20 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1916
Page
1
A nostalgic voice recalls William Jennings Bryan and the Bryan birthday events, noting a stark shift in public opinion and in Polk County Nebraska. The piece laments declining support and critiques modern views on Bryanism, urging reflection and possible reconciliation.
On Thursday evening March 16 Miss Hezel Holm wed Fred G. Randell at the bride’s parents home two miles east of Osceola. Rev R A Jensen of the Baptist church officiated. The couple will reside and farm east of town on Warren Randell’s land.
A brief political notice supports Mills Jk in the race for city clerk alongside the ongoing mayoral campaign of McA. The item highlights the candidate lineup and city election context.
The Tuesday night caucus led by S A Snider selected Snider as chair and Joel Hanson as secretary. A formal ballot showed strong support for the listed nominees with Carlson named city engineer by acclamation. No issues were added. nominations for councilmen in two wards favored the ticket’s candidates.
A large crowd gathered in the Swede Home Lutheran church basement for a meeting on the proposed rural high school serving five to six districts. Rev Sward introduced officials and A V Teed explained the plan's merits, transport issues, and district collaboration. A follow up meeting at the Swede Home school is planned for March 24 to test sentiment and, if favorable, proceed with petitions and further sessions.
John Deland suffered a broken bone in his left hand after a kick from a male horse while leading the team to the barn from watering. A swift move by the owner prevented a more serious injury. The horse is a span of iron gray horses recently bought from Frank Walker by Ames Deland.
The Johnson family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the passing of their wife and mother. They appreciate the expressions of sympathy and the floral offerings from Otelia Johnson Iver Johnson Gust Johnson Jr and others.
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Fred G. Randall Hazel Holm Clarence N Feiergen Rhodith V Gustafson with unclear context and missing details. The readable names suggest a roster or notice though the event or action remains unspecified.
The Osceola Uerhefety Association plans its annual meeting on Saturday March 24 at 7 p.m. President Snider presides with Secretary Kepner. Also noting private money loans on farm security offered by Kings Bittner and Campbell. Pay it now and drop details early.
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