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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
2
Local notice indicates a subscription rate per year for Osceola Nebraska issued under 1879 act. Processing appears to be a standard post office insertion with Thursday publication cadence.
A letter arguing that the Christian Sabbath is essential to Christianity and national welfare. The author cites laws protecting the Sabbath, warns against secular reactions, quotes Daniel Webster, and appeals to Polk County readers to defend rest from labor and commercial pressures. He asserts the Sabbath benefits families, business fairness, and liberty, urging citizens to unite for its preservation.
A reflective brief notes how small daily joys—letters, kind words, a child s gratitude—lull life into harmony amid trouble. The author cautions against self pity and urges appreciation of quiet, ordinary moments that brighten days and support well being.
The Smithsonian's Austin H. Clark argues that the safer, more secure modern ocean vessel reduces imagination of sea monsters. He notes old tales emerged when sea travel was perilous and large fish neared ships, though occasional reports persist.
Noel G. Clarke, a young Englishman, plans a London to Capetown trek with channel and sea crossings. He will traverse jungles and deserts to study possibilities of commercial development in Central Africa, focusing on minerals, fiber, timber and other raw materials.
County Assessor George H. Bond warns Polk County taxpayers to file the intangible tax schedule by May 27 or face a registered notice and potential hearing. Failing to comply could trigger tangible assessment at higher rates, fines up to 2000 dollars, and possible jail for nonpayment.
City of Osceola Nebraska proposes expense estimates for fiscal year 1929 1930 including water works maintenance sewer upkeep street lighting library park and public safety costs and a sewer bond interest provision. The plan outlines funding by taxation and other revenues and cites prior year revenue of 2026 24.
Ford Motor Company promotes long service from Model T cars by offering low labor costs for essential maintenance. Generator, universal joint, carburetor, steering gear, radiator, rear axle, and motor overhauls are priced to encourage dealer inspections. Parts remain affordable due to Ford's low-margin policy.
The passage argues that a dairy cow cannot compete with a steam engine for power while a steam engine would be out of place in a cow stall. It concludes that each should be fed and maintained for its intended purpose and kept in good working order.
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