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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
8
Chas Howland announces an up to date sorghum mill and cane grinding service for summer work. He also offers a varied supply of cane seed for sale.
Shelby M. J. Arner returned from Lincoln Saturday. Peter Weiser traveled to Lincoln yesterday. George Wills sold a Wallis Cub tractor to Otto Benda Friday. Local trips and family visits populate a weekend string of notes. Several updates on arrivals, illnesses, and social engagements appear, including Mrs. Capt. J. S. Smith visiting Osceola and Miss Nina Dotson visiting relatives from David City.
It is estimated that 55 720 pairs of old shoes are needed for every mile of road surface made from slag rock asphalt and scrap leather patented in Great Britain.
A politician quips to a friend on the eve of polls that the race is decided, with the losing side spared post election duties. The Boston Transcript records the tone of pre election banter and implied certainty of results.
A suggestion for moving pictures shows a film of a colony of ants to encourage industry. The Boston Tra ne script envisions a training tool where animal behavior models inspire workers and citizens to imitate industrious ants for productivity.
A Boston Transcript diversion highlights bedroom suits in oak and satin walnut. The piece jokes by noting pajamas must be of more pliable material than any rigid furnishings.
An almost philosopher comments on honesty and fatherhood noting it is cruel to make a child believe he is penniless when asking for money. The remark highlights moral teaching and parental responsibility.
The Farm Bureau urges alfalfa haying gear and offers engineer circular No. 5 by W. H. Campbell free of charge. County women organize under Farm Bureau to form a Home Demonstration Agency with June 1 start, Community plans and future meetings coordinated by Green's Chapel Beulah Wesley Chapel Swede Home Hann, with President Mrs Aug EB Anderson and Secretary Mrs Joe Moore. Local notes include social visits, open Farmers Union meeting postponed, and community announcements across Osceola and surrounding areas.
The Department of Agriculture has issued charters for four additional clubs: Macbeth Sewing Club, Best Ever Boobie Club, Pleasant Home Workers Cookin Club, and Willing Workers Sewing Club. Carl Jones assists in organizing Boys and Girls clubs and pig clubs, while Miss Wilkins is expected for demonstration work among the girls.
The title of duke, highest British peerage rank, appeared in 1337 with the Black Prince, son of Edward II, becoming the first Duke of Cornwall.
Four year old Marjorie watched a frosty morning from a window and exclaimed that a horse and buggy showed “dust comin out of the horse’s mouth” prompting her mother to hurry and look. The quip charmed neighbors as a quaint, playful moment captured in local lore.
Osceola High School seniors staged their annual Sneak Day traveling from Mr. Snyder's residence to Silver Creek then Fullerton before a park picnic and town stop for shopping. The group returned home after a day of pranks and a noon meal, with credit given to interior decorators among the participants. On May 7 Osceola beat Ss. H. S. 8 to 3 with strong infield play and Dwight Alverson’s pitching?
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