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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
1
A long excerpt argues over a gas tax and road funding with satire on cent tax effects. It notes that highway upkeep costs fall on car users, questions equity between drivers and other taxpayers, and cites Nebraska license fees as context. The piece urges waiting for fuller debate next session.
Sixty five friends arrived with sixteen cars at John W Gabriel home Sunday to surprise the couple with food and merriment. The afternoon featured lively music on the piano and a variety of games. Many guests stayed into the evening and enjoyed a first surprise gathering the Gabriels deeply appreciated.
Mrs Alfred Crossnicklaus suffered a slight stroke on Friday but has rested well and now fully regains use of affected limbs. She is doing very well at this time.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue outlines who must file and when for the 1922 returns. Single filers with net income 1000 or more or gross 5000 or more. married couples with net income 2000 or more or gross 5000 or more. March 16, 1922 is final filing date. Details at the district collector or principal place of business. Full Form 1040 guidance and rates: 4 percent on taxable income up to 4000, 8 percent on the rest, and surtax 1 to 65 percent on 1921 net income above 5000.
Tuesday and Monday activities include travels to Lincoln Denver and Omaha by residents such as Oswald, Pettys, Schneider and Ball. Local happenings cover sales, an inventory take at Meridian Garage, a hotel transfer to George Van derheiden, a church club event, a home talent play, birthdays, and cattle shipments to Omaha.
Regular closed meeting of Swede Home Local will be held Tuesday night January 31. A convention report is to be read.
Water rent is due at the Water Commissioner’s office on the 15th day of January April July and October each year. If not paid within ten days after the due date an additional ten percent of the amount is added to the bill.
Miss Charlotte Hanson married Victor Van Horn in Omaha on Saturday. The groom is twin to Rev. W H Van Horn, former pastor in Stromsburg. The ceremony was at four at the bride’s sister’s home. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside near Osceola, where the groom will work the coming year.
Bennie Knerr from Kimball visits relatives while Edna Ekeley plans trips to St Joseph Missouri. Dozens of local residents and travelers are listed with sicknesses, carpenters install a new scale, and hogs and cattle move to Omaha and San Francisco. Funeral services announced for Mrs Chas G Johnson with a large local gathering.
Clergy changes spark revival in Osceola area as Rev Stansberry leads aggressive work. District Court opens with 55 civil cases and 1 criminal case under Judge Corcoran. Record sale bills note auctions for Minnie White, Earl Steever, and Chas Kaestner. Osceola to host District Sunday School Convention on Sunday at 2:30 PM. Post office Sunday delivery to rural patrons approved after Farm Bureau request. York Garage adds a second bus for York-Norfolk route, expanding service to Shelby Osceola and Stromsburg.
A county meeting at Green's Chapel launched renewed efforts to eradicate tuberculosis in livestock. Farm Bureau aims to form anti tuberculosis societies in every precinct with school districts under co operators. Dr Boyd will oversee cattle testing and government veterinary work. The drive relies on farmer cooperation to halt the disease.
State Department of Public Works defends highway costs amid Nebraska criticism. It says Project 52 A in Phelps County used county forces only if chosen, but was bid openly and priced below average. The 1920 program shows 1500 miles built at about 200.93 per mile, one third of Phelps County’s expense, with grading drainage and sand handling increasing volumes and a clay surface.
Polk pupils showcase gym action with a boys basketball win and girls loss at Gresham. Central City Roosters topple Polk 59 41 on Polk floor in a fast game featuring two pro players. Community updates cover sick lists and local events.
Mr and Mrs E G Broberg receive a farewell party on Sunday with lunch and social hour before moving in two weeks to a farm near Newman Grove Nebraska. Guests include the Piersons Petersons Wagner and families Ladsow Oberg Yost Johnson and others. Brobergs leave as new asset manager position at Farmers Grain Co remains open.
A fire yesterday at about five o'clock destroyed the chicken house of John Frericks, incinerating about forty five chickens inside and causing a substantial loss to the owner.
The Record announces a twelve week series titled The Cottage Gardener to improve back-yard farming results. The first flat articles appear this week and cover seed boxes soil prep transplanting outdoor seeding and cultivation with weekly illustrations. Polk County gardening prowess is noted and readers are encouraged to follow the new feature.
Obituary for Charles Fredrick Leopold Flodman born January 28 1844 in Millingstorp Ostergotland Sweden died January 21 after 77 years 11 months 21 days. Immigrated 1868 to Illinois then 1872 to Polk County Nebraska homesteaded and helped build Swede Plain area. Survived by wife Hilma Josephine Widge eleven children four sons and four daughters two brothers two sisters eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held at Swede Plain M E church with interment in Swede Plain cemetery.
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