19 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
1
A rambling historical column imagines royalty as fragile and mocked by fortune. It contrasts doomed princes with clever con artists and ends with a prank where Everett is replaced by a fake corpse, staging a mock funeral before the real body rests again.
A humorous clip portrays editors as mysterious figures who shape newspapers while enduring cold pockets and unpaid subscriptions. It contrasts editors with doctors, noting editors face lawsuits and public scorn for errors, whereas doctors receive memorials for mistakes.
Mixed with red top, baled prairie hay offered by E J Howland at his Osceola home. Call or plane 264 for details.
On November 9 1914 Geo Mace states he will not be responsible for any debts or deeds contracted or performed by his son Boyd Mace after this date. This public notice serves to inform creditors and others.
The Little Shepherd of Barcain Row stars Sarah Padden as Nora Blake, a scrub girl turned capable businesswoman. She leads Selig & Song through a near bankruptcy, proves her managerial skill, and ends with personal success and an ideal husband. The show debuts next Friday, November 20, with a charming, uplifting arc.
The Polk County Democrat notes that printing 7 800 ballots and sample ballots cost 210 dollars in Polk, while Merrick County printed 7 000 ballots for 176 dollars. The piece questions price differences and suggests a county printing commissioner to secure better rates. It also mentions local social visits and a farm sale notice in Keith County.
As breeding season approaches, twenty Duroc boars for sale by G. W. Price Route 3. All stock cholera immuned. Also one fall yearling. Priced to sell. Phone 01.
A brief notice announces the sale of a few young male hogs. The hogs are thoroughbred Duron Jerseys, immunized, and fed on two tors of oat straw. Details point to August P Anderson as the seller.
The November examination for teachers will be held at the county courthouse on Friday November 20 and Saturday November 21 1914. All subjects for county and city certification may be taken. Amelia Rasmuscon County Superintendent.
Four blocks from the square on Gospel Ridge includes five acres extending 80 rods north. Modern house with eight rooms. Another city property within one block of Lutheran and Baptist churches. See E L Marquis.
The United Play Co presents Miss Padden in The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row at the Auditorium on Friday November 20. Audiences who praised her in Kindling and The Third Degree will enjoy this new production with a fine cast and attractive scenic setting.
An notice invites readers to visit a shop for early Christmas shopping with fine china from Europe Asia and America. Evan Williams is advertised for December.
In Osceola Nebraska November 17 1914 Headquarters J Reynolds Post No 26 Dept Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic notes the death of Comrade E W Hefflebower. The post laments a loyal defender of the flag a kind neighbor husband and father and extends sympathy to his family. The charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days and resolutions sent to city papers.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who sympathized in our loved husband and father’s death and to those who sent flowers. Mrs Saab Hetflebower Mrs Effie Gatterman Mrs Belle Shelmadine Mrs Arn e Bradbury Edgar Heiletowner.
G E McBride announces his blacksmith and wagon shop operations at the rear of G T Ray's drug store. He invites customers to call for pale shoeing and repair work.
Nebraska veterinarians monitor foot and mouth disease linked to Illinois cases and Chicago stockyards. The text notes contagious sores in mouths and hooves, saliva spreading via hay, risk to meat and milk, and unsubstantiated rumors of foreign involvement.
The rural Polk area nears winter, with farmers readying corn and a strong auto trend as Louie Hecker starts driving a Ford. A community tea and a planned Thanksgiving meeting were noted, plus a basket supper led by Miss Nora Spitz in Dist. 11 on Friday Nov 20.
Mr and Mrs R M Moore returned from an Illinois visit Saturday. Emmett Beebe of Denholm Sask Canada states he has sold his farm interests and will reside in Polk County again. Miss Nettig Nelson is reported better. Geo Gilmore of Hamburg Ta was a guest of his nephew Geo Irland. Miss Connie Moore is on the sick list. Miss Bird Blair leaves for Red Oak Iowa then south for winter. she plans to return to Polk County in June. Neighbors husked and cribbed com in the field Wednesday. Charley Shaw hosted a neighbor dinner. Mr and Mrs Nelson thank friends for deeds of kindness during their bereavement.
A local notice announces Evan Williams will perform a concert at Ray's Drug Store on Saturday morning November 21. The event promises a compact set and public access at the storefront venue.
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