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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
1
A local newspaper column analyzes Osceola precinct politics, questioning party machinery and candidate selection. It cites reader sentiment among Democrats Republicans and Populists, questions dictation by local leaders, and challenges to the county ticket setup ahead of February primaries.
The Record argues the fusion party has failed to enact meaningful revenue law changes and that elected precinct assessors mirror the old appointees. It questions promises from 1903 and 1904 campaigns, noting costs, tax effects, and little real reform.
The poem criticizes fusion politicians as fading and hypocritical. It laments a season of campaigning accusations and broken pledges, noting lawmakers' repeated tax promises and growing appropriations. It predicts likely GOP gains as voters sour on the fusion agenda.
The Record recalls its past endorsements in a Polk County judicial contest. It notes backing Judge Reese two years ago for the primary, while acknowledging Sedgwick’s qualities and current support from several fusion newspapers. The piece challenges a reader to respond.
The piece argues that Bryan and Shallenberger forces gained statewide power largely due to manipulation in Lancaster County and Lincoln city. It singles out the Journal and the Star as significant factors in shaping public opinion during the previous year's election.
An editorial criticizes Lincoln newspapers for overplaying tariff talking points and attacking President Taft, arguing such coverage may help Democrats in Nebraska. It notes Bryan’s leadership and urges papers to avoid pushing a Democratic judiciary stance and to support the state ticket instead.
In the primary a Shelby candidate Liebee led Hanson for both nominating blocs yet did not secure the populist nomination. The piece compares Schmidt and Templin in a past fusion race and questions Walrath then and now about whether Hanson should stay in or withdraw, arguing rules are uneven and asking for Walrath’s view.
Several unimproved farms in Tripp and Myer Counties South Dakota offered at 20 to 30 dollars per acre. Described as good wheat and corn ground with high quality soil. For viewing or inquiries contact H. B. Russ Osceola Nebraska.
It Pays and It Pays big to have your Clothes made at the Tailor's. They Cost Less and Wear Better. Lefholtz, The Tailor. I have one base burner for Sale cheap Radiant Home No. 6. Call Frank H. Anderson. Dr. John R. Gray, physician and surgeon, office upstairs in Monson block. Residence two doors north of First National Bank. A half section general purpose farm in the Platte bottom at 870 per acre, Inquire of King & Bittner for particulars, 160 acres of good improved land 5 miles from town, all fine level land, as good farm as can be found in Polk County, price 100.00 per acre if taken before August 15th, possession March 1st. 1910. Hasy terms. Larson Land Co., Osceola, Nebr.
Registered Short Horns for sale including two bulls and several heifers some with calves by side. Good herd available and can supply most needs. F A Hultgren Stromsburg Nebraska.
An advertisement offers a 10 percent discount on up to date furnishings through October 1st. The seller F. L. Dunn encourages replacing older items with newer articles and hints at discarding has beens.
Excursion Tuesday Oct 5 promotes a land buying proposal in Osceola Nebraska by King & Bittner. The plan offers one-tenth down and the balance in nine annual payments at 6 percent interest to purchase land in a rich North American section.
Notice to creditors of the Chas N Jackson estate in Polk County Nebraska. Claims must be presented by March 12 1910 and debts paid by Sept 11 1910. Judge Henry H Campbell will hear claims Oct 11 1909 at 10 am Dec 11 1909 at 10 am and March 12 1910 at 10 am in the County Court Room.
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