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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
4
The platform calls for improving business and residence areas to match the courthouse and pavement. It urges continued park and tourist camp improvements with more trees shrubs and flower beds. It suggests graveling unpaved principal drives and supports a high school business course with local options if needed.
Osceola prepares to host Polk County for the July 4 celebration and to back the county fair. The community is urged to rally funds and effort, with plans for a manly drive to beautify the city park, connect it to a golf course, and build amenities like a bandstand and club house. Local clubs and civic groups are asked to step up and support the effort.
The 12 cent duty increase on Canadian wheat, enacted April 6, has sharply reduced imports. Commerce data show 2,260,000 bushels imported the week before, only 27,000 the week after, as critics say production curtailment is the next essential farm policy step.
An editorial urges Osceola residents to unite around developing the city park, swimming pool, camping grounds, and golf course. It proposes combining these assets under one initiative with an affordable membership fee to attract tourists and boost the town’s appeal.
Stromsburg shows a brotherly spirit with a new fire truck offer to help on fires and a call for residents to report fires. The big day for tired mothers is the opening of school to keep children from mischief. The Osceola Legion plans to send an ocett to the farmers picnic though they are not farmers. Home talent helps repair the fair grounds amidst May’s stubborn weather and the gap between purse and desire.
County Agent Adair announced the county wide farmers picnic set for Tuesday June 17 at Buckley park Stromsburg. The program includes Stromsburg and Osceola bands, Osceola Legion Octet Swede Home Sextette Stromsburg Quartette and several addresses with a basket dinner and games. A ball game Shelby versus Polk closes the day.
Masonry work on the Seavers residence across from the Baptist church is finished and carpentry started on Tuesday. If progress continues as it has, the house may finish ahead of schedule. Will Deland leads the project.
Osceola Modern Woodmen defeated Benedict lodge team 15 to 9 last Sunday in a lively baseball game. Despite the lopsided score, both sides showed solid effort and competitive play throughout.
All parties seeking free high school privileges for the 1924-25 school year must apply to the County Superintendent by June 1, 1924. Application cards were distributed to high schools. non residents may obtain a card from the County Superintendent. Immediate attention requested by I. D. Huston, County Supt.
Osceola's daily life centers on a social fixture called The Bench where citizens discuss issues from local affairs to national topics. The piece frames The Bench as a forums space for insights, gossip, and resolving problems, while recounting its near disappearance and hoped-for enduring presence.
The Osceola Bank celebrated its 45th anniversary with a festive party Saturday. President O E Mickey welcomed guests at the door, James Mickey supervised registration with Mrs James Mickey, and Arthur Mickey led visitors to a tea room in a rear private office presided over by Mrs O E Mickey. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served as decorations and hospitality marked the milestone.
Sixteen members of the David City golf association led by Marion Shaw and Ed Stouffie will play Osceola’s course next Sunday. The locals will entertain with golf during the day and a noon dinner at the Rapp hotel. The course has been enlarged and improved becoming one of the state’s best.
Wesley Chapel District 40 ended last Friday with a Buckley Park picnic. Miss Richmond is reelected and Dr Minnie Lauerman visited her sister Mrs Louis Johnston this week. Children Day to be observed and district 63 closes Thursday with a picnic. The Chapel Club meets with Mrs Adam Herrmann next Thursday. HAMPSHIRES for sale by Petrus C Neilson Stromsburg route 4. 34 5 Truck hauling. Ray W Miller phone 3221 32 Sp.
An advertisement from Crouse-Tex Drug Company promotes Adlerika as a woman’s solution to gas and stubborn constipation. It asserts the product acts on both upper and lower bowels, removes gas and poisons, and relieves stomach gas in ten minutes.
A short archival note urges readers to save funds in 1924 by depositing money at Osceola Bank, reflecting a community finance appeal.
Dr. Frank Crane argues under the 1920 National Defense Act that a national network of Citizen's Military Training Camps should educate all youths. He praises camps for building discipline, fitness, teamwork, citizenship, and civic duty, urging parental support and government funding. Information requests point to the Army Building in Omaha Nebraska.
Agriculture extension circular No. 603 examines climate suitability for cheese making in Nebraska, cows needed per area, factory costs, operations, potential profits, and includes a small factory floor plan. Availability through county extension offices and the Agricultural College at Lincoln.
The 1924 O. H. S. annual The Warrior is now on sale at Ray Jewelry and Hassler drug store. The 160 page keepsake features student history, photos, jokes, and advertising. the Senior class led by Miss Hulda Yung earns praise as sales soar.
For relief of dark rings and bloodshot eyes the ad touts camphor witch hazel hydrastis in Lavoptik eye wash. Claims quick action and an eye cup included free with purchase.
Polk County Nebraska commissioners met in regular adjourned session May 15 1924 with all members present. They accepted Wilber M Johnston's resignation as substitute county judge andordered notices of county board of equalization dates. Claims were approved for various funds including Nebr Gas & Elec Co and Sinclair Refining Co. A Stromsburg delegation discussed state highway improvements. board adjourned to June 3 1924.
The Woman's club and P. T. A. offer first prize of 1.00 and second prize of 0.50 in each grade 4 through 12 for summer library reviews. Contestants are numbered, ranked by 1923 24 grade, write in ink, deposit reviews with the librarian, sign a no help statement, read seven books from last week's list, and follow grade specific point requirements.
Over 1000 guesses were submitted at the Anderson Mercantile Co weight guessing contest. Loren Miller won first prize with a precise 245 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs Floyd Hartson and Mrs George Koehler placed second and third respectively. Additional prizes went to Bert Smith A W Peterson J E Henke Ira Irland John Oberg Jr Rev A Serenius and Henry Peterson. The event drew much excitement at closing time.
Mark Timm reports to the Record that officials say rerouting to a more southern line saves ten minutes of air time for the planes.
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