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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
4
Fragment mentions Turkey season and a newspaper masthead Douglas & Johnson publishers with price and editor Robert G. Douglas. No clear article content, only slogans and note about timing of Turkey season and a pun on losing her head.
The remark notes that paying 70 dollars for bridge lumber is excessive, reflecting concerns over mounting prices for construction materials and the burden on project budgets.
Local residents voice concern as county taxes remain steep amid debates over budgeting and public services. Officials defend the levy as necessary to fund schools roads and operations. Citizens urge more transparency and relief measures.
A supply shortfall in Omaha leads to an abrupt halt in a high‑profile theater show as critics and audiences await a remedy. The incident underscores fragility of local arts amid logistic gaps and timing pressures.
Reads like a civic note urging gratitude or at least acknowledgment for Polk County road conditions. It contrasts fears that improvements would be reversed with the reality that promised good roads remain intact, inviting cautious celebration.
Local observers note Polk County polling shows a late surge favoring Republican candidates as results near completion. The shift appears concentrated in key districts with strong party organization and turnout efforts.
Readable fragments suggest officials weigh extending voting access or financial relief. The note implies potential action on governance and fiscal matters but lacks concrete details or dates. Further clarity from county records is needed to confirm exact proposals and participants.
Mose Kinkaid and Charlie Sloan have signed a ninety nine year lease for a pair of seats in Washington, reflecting a long term local seating arrangement.
If democracy had extended its legislative record by a little more length, there would likely be more new faces in the upcoming Congress. The remark implies a correlation between longer legislative output and turnover among representatives or newcomers seeking seats.
The oft-quoted line decries smiles as unnecessary in a political climate where many democrats are too angry to smile. The remark underscores public weariness and partisan tension during a tense period.
A fragment notes weak support in the president's home district as lawmakers hold back on vocal backing for the president, reflecting cautious political stance.
A Morhead administration contemplates adding two million more to winter appropriations after presenting an already generous record. The proposal aims to bolster programs and services pending legislative approval this season.
A remark notes the omission of a proposed war tax in Polk County despite broad increases in other taxes. The speaker questions how the extra levy was missed and why it was not enacted alongside the general tax hikes.
The text notes Osceola and Polk County supporters praising Howell over Lancaster in a petition drive to run, indicating local GOP enthusiasm and regional comparisons to state backing.
Vague pledges emerge from a local gathering as community leaders promise aid and cooperation. Officials stress practical steps and immediate relief for residents facing ongoing challenges.
The Record defends the restraint shown in political pledges and criticizes overpromising. It praises sincerity in Republican platforms in Polk County, argues pledges should be rare and honored, and predicts steady progress under county leaders who will preserve roads and bridges while increasing conveniences.
A fragment from the Polk County Democrat mocks political promises by the King Douglas ring and promises tax cuts while preserving road upkeep. It urges cheer and thanksgiving despite office losses, vowing continued road work and no extra pay for commissioners amid ongoing campaign rhetoric.
A period overview argues democracy’s decline after an election, noting Republican gains nationwide and the wartime economy as sustaining factors. It cites Nebraska’s limited Democratic success, farm price influence, and the potential central role of war in shaping political outcomes. The notice includes a legal case in Polk County Nebraska involving Peter J. Jones seeking a decree to quiet title on lot 12 in Smiths Fourth Addition to Osceola. It also mentions A R Harden and Mrs J C Wortendyke visiting Osceola.
A fragment notes that democracy will wrestle with a large handicap in the 1916 effort, suggesting a difficult political climate and significant obstacles ahead for supporters.
The ballot shows Hanson as both a People's Independent and Democrat with a Progressive Socialist and Prohibitionist tilt. He carried Island precinct 22 to 6, reflecting unusual local support for his brand of prohibition politics and suggesting his tenure could extend for years.
The article notes hand sawing remains common even in modern cities while mechanical methods date back sixteen centuries. It describes Chevallier’s 1854 French patent using a metal cord with sand and water to cut stone, later employed to trench the Pont Neuf in Paris.
David S. Potter sheriff of Polk County Nebraska announces a judicial sale of mortgaged real estate from a 1914 foreclosure decree in the District Court of Polk County. The property includes parts of section 31 township 16 north range 2 west and lot five, Osceola, Nebraska. Sale to the highest cash bidder on November 17, 1914 at 2 PM in front of the courthouse south doors.
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska J Q Ahlquist files final account for administrator of the estate of Carl Rudolph Henning Carlgon deceased and petitions for allowance final settlement and distribution and discharge. Hearing set November 21 1914 at 2 PM. Citizens may appear to contest. Dated November 2 1914. Henry J Campbell County Judge.
David Sixberry files to cancel a deed to the west half of the southeast quarter in section 24 township 16 north range 1 west for quieting title against Alonzo Sixberry Henry H Sixberry Cyrus Sixberry Cora Corbett August Rickner Earl Rickner Rena Rickner Frank Sixberry Minnie R Bohl and Maud Pratt. defendants must answer by December 21, 1914. signed Reeder Lightner attorneys.
The State of Nebraska credits creditors of the estate of Ghordis Stull, deceased, must file claims by April 19 1915 and debts are due by October 17 1915. The county court will meet at Osceola on November 17 1914 January 18 1915 and April 19 1915 at 10 oclock to hear allow or adjust claims. Dated October 17 1914. Henry H. Campbell.
Notice to creditors of John M. Herrmann deceased in Nebraska. Claims must be presented by May 9 1915 and debts paid by Nov 4 1915. The county court in Osceola will hear and allow claims on December 4 1914 February 4 1915 and May 5 1915 at 10 o clock A M.
The report summarizes the Osceola Bank of Osceola Nebraska charter 718 as of October 30 1914 sworn by cashier I E S Mickey and attested by directors E Mickey and E H Thelander. The document includes notes on property listings tax matters real estate and miscellaneous notices from local businesses and advertisers.
In the County Court of Polk Henry Dilts deceased State of Nebraska notice to all interested to see the executor has filed a final account and report of administration and a petition for final settlement and distribution and discharge set for hearing on November 28, 1914 at 10:00 AM dated November 6 1914 Henry H Campbell seal
The document records a bank statement for First National Bank at Osceola Nebraska Charter 6493 as of October 3 1914 with total assets listed 2378007. It includes the sworn attestation by cashier A F Nuquist and notary Frank D Mills with signatures of directors M A Mills H M Powers and A Snider dated November 6 1914 and notary commission expiry September 1 192.
Fragmentary notice dated November 9 1914 references names and possible legal actions or filings, with garbled text indicating an official citation or entry. Reads like an archival notice or docket fragment with personal names and dates partially legible.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered references to wheat and corn prices, dairy notes, and legal terms. Despite garbled names and dates, the excerpt hints at a midweek meeting and financial obligations tied to a regional market.
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