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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
1
The Polk County ticket features German citizen Carl Engelhardt for county clerk praised as capable and trustworthy. Otto Johnson, known as Otto, seeks county treasurer with a record as deputy praised for careful accounting. E R Ware campaigns openly for sheriff, described as honest and faithful in private work and ready to serve.
Henry Campbell Hexrey Campbell seeks county judge on the basis of long service and broad cross party support. He pledges courteous, careful handling of duties and asks for voter support in November.
Dr. F. W. Woeppel is running for a second term as coroner. The duties of the office require little time, but his work has been promptly and properly attended to. Dr. Woeppel is entitled to a second term.
John F Anderson Jolly F Anderson is a longtime Polls county farmer resident near Swede Home now residing in Stromsburg. He is a skilled businessman with integrity and broad support who pledges faithful county board service if elected.
Physician and surgeon listed with office upstairs in Monson block and residence two doors north of the First National Bank.
The piece argues that fusion campaign leaders are not satisfied with twenty-five years of uninterrupted county control and questions the quality of recent Republican administrations. It urges a Republican administration to safeguard the reader’s interests, asking readers to confirm the perceived failure of fusion officials.
The piece notes Fawcett’s 30 percent Republican primary share while asking about Templin and Schmidt compares their votes. Templin, the fusion candidate, drew 20 percent. Schmidt, called a usurper, faced scrutiny amid mentions of W C T U and Epworth League endorsements.
The Republican candidate John F. Anderson is portrayed as well known and well liked. With the board described as solidly fusion, he is expected to gain strong support from fusion newspapers on the basis of a nonpartisan board.
The writer endorses John F. Anderson as pleasant competent and capable and predicts he will be one of the best commissioners. They urge fusionists to vote for him to support a nonpartisan board.
The text praises a clean campaign and urges voters to support Republican candidates, arguing twenty five years of fusion control is long enough and that the Republican ticket is composed of clean and capable men. The Record asks voters to cast ballots next Tuesday.
Announcement urges attendance at Mahara's ministress performance in the Auditorium tonight. Also notes new stock of fur and plush robes and 50 horse blankets, described as high quality, from R. A. Fleming. Mentions a county farm listing 340 acres at $90 per acre and services of King & Bittner as agents with high cattle prices offered by A ZL Scholz.
Auditorium Co presents an all new one night event Thursday Oct 28 featuring Jack Mahara All White Minstrels. The show promises Ginger Comedy, choruses, musical numbers and latest song hits with a street parade at noon. The act includes a marching band, twelve performing dogs, a musical comedy quartet and various specialty acts.
Several unimproved farms offered in Tripp and Myer Counties South Dakota priced from 20 to 330 per acre. Ground suitable for wheat and corn with good soil. Listings include improved 160 acre and 120 acre farms near towns. Other items include 60 head of steers and a cheap bicycle. Reach out to local brokers and sellers for details.
A Polk County newspaper column endorses George Engelhardt for county clerk and Ran Ware for sheriff. It argues Engelhardt is capable, honest, and a strong choice, praising his past conduct and calling him one of the ablest candidates. It lauds Ware’s qualifications and urges voters to elect him sheriff.
Voter messages warn against new claims in the closing days of the campaign. Campaign officials urge caution about unverified assertions and urge voters to rely on previously released information from official sources.
Shallenberger vows to urge the court to reinterpret the guarantee law for his benefit and then threaten to attack the state committee over the interpretation of the law that requires publicity of campaign contributions.
The speakers discussing county economy echo last year’s state economy talk. Did they fulfill their pledges and deliver for the state. Anyone trusting such fusion economy chatter risks poor judgment and false assurances.
The Record endorses Otto Johnson for county treasurer praising his fitness and commitment to faithful, efficient service. No opposition mentioned. Vote for Otto Johnson for county treasurer.
Report notes Walrath voted with the Republicans of Canada precinct for the fusion ticket. The affiliation’s timing and official notice of when he started remain unclear.
The editorial writers attack failed tariff changes and criticize lawmakers who promised tax cuts last fall. They note the state approved $500,000 more in appropriations, resulting in higher taxes and question who actually lowered taxes in response.
The piece praises the Republican slate for supreme judges. It asserts Sedgwick has strong performance and notes fusion papers once supported him. It highlights Barnes and Fawcett as experienced, clean, capable current judges and urges voting for Sedgwick, Barnes and Fawcett.
The text questions Judge Sullivan now running as a candidate for Supreme Court about volunteering to aid corporations against tax law and ex senator Allen aiding to defeat bank guarantee law. It notes the Democratic state committee nullifying campaign publicity law and asks voters if these actions reflect good faith and adherence to last year’s principles.
Land prospect offers target Stevens County farms in Kansas near the writer's home. Available raw land and improved farms for sale. Potential buyers should write to Woodsdale Route 1 for complete details. References to D. K. Pearce and