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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
1
A merchant compares clothing to medicine and promotes a cut price sale on suits and accessories. He cites reputation, asks patrons to judge quality, and promises courteous service while offering shirts, hosiery, and minor tailoring.
Lands in Polk County Nebraska will be leased at public auction in the county treasurer's office on Tuesday May 22 1906 at 8 00 o clock a m. Lease terms and appraised values available from the county treasurer Osceola or the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings Lincoln. Sw 36-16-2 H M Eaton Commissioner Public Lands and Buildings.
At a meeting of the Polk County Boys Agricultural Club executive committee deputy Superintendent Bishop organized a county corn growing contest. Seed corn will be sent to supply one hundred contestants with five hundred kernels each. Applications open to all boys enrolled in 1906 and must include name age address and school district by May 10. County Superintendent Wilhelmina Rydberg will receive applications.
200 acres pasture can accommodate 200 head of cattle this season at 50 cents per month at my farm 2 miles West of Beulah. Also furnishing thoroughbred Hereford ballot pasture. Geo. Dimicx. Frank Newcomer. Notify if papers not received after reasonable time.
The last Teachers' Meeting at the district court room drew a large county audience with musical performances and thoughtful discussions on public schools' mission. 8th grade exams are set for May 12 with re test on May 26. detailed schedule provided.
Polk county youths 16 and under are invited to exhibit 10 ears of corn at the next annual show with premiums from C B Knorr and C A Curtis. Enter by May 15 to compete for Poland China pigs and Buff Plymouth Rock chickens plus other awards. Free California Sweet Pea seed at G T Ray with no money required. register name for a package.
Eye witness account edited by Charles Morris describes San Francisco quake and fire. Includes scientific causes and volcanic eruption explanations with 100 illustrations. Orders via Miss Henderson at G I Bay residence or drug store.
A good 160 acre farm about two miles north of Oconee in Platte County offers a good house and stable. It can be rented on shares to eight men who come well recommended. Sale price extremely low at forty dollars per acre. The land belongs to a non resident and is a bargain. Apply to L N Hitchcock Oconee Nebraska or Leonard Everett Council Bluffs Iowa.
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition for the estate of Thomas Record deceased requests William J. Query as administrator. A hearing is set for May 26, 1906 at 2 oclock p m. Dated April 26, 1906 Henry H. Campbell County Judge.
Rail rumors say Union Pacific will bypass the Loup River bridge at Columbus by a Valley crossing and a westward run to Central City. Through trains would use the short line from Fremont to Lincoln via Central City, while locals serve the old mainline. A Lane cut-off project near Omaha is active with about a thousand workers.
The governor has traded his Keya Paha County ranch for 800 acres along the Iowa river north of Council Bluffs and will live in Omaha after his term ends. The move shocks Osceola friends who know the town’s strong record of governors and mock Omaha’s infrequent but controversial governance.
Osceola and Shelby will play at the new southeast ball park Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. Mayor Snider will deliver the ball to the bat. Aiming to form a permanent Osceola nine, the event invites local fans to watch good clean National Game play and join the new club effort.
Sheriff Eblers received a stolen team description from Dodge County and radioed it countywide. Andrew Anderson’s clever delay tactics helped detain the suspect, Joe, until Hartman and Beebe could intervene. the thief was jailed and later brought to Fremont. An $80 reward awaits conviction and formal proceedings.
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of Hermanimus Wauka Deceased is detailed. Anna Resch petitions as daughter and sole heir claiming real and personal estate. Administrator files final account and report and a petition for final settlement and heirs adjudication, set for hearing May 1 1906 at one o'clock before the court. Dated April 5 1906. North side market pays cash for all kinds of poultry, phones 21, L Brazee.
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