11 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
1
A bitter exchange unfolds over debates between Walrath and Crozier with claims of faked items and biased coverage. The Record defends its stance, noting voting outcomes and asserting Harding’s margin misrepresents Republican strength while defending campaign fairness and time limits.
A local newspaper editor denounces harsh comments from Mr Walrath toward Mr King and criticizes past campaign loyalties. The piece argues Walrath’s position affected Crozier’s defeat and demands transparency from the Democrat.
Mrs. C. th. Parkis is reported sick. Mrs. Mary Moore, ill recently, is better now. Mr. A. P. Tilley and Mrs. Tilley are ill. he is quite serious. Mrs. P. J. Pehrson is critically ill and died at noon today.
Hubert Se berger sustained crushing injuries to the second and third fingers of his left hand after a heavy timber slipped while he was repairing a barn. The accident occurred last Saturday during corn season, causing intense pain.
A fragmented, stylized portrayal contrasts lighted boulevards, fashion, and gaiety with the stark presence of revolutionaries. The text recalls Parisian streets, the sans-culottes, and public scenes, ending with a note on endurance, self-control, and national sentiment.
A 19th century anecdote recalls A B Farquhar visiting New York in 1859 and observing Mr Stewart rebuke a paper sweeper for waste. The tale underscores thrift as a foundational lesson in business, where saving and investing are central to profit and growth.
In a terse exchange at a Cannes restaurant a patron complains about slow service and a long wait for dinner. The other party counters with expectations of timely meals, noting delays beyond stated hours.
The second anniversary of the armistice was observed at Osceola Auditorium with an audience despite bad roads. The Osceola Band performed, Rev. A Serenius gave the invocation, Miss Alcorn led the Girls' Glee Club, and readers Mrs. Robert Inness presented readings. Fifteen minute talks by E L King H C Beebe and W W Hull followed, with America sung to close and benediction by Rev J A Klein.
Norma Rivera and Charles Lambert Walgreen were married at the Swanson home on Wednesday at 3 pm. Rev. A. Anderson of Stromsburg officiated with a ring ceremony. Miss Gladys Walgreen played the wedding march as the bridal party included Myrtle Walgreen and Alfred Swanson. Light refreshments followed before the couple left for Stromsburg on the evening train for a short wedding trip. They will reside at the C. O. Walgreen home fancy upon return.
On November 3, 1920 at the Arbogasts home, Millie Arbogast married Gifford E. Hutchinson of Silver Creek. Rev. Barch officiated as Clara Ives performed Nohengrin’s March. A noon dinner followed before the couple departed by train to Omaha and eastern Nebraska.
The Record reports the official tally in Polk County was not finished until Monday and shows totals that differ from last week’s unofficial figures, with changes listed for each race.
On November 14 1920 Union Pacific Railroad announces a general time change. Passengers planning trips should consult the nearest Union Pacific Agent about train departures and revised schedules.
Recruiting notice from the U S Army Omaha station dated November 6, 1920 seeks ten fully qualified Morse Mill Telegraph Operators for the Washington Ahska Military Telegraph and Cable System. Pay starts at 146060 per month with some drawing 250.00, offering advancement. apply at the Army Building address to A E Whitworth Captain Signal Corps.
Shelby Perry Davis leaves for Minden. Miss Fannie Krumbach visits Lincoln. C H Van Wie moves into McLean property. Nina Dotson arrives from David City. Mrs Ida Swan visits from David City. George Dunning listed sick with grip. Anton Micek buys a Ben Ford touring car from Reece garage. H W Hamilton moves into D A Burritt property. Ellen Vaughn visits from Fullerton. Carl Bull visits from Columbus. Chas Starkey marries Ellen Smith in Council Bluffs announce ment. Wilma Miller undergoes tonsil removal. Henny Drickey and a friend visiting. Ida Bumstead arrives from Lincoln for Eastern Star. Frank Smith adminis trator settling estate at Osceola. Chas Inness and wife visit. depart. W A Starkey ill with typhoid in hospital. John Smith injures ankle in football. X-ray taken. George Vaughn visits from Idaho. attends funeral in Fullerton. Fred Berger in Omaha. Mrs Berger ill. W D Stamm sick. plan to travel to Kearney for farm repairs. D R Leard seeks treatment in Omaha. Mrs J D Sullivan and Jack visit from Colorado Springs. John Lees returns from Omaha after daughter Laura’s hospital operation. Everett Funkhouser and others hunting near Clark s. ducks affecting leaves. M L Colby becomes manager of Farmers Union in Pement. Winnie McMillan leaves Kreizinger pharmacy for Des Moines to study. Mrs H W Umshier returns from Omaha. High jack artists boost Jake Laft’s grape wine. he jokes about elevation and fame.
In a train car interview Mrs Coolidge discusses high living costs and domestic issues. She argues voting for lawmakers who will enact and enforce sensible laws is the path to relief and notes American women have done their part through sacrifice and work.
A dense column notes many Polk residents traveling to Osceola Stromsburg Grand Island and David City for business visits medical trips and funerals. It also reports new barber Harl Payne at Andrew Lind shop, a commission sale on Polk Street, a broken arm for a Stach child, patients at York hospital and plans for Harvest Home services and a farewell party for the Burke family heading to Long Beach California.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation promotes joining via its county bureaus and state federation. It cites Iowa Farm Bureau successes in wool pooling profit, coal release for threshing, shipping car gains, rate equalization, and farmer cost studies, urging broad farmer cooperation and non political, non sectarian stance.
The Journal of the American Medical Association recommends a halvate fruit cake made of equal parts of sinking leaves figs dates raisins and roses. The editor notes exact proportions are not essential and a three piece or small slice suffices per individual requirement.
The text notes that a man’s head grows generally until age forty or fifty, with special emphasis on thinking individuals whose heads enlarge as they age and mature intellectually.
In preparation for unsettled weather spiders retreat to safer spots as insects avoid flying in the damp air ahead of rain, and the arachnids appear to seek shelter rather than rely on umbrellas.
A fragmented note describes a frigate bird seen far from land, said to return each night to its solitary roost, with a casual Brocklyn Eagle reference. The text fragments imply a recurring coastal bird observation tied to a nightly routine.
Quote notes that sin holds appeal for many fools while a single handle fits them all, attributed to Holmes. The line reflects moral critique and common excerpts from philosophers or writers.
A Home Department club meeting at Mrs. C. E. Jones’s home discussed sewing ease and machine care. The Liberty Farmers Union Local held a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Deay’s on Nov. 8 to plan future work with a six men and six women committee.
Seville enforces a ban on street begging, making it the sole city of Spefa to forbid hgging in public spaces. The rule aims to curb street solicitation and curb street disorder.
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