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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
7
The text extols gardens and flowers as sources of lasting joy from childhood through adulthood. It links beauty to contentment, imagination, and moral development, noting children and adults alike are drawn to gardens and derive steady happiness from years of bloom.
The Chicago Post notes fences enhance beauty and coziness while offering safety for property pets and especially children. It cites rising urban danger and a push for outdoor play areas plus a wide range of fence styles and prices as key reasons for growing fence popularity.
Burlington president F. E. Williamson says the railroad will plant 40000 trees this summer west of the Missouri River to beautify the landscape and enrich the soil. Since starting in 1928 the program has grown from 7000 saplings to 38000, with 80 percent surviving. The species include elm, box elder, Russian mulberry, pine and conifers suitable to western climates.
It takes little money and time to improve a home’s curb appeal. A few hours in the front yard planting seeds or flowers yields beauty for owners and passers-by. Washington’s clean-up week can promote more attractive yards with well-placed shrubs and blooms.
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur secretary of the interior and president of Better Homes in America says six thousand American communities joined a national program to improve housing and living conditions. He stresses the goal is wholesome growth in body mind and character for all citizens, especially future generations.
The Holland Institute says structurally unsound chimneys fuel many home fires during the heating season. It urges annual cleaning and examination of heating systems to reduce fires and save millions of dollars for homeowners.
Market report from Union Stock Yards dated Oct 21, 1930 shows cattle supplies for the week opening at 23,000 head with slow movement and a 25 cent lower tone. Top steer price at 12.75 and diverse quotes across yearlings cows calves and stockers reflecting weak to lower demand.
About 8000 head slaughtered pushing hog prices down 25 cents per hundredweight. Top offered around 9.30 with bulk sales near 8.75 as declines mirrored regional trends.
Lamb supplies near 19 000 head with broad demand. Killing grades rise 15 to 25 cents from last week, top at 8 50 on westerns. Fat lambs priced 8 00 to 8 50 for good to choice, 7 50 to 8 00 for fair to good, native lambs 7 75 to 8 25, shorn 7 25 to 7 75, yearlings 5 50. Feeders show western fair to good at 6 00 to 7 25 and good to choice at 6 75 to 7 25.
A brief ad from Harvey M. (Jack) Johnston promotes public office as a sacred trust while offering efficient service with a square deal. He lists Poland China and Hereford stock, including registered bulls and calves, targeting old customers and breeders in Osceola.
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets. The product draws water into the colon to soften waste and produce a gentle natural movement without habit. Chew at night for relief by next day. 24 tablets for 25 cents at Rexall Stores.
Born and raised in Polk County the candidate appeals for voter support and community influence, noting the challenge of reaching every voter while urging assistance through voting and advocacy.
The Playground and Recreation Association of America released a pamphlet titled Home Made Play Apparatus. It provides drawings and construction notes for standard playground equipment that an average mechanic can build at home.
Trees once planted become a permanent part of the landscape. Their value depends on how wisely they are selected, as they may bring joy and comfort or become eyesores to all who gaze upon them.
Eighteen states have enacted laws converting willful damage to official road signs into a misdemeanor offense. The new statutes target vandalism of traffic signs, with penalties defined under state criminal codes.
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