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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
1
A reflective essay traces how postwar incomes rose then fell, yet living costs surged. It contrasts modest past homes with today’s luxury demands, urging prudence, frugality, and a return to solid foundations as prices stabilize and society adapts.
The fragment notes uncertain chances of obtaining something for Wanying, describing prospects as elf-like or ambiguous at the time of writing. The text provides no concrete facts or names beyond the uncertain reference to Wanying.
A fire at three o clock this morning damaged the Detweiler residence as heat from a furnace spread to the fireplace area. Neighbors with Pyrene extinguishers and the city fire department prevented total loss. occupants Dr Olson Shannon Shafer W F Neujahr George Malek and Miss Nettie Detweiler with Miss Lou Detweiler assisted. The blaze underscored a need for upgraded fire equipment including a chemical engine.
Sunday morning service at Wayland features a Mother's Day themed program with Mothers as Honor Guests. Sunday school aims for 200 in attendance next week and notes perfect May participation by seven officers and only three teacher absences.
The Osceola Band gave its opening concert last evening under Prof Israel. The town welcomed the performance with satisfaction and the Record notes strong interest and anticipation of a successful season.
People's Grocery at The Trion Store reopens its grocery department on the main floor after a year in the basement. Patrons and staff favor the return, expecting better flow and comfort. R. M. Gillespie remains manager with J. F. Jackson assisting.
Markets today show mixed activity across butter and wheat markets with price movements muted. Analysts note potential shifts in supply chains but no decisive gains or losses for major grains or dairy this session.
The Nebraska Senate refused to discuss adjournment and defeated a plan for a sifting committee. A motion for a district based panel with the president pro tem as chairman failed with only two votes in favor, as lawmakers argued work was already progressing.
The Nebraska lower house rejected a proposal to raise Adjutant General Paul’s salary from 3 000 to 5 000 dollars annually. The plan to boost the assistant’s pay from 2 400 to 5 400 and the disbursing officer’s from 1 200 to 2 000 was defeated, keeping current salaries in place.
Osceola wins 4 to 3 at Gresham in a season opener marked by strong battery work from Peterson and Wright of Polk and a 18 strikeout effort by Peterson. NenJaki captains Osceola at second base as Frahm suffers a fractured leg sliding into second. game ends with Osceola on top and a return match scheduled for Osceola grounds next Thursday May 12.
The Carson Auto Co delivered a Ford touring car to Walford Granberg three miles southwest of town Monday. This brings to thirteen the number of new Fords sold since February 1. The firm employs four thousand men in its repair department and keeps them all busy.
Albdart Colson announced in Shelby that he has bought the restaurant business of Dr Bull and will take possession in a few days. Colson, a well known figure from Stromsburg and son of John Colson, has been operating on the coast for several years.
Shrader continues improvements on his property at the former Hubbard place by erecting a 24 by 28 foot barn. He has remodeled the residence, added cement sidewalks, and built a large hog house. E R Ware and Chester Dawes supervise the construction.
Master Welvin Herrmann the son of Mr and Mrs W J Herrmann celebrated his tenth birthday Saturday inviting classmates. His parents sent in teams and hauled the youngsters to the Herrmann farm home for games and a sumptuous afternoon meal.
The Public Service Company began overhauling the old building that housed the plant. Work aims to modernize the appearance and utility, removing the antiquated front and adding a new roof. H A Fuller leads the project.
Highway Commissioner Gilbert Johanson led a patrolmen group to York on Friday for a state highway instruction meeting. Officials from Polk Osceola Shelby and Islara attended along with local crew members including Herbert Wirtz Bernard Stromberg Chas Johnson Coe Brown Lloyd Crouse J Tz Peterson Clifford Huddleston and Sylvester Czuba.
The Stromsburg area reports visits and moves including A D Dover and H F Haverland at Polk, families like the Lund and Clark households, and many relatives traveling to Lincoln and Des Moines. The Fuller Serenaders will play a May 10 concert at the Stromsburg Opera House, while the council reinduces John A Johnson as mayor and elects A Donelson to the council. James Martin returns to Swede Home, and several couples move or travel from Los Angeles to Stromsburg area during the week.
