by S A Snider with Dr Ware as clerk on Saturday January 29 at 2 PM.
The Farmers' Grain Company holds its annual meeting and picnic dinner in the Auditorium at Asceola Nebraska starting at 10 a m Tuesday January 25 1916. Three directors will be elected for two years. Dinner served as usual with coffee cream and sugar provided. Ladies bring baskets plates cups and silver for the family.
Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a.m. Divine services at 11 a.m. Evening prayer services in the evening. Busy Bee meeting Wednesday at 2:30 at Mrs. Hilda Nelsons home. St. L. meets Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mr. and Mrs. John Andersons home.
Auctioneer Geo Tilden offers to convert property into cash with reasonable terms. Write or phone for open dates. Benedist Nebraska. Phone 2203.
The last number of the Lecture Course will be given January 26 by six young ladies in an interesting program to Peo Nery. Come out for an evening event with plated entertainment.
This week’s program lists roller skating Monday 7 to 10 30, Tuesday banquets and a wrestling match, Wednesday lecture course final number The Players Festival Gextette, Thursday and Friday roller skating day and night, Saturday roller skating afternoon and a big double picture show evening.
Connie Thelen sold the Ideal Bakery and Cafe to Goldberry and Schweiser of Lincoln, who assume possession Saturday. Thelen plans a possible Western trip to study business conditions. Osceola residents regret his departure and popularity.
After February 1 musia losgong price for voice and piano rises to 6 50 cents per lesson a standard rate Miss Faye Dressler of Celtiral City begins teaching piano and pipe organ in Claudia recommended by colleagues residents urged to value quality music and instruction.
A descriptive feature notes transoceanic liners receive constant warning patrols from scout ships after the Titanic disaster. The article highlights ongoing vigilance in sea lanes and safety measures adopted by the United States to prevent similar tragedies.
Farm auction notice offers two remaining Mampairs leaves or males for sale on quick terms. Weighing 260 to 275 pounds each, they were foaled in May. Contact Petrus C. Nelson, Stromsburg Route 4, Cedar B731 by phone.
Mrs. A F Snyder returned to David City after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R W Gerber who moved from David City to Idaho. She could not stand the western altitude. Her home had been in David City.
The Record highlights a major stock farm sale by Thos Mills Dispersion Sale of Poland Chinis Hogs. The property features two hog houses, multiple farrowing houses, a safe pavilion that doubles as a machine shed, and extensive shading and feeding floors. It lists a 36 by 86 barn with central feeding alley, a loft with a Louden track, a 1690 bushel corn crib, 606 bushel granary, a combined garage and shop, a 400 bird chicken house, wagon scales, wash house, cement cistern, and more. Built mostly in 1909 with recent updates, the farm is near electric lines by York Electric Co and has ample water from a windmill and tank. A north grove provides protection.
A farmer offers a fine work team and a colt aged three months with an overbred colt a yearling coming. Call at the seller's home or phone 171, Cxecols, B. L. Narguis. da-7t.
An irregular snippet notes reduced prices attract buyers and suggest discounts. It mentions bargains and a sale mood without clear details on items, dates, or places. The fragment implies shopper interest and value offers in a retail context.
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