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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1914
Page
4
The ticket lists P. Brown for Regent of the University of Nebraska and Charles H. Sloan for Congress in the 4th District with Sork A. Jansen noted in candidates.
The text argues for slow retrenchment in government spending and cautious budgeting. It notes strong demands for a one hundred million tax measure, banks’ reluctance to accept credit, and Congress trimming pork while Nebraska faces scrutiny of prior high appropriations. Business and farmers cut costs as public money tightens.
A local letter defends Peter Pike of Polk township from being used as a political symbol or “Piking” by critics. The writer objects to the State Journal’s criticism of Democratic candidates linked to the president and urges fair treatment of Pike and Enoch Samuelson, noting concerns over using names to curry support.
A critical editorial accuses Governor Morehead of inflated expenditures labeled for educational purposes. It contests past and current budgets, noting state institutions predate his term, and questions the business administration claim while recalling a local church event for seniors.
The text emphasizes that there is abundant supply and proper conservation. It argues that prudent business practices are crucial at the moment to manage the available resources effectively.
Notice is given that under an order of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska dated August 31 1914 in a partition action Sophia F Johnson et al plaintiffs versus Myron W Johnson et al defendants I O Mickey referee will sell at public auction October 14 1914 at two o’clock PM at the south front door of the Osceola courthouse the west half of the SE quarter excluding one half acre to school district No 48 and the SE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 2 Township 14 North Range 3 West containing about 119.5 acres subject to a lease expiring March 1 1916 purchaser to receive rent share of grain for 1916. Dated Sept 4 1914.
A column attacks Democratic gubernatorial candidates and party alignments citing alleged pacts with Hearst Hitchcock and Mullen forces to antagonize Wilson and Bryan. It warns supporters to repudiate deals, urging acknowledgment of party conscience before November elections. Local notices follow with events and a public estate claim schedule.
Lutheran church sets Sunday morning service at 11 a m with Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a m. Evening service moves to 7 30 p m a half hour earlier than in summer. L L group meets Thursday evening at the Hedlunds home west of town. Welcome.
Sheriff David S. Potter to sell at public auction all of Lot 5 in Block 4 of Morrill and Nance's Addition Osceola Nebraska. Sale set for November 4 1914 at 10 o clock in front of the Osceola Court House to satisfy a 267.14 judgement with costs plus 7 percent interest from August 31 1914. Mills & Beebe represent the plaintiff A O Monson.
The undersigned will sell at a referee's sale at the Court House in Osceola on October 14 1914 at 2 P M the west half of the southeast quarter and southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 2 township 14 range 3 except percent acre deeded for school purposes. A well equipped 120 acre farm five miles northwest of Osceola with full cultivation and fencing, two story 28 by 30 foot house, barn corn crib granary hog and chicken houses, good well and windmill, school house nearby. Barn and outbuildings about three years old. Heirs may loan back a large portion of the purchase price at low interest and long time. For details inquire of the undersigned or Henry A Campbell Osceola Nebraska C E Mickey Referee
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