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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
2
A casual editorial notes a town hula hoop contest idea for fall. It observes many youths using hoops and suggests older participants could join. It also mentions dry fall weather delaying corn and milo moisture, frost, and field conditions.
A 1940s style warning notes that overreliance on antibiotics allowed germs like Staphylococcus aureus to adapt. Hospitals regain old disinfection practices using Lysol and regular cleaning. Households follow suit as Mrs America scrubs, pine scent and Grandma’s wisdom vindicated.
The piece notes that farm tractors introduced comfort but exposure wears cushions quickly. Farmers still rely on calloused hands for plowing stamina while tractor seats rot under sun, rain, and dust, prompting cushions to address a practical need.
Farmers get ready for spring plowing with Massey Ferguson built tractor seats using five and a half inch foam cushions made from polyether uroethane resin. The foam reportedly lasts longer, resists sun damage, and cushions shocks from field bumps, improving comfort for operators.
French explorers pushed into Nebraska region before and after 1700 from Canada and along the Missouri, reaching the Mandan area and possibly the Black Hills. De Bourgmond's 1712 1717 missions opened contact with the Kansas Pawnee Otos Omaha and Ponca, giving the French knowledge of the Missouri up to the Platte and the use of the name Nebraska by 1720.
A University of Nebraska Extension veterinarian warns that many hogs remain unvaccinated due to past low prices and fading disease threat. He notes fall and early winter outbreaks align with feeding shifts and urges vaccination of feeder pigs, shoots, and breeding stock. Safety shields on machinery are urged during busy harvest. fall soil liming and the new wildlife course at UNL are also highlighted along with various farm briefs.
A seal indicates J. E. SuEEPLE appointed as substitute county judge with session dates September 25 October 2 and October 9 noted for the record.
Notice to creditors of the August P. Anderson estate in Polk County Nebraska. A hearing will be held January 26, 1959 at 10:00 AM in the County Court Room to hear and adjust claims filed against the estate. Claims must be filed by January 24, 1959 or be barred. Dated September 25, 1958. J. E. Steeple Oct 29-16
Petition for admin appointment of Erma J. Barker as administratrix filed. Hearing set for October 17, 1958 at 10 A.M. in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated September 19, 1958.
Mrs. Ollie Schneider writes from Oildale California dated September 25 1958 about renewing The Record. She notes family updates including Ollie working in San Luis Obispo and later Santa Barbara Lynn in college and at a filling station Gary in school and active in band. She mentions a Polk county picnic in Long Beach and a new 32 lane bowling alley being built locally.
A group from Osceola chartered a bus on Wednesday to attend a bazaar in Pershing Auditorium, Lincoln, sponsored by the Lincoln Diocese of Catholic Churches. Proceeds support St Thomas Orphanage for Children in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson accompanied Mr and Mrs Dan Magnuson to Omaha Saturday. Magnuson stayed at Clarkson Hospital.
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