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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
1
A poetic critique on rising costs and tight finances. The speaker laments scarce means despite many ways to spend, noting the federal reserve’s constraints and lenders holding back credit, making every small purchase a hardship for the destitute and middle class.
The quotation asserts that thought frees a person from servitude, highlighting Emerson’s belief in liberty sparked by contemplation and personal insight.
A motivational reflection urges patience with others and oneself, urging resilience after failures. It emphasizes maintaining courage, steady effort, and continual ascent despite imperfections.
A political notice reviews Crozier's votes on state appropriations including State Officers, Capitol Building Fund, State Aid Road, and the Code Bill. It questions whether he backed the full list while attacking the Code Bill and hints at political maneuvering in Polk County. The piece cites House Journal pages showing the votes and totals.
One of the best houses in Osceola, seven rooms, two blocks from the Lutheran church on State Street. The Osceola Real Estate Company advertises it for immediate sale, offering a real home at a big bargain. Call telephone 37, office over the Osceola Bank.
A Halloween social and program will be held at Blue View school district 56 on Thursday evening October 28. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and gentlemen a well filled purse. Blanche Koehler teacher promises a good time.
Preaching services at Wesley Chapel on Oct 24 1920 at 3 00 P M feature The Gumps a comedy by Howard Barnes with James R Fraser and a 40 member company. The play uses characters from Sydney Smiths cartoon The Gumps and includes songs by Cas par Nathan and Isham Jones with a vivacious chorus and elaborate scenery. Seats are available at Hasslers Drug Store.
At the Auditorium on Tuesday evening October 26 Norton Bunnell and fellow performers were listed for an event. The readable snippet notes a concert or program with local acts and scheduling details. Further specifics are not visible in the fragment.
A long list of residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby cities. Many names and moves include E Hastert, H Hamiston, Maud Bull, Tom Reece, Archie Marsden, Nina Dotson, Basil Dotson, D H Michener, Nick Eller, John Kosch, May Wisrott, Byerly, C H Fair, Homer Phelps, Fred Strain, Will Michener, Perry Davis, Ed Elliott, D H Bull, Stamm family, Beulow, Goetz, Gertrude Stamm, J C Logan, Roy Hartson, John Thelen, coast defense gun arrival, and local social delegations.
Theodore Nordlund of Stromsburg, seventeen, a Stromsburg High School senior and church worker, died at York Hospital Friday morning from injuries sustained during a game on school grounds. Funeral services were held Sunday from the family home and Lutheran church, with pallbearers drawn from his classmates. He leaves parents, three brothers, three sisters, and many friends. the community offers deep sympathy.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wescoat thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the loss of their baby.
The Right Reverend Charles J. O'Reilly will deliver a lecture on Catholic Charities Sunday afternoon at 3 in the Osceola Auditorium. A short musical program will accompany the event and Wilber M. Johnston will outline progress toward securing the five acre site for the proposed Catholic Hospital at Osceola. All are invited, especially county ministers and doctors.
Absent on business in Omaha R L Cox. J N Norton travels to Lincoln on Tuesday. Multiple notes on births visits car purchases and new ownership of vehicles. Revival meetings at the Baptist church draw large crowds. Football players attend a funeral. the Citizens Bank opens with a festive event. Local travel family gatherings and community notices populate the report.
Florence Edna Detweiler born April 9 1880 Newburg Pennsylvania dies October 20 1920 Osceola Nebraska at age 40 after an apparent self inflicted fire on her back porch Her life included a teaching career across Nebraska Idaho and Iowa with posts in Broken Bow Ponca Ravenna and Weiser and a final years quiet at home Her funeral was at the Presbyterian church with Rev W W Alverson officiating Her sister Miss Lou Detweiler survives her Mother and father are also noted as deceased and a condolence message closes the notice.
The Record reports the death of infant Iona Josephine Wescoat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Wescoat. She was born April 3 1920 and died October 16 1920. Funeral services were held at the parents home with Rev. W. H. Hendrickson officiating and interment at Osceola cemetery. The family expresses sorrow and the scripture text was Matt 19 14.
Douglas will speak at Willow Hedge School House Dist 32 on Oct 26 and at Pleasant Home Dist 65 on Oct 27 after a Shelby event on Oct 25 with W F Crozier in a series of local debates.
A readable snippet notes dentist Dr Butz operating his office located in the Monson Block. The fragment provides no further details on services, dates, or staff.
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