15 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
1
A satirical column observes campaigning chaff and voter fatigue. It pokes fun at candidates with unfounded hopes, critiques tariff promises, and warns of a hard winter, urging pragmatic living over partisan theatrics. The piece blends humor with civic commentary and rural references.
A vintage Universal Film Manufacturing Company promotion hails The Trey of Hearts as the best film show in three years. It touts a 3 part maker and claims vivid scenes by American actors and actresses, urging audiences to pay one red penny for the cost.
In Polk County tense debate over the county assessor role, Democratic leaders reverse past criticisms as taxes rise and office costs grow. The piece notes shifts in salaries, governance, and even a joke about a “white cat” analogy, with local notices for sales and services appended.
R B Howell Republican candidate for Nebraska governor spoke to a full district courthouse crowd in Howell's Polk visit. He outlined conservation, stockyard regulation, and anti corporate control aims. A O Thomas, Chas W Sears, Jamies G Holden also spoke on education and public issues. Dave Kunkel, county clerk candidate, noted for his local presence.
The Osceola Commercial Club Rooms hosted the Polk County Agricultural Association annual meeting. Officers elected include President A F Johnson, Vice President G B Knerr, Secretary F H Ball, Treasurer O E B Mickey, and Directors J E Holt and Chas Shriner. Precinct directors named. the 1915 Fair date to be set at the December meeting. A sheriff's sale notice follows for Polk County foreclosure with sale set for November 17, 1914, at Osceola Court House at 2 PM.
Mrs. James C. Logan died Sunday at her northwest Shelby home after a three year illness that grew critical. Funeral Tuesday at Wesley Chapel with Rev. L Morrison and burial at the church cemetery. Born Margaret A. Merrick in Meaford Ontario October 30, 1853, she moved to Polk County in 1871 and married James C. Logan in 1886, leaving six surviving siblings and five children William C. Logan Earl Logan Frank Mary and Wallace Logan. She was a 40 year member of the Methodist church and respected by all who knew her.
A fragment notes a claim by Epigraceanima against Le Ving over metal work entries. The text mentions readiness to perform various tasks in tin and sheet metal at first class quality with guaranteed results.
Osceola papers note a Tre y O Hearts event on Tuesday October 20 with ads for bulbs at Hanson and Edison Disc machines at drug stores. Rostered city visitors from Stromsburg Shelby Polk and Cheyenne. Also promotions for a Cumberland Mountains play starring Sam South led by Hugo B Roe at the Auditorium on October 26.
Dr Potters of the Boston Electra Medical Institute visits Coola Nebraska on Monday October 19 at the Pratt Hotel until noon. He offers free consultation and medicines to cure deafness cataract throat and lung diseases and many other conditions. The service is available to rich and poor, with couples advised to attend together and no charge for medicines.
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