Oklahoma educator Dr Harry McKeen spoke to Osceola teachers at the high school and addressed a Sunday audience at the Osceola Auditorium. County Supt Rasmussen introduced him and the program opened with local music. He toured Lutomsburg Tuesday and was a guest of the Westbergs amid University of Oklahoma community service links.
At a Tuesday night meeting of officers and stockholders of the Farmers' Grain Co a reorganization was effected. The company shifts from a stock company to a corporation under the new cooperative law to utilize its provisions. The organization remains the same with E A Swanson as president Arthur Nelson secretary F E Merrick treasurer and W E Pierson manager.
At a stockholders meeting of Surety State Bank the following were elected to the board for the year: John Buchta Paul C. Timm Wm Kosch C A Bryant O J Kropatsch John Murson and Mike Horst. Officers named are John Buchta president F E Merrick vice president N L Nelson cashier P W Horst assistant cashier. Nelson’s temporary selection as cashier is confirmed after Mannhalter’s retirement.
V. A. Newcomer paid Mrs. Elien L. Dickson a 5600 draft in full settlement for injuries to Ray Dickson that caused his death. Dickson, a young farmer near the York County line, was injured when gored by a bull and died after a lengthy illness.
W. C. Pike relocated his harness store last Monday to the east side of the square near the county judge office. The stock is heavy and the repair department is complete with J. W Davis in charge of repairs. The Record wishes them success in the new quarters.
Advertisement notes Amoskeag ginghams 32 inches wide priced at 25 cents per yard. Contains a curious Cyprus baptism description showing oil rubbing, blowing, font immersion, and anointing.
PolK residents and visitors are noted for trips to Lincoln Ord York and Council Bluffs. Births deaths and weddings are reported along with business trips new houses and remodeling. The Polk Milling Company held its annual meeting and Fox family events are listed.
The death of Samuel August Samuelson occurred at his home after a stroke of apoplexy. He was 74, born in Sweden, and survived by his widow, two children, and a brother in Stromsburg. Funeral services will be held at Ey. Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, with interment in Swede Home Cemetery. Obituary next week.
Governor McKelvie vetoed a bill granting 1500 dollars for relief of Everett Selders once a ward at the orthopedic hospital. The bill was passed after claims Selders received treatment years ago but did not return for follow up care. The veto cites a bad precedent for state liability if treatment is deemed incomplete.
Governor MelKelvie says a state mediation board will be appointed to hear labor and capital disputes before the anti picketing law takes effect ninety days after final adjournment. Senator J. C. McGowan notes labor leaders plan a referendum meanwhile. The board will include a labor representative, a capital representative, and a mutually agreed third member.
The Moagley bill to permanently compile and publish Nebraska statutes was rejected in conference. The appropriation was raised from 46,000 to 74,060, but the House refused to approve the larger sum, despite Senate conferees' insistence. Observers noted the bill was toned to ensure House rejection.
Governor McKelvie will name a successor to Judge H M Grimes of North Platte who died after a stroke. Grimes served on the district bench since 1886 and was highly regarded among Nebraska jurists.
By unanimous vote the senate confirmed Governor McKelvie's appointment of W. N. Osborne Jr. as state tax commissioner at $5 000 a year. The confirmation was led by Hoagland of Lincoln county, who opposed S. F. 65, the revenue bill creating the office. Osborne had served three years as secretary of the state board of equalization and assessment.
House concurs with conference committee report ending primary tinkering this session. Douglas primary bill is killed and a few sections substituted to change how convention delegates are chosen.
Governor McKelvie signs soldiers relief measure authorizing 350000 in immediate aid. The act uses interest on 1 9459 006 to fund relief with accrual through 1422. Drafted by the American Legion.
Lieut. Gov. P. A. Barrows was granted a leave of absence by the state Senate to travel to Los Angeles where as national commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans he has reception dates. He will attend the state division encampment of Sons of Veterans at Stockton May 10 11 and 12 before returning east to visit his brother J W Barrows of Grass Valley and other relatives.
A dried pig's heart fixed with thorns was found in an old cottage chimney. The item reflects a lingering belief that a jilted lover could inflict pain on the beloved by pinning a pig heart, a practice described by London Mark.
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