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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
1
Monson's annual White Goods event continues Thursday night with a display of pure linen handkerchiefs Swiss embroidery and fine muslin undergarments at about a one third saving. The sale features gowns skirts drawers chemises slips corset covers and embroided linens plus red seal ginghams and striped plaid fabrics. Many items are samples offered at strong value as Monson invites customers to visit and compare prices.
A reminiscence recalls Iowa settlers who arrived in Polk County on March 18 1872 from Jefferson County near Fairfield. They brought teams and cattle to homestead Hackberry and cut prairie, starting farms that helped shape Polk County and Nebraska. Names include S G Pheasant Wm Pheasant A N Stafford H F Bease Wm Courtney George Shafer Ira Steever and the Vogels with Mrs Courtney Mrs Bense and Mrs Stafford joining later.
Charles C Schmoker writes to former customers that he sold his tool business to Mr. A D Moody of Fairbury and endorses Moody as a reliable man who will do as he says, requesting continued patronage.
Retrospective notes mark four decades since settlement in the county with tributes to early leaders Park Smith FE Kim and Chas Ewing. The piece recalls digs, droughts, grasshoppers, and disease, praising pioneers like Louie Headstrom and L. K. McGawha and their families, while noting ongoing aging and ongoing gratitude for their sacrifices. It reflects on St Patrick's Day scenes, snowy misadventures, and community humor as winter lingers before spring.
A ledger lists current expenses and taxes with cash items due from national and state banks. It includes checks and items of exchange. Currency covers gold coin silver, nickels, and cents.
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