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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
1
The article outlines calculating credit for home and overseas service, deducting sixty days to offset a $60 discharge bonus, and applying rates of $1.00 per day for home service and $1.25 per day for overseas service with maximums of $500 and $625 respectively. It notes deductions may come from various previously described service categories and to continue next week.
Osceola boosters completed a Monday trip after a rainout on Thursday. They visited Gresham Shelby Rising City David City Bellwood Columpus Dourcan Silver Creek Clarks Polk and Stromsburg, leaving 7 45 AM and returning 5 PM. Twenty two cars joined the excursion with two punctures and strong hospitality at each stop.
The county fair special The Noble Outcast played at Polk Friday evening to a slim audience. Fair organizers welcomed any money raised for a good cause. One touring car carrying performers crashed on the return trip near Polk. Linus Heald lost control in a turn, the car slid into a ditch but, fortunately, no injuries occurred though the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
A library list highlights Harper's Indoor Book for Boys and novels by Bow er Perkins and Twain. It includes Little Women by Alcott and Tom Sawyer, plus Best Stories to Tell the Children and a School History of Nebraska. The Nebraska history is praised by educators Morton and several others.
The county agent and Mrs. Adair attend a club meet near Arborville today to present a clothing demonstration. The Star Calf Club met at Will Herrmann’s home west of town Tuesday night. A poultry caporizing demonstration is planned next Tuesday at L. F P Samuelson’s near Swede Home with Mrs. Robt McBeth assisting. On Thursday July 10 a poultry culling demonstration will be at F. E. Merrick’s home during the Wesley Chapel club meeting.
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and death of beloved mother. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Almstrum.
Markets today report produce prices from Duncan Produce Co and grain prices from Farmers Grain Co. The notes summarize current price levels and trends across fruits vegetables and grains for area buyers and sellers.
Hervey T Ball of Lincoln and Lucille H McKinnon wed at the bride’s parents home near Alvo Rev Norlin officiated in the presence of 35 relatives The groom, a Castle Roper and Mathews Co undertaker employee, plans a Lincoln home His bride is a trained nurse Judge and Mrs Ball and sons Warren and Walton attended and returned to Osceola
The document outlines a Democratic platform praising Woodrow Wilson, denouncing Republican corruption, backing the world court, and proposing farm relief, tax cuts, tariff revision, labor rights, and a construction program. It supports maritime maintenance, Philippine independence, Asiatic exclusion, inland waterways, and global arms reduction with adequate defense.
Maple Leaf club met June 19 at Mrs. Clara Blazer’s home with 16 members and visitors. After business a discussion on Moors and floor coverings led by Mrs. Tillie Tooker. roll call noted favorite kitchen floor coverings. An automobile contest won by Mrs. Farriss’ side, with prizes of a tire. losing side received firecrackers. Refreshments of strawberries, cream and cake were served. next meeting with Mrs. Ball on July 10.
The M. E. Sunday school picnic at the city park drew more than 150 participants for swimming baseball and volleyball with a bountiful six o'clock dinner. New tables and camp stores were in use and praised. grounds and equipment improved the outing. The swimming pool was a notable feature, reducing need for long drives for a pleasant local picnic.
Osceola prepares a big July 4 program with golf and horseshoes at 10 am, band concerts, a sport program, and noon picnics. Congressman Edgar Howard to speak at 2:45 pm, with games, dances, fireworks, and a jazz show to close the day. Residents urged to join in a townwide celebration.
John N Seberger died at Columbus hospital on June 6 after two year stomach cancer battle. The 55 year old Polk county farmer lived north of Osceola most of his life. Funeral from St Andrews Church followed by services led by Rev A M Fassler. Survived by wife three daughters Sophia Lillian and Mrs Nick Eller of Osceola. sons Louis and Carl. stepmother Mrs Anna Seberger of Columbus. brothers Pete Hobart Frank Seberger.
Mrs C Guy Anderson visits Osceola parents between trains as other locals travel to Lincoln Hastings and Omaha. Osceola business and social rounds include W E Kinney John Seberger death and burial at St Andrews Columbus hospital notes. Fishing trips to Minnesota Bemidji produce pike bass and crappies as Rev Lavery showcases a 20 foot pike and large catches.
Mrs J R Rosenberry 61 died at York hospital following rupture trouble and illness. Funeral services at M E church will be followed by burial in Shelby cemetery. Born January 1 1863 in Pennsylvania she married J R Rosenberry and lived in Nebraska and Kansas before settling in Hackberry precinct Polk County. Survived by husband two daughters Maude Blevins and Minnie Hoffer and other relatives.
Reported elections list selected new school officers for districts including 8 9 12 13 16 17 21 24 25 26 28 29 39 49 60 62 and 67 with names such as Harry Rodene CW Winkleman J H Anderson C L Thompson F Sjogren and Herman Richter among others.
Representatives of the Badger Equipment Co of Omaha showcased Ford products in town on Thursday and Friday. A road grading machine, a Fordson tractor with a special driver, graded a mile toward the county poor farm, operated by one man. Other exhibits included a Ford truck with a farm box, a steel dump body model, and a special U S mail wagon all equipped with the double low four speed attachment.
