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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
4
The Osceola Record publishes weekly on Thursdays under Walter J. Herbes as publisher. The paper serves Polk County Nebraska with annual subscriptions in advance priced at $2 per year.
K A Cornish announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for Polk County Treasurer. He cites 30 years old, banking experience over four years, four years as Osceola City Clerk, and 28 deputy treasurer current duties. He appeals to voters for support based on qualifications and knowledge of county finances.
A note from C Edwin Johnson announces his filing for the office of Commissioner West District on the Republican ticket and asks for voters support. The message extends a respectful solicitation for backing.
Clyde G. Courtney announces candidacy for Polk County Sheriff subject to Republican primaries. He seeks voter support and expresses appreciation for assistance.
Herbert O. Flodman announces his candidacy for county commissioner from the western district in the Republican primary. He asks for voters support and consideration in the upcoming election.
Farris Battery Station located in the Manhattan Oil Building with telephone number 67.
The Fairmont Chronicle praises Osceola loyalty while attacking Bryan's gas platform as harmful to farmers. It notes Congressman Dan V Stephens opposing municipal coal measures and urges farm relief via strong laws to regulate markets and secure fair prices, referencing the Haugen bill and Aswell Curtis farm relief effort.
French scientists Gulippe and Souf flend report finding vitality in germs within meteorite specimens after culture. Past objections about cold space and UV exposure are addressed by notes on germ survival and potential shielding inside meteors.
The article explains the Maya calendar as capable of fixing any date within 5,000,000 years and notes its advanced astronomy. It discusses debates over origins, with experts suggesting possible imports from India or Egypt or a local development in the Americas.
A New York Sun editorial extols walking over wheeled transport. It praises women carrying loads on their heads and men who walked or ran in ancient times, arguing walking preserves physical vigor and guards against degeneracy while warning against overreliance on wheels.
The London Daily Chronicle lauds Land of Fighting Men Poole in Dorset as a historic home for seafaring fighters. It recalls Arripay or Harry Page who defended the seas against France and Spain around 1400, and William Thompson who with companions captured a French privateer in 1695 after surprise disabled the foe.
The article explains Newcastle as a major coal port and defines the saying carrying coals to Newcastle as an unnecessary labor. It notes the phrase’s seventeenth century origin and mentions similar proverbs in French Greek and Oriental poetry about bringing goods to already well supplied places.
The passage praises poetry for being intelligible and touching, valuing inspiration and natural expression over surprise or showy conceits. It asserts beauty, pathos, and sublimity come from simplicity and effortless grace rather than forced effect.
President Taft by executive order on October 26 1912 arranged the flag’s stars in six horizontal rows of eight. The stars are placed starting at the upper left and proceed across each row, representing the states in the order of ratification or admission to statehood.
The article notes class color displays from freshmen to seniors, with seniors given privilege of flying colors. It previews the baccalaureate service at Methodist Church May 16, commencement May 20 at Osceola Auditorium where C Petrus Peterson of Lincoln will speak, and eighth grade exams that week. Mother's Day program held May 7 with readings, piano solo, dialogue, pantomime, and a reception for about fifty mothers.
A Nebraska Gas and Electric Company franchise battle is described as the city faces rate changes and investor interests. The piece accuses city leaders and lawyers of siding with the utility, warns residents to resist the proposed franchise terms, and frames current rates as a favor to big interests over shoppers and locals.
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