12 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
1
The article promotes Keds canvas rubber-soled shoes as comfortable, durable, and stylish for men. It describes uppers as fine grade canvas and positions Keds as quality goods at reasonable prices. It recommends Keds for business or sport and urges readers to try them on.
The Surety State Bank in Osceola opened for business after delays caused by supply and equipment shortages. The new bank, in a remodeled building, is backed by prominent local farmers and businesspeople, with Paul Or Tham as president and John H. Roper as cashier. The institution starts with paid in capital of 25000 dollars and a 2000 dollar surplus, promising fair service to all.
Advance guards announce Barnum and Bailey will exhibit in Fremont on July 28 with a three hour program. Pageant Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp opens a tour marked by new acts from Europe, a Chinese circus, and over 100 new acts. The parade starts near show grounds about 10 am and spans three miles with six bands and three calliopes.
A stream of visitors and departures fills Stromsburg notes. Nels Wittgren visits Kearney overnight. Omaha guests depart. Mrs Hatfield travels from St Louis after visiting Stromsburg. Carlsons seek Colorado health benefits. Ada and Charitie Coleman visit Gilmner. Hattie Herendeen stays overnight. Hemberg returns to Riverside California. Lunner trips to Lincoln. Knert at Omaha on business. Malm and Larson head to Ansley for a week. Edith Knoxon from Boulder leaves for home. Audrey and Lillian Peterson visit York. Claud Peterson and daughter visit from York. Lillie Peterson joins them. Mrs Mitchell travels to York. Thessing visits Benedict. Unseen and Hemberg assist Swede Home services. Mrs Gilbert returns to York after visiting Snyder.
The city of Omaha reports forty five conventions this year, a record surpassing any prior list of meetings. Officials say this list is a forerunner of many more to come this year, and by year’s end Omaha will likely achieve a new record highlighting the territory’s achievements.
A six column feature from the United States Department of Agriculture explains how to can and preserve fruits and vegetables. The article is of unusual interest and value for the season. Read: Editor and Mrs. Cornish of Shelby were in Osceola on Sunday.
Merchants Market Week in Omaha, August 20 to 25, will feature a large barbecue at Krug Park for merchants from Iowa Nebraska Wyoming South Dakota and Missouri. The schedule includes an ox sheep and two pigs plus fixings to create a substantial meal. The event is expected to attract record crowds with a variety of diversions and entertainment planned by the Omaha entertainment committee.
Thomas Klassy reports plans to leave Minnesota this week for Atlantic. He notes they have enjoyed their stay and that crops are good in Minnesota.
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