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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
4
Osceola Record announces publisher Philip E. Douglas and a Thursday publication schedule. Subscription costs are $2.00 per year, with the paper positioning as a local county publication and community news source.
A mixed Osceola editorial column lists a sugar sale and local curiosities. It calls attention to farm relief, road building progress, tariff debates, and political commentary while mentioning Nebraska potato shipments and newspaper pricing. The piece also notes residents recovering from injuries and urges readers to subscribe directly to The Journal.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports fruit auctions have grown to play a major role in distribution with about 150 million dollars of farm products sold in 1923, up from under 50 million in 1912. Twenty four companies operated in 14 centers, with open sales and rapid net returns to shippers, while changes push toward uniform practices.
Experiments at Yowa station and Nebraska show sudan grass as a maintenance and grain-saving pasture for hogs. Compared with alfalfa, sudan grass lowers corn and tankage needs per 100 pounds gain and yields heavier pigs, suggesting it as a viable pasture choice, especially in drier regions.
Mr and Mrs J D Hartman report a fine visit with relatives in Illinois and now visit relatives in Missouri and expect to return home near the end of the month.
Do not starve ewes in winter amid roughage shortage and avoid weight loss in work horses by balanced feeding. Use protein rich animal products to supplement grains for egg production. If combs freeze, thaw with snow or cold water then grease daily for several days. Prevent cold in birds. runny noses warn of eye swelling and canker.
Farmers are urged to test seed corn early or consult the County Agent or State Agricultural College for guidance on testing seed corn. The freezing conditions during the corn picking season may prevent proper germination, so early testing is advised.
FOR SALE The Burn s estate 160 acres two miles east of Osceola five miles from Shelby. Also city property in Osceola one block west of the square. Paving paid. House 24x40 eight rooms closets full basement two good lots 75x15 each. 6 1f D C BURNS. FOR SALE OR RENT 48 acres on city limits just right for dairying one half mile east of Osceola Enquire of Louis Scholtz one and a half miles No of Osceola Joseph Scholtz 21-2p
Farmers should use certified seed and treat potatoes before planting. Dr. W. D. Moore notes treatment prevents future losses from scab wilt and other diseases. Use corrosive sublimate at 1 to 1000 water, treat one and a half hours, repeat with fresh barrels and four bushel batches, then dry or plant.
Specialists at Kansas State Agricultural College warn against opening potato cellars on warm winter days. Ventilation increases moisture and risks rot as potatoes sweat. Ventilate only when outside air nearly matches cellar air temperature.
Leaders urge interested parties to judge a bank by the stated standard of done is infallible. The comment signals a call for confidence and careful evaluation of banking measures before commitment.
A letter from M O McLaughlin in Washington on January 17 1926 states Osceola Nebraska readers can request copies of Diseases of Horses and Diseases of Cattle from the U S Department of Agriculture. Requests should be mailed to 465 Office Building Washington D C and filled as long as the quota lasts.
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