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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
8
Cattle receipts at Omaha reach 9 000 head as reports show bids steady for light steers and weak to 15c lower for heavy cattle. Prices list cornfed steers from 7.00 to 11.00, stock cattle 7.00 to 10.25, feeder steers 6.00 to 9.25, hogs steady at 5.40 to 6.85, lambs 7.50 to 9.50, with aged sheep and ewes priced around 1.50 to 3.00.
Yard lumber is defined as general purpose lumber for ordinary construction by the Southern Pine association. It is divided into select and common divisions with subgrades A B and C and is affected by moisture content which influences usability and control after installation.
John Masefield notes Marco Polo’s book was doubted by contemporaries and homebound readers. He argues Polo could not tell the full truth and that Asia’s map remained unchanged for decades after Polo’s death. The Travels remains a key source for Central Asia and the Chinese empire.
The piece traces natural gas from ancient Asia where it was seen as a fire god to early 19th century U.S. discoveries in Ohio and West Virginia. It notes Rufus Stone's salt-well ignition near McConnellsville, the 40-year salt-boiling era, 1826 light use at Fredonia, and Titusville’s 1872 domestic piping milestone.
A discussion of English church endowments their long history and varied forms. It notes large city properties and old families granting income rights, defunct endowments, and the 1836 Church Estates commission plus ecclesiastical commissioners allocating funds. The article also mentions general appeals as a revenue source.
P. Hamilton Good sell surveys the West Highland White Terrier as a premier terrier, tracing its roots to Poltallock in Dumbartonshire and the Malcolm family. He notes the breed’s long history, possible links to King James I, and past names Roseneath and Poltallock terrier before its dog show recognition.
A Los Angeles Times writer praises the antelope as graceful big game in the open West, noting its white rump hairs form a rosette when alarmed and that pronghorn is closer to its true name. The piece mentions one species found on this continent and contrasts antelope, giraffe, goat, and deer traits.
A Christian Science Monitor piece argues genuine freedom is spiritual, not racial or material. It cites Paul, Jesus, Mary Baker Eddy, and Scriptural prompts on born again, divine Mind, and perfecting self-government through divine Love.
Polk County Nebraska board convened for general business and adjourned to June 20 1939. June 20 session audited claims and authorized warrants with numerous salaries and expenses listed for county officials judges, clerks, deputies, sheriff, treasurer, hospital, printing, and service costs.
Sealed bids due July 13 1939 at Lincoln Nebraska for bituminous surface treatment on Columbus Platte Center Columbus Shelby rising city projects and for Polk Clarks federal aid road work. Includes 36.4 miles Armor Coat 4700 cu yds mineral aggregate 141690 gallons asphaltic oil. Bidders must furnish 100 percent bond and a certified check of 900 dollars. Minimum wages specified. Plans available through county clerks and Department of Roads and Irrigation. Authorities reserve right to reject bids and waive technicalities.
City council approves a 1939 40 expense plan totaling multiple line items including water works 3000 00 street lighting 1600 00 park maintenance 600 00 sewer 522 00 fire protection 500 00 and debt service 1500 00 to be published and set for a July 6 adjourned session in Osceola Nebraska with Mayor Pratt and City Clerk Ball.
Leander from Greek meaning lion man or courageous. the tale recalls Hero in legend with the lamp on the tower guiding a nightly swim across the Hellespont. The lamp goes out, Leander drowns and Hero dies. St Leander was a sixth century bishop of Seville.
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