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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
The writer laments poor wheat quality and widespread soggy shocks while praising oats and pumpkins in Polk County Nebraska. He notes corn's rapid growth, upcoming threshing, stacking, and the crowding demand for water and meals as harvest proceeds.
Mr and Mrs O B Mickey of Osceola met their son Lieut Arthur B Mickey of Co G 807 Pioneer Infantry in Columbus on furlough. He earned Second Lieutenant status, fought in Meuse Argonne, witnessed the field hospital explosion, and returns to Des Moines for discharge soon. He plans postgraduate study after duty.
Alvin Monson visits friends and relatives in the area after returning from overseas military service with the machine gun unit of the 91st division. He notes wartime food shortages and reports his father A O Monson is in poor health and confined to not walking.
A local seller lists five Fords including model 18, two 97s, one 16, one 14 and an Overland model all in good shape. Health issues prompt the sale and bargains are promised. Also mentions Mr and Mrs O Fallon trip to Newman Grove for a two week vacation and Howard Fleming running the O Fallon barbershop.
Sunday school at 10 30 in both churches. Morning worship at 9 30 and 11 30 with league at 8 00 and preaching at 8 40 p m. Themes include Dwarfs and A Counterfeit in Circulation.
Weat at 2.25 dollars per bushel Corn 85 cents Oats tick rate unknown Hogs 21 dollars Butter 40 cents Cream 50 cents Eggs 25 cents Market snapshot shows basic commodity prices across agriculture products.
An exhaustive advertisement from A O Monson runs on pages 2 and 3 inviting readers to view a seasonable merchandise sale. The sale began yesterday and will continue for two weeks with emphasis on lettered offers likely to attract attention.
Otto F Branting, longtime Swede Home trader, takes over the Lininger Company implement stock at the southeast square corner in Osceola. Clyde Courtney previously ran the business and will be replaced as proprietor. Branting serves on the county board and is joined by his sons Fred and James in running the store.
Professor Milton R. Snodgrass former educator of Donegal Township died in Patton California on Monday July 7 1919 at age 61 He leaves a wife a married daughter and a son Dewey He was born January 18 1859 at Achi son and pursued normal and teaching careers in Pennsylvania Nebraska and California He retired from teaching January 1915 due to ill health and went to California for health reasons.
The article notes many farmers still seek men with a U S employment bureau referral at Lincoln. Thirty men were placed in three days and county agent takes a 15 day vacation starting July 21. The office remains open with Miss Brown handling labor calls bulletins and livestock matters.
The special examination will be held at the Court House on July 18 for five essentials under the old law. Reading Circle exams will not be given in July. Regular examinations occur July 3 and 26, 1919. Amelia Rasmussen, County Superintendent of Schools.
Nantkes drove to York Tuesday and brought Mrs Steve Corbett home after several weeks of treatment at the York hospital. She is reported very much improved and accompanied by Mr Corbett and Mrs Spint, the latter being the mother of Mrs Corbett.
The Osceola Record lists a price of two dollars per year in advance. The notice emphasizes prepaid subscription terms and the newspaper’s commitment to deliver local news.
Menominee Michigan reports Hon Gs M S McNeilage inspects Lloyd Manufacturing plant where a cable arrangement lets Australia pay 250000 dollars for rights to use a loom that can weave reed or fiber for baby carriages furniture and baskets. The device promises rapid production and broader employment for returned soldiers.
A rough summary indicates a new gassing method used on a farm near Marlboro in Massachusetts to exterminate woodchucks. An automobile exhaust engine powered a hose attached to the gas delivery, claiming successful results under the experiment.
Reports from several fields threshing in Polk County show wide yield variation. Ranging from 9 to 20 bushels per acre, with test weights around 54 to 58 pounds per bushel. Notable crops include Oswald Kropatch's 75 acres at 17 bushels, Emil Schott 55 acres at 15 bushels, Ed Wagner nine acres at 9 bushels, and Otto Swanson 25 acres at 15 bushels.
Osceola residents report Mrs. H C Beebe writing songs with growing success. Her piece A Rose in My Garden of Love was performed by Ralph Heald to good crowds, and publishers request more works. The Omaha Bee praises Bessie L Beebe of Osceola as a notable songwriter with several published pieces and more in progress.
A boy named George, punished to stay in his room for an hour, cries of thirst lead to his mother bringing water. He insists nothing helps his throat except the fresh air, highlighting a simple household lesson about air and comfort.
Newly arrived Marines at Guantanamo observe Cuban life including naked children in streets and a peculiar grave tax policy. Citizens must pay taxes on graves, and delinquent burials may be exhumed and piled in a common heap as part of local practice.
London reports railroads replace worn leather window straps with soft canvas to improve passenger safety as a practice for removing hazards. The change affects carriage fittings aimed at reducing risk during travel.
A complaint filed with the council objects to shimmy dancing at the Ebel club in Long Beach California. The protest cites stamping feet making too much noise as the issue.
Osceola hosts a Chautauqua event featuring a soldiers homecoming on August 20 with community activities planned and local civic involvement anticipated.
Dr. and Mrs. B A Hardy of Omaha will take charge of the closed Hotel Pratt in Osceola. The hotel will reopen between August 1 and 10, after a thorough remodeling with new furniture, hot and cold water in every room, and a third floor bath and toilet. The hotel will operate on the American plan under experienced management. Mrs Hardy has notable experience and Dr Hardy will continue veterinary work to some extent. The Hardy family arrives with strong local recommendations as Osceola gears up for a busy summer season. Their daughter has long worked as a musician in Omaha theatres.
Foundation for C J Rosland's new South Osceola residence is begun by James Martin and son Arthur of Stromsburg. The planned story and a half bungalow with full basement will include a laundry, vegetable room, furnace room, four rooms on the first floor and three rooms on the second, with modern vapor heating.
The article recalls July 12 1690 the Battle of the Boyne and the Orange rite. Charlie Dunn leads with yellow streamers amid a small crowd and strong memory of the old sod. Arthur A Stull and family traveled from Enid Oklahoma to Osceola for a farm visit before continuing to Mountain Home Idaho.
On Friday evening on the west side of the square the adopted daughter of Mrs. Franz ran into the street in front of a slow touring car owned by Mark Timm and driven by his daughter Miss Arvilla Timm. The child grabbed the fender, was dragged a short distance, then dropped unharmed aside from a fright. Miss Timm stopped the car, carried the child to a doctor's office, and an exam found no injuries. The incident highlights driving caution in city streets.
Assistant District Forester How describes an experimental Altiplane patrol over Eldorado and Stanislaus forests in California. He details flight from Mather Field, encounters five fires, dangers of rugged terrain, and optimism for helium dirigible patrols with on-spot suppression gear within five years despite likely high costs.
Eleven women were listed for work by the federal employment bureau in Oklahoma City to cook for harvest hands. The notice outlines job availability and state agency oversight.
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