After a practice on Tuesday evening a group of boys secretly arranged a surprise vigil at Lou Israel’s home. Two chaperones detained Lou uptown while the rest hid inside. Lights flashed on as Lou returned to a fondly welcomed, ice cream and cake celebration, a success for the band.
Gov. Al Smith’s nomination crowd produced a noisy demonstration similar to the McAdoo event, with galleries mainly driving the racket. The incidents appeared to be bluff and bluster with little substantial substance.
A heavy downpour halted booster trips and delayed a key Utica Pacific bridge project between Valley and Valparaiso. Five inches of rain were recorded at David City with widespread heavy rainfall reported in numerous localities.
The British Royal Air Force expedition arrives in Ragvor India on Saturday while flying opposite the Americans who passed India in the other direction, en route to Bangkok Siam.
Governor Bryan was placed in nomination for president at the Democratic convention on Friday. Eugene O Sullivan delivered the nominating speech.
Justice Stafford of the District of Columbia supreme court held the soldiers bonus law valid on Friday and dismissed the injunction suit brought by New York attorney Joseph Wireless.
Lieut. Russell Maughan leaves San Francisco for his return to New York after several days of relaxation. The journey home will be undertaken in easy stages.
Joe Mendel of Chicago served as an alternate delegate at a New York convention and was fined $10 for transporting liquor without a permit.
Wm Overstreet a Buick auto dealer of York was killed in a motor accident in York county. Report says he had been returning from Grand Island toward Polk when about two A.M. Sunday the car veered off the road. His body was found in a ditch with the door ajar. Authorities suspect sleep or a heart attack caused the tragedy.
Stromsburg churches plan union services at Buckley Park in May and August replacing evening services. Eden Baptist First Baptist and M E churches participate with others possible. Services begin 4 09 pm and each church keeps its morning service. Rev Rose preaches next Sunday Rev Eckloff directs music Rev Lyons presides.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Omsted and daughter of Omaha arrived Tuesday to visit Osceola relatives and friends until after the Fourth then head to North Platte before returning home. E. Anderson of Mead works as depot clerk for two weeks while Wig is away at St. Louis. W. E. Pierson and family left yesterday by auto for Marshall Minnesota to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Inness and daughter Margaret returned home from St. Louis yesterday morning.
Beginning next Sunday services at Wesley Chapel will start at 9:30 a.m. through July and August with Sunday school following. The Missionary Society meets July 17 with Mrs. Crozier. Kings Heralds meet at the Chapel on Friday July 11. The Chapel Club meeting is postponed to July 10. A poultry culling demonstration will be given. Wm. Butler arrives from Chicago for a visit with his grandmother. Mrs. Edward Sarow visits from Silver Creek and notes Miss Della Hanshew's improving condition at Shelby Hospital. Church Aid elects Henry Johnson president and other officers. Farmers report corn field changes after rain.
Osceola sun reports Manhattan Of Co. cuts gas to 17 cents, Phelps at Shelby also to 17, Reece garage to 16, with many Shelby stations at 17. Dealers cite overproduction and under consumption from weather as cause. They expect a temporary low and anticipate prices rising as refinery costs climb.
The Record will switch to a strictly pay in advance policy soon. To reduce arrears and boost subscriptions, the paper will accept $1.50 yearly rates from 8 to 12 a.m. on Friday July 4. The office will open before noon and close from 12 to 5 p.m. on July 4.
Details list county running events with purses from $40 to $300 across September 10 to 12. Programs include half mile and four and one half furlongs plus pacing and trotting races with times like 2:19 and 2:30. Venues, exact locations, and additional purses appear for each day.
The Hendrickson family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during illness and death. They acknowledge singers pallbearers and all who sent flowers for Elsie Merschelm Lulu Hendrickson Mark Hendrickson and Frank Hendrickson.
The 10 millionth Ford car sets off from Ford Motor Co in New York on June 16 with a message from Mayor Hylan to Mayor Ralph of San Francisco. J Newton Gunn of the Lincoln Highway Association officially starts the journey as the car proceeds to Times Square before heading west along the Lincoln Highway.
Real estate notice lists 80 acres near Silver Creek at 25 per acre and 160 acres for less, 200 acres in York County for 100, 240 acres in north York County at 135, with exchanges possible to Kieth or Deuel counties. Also 160 acres near Stromsburg, Polk county farms, and Hall county farm for garage trade. Contact A B Hedbroom Stromsburg Nebraska phone 20.
Memorandum lists upcoming events in Osceola and Polk County: core Stromsburg opens August 28 with a big celebration in Osceola on July 4. Chautauqua in Osceola opens July 23. Polk County Fair in Osceola September 9 to 12. Osceola radio program on July 15. Polk Anniversary noted.
A local ad proclaims readiness for all plumbing work plus pumps and gas engine repairs. Contact L. B. Lindquist at Northwest Corner Square for service and estimates.
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