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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
A farmer surveys his wheat fields under a spreading apple bough. He contemplates wage costs and market tricks as wheat prices rise, yet he works daily to meet debts, support his community, and persevere through hardship. He toils from sunrise to night, borrowing when needed but paying what he owes.
White alcohol stains on fur niture can be removed by rubbing them with spirits of camphor.
A Buffalo Enquirer line notes the ordinary habit of sweeping up cigar ashes scattered by a casual flick of the hand, illustrating how small daily acts reflect frugality and routine in everyday life.
Political history notes Horace Greeley as the first presidential candidate to conduct a wide national speaking tour. The milestone occurred 48 years ago and is cited as a landmark in campaign oratory.
A concise reflection contrasts blame shifting among a thief, a novice in philosophy, and a philosopher. It notes a thief blames others, a novice blames himself, and a philosopher blames neither.
The smallest known hog species are the pigmy swine of Austria. They resemble ordinary hogs in all respects except size, measuring no longer than a large house rat.
The article notes sandalwood’s central role in Hindu religious practice in India for over fourteen centuries. It highlights sandalwood’s enduring use whether the tree is alive or dead and its prominence in ceremonies.
The remark questions how people judge life by its worst moments and desires the best from the worst, suggesting a critique of unrealistic expectations and self-deception.
Moving picture films typically require 50 to 75 prints, but the most popular titles have demanded as many as 250 to 275 prints. This reflects high audience demand and production scale in the industry.
The thimble is praised as a symbol of industry worldwide. Luxurious thimbles appear in the East with mother of pearl, precious stones, and gold mounts. Wealthy Chinese ladies showcase carved designs and the Siamese queen owns a lotus-bud thimble jeweled with diamonds.
A mysterious town scribe known as Anonymous pens harsh unsigned notes about Falks that never reach publication, according to the editor who hints at the creator’s sly reputation in the paper’s wastebasket diary.
A roundup of local activities includes Homer Phelps selling a Dodge to contractor John E. Owens, Mrs. Sid Lampkin facing illness and hospital care, and multiple residents traveling to Omaha Lincoln and Lincoln for medical and business reasons. The obituary of Frederick William Bahr notes his death at Millerton aged 84.
A collage of town news from Shelby and nearby locales detailing residents like August from Germany, Otto Townsend Neb., Mrs. Bertha Nehls S D, and Mrs. J C Hotchkiss. Updates cover travel, hospital progress, threshing crews, road conditions, livestock shipments, visitors, weather related washouts, auto mishaps, birthday observances, mill construction progress, and community gatherings.
The sale notice states an auction during June to the highest bidder for the Auditorium Theatre business equipment lease and goodwill. The offer is made by Harry Musselman.
Beulah welcomes a former resident N P Hult from Colton Oregon visiting several weeks. Reverend Luther Corney and daughter Miss Fredaborg Hull arrive from Seattle. Samuel Peterson of Swedeburg visits. Farm Bureau hosted moving pictures at Swede Home hall with Lynn Sheldon County Agent. Wheat fields opened for cutting and show a fair average crop despite yesterday’s threat of bad weather.
A graceful wedding united Miss Esther Cederburg and Mr. Alvin Swanson at Swede Home Lutheran Church with a reception at the bride's home. The couple, both well regarded in the Osceola area, will start married life on bright prospects. The article also notes the death and funeral of William Jenkins Conklyn of Osceola, a Civil War veteran and longtime member of local lodges, with services held at the home and Osceola Cemetery.
Committed to Hospital in Lincoln on Tuesday for treatment under Sheriff Potter. Lynn Sheldon recruits harvest hands by his own effort to ensure safe delivery to the correct locations. County agent office aids in supplying help. Calmar Dunn celebrated a 30th birthday with family at Buckley Park. A swimming pool project committee visits York and Fairmont to assess site seepage with funds secured for early action. Editor to speak at Bradshaw on July 4. Wesley Chapel to hold Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. by Rev. Hull.
Waldo Emerson Castile and Catharine Morrow of York are listed for marriage. Alfred R. Swanson and Anna L. Anderson appear in the York district records as newly licensed or to be married.
The family of the late husband and father expresses heartfelt appreciation for visits, acts of kindness, and beautiful flowers during illness and death. Signed by Mrs. Mary P. Conklyn Victor J. Conklyn Enid Mayme Conklyn.
A Flag Day program at the Lutheran church featured songs such as America Amoroso and Star Spangled Banner, readings on the flag by Mrs Hedlund Myrtle Walgren and others, piano and vocal solos, and two stories The Perfect Tribute and The Story of the Star Spangled Banner. An ice cream social followed in the church basement.
The York Association of Baptist Churches plans its annual convention in York from August 9 to 11 with speakers including Rev. Fowle, Rev. Sharpe, and Rev. Collins. The event features sessions on women’s work and education, and involves twelve churches and local pastors.
A vivid scene from Harriet Beecher Stowe describes neighbors’ oleander trees shining like a crimson cloud from a veranda roof. She marvels at their return to their native land and their rose-like blooms standing tall against morning light.
Dream warning notes that being held up by a footpad implies enemies may overthrow you if you are not extreme in caution. It advises cautious advancement in business and risk from rivals.
Policewomen in London are described as working in couples and adopting the regular policeman's long, slow stride. They carry no weapons, relying on moral suasion, but have learned jiu jitsu tricks for self defense.
The Osceola column records Polk H A Johnson as a visitor. New births include a son born Friday to Mr and Mrs Billie Cohagen and a daughter born Monday to Mr and Mrs Vernal Smith. Additional items cover farm work, travel to York and Lincoln, car purchases, illnesses, funerals, birthdays and community events in Polk and nearby towns.
After the convention closure a resident returns to Evansville Indiana. Mrs H T Bloom and Kittleson visit from Roseburg Oregon to stay with Mr and Mrs A W Shater. The town board met to place the band stand on the north end of south street park. Swede Plain church Ladies Aid held a mid summer picnic at Dana Shostrom’s. Harold and Melvin Strand were injured when their cultivator was dragged by a frightened team after a near collision with a car. Harold sustained a deep gash requiring eighteen stitches. Mrs L M Johnson of Julesburg died after a heart attack. funeral in Arborville with Rev George Weber and Rev Randolph, survived by five children and multiple grandchildren.
The annual Hackberry convention gathered over sixty residents from Green's Chapel and Wayland for a noon meal. Speakers included Rev Swartzlose Nev Nelson Rev Van Horn and others discussing evangelism and Sunday school methods. Miss Ibrooks read Laddie. A birthday dinner for Auntie Bowser drew former neighbors from multiple towns.
A fragmented OCR item outlines market activity with sparse readable terms. It mentions markets, areas, and prices but lacks clear events, dates, or entities to identify a definite story or outcome.
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