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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
1
The July 18 caucus day urges every Republican voter in Polk County to attend and voice support for the party platform. It argues strong turnout shapes government, warns those who stay home lose influence, and frames the coming year as a decisive fight to back or discard past policies.
A garbled excerpt discusses the origins of Bryanism, concerns about its relevance, and critiques of tariff policy. It references political figures and the march of Republicans versus Democrats, noting confusion over policy correctness and accountability.
Roosevelt opposes retry for a third term while Bryan favors a third nomination but did not seek the first two terms. The exchange centers on differing stances within the political controversy over consecutive terms.
Recruitment notice from Kuhlman Co listing men needed in each state to travel post signs advertise and leave samples of goods. Salary set at 75 dollars per month plus 3 dollars daily expenses. Located at Atlas block Chicago.
200 acre pasture two miles west of Beulah rents at 50 cents per month accommodates 200 head this season. Includes thoroughbred Hereford bull. Contact Geo Dimick or Frank Newcomer for arrangements.
The Royal Tailors of Chicago and New York advertise 20 percent off a large line of summer weight suitings. Over one hundred styles available with made to measure suits starting at 315. Call to view the collection and place orders before prices rise.
Dorsey Bros announce arrival of a carload of buggies and invite the public to inspect. They offer to show any desired buggy and encourage visits to view the selection in Polk County.
For sale 160 acres of cultivated, hog tight farmland three and a half miles from Osceola Nebraska. Fenced with good buildings including house barn hog house and milk house on brick or stone foundation. Price 80 dollars per acre. Call or write L. J. Van Hoosen or E. L. King Osceola Neb.
All book accounts prior to 1906 must be settled at once. Another big car load of furniture to be here this week. Latest styles and higher class than ever to be on exhibition next week. New carpets rugs and matting coming now. prices never better.
The piece describes a county attorney nomination battle between Beebe and Johnston on the Republican ticket and the impossibility of both winning. It also highlights Stromsburg’s nearby “bars corner” health resort, where locals like Park Smith and Jake Coleman gather on a long bench, while a humorous courtroom episode ends with Uncle Jake leading the class after an evidence tasting.
The Fourth District Republican Convention meets July 18 1906 at the opera house David City Butler County Nebraska to nominate one congressman for the district and handle routine business. Delegates are apportioned by county with one delegate at large plus one per 125 votes or major fraction from the last general election for Charles B. Letton. Proxies not admitted. counties cast full votes. G A McCloud, Chairman.
The Republicans of Polk County are urged to send delegates to a convention in Osceola on Saturday July 14, 1906 at 1 p.m. to select 8 delegates for the state convention at Lincoln Nebraska on August 22 1906 and 8 delegates for the David City congressional convention on July 18 1906. Delegates from precincts listed Hackberry 8 Canada 17 Clear Creek 3 Island 2 Platte 11 Stromsburg 18 Osceola 22 Valley 5 Pleasant Home 8 total 94. Precinct caucuses recommended Friday July 13 1906. No proxies allowed. delegates cast full delegation vote. A B Hedbloom secretary Rt G Douglas chairman.
Poem contrasts Butler Democrats and Polk Populists in a political fable. A boy rides a Jean pop pony seeking fusion, with Gene shifting allegiances to preserve influence. The piece suggests party realignment, fusion pressures, and strategic maneuvering across counties.
Prohibitionists of Polk County Nebraska will hold a convention at the Osceola courthouse on Saturday July 21 at 2 PM to elect 19 delegates to the state convention nominate one representative and one county attorney and consider other business. J P Heald is the county chairman.
The Methodist church of Osceola plans a ten day Pentecostal Convention July 19 to 29 to advance spiritual matters. Rev. S. E. Dunham D. D. of Delaware Ohio has been engaged to conduct the campaign, marking a departure from the winter scheduling of similar meetings.
The Osceola Record promotes a special offer including The Record Weekly Inter Ocean and a 400 page book The San Francisco Earthquake Horror for $1.75, promising satisfaction or money refunded. Readers invited to visit the Record office for the prospectus and deal details.
After acquiring the Ideal Bakery the shop announces it will offer hot lunches at all hours and serve meals. The business also promises fresh bread pies cakes buns and typical bakery goods to customers.
Alfonso a five year old black Kentucky bred Jack with a mealy nose will stand for the 1906 season at John Scholz farm one mile east of Osceola. Provided at $10 for a living colt to stand up and suck. Farmer oriented ad notes care in handling and no responsibility for accidents.
In Osceola the return of workers fuels rapid building and transformation. Renters become owners and new residents arrive. The town touts churches schools merchants and favorable conditions as it prepares for continued development. July 12 1906 results show multiple individuals and amounts led by Erta Ennis and Hallie Baum.
Agnes P Barton and John B Clark are notified that on June 15 1904 a private tax sale by Polk County Nebraska acquired Lot 7 Block 5 Smith 5th addition Osceola for unpaid taxes 1889 to 1903. Redemption ends October 6 1906. Tax deed will be issued unless redeemed.
Hackberry voters meet at 4 PM to elect 8 delegates to the county convention and handle other business. Valley caucus convenes at Weiseman school on Friday at 8 PM to select delegates. Osceola Republicans gather in district court room at 2 PM to nominate a ticket, choose 22 delegates for the county convention and address related matters.
Buyer announces purchase of live stock and offers top market prices for cattle and hogs. Provides contact details for T Brunts, office near the yards west of trash, phone 1/7.
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