05 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
1
A dated piece portrays the GOP Old Guard as a fading power, clinging to influence but losing ground. It names Hughes Roosevelt Root and Fairbanks as unsatisfactory choices, predicts a bitter showdown at Chicago, and recalls Lawrence’s fading ship motto.
A trio of Osceola youths identified only by initials Marion Shaw Heine Tex and Al Shalda drove an old Reo built for pleasure and cost fifteen cents each Their car failed to light lamps and slid into a ditch without injuries They describe the craft as a sister ship of John Carlson s boat and warn it to stay away from Grossnicklaus hogs The piece also notes W A Newcomer ranking top Nebraska agent for National Accident Insurance Co with seven year tenure and several adjusted claims and planned travels to Merrick Nance York and Hamilton counties.
A southeast Canada and Hackberry precinct delegation asked county commissioners last Friday to place a new steel bridge across the Blue River on a road south of Shelby. They say present structures cannot bear traction outfits, forcing long pulls for threshermen. The board took the proposition under advisement and urged circulating a petition in the locality.
Eighty acres near Osceola in Polk County offered for quick sale. Property described as among the best 80s for a home site. Interested buyers urged to act quickly and call Jay Hastings for details.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners accepted a petition for a new Osceola court house with 1605 signatures surpassing the required 55 percent. They authorized a possible five mill levy over up to five years to raise up to 100000 dollars for construction and demolition costs.
Farmers seeking Shetland stallion services can find a well marked thoroughbred stallion weighing 550 lbs at W F Miller’s farm seven miles north and one mile east of Osceola. Terms are ten dollars. Phone 613 Pink Walnut Grove.
The advertisement notes Dr Baird has bought the celebrated Jack and will breed from the mare this season. It specifies the farm location 3 miles east and 1¾ miles north of Osceola and 3 miles west of Shelby. Dr Baird is described as a good individual and a prolific foal getter.
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