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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
4
The Osceola Record in Polk County kneels to the passing of the historic Nebraska paper led by Walter J. Herbes, editor and publisher. The notice marks changes at the post office and local press.
Two town board members H T Arnold and W S Miller resigned last Friday evening. W S Austin and John Miller appointed to fill vacancies. W A Brazee left Osceola two weeks ago, returned Tuesday to settle here again. Market reports list Wheat 51 and Corn 20. Grain brisk. ten cars sent out last Thursday night. Metho dist church held farewell for Rev Smith family departing to David City. Miss Anna L Macken earns Colorado recognition as a vocalist in Leadville concert prominence. Republican convention at Seward nominates Judge Sedgwick and P C Anderson for district judges.
The coco de mer grows only on Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles. Discovered by fifteenth century Portuguese adventurers, the giant nut weighs up to 50 pounds and ripens after seven years. Early specimens fetched high prices in England, and natives prize it for medicinal beliefs.
Ulysses dominated the game with a 6-3-2 defense and strong pass offense. Freshmen Tom Rutter and Wesley Parks stood out for the Bulldogs, but the Ulysses team controlled most yardage throughout the contest.
The article traces the long use of flowers leaves bark and roots as remedies from ancient times through medieval beliefs to early American herb usage. It notes Shakers dominance in botanic drugs between 1860 and 1880, the ginseng craze in China, and the varied roles of herbs in pills, laxatives oils, and emetic use with medical guidance.
The article describes how colonists used periwinkle shell white beads and clam bell black beads as money. Beads were polished and strung into belts with white beads valued at half the price of black beads, creating a key early currency that led to counterfeit practices as a display of dominance.
The United States Constitution assigns Congress the power to coin money regulate its value and weight standards for both foreign and domestic coin and to declare war grant letters of marque and reprisal and make rules on captures of land and water.
A historical illustration depicts an Illinois farmer using a home made loading platform and rope pulley system to load limestone onto a wagon. The article compares fertilizer effects on clover and hay yields and describes a nicotine gas delousing rig for peas, noting costs and potential field adoption.
In a note on beavers the text states that man is their chief enemy though the beavers are capable of handling wildcats and other foes. It mentions that despite cleverness and government protection, traps and human activity still threaten them.
Bids due October 27 1938 at 10 00 AM in the State House Lincoln Nebraska for GUARD RAIL and incidental work on Federal Aid Projects Nos 29 and 143 F. Plans at Osceola County Clerk or Lincoln Dept of Roads. Bond 100 percent. Min wage 55c hr for skilled 45c hr intermediate 35c hr unskilled. Requires certified check with proposal.
Notice from the Department of Roads and Irrigation announces bidding with a minimum bid of 100 dollars. The right to waive technicalities and reject all bids is reserved. A C Tilley State Engineer and John I Anderson County Clerk Polk County oversee the process.
Dr. A A Wurtz announces a new dentist office over the First National Bank in Osceola Nebraska and provides contact by telephone.
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