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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
4
The text records a notice entered at the Osceola Nebraska post office on March 18 1919 as second class matter under prevailing postal act. It marks official mailing status and classification.
The piece urges observing Memorial Day with reverence, marking the fading line of Blue and honoring fallen soldiers. It emphasizes inspiring younger generations by recalling veterans, their deeds, and the sacrifices made to preserve American ideals as flowers are laid on graves next Monday.
The University of Nebraska dominates state tax dollars, receiving a quarter of all state revenue and driving much of state policy and spending. The Editorial Board argues this power risks the state being run by the university, notes costly construction, and critiques referendum based salary changes while urging careful evaluation of law repeals.
State papers report a plan for a referendum on all salary increases granted by the late legislature and other measures. The Record Editor opposes wholesale referendum use, arguing it could wreck good law and undermine the referendum itself, a tool once viable but now misused by populist elements.
A list of Osceola businesses agreeing to close from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Decoration Day May 30 1921 to participate in the observance. The signatories include Hansen Frahm A N Johnson W F Kepner Son G T Ray Hassler Drug Co C E Hansen Co H J Van Vinck W F Neujabr B M De Land Reisdorf Thomas Fillman Cummings Co G Timmon Jas Karrer Crouse Tex Drug Co Union Stores First National Bank Dr R B Parris Surety State Bank Wm O Fallon Oliver Hess M Dalby Meridian Garage Wagner Studio Carson Auto Co G S Lovell Osceola Variety Store Malek's Cafe Osceola Bank W O Johnson Co Craven Lumber Co Public Service Co J L Heald A Ryan O F Branting Sons H W Pike Record Farmers Union Co op Assn Polk Co Democrat Dr F T Butz aa ike.
A cheeky note suggests that hairpin fashion can delay husbands who stay with their girls. It claims many a husband is lost to a girl who uses forty nine hairpins when an automobile toots outside.
Local items report several residents traveling to Lincoln Sioux City and Omaha for visits and business. Community updates include school boards and church events with plans for Memorial Day ceremonies and a Lutheran conference. A notable egg twin curiosities at Leach’s store attract visitors while local officials discuss reducing power rates.
Mrs R J Richmond expects her sister Mrs Clara Downer of Colorado this week. Families gather for reunions and a midday dinner for about twenty five. The Timm baby recovers after an operation in Columbus hospital. Mrs Joe Moore injures knee exiting a car. District 40 school closes with a picnic at David Timm’s grove. Various locals attend gatherings and Farm Bureau and Woman’s Club meetings cover practical demonstrations and readings. Rev Rivera may visit Wayland on June 5. KNO K O class meets in church basement. Merry Workers plan June 1 meeting. Independent school hosts a picnic and games. Centennial and Blue Ridge schools close soon. visits from Mrs Jane Cudden of Baltimore. delegates to Western Christian Convention to begin June 1 in Albany Mo.
Wayland notes a special Sunday school gathering next Sunday morning led by Vernal Brindle. The meeting promises a good program with the topic Mis.
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