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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
4
Polk County's oldest paper announces Walter J. Erbes as Editor and Publisher, highlighting his leadership role and the paper's historical pedigree.
Entry states a 1879 act subscription at Osceola Nebraska with annual rate of 2.00 dollars issued by the local post office. The notice references a legal framework under March 3 1879 act and sets the subscription price per year.
Farm Bureau notes invite attendance at the second annual Fun Feed on Thursday evening June 9 at 7 p.m. in Scott's Hall Stromsburg. Tickets are on sale at local banks or via the Farm Bureau office and listed coordinators Petrus C Nelson Osceola Mrs R H McBeth Osceola Mrs E C Mouden Stromsburg W A Lindbugr Polk Mrs D A Benson Silver Ork Mrs F A Swanson Stromsburg Fred Cockson Shelby A J Herrmann Osceola.
Platte Valley Junior Stockmen's club organized last week in Osceola with Otto Schaber as leader Gilbert Benson of Silver Creek as president Clyde Miller Osceola as vice president and Emmet Benson Osceola as secretary treasurer. More boys and girls clubs to be organized this summer. interested individuals should request a circular from the county agent detailing standard clubs.
Garden and fruit pests with chewing mouth parts can be managed using arsenical sprays or dusts. Crucumber beetles potato bugs cabbage worms and current worms are cited as examples for arsenate of lead treatment.
The text describes arsenate of lead usage in powder and liquid spray forms for pest control. It gives ratios: one and a half pounds of arsenate to 50 gallons of water or tea. a third of an ounce per gallon of water for dusting. one ounce of arsenate per pound of slacked lime as a carrier. Sifted ashes can replace lime. nicotine sulphate at 40 percent mixed with lime at one ounce per 24 ounces of lime is noted as effective against cucumber beetles and melon insects.
About three hundred 4 H club members and leaders gathered at the College of Agriculture this week. Highlights include daily assembly talks, eight weekly radio programs over KFAB, prize trips by six newspapers, tours of the Omaha Livestock Exchange, and visits to Lincoln and Omaha sites.
A government study in Texas equates schooling with monetary value. It finds uneducated workers earn about 20 000 over 40 years, high school graduates about 40 000, with schooling adding roughly 9.25 per schooling day. Agricultural college graduates earn significantly more, while limited free editions of the circular are offered by the Extension Service.
Sewing machines repaired and cleaned for all makes. Contact 232J in Osceola Neb. 31.
An examination for teachers is scheduled in Osceola on Saturday June 4 1827. The standard program will be followed under D H Huston County Superintendent and county officials.
In days gone by twenty five years ago the class of 1902 commencement at the M E church was led by Dr Carrie L Heald who presented diplomas to graduates Arthur Baum Amanda Kanow Maude Regan Milton Mills Della Powers Charles Jeffrey Allie Arnold Lindlie Heald Grace Pheasant and Harry Anderson. The Alumni Banquet was planned for Friday at Pratt Hotel with invitations extended to graduates and spouses. Osceola band played an open air concert last Friday. Little Hal D Pierce son of Mr and Mrs F H Pierce died aged 10 months after a short illness. Paul Cunningham left for Wheatland Wyoming with livestock and goods. he and his wife have long resided in Polk County. Mrs E D Buckner’s cousin Miss Josephine Bowen of Indianapolis, once betrothed to Marconi, married Count Von Parres in London May 21.
Miss Leola Funkhouser of Shelby and John Ditter Jr. united in marriage at 11 a m on Wednesday of last week at Monroe Nebraska's Zion Lutheran church with 50 relatives present. Rev H A Fischer officiated as Earnest Brockman played the wedding march. A reception for 75 guests followed at the groom's parents home in Alenroe and a wedding dance for 350 guests at Wagner Lake capped the day. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Omaha and Denver before occupying a new east-end cottage in town.
A humorous list warns operators and callers to be polite, avoid loud tones, and not crowd lines. It urges consulting directories, keeping calls short, and treating staff with respect while noting the complexity of the telephone system and frequent wire troubles.
The article portrays North Greenland as almost lawless with no real estate rights. Eskimo houses belong to nobody, families move in and claim dwellings, polygamy is allowed, marriages are arranged by parents, and women are noted as devoted parents as custody rests with the mother after separation.
Professor Paladino argues Shakespeare was born in Italy to Protestant parents and named Michael Angelo Florio. He cites passages from the verse volume Second Fruits, banned by the Roman church, and says Shakespeare fled to England to become a playwright.
The White Tower is the largest building in the Tower of London and was begun about 1078 by William I. It served as palace and state prison through the Stuart era, housed a menagerie until 1831, and now houses a fine collection of armor.
A brief reflection on beauty as the alignment between nature and objects that please us. Anything made in this good pattern delights, whether a house a song a poem or a woman birds rivers trees or dresses. A perfect relation exists when a song or house follows the good pattern.
Burnt clay brick is presented as a permanent building material with centuries of durability claimed. The text notes that scientific validation is lacking except when historic houses from pre revolution or medieval Europe survive until demolition and bricks remain as sound as when laid.
The passage suggests Creeks favor human connections and beauty over material success, arguing their philosophy lacks the broad American emphasis on visible achievement. It portrays personal relations as paramount and critiques a focus on wealth or status.
The club met at Rose Street with members present for a lesson and a two hour program. Refreshments included cream, strawberries, cake and ice tea. All attendees enjoyed the gathering.
The confirmands meet Saturday at 6 30 at the church with a time change. Whitsundy there is no Sunday School. Confirmands examined at 10 30 and the Confirmation Rite and Communion held at 2 30. no evening service. Trustees meet Moracy evening at 8. Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8 30. Luther League Bible study Thursday at 8. C O Wilgen and Martin Jones families serve.
Mary M. Laird Elwood born October 17 1854 in Ohio spent youth in Newton Iowa later lived in Glenwood York County Nebraska and Omaha She married Samuel H Elwood in 1872 and eight children were born Surviving children listed with locations incl Osceola Peterson Portland Silver Creek Burley and Omaha Funeral services held at Gresham Methodist church with burial beside her husband in Blue Ridge cemetery on June 1 1927
Usta Johnson born August 7 1886 in Belle Missouri died May 27 1927. She lived in Ohio Missouri Kansas and Shelby Missouri moving with family and joining multiple churches. Survived by husband Arch Long seven children two daughters five sons, and other relatives. Funeral conducted at the Methodist church Osceola cemetery burial.
Notice of a new United States Treasury Bond issue dated June 15 1997 bearing 33 percent interest, maturing in twenty years with a call option after sixteen. Second Liberty Loan bonds may be exchanged at par, with accrued interest to June 15 1927. Exchange period limited, banks and Federal Reserve Banks available for details. A W Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Washington May 31 1927.
Notice to taxpayers: the Board of County Commissioners will sit as a Board of Equalization on June 14 15 and 16 in continuous session to hear complaints only on personal property valuations. No real estate adjustments will be made this year. J W Eyllman County Clerk June 29.
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