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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
4
The Record argues for a two name ticket system in Osceola city caucuses. It would allow voters to compare two candidates per office without extra cost or effort and may stimulate discussion during the spring city campaign.
The piece argues for a city caucus to discuss issues and candidates for the coming year. It notes not all will attend, but with fair access and a real choice, voters will turnout on election day. The plan, if tried, could revive engagement and avoid a perfunctory election.
Federal judge Munger upheld the legality of a military commission set up by the National Guard during the Nebraska City disturbance. The ruling rejected habeas corpus releases for two convicted men and pressed the idea that martial law can extend sentences beyond troop presence. The Record views the decision as stabilizing for the state after taxpayer burdens from the unrest.
The article argues that military power must be restrained and used promptly when needed. It asserts the governor as commander in chief mitigates danger of abuse and claims court findings reduce the chance of troops being used for such duties in Nebraska, deterring offenders from seeking military capture.
The piece argues for funding the soldier bonus by selling bonds and using interest from foreign and domestic war debts to cover interest and principal. It rejects immediate debt forgiveness for foreign lenders and calls for a plan to channel war debt repayments into bonus payments, avoiding new taxes.
The House Postoffices and Post Roads Committee reports favorably two bills from the Post Office department. One allows the Postmaster General to temporarily reduce rural carrier pay for discipline instead of suspending without pay. The other lets the department create rural routes 36 to 75 miles long, addressing a gap between 36 and 50 miles that has hindered new routes.
Government and private shipyards pause battleship and cruiser work amid naval treaty talks. About 14 000 workers face layoffs from Washington, Brooklyn, Mare Island, Charleston and other sites, as Navy Secretary Denby seeks further cuts totaling 10 000 enlisted personnel. Senate and War Department proposals aim to trim officers and budget by tens of millions.
The document discusses a proposed law leaving the length of rural routes to Post Office department discretion. It sets a stated range from 36 to 75 miles as the allowable span for a route. The vague wording emphasizes flexibility rather than fixed distances.
Mrs Roberta Menges Corwin Hill Tearle formerly of Brooklyn now in Paris seeks State Department help to recover 5 000 000 francs from Prince William of Wied whom she claims financed by her in 1913. Her party includes sister Ruth Menges and Capt J R K Jackson. he met the Albanian king in Monte Carlo and says 500 000 francs was lent earlier. A Dutch Bible printed in 1758, found in Montgomery County, links to Miss Caroline Vail's ancestors.
Aurora dispatch notes Art Weaver and Perry Reed exit the governor race, leaving A. H. Byrum as the strongest Republican aspirant. Byrum, in the Fifth district, is praised for ability, good judgment, and broad knowledge, with supporters believing he would make the state proud if elected.
The State Journal notes Representative Byrum forms a campaign committee with legislators and friends to mobilize backing. A meeting named a chairman to unite allied elements and raise support for Byrum’s civil code reform. It suggests McMullen should run similarly and align with the code issue.
The article argues voters should have clear facts on candidates like Mr Byrum and Mr Caine before summer primaries. It says voters deserve intelligible information on qualifications and tendencies to avoid casting ballots in the dark for governor and other offices.
Polk County tenants are invited to a March 8 conference in Osceola to discuss The Tenants problems with G E Samuelson W W Green and E L Taylor Farm management specialist. Landlords attend a March 10 meeting in the same court room with O E Mickey F H Fredrickson and Taylor discussing The Farm Lease and related issues.
Caraon Auto Co states the a Fordeon costs 305 dollars F.O.B Detroit. The note emphasizes origin and price terms for buyers.
An advertisement in the Polk County Record promises to carry your message across all county sections. The note emphasizes broad reach and local visibility for buyers and sellers seeking wide exposure.
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