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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
1
The Polk County testing program shows 96.6 percent of herds tested with 58 of 103 cattle reacting in one herd and three of nine children in a family reacting. County Agent figures praise the county for early testing as a model for others in the state.
Hasihberry Canada and Clear Creek precincts in Polk County report 61 tubercular cattle killed under the bovine tuberculosis law. Reimbursement totals 2918 dollars with the state share 882.61. Inspectors note reactors shipped, while 31 herd owners refuse inspections and face quarantine until testing or affidavits to market within 150 days.
Ed Stumpff of Clarks was convicted in Central City county court and fined on two liquor charges. Special state attorney H. C. Beebe led the prosecution while W. A. Prince of Grand Island defended. An appeal to the district court was filed.
Miss Elizabeth Pearl Christensen wed Alfred Sorenson in a Shelby area home ceremony conducted by Rev. C. E. Ruch. The Malmo groom and local bride will live in Malmo, then depart for California on their wedding trip. Afterward, Neva Regier left Colorado for home and Mrs. Julia Knight, aged 83, remained ill at her daughter’s home.
Hassler Drug Co guarantees a Pratt poultry regulator boosts hens to lay more eggs. The claim notes increased production and a tested effect, presenting the device as a reliable aid for poultry owners seeking higher yields.
The clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for labor in the construction of concrete bridges and culverts during 1924. Each bid must include a certified check of 500 dollars. Bids due January 14, 1924 at noon and will be opened by the Board that day.
The district court convenes January 28 with thirty five civil cases and one criminal case on the docket. Civil matters include estates, seizures, licenses to sell real estate, and business disputes among named parties. The report notes visit with new Ris ing City Independent publishers Mr and Mrs Chas W Copp and praises editorial and printing quality.
The literature department of the Woman's Club met with Mrs. Whaley and set dates for February meetings. Various departments and clubs announced upcoming gatherings, hostesses, and study topics including Africa. Lund and Hansen hardware sold. new firm Lund and Bailey with John W. Bailey. Sunday School 10, divine service 11, evening 7:30. pastor Adolf Serenius notes calls and missions events.
A delegation of fifty friends visited South Osceola to honor Senator H. C. Beebe on his 50th birthday. Open house from 2 to 5 pm featured ice cream cake coffee and bon bons with Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. W. S. Heitzman assisting. A tin type display traced Beebe from age one to two. Beebe born January 20 1874 in Henry County Illinois moved to Polk County at age two and has since built a notable career.
Entire stock of ladies skirts and blouses offered at half price at Olson's. Store emphasizes large selection and significant savings for shoppers. Limited time sale location and dates not specified in fragment.
The community mourns G F Oesterreicher who died suddenly at three am aged 64 born Oct 17 1859 in Iowa City Iowa He married Ida A Wykert in 1876 and moved to Polk County in 1878 He leaves wife son Frank G four grandchildren and half brother W H Grouwinkel Funeral was at Rising City M B E church with burial in Circle Mound cemetery
Rev Gratham of Kansas preached at Wayland Sunday morning. The Merry Workers plan an all day meeting with Mrs Pearl Stephenson Wednesday if weather permits. Many residents sick with la grippe last week. Community meeting at church Friday evening January 2 with general supper at 6. Everyone to bring supper.
The second in a series of community meetings will be at Wayland Church on Friday January 25. Aims include farming and home method study. Program features supper at 6 30 piano solo by Gertrude Hedrick prayer by Rev Jones talk on Hog sanitation and Feeding for winter eggs by W B Adair and entertainment by Upstream Class.
Henderson Nebraska January 22 1924 Perry Reed states his bid for State Senator representing York Polk and Hamilton counties He notes Hamilton has had representation and he agreed to run at urging of York Polk Republicans He cites a public past record and pledges to earn voter confidence if nominated and elected
STROMSBURG reports the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Erickson was taken to York hospital for an operation yesterday. Ed S Johnson who lives on the city Fred Timm place had a broken leg yesterday when a large tree fell on him. James Cummings of York has died age thirteen funeral tomorrow at York and burial in Coopers cemetery near Polk.
Robert B. McCray, 68, previously of Polk and Nance counties, died after his clothing snagged on a corn sheller at his Fullerton area farm. He slipped from the machine about three. he was pronounced dead minutes later. Survived by widow Annie Shrader McCray of Butler County and six children, plus five grandchildren, siblings, and several relatives. Funeral services were at the Fullerton Presbyterian church Sunday, with attendees from nearby areas.
The Wesley Chapel Community program Monday evening January 28 includes Roll Call Health Habits a Farm Clubs reading Health Habits for Country Folks by Mrs Alvin Merrick and talks on hog sanitation by Frank Walker with discussion led by Ray Brigham Henry Johnson Mary West and Mrs Robert McMeekin at the Shelby Country Club Music Club prophecy.
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