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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
3
The text argues that racial inferiority claims are unfounded and notes Japan's rapid rise as a world power. It suggests conceding equality despite amalgamation concerns, then contrasts Canadian and Australian policies toward Japanese with Japan and Britain on friendly terms, and comments on Japanese attitudes toward Chinese.
Public concern over highway billboards grows as Standard Oil of California removes over a thousand road signs and other major firms pledge to follow. The move aims to reduce visual clutter along scenic routes and argues for reallocating advertising budgets to rural newspapers.
A ceremonial verse honoring the graduating class of 1924. The poem commends late students for hard work, predicts a bright future, and urges them to pursue success with honesty guided by the Golden Rule as they leave home and enter life’s path.
Nathanial Elsberg retiring president of the National Republican Club in New York extols Calvin Coolidge as a man of plain living and high thinking. He praises Coolidge for integrity and efficiency, contrasting him with political demagogues and drama.
The text asserts that United States indifference to accepting Japanese immigrants on equal terms with other nations does not imply a broader concession or tolerance. It discusses whether policy signals reflect an overall stance on immigration and equality.
The article notes long delays in murder trials and pending liquor cases in Washington and nationwide. It cites a Chicago case where a father killed the murderer after repeated continuances. It praises the American Bar Association plan to reduce delays and quotes President Coolidge on abolishing tax exempt securities to curb municipal excess.
Constant gas causes inflammation which may involve the appendix. Adlerika mix of glycerine buckthorn bark acts on both upper and lower bowels and removes gas and poisons. Useful for obstinate constipation and guard against appendicitis. Crouse-Tex Drug Company.
Opinion piece arguing Polk County needs paved highways to prevent wasteful loss of time and money. It contrasts wealthy districts with farming counties, cites rain making mud roads useless for cars, and calls for redirecting funds from wrecked cars, postage to wrong addresses, and gasoline to paving every section line.
Willys-Overland introduces the Overland Blue Bird as the nation’s lowest priced motor car with balloon tires as standard equipment. It features a 106 inch wheelbase, chrome vanadium steel springs, triplex suspension, and genuine Fisk balloon tires for a smooth ride, with Peacock Blue body and matching interior and top. The powerplant is praised for stamina in tough road and mountain tests.
Osceola hosts teachers examinations on Friday and Saturday May 23 and 24. The two day program will be followed as standard. I D Huston, Howard County Superintendent.
I am ready for all plumbing work and pump and gas engine repair. Call when in need of these services. Location Northwest Corner Square. L. E. Lindquist
The Rystrom Implement Co loaded a carload of Maytag aluminum washing machines in York. It marks the first washer car in the city and state aside from Lincoln’s distribution, with three models shown and options for electric or gasoline power.
Warmer weather increases lice and mites on poultry. Lice stay on birds while mites hide under roosts and in crevices. Clean the coop, spray, and treat roosts with wood preservative or creosote to control mites. Sodium fluoride is best for lice. do not rely on drinking-water or hanging baits. For details contact county agent or agricultural college. Eastern Star Grand Chapter meeting in Lincoln draws Osceola attendees including Mr. and Mrs. O B Micky, Mrs L R Israel, Mrs Joel Hanson, and George Campbell.
Osceola Nebr April 3 1924 city council met with all members present. Bills allowed include election clerks judges and clerks salaries plus supplies and repairs. A special session April 25 approved salaries and pool hall license request along with city clerk and treasurer bonds.
Doc Shaw's city park board term ends and the mayor reappoints him. The town jokes about filling the vacancy and references graduation week and seasonal wit. Stromsburg schools planned May Day but reportedly displayed a Christmas tree with snow.
Surveyed farm groups note farmers already use telephone rural mail and radio and drive more cars as roads improve. They expect electric service to reach about half a million farms within seven years, improving farm life and attracting residents.
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