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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
4
The editorial critiques the Osterman plan proposing that Nebraskans should pay state income tax on federal incomes with credits for taxes already paid. It notes past constitutional changes for separate tangible and intangible taxation and questions the plan’s fairness. It argues the legislature should trim spending, not raise taxes, and warns the plan would shift burdens to farmers and business people.
Readers question why Governor Bryan urges letters to him and the legislature to pass 44 bills claiming to save nine million dollars. Critics say most savings come from state universities and institutions, not the code, and accuse Bryan of rushed, unclear moves before bills are read.
The excerpt debates who received money and whether a bluff to discredit a predecessor will be revisited. It questions Bryan's relief method for taxpayers and his claim that the state is four million short. The tone calls the remarks unseemly and hasty, asking what others think.
The piece surveys Governor Bryan stance on the soldier bonus bill now before the legislature and asks how Polk County representative Mr. Keck and Democratic leaders will vote. It recalls the prior legislature's three defeats of bonus bills, a $2 million veteran aid appropriation, and mounting criticism from Bryan allies and supporters. The article questions where Bryan and party stand on the current measure.
The Washington candy factory owner faced fines totaling 80 dollars after repeated offenses of selling candy stored near rats and burned by inspectors. A Pennsylvania thief got 100 dollar fine and three years for stealing two chickens, prompting calls to remove lax judges and restore respect for the law.
A quoted remark notes the dilemma of speeders jailed for speeding, arguing they lose precious time and must recover it after release, reflecting on the cost of swift punishment.
A review lists H R numbers 57 58 117 156 192 172 and S F items up to 66 61 40 17 detailing pay raises for session members coroner jurors and clerks changes to bond procedures for cities and villages land sales for poor farms and criminalization of illicit alcohol sales. The governor’s approval marks the twelve enacted measures while S F 1 seeking code secretary salary cuts was vetoed.
The piece argues Governor Bryan bears sole responsibility for the state's tax and expense issue. It critiques his forty four bills, claiming they would centralize control under the governor, stripping agencies of power. The House pressures action by February 20 as the legislature seeks meaningful tax reduction.
More than 25 000 farmers adopted self feeders for hogs in 1921 after demonstrations by ex tension workers. Demonstrations in fruit tree spraying reached over 37 000 farms. USDA reports show varying county yields for corn and potatoes across states with long term averages. Flaxseed production centers in North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Montana.
Congress nears agreement to extend acceptance of federal aid from three to six years. Nebraska would receive over $5.5 million from existing appropriations, with a $2 million offset appropriation requiring loss from the federal road fund. The state would also gain $2 million from the automobile personal property tax. Can Nebraska do less than this?
An announcement says subscription prices rise to 2.00 per year on March 15. New and renewal subscriptions can be taken at 1.50 until next Wednesday night, with both rates increasing to 2.00 on Thursday.
Country schools increasingly employ professional supervisors mirroring city systems. Ohio, New Jersey, Wisconsin and others expand rural supervision, with over 1,000 provisional rural supervisors added in 1921. The move aims to give country children equal educational opportunities to city youths.
The 1923 spring farrowings are expected to rise 18 percent from 1922, with the 11 corn belt states showing a 15.6 percent increase. Southern states largely expect lower farrowings. Projections depend on hog and corn prices and farmer actions from the December 1922 pig survey.
Stromsburg notes funeral attendance for Mrs. J B Presson with Rev. Hull from Osceola preaching and burial set at Swede Home cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, a sister, and her son Oliver Lindloom now in Gibbon.
Joe Need and family attended a dinner at the George Heinemeyer home on Sunday. Mrs. H. W. Pettijoia arrived here.
Kennet Wichener bought a Ford touring car from Reece & Sons. Kenneth Berger returned Monday after visiting his sisters in Omaha. Carter Bros. and J. L. Miller showed hogs on the Omaha market early in the week. Roy Cook of Ord arrived Tuesday and will work at the facility until spring. George Weiser traveled to Lincoln Tuesday to buy auto supplies. Homer Brigham came back from Omaha Tuesday night with stock. Carl Zern and wife left for Mahaska County Iowa to farm near Oskaloosa. Dunning is remodeling his elevator to expand capacity. Thelem has rearranged the hardware store to improve utility. Stalnaker and wife returned from Omaha Tuesday after attending Henry Stalnaker’s funeral. Mrs. Edd Fillinger moved to Shelby into Mike Kampovitch’s former home. Mrs. John Seberger returned Tuesday night after a two week visit with daughter's family in David City. Mrs. Frank Barker is visiting the farm near Rising. Helen and Isabel Barker visited David City Tuesday. Adam Westbrook returns after an absence to clerk for Jas. McGimpsey. Frank Roark and wife of Spokane arrived Monday and stay with Ma and Mrs. Thelen. they are related to Mrs. Thelen. Mrs. S. A. Quigle retained home.
Polk residents travel for business and study as Shafer returns to La Salle University and basketball team heads to Lincoln for state tournament. Local families welcome visitors from Sweden and Minnesota while businesses expand with a new creamery station.
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