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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
4
A notice dated March 13 1919 states the item is entered at the Osceola Nebraska Post Office as second class matter under the act of March 8 1879.
Polk County Farm Bureau groups report opposition to the statewide voter registration bill as a hardship for farmers. They cite concerns about mail ballots and irregular voting, while questioning who initiated the referendum push and noting Senate sponsor Senator Perry Reed of Hamilton County.
The piece extols a real dirt farmer as one of the state’s best and most progressive, praising his motives and deeming the editor’s view that his registration bill is logically sound.
The Polk County Democrat and the Record spar over tax allocation claims. The Democrat accuses the Record of misinformation about 20 percent to the state and 80 percent to the county, while Walrath remains silent as the dispute inflames public opinion.
Fourteen boys and one girl travel by auto to the Boys and Girls Club week from the Farm Bureau office at six o'clock. Winners paying their own way fund a truck to Lincoln and back free for all county youth. The program includes livestock judging at the State Farm, industrial tours in Lincoln, and a Burlington special train to Omaha for guided tours of live stock yards and packing houses. County Agricultural Agent notes expected reports on return.
The Threshers hold a May 21 meeting and adjourn to June 6. The constitution and by laws committee will report a nonpaid membership plan with optional assessment not exceeding one dollar per member per year. Only threshing outfit owners or one rep per threshing company or corn sheller may join.
The Annual Poultry Field Day at the College of Agriculture University of Nebraska Lincoln on June 10 will feature demonstrations exhibits and talks. A county delegation attended last year and found it profitable. Notify the Farm Bureau office if you can attend so arrangements can be made.
A county event invites residents to attend a picnic dinner at noon on the State Farm lawn. The gathering will be organized by the County Agricultural Agent and can include attendees traveling by auto or by rail as a party from Polk County.
The Green Chapel Unit will meet at Mrs. G. D. Jacobson's home to make dress forms. Sweden Home unit gathers June 7 at Mrs. Herman Jones to discuss home management. Wesley Chapel unit meets June 8 at Mrs. Chas Kaestner. Shelby unit demo on Constructive Sewing at Mrs. J. A. C. Johnston’s home on June 9 led by the Home Demonstration Agent.
Churches Grace and Valley report the Epworth League social on May 24 at the Mike Horst lawn with many youths. Attendees cleaned and beautified the church grounds. district W F M S convention drew 500 attendees at Eustis, Nebraska.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m sharp with a men s class at 10 a m led by G T Ray on Has the Church Anything to Do With Keeping Our Nation True to Its High Ideals Services follow at 11 a m and 8 p m The morning topic Spiritual Architecture the evening topic An Important Problem The C B Societies meet at 7 p m Pastor W W Alverson extends a cordial invitation to worship with a royal welcome
A 1902 note by Mark Munna links stand pat to poker phrases where a player declares intent to keep original cards. The slang adaptation described signals a reader attitude toward the Republican party question in political discourse of the time.
A May 24 1929 letter from Faul Johnson of Kimball Nebraska to Welson Auto Co Stromsburg Nebraska describes trading a 1916 Maxwell in 1917 for an 1918 model. He notes need for minor repairs but praises the Maxwell and the service received.
Mr and Mrs George Reitz and Mrs George Bush travel to York to arrange grave repairs at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs C A N Johnson improved from illness while daughter Miss Martha Johnson recovers from typhoid. Mrs K Holm of Osceola visits Frank Larson and his ax injury, and Jonathan Tilley from Julesburg Colorado stays at the Tilley farm with George Kidder supervising repairs.
The Angelus bell rings thrice daily named from the prayer words. In Tuscany the Ave bell tolls an hour before evening Angelus to recall the creed. the De Profundi bell sounds an hour after. In Italy on Friday at 3:33 PM churches mark Christ’s death, a custom likely observed elsewhere.
A Boston Transcript snippet reveals a terse dialogue about Agnes aging and escalating vendetta. The speakers joke that she is "fifty if she's a day" while another claims she is "getting even by wiping off an id score."
About 190 bat species exist worldwide, inhabiting nearly every region. The larger bat is rare and typically found in warmer parts of the globe.
The piece argues mind based healing is ancient and widespread. It cites historical periods from Babylon to Rome and Egypt and Greece, noting that mental suggestion has long been used by physicians and healers across cultures. It mentions American Indian practices as part of this tradition.
Instructions from M. H. S. Iowa advise removing all air by pressing the bottle flat after filling and before sealing. Hold the top and press until water settles, then screw in the stopper. The bottle should never be more than two thirds full.
A dialogue notes a girl finding the same hairpin holder sold for ten cents after George had given her one costing five dollars. The mother suggests George’s religious nature implies a charitable motive behind the original purchase, hinting at a possible explanation for the discrepancy.
A fragmentary 17th century note credits Nichlas Ben edhoten with creating a protective finger covering. The piece mentions a lady and a project named Thimble, describing its invention and purpose in blurred phrasing.
In Albania most Albanians live in scattered mountain communities. Men defend their homes and rights with rifles kept at hand when indoors or out. Governance follows a traditional common law known as the Law of Lek Dukagjin, tied to powerful family networks.
The article notes the phrase appears as far back as 1792 and cites Amiel who died in 1881 saying I turn in a neious circle, dismissing the idea that the term is recent. It presents historical usage without offering a new discovery.
Charles G Spencer of St. Louis is highlighted as a top professional trapshooter. Over 12 years he fired 64 745 targets with a grand average of .9678, claiming the U S and Canada professional championships. Notable feats include 565 straight targets in one tournament and a 311 straight registered record in a single shoot.
The text discusses how infancy faces tough lessons as authorities’ rules shape a child’s early life. It notes the impact of adult caprice on perceived fairness of laws guiding young behavior.
A simple home method uses warm water and brown paper layered in six folds placed over the dent. Apply a hot flatiron until moisture evaporates, and repeat if necessary to lift the dent to surface level.
A久writer in Asia credits Masud Ghazni a ruler famed for letters architecture and warfare with first instituting prohibition in Afghanistan and India around 1080 A D. The note portrays him as a generous patron and capable commander who could subdue a whole army with a single decisive move.
The text discusses Beaumont and Fletcher as close collaborators. It suggests Beaumont’s fame benefited from his friendship with Fletcher and notes their mutual affection likened to David and Jonathan. The claim implies Beaumont wrote many plays with sentimental rather than sole artistic motives.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports the team manager describes options to sign a pitcher for a brief vaudeville engagement or to plan a longer route. He notes the pitcher cannot handle a long stretch, signaling a short-term entertainment plan over extended touring.
Olson the Chiropractor offers treatment at the Mrs Detweiler home. The compact notice notes an office location within a residence. The item emphasizes a local service setup and suggests a small, neighborhood practice.
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