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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
Osceola residents are urged to end sidewalk bicycle riding before accidents occur. The piece notes that violators risk legal penalties and possible injury to pedestrians, especially in crowded or muddy conditions. It calls for caution and adherence to the ordinance before tragedy strikes.
The 18th Republican National Convention in Cleveland voiced confidence in President Calvin Coolidge and running mate Charles Dawes. The platform pledges economy, tax relief, budget integrity, and support for cooperative farming, with promises to cut government costs and reduce debt while expanding agricultural marketing and aid.
The convention pledged vigorous export expansion, reform of railroad rates, enforcement of prohibition, aid to disabled veterans, and wartime drafting powers. It endorsed the World Court plan but opposed League participation, praised Dawes era reforms, tax cuts, and farmer legislation, and closed with broad support for Calvin Coolidge.
A local merchant relies on loans to cover accounts receivable and aid friends as prices fall and competition rises. Many debtors switch to cash buying elsewhere, leaving the merchant paying 8 percent interest on accommodation loans. The piece argues the fault lies in trusting friends and urges reflection on community economic responsibility.
A Wieser Idaho reader Minnie White writes June 20 1924 to Polk county friends asking to renew the Record noting wage declines for apple thinners and other workers, a water shortage worrying farmers, light mountain snowfall and scarce rain since February with cool nights and good crops in cherry and berry yields.
Simple glycerine buckthorn bark and Adlericka mix claimed to ease gas on stomach in ten minutes. It purportedly acts on both upper and lower bowel to remove gases and poisons and aid obstinate constipation, with a note against appendicitis.
W. J. Taylor of Mernd and part of the Nebraska delegation bolted the Farmer-Labor convention in St. Paul. Though radical, Taylor has never been fully red and the convention’s pinkish tint did not suit him.
A speaker sharply criticizes idle talk and praise for clear, solid opinions. He defends straightforward takes as valuable amid noisy chatter.
The passage argues that wealth alone does not define a person’s worth. It contends that a rich man gained by luck, inheritance, or unscrupulous means may be less valuable to society than the poorest neighbor, while a person with money often earns respect regardless of its source.
Residents report the northeast corner crossing at the square is in poor condition. The bad bend is hard to fix, but it should be addressed with a permanent solution, possibly paving around the turn if necessary.
The county plans to hire harvest workers as reaping starts at the courthouse yard. A strong crop is expected, with yields around twenty bushels per acre.
A brief ad from last week features the line A Story Worth Telling and touts Business is Better as the strongest real short story in these days. The wording emphasizes improved commerce and a positive business environment.
The town maintains steady church attendance despite the bell at the M. E. church not ringing, with congregants avoiding the technicality to skip services.
The fourth sports program commitstee announces a tug of war between Irish and Swedes, noting concern about an uneven break for the Dunn family as county residents rally against them. The audience did not view The Lonely Road at the Auditorium but recognizes it as the cautious driving path.
An advertisement for plumbing and heating pump repair work by L. E. Lindquist promotes ready service for plumbing, pump and gas engine repair. The notice invites calls for various repair needs and notes the location at Northwest Corner Square.
Duncan the Produce Buyer states customers can always drive inside to be waited on, highlighting convenient in-store service.
Oliver Hess sold his shoe repair department including all equipment to W C Pike Jr. The transfer occurred yesterday afternoon, moving the department to the Pike harness shop.
A chlorine gas release in the Rhode Island Senate chamber ended a prolonged minority filibuster. The incident abruptly closed weeks of deadlock as lawmakers were dispersed and safety procedures activated.
The text notes Ramsey MacDonald of Britain has a U S namesake Duncan MacDonald leading the radical miners union and running as a third party candidate. It mentions communist control of a convention and farmer delegates fleeing St Paul over unemployment compensation planks. It suggests farmers balance radicalism with pension plans for hoboes.
Russel L. Maughan succeeded in his third attempt at a dawn to dusk flight across the continent on Monday June 23. He covered 2,850 miles in 21 hours 48 minutes elapsed time with 18 hours 20 minutes of actual flying time and made five refueling stops at stations.
Crop reports praise improving conditions with corn damage limited and rust absent in wheat despite recent heat and rain. The Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden remains deadlocked with several candidates boomed by supporters. Local merchants urged keeping wealth in Polk County and supporting community businesses over distant cities.
Side Delivery Rake 12 ft 40 Tooth self dump rake priced at 90.00. 10 ft Dain Hay Loader slightly used. McCormick Shocker slightly used. 2 row Motor Cultivator 225.00. Sanitary Hog Fountain with Heater 50.00. Stromsburg BYSTROM COMPANY phone 92.
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