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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
8
The speech extols the mother in every setting from farm to cottage as the cradle of the nation. It lauds her as security, humanity’s hope, and the salvation of the race, stating all great sons have great mothers and declaring this an eternal law.
The piece argues that reducing delegates could improve self direction, noting that current conventions around a thousand delegates are too unwieldy and controlled by insiders. It compares past sizes, suggests a Senate scale for deliberation, and considers risks of back scratching in smaller bodies versus the spectacle of large conventions.
The Nebraska Board of Equalization faces a clash between high state expenses and tax levies, while Democrats blame last legislature for lavish spending. Iowa and Illinois senators seek to trim river and harbor appropriations as pork is eyed. In David City a city ordinance bans under 16 drivers and imposes fines for violations, reflecting broader public safety aims.
Slaughter cattle strong and prices at a season high with heavy demand for heavy cattle and good lightweight stock. Hogs declined slightly with most sales $9.45 to $9.60 and some heavies at $9.70. Sheep and lambs showed steady to strong demand. record values for select lambs and clipped ewes selling near high-season levels.
The state Journal reports Congress pushes roughly forty million dollars in appropriations for projects many deem graft, while five Republicans including Norris oppose Gal linger and courtesy for Rublee on the Federal Trade Commission. Cummins is absent, signaling limited independence for the presidential contender.
Former Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson says Elihu Root is the ablest man in the Republican party and would be elected president if nominated. Wilson cites Root's experience, advises a strong establishment head for national leadership, and notes Iowa and Northwest support while predicting a harmonious convention nominates a strong man.
Imported Percheron Jou Jou will stand at Clyde Hayhurst's Shelby barn on Wednesday to Saturday in 1916 with breeding rights through McBeth Bros. Terms set at 20 dollars to insure colt stands. Sterling mammoth jack also advertised to stand at Shelby and McBeth farm with insurance of 12 dollars and 50 cents.
Osceola residents report dramatic results from Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy that cleanses both bowels and is claimed to help in appendicitis. One spoonful relieves constipation gassy meals within a minute gases pass. Also a separate ad seeks pasture for serviceable bull inquiry to Frank Sjogren.
The Annual Meeting of the Hoffer Cemetery Association will be held at the Cemetery at 1 p.m. May 26, 1916. W. L. Onrist, Sec'y.
Notice announces a For Sale listing for an Excelsior twin motorcycle. Enquiries directed to the Osceola Implement Company with reference 76 tf.
McCoy Auto Co announces closing out all accessories including Presto tanks chains batteries and inner boots at reduced prices. The Ladies Aid Society of the M Ni church will serve supper in the basement of the Odd Fellows hall on May 30, asking readers to remember the date for a good supper.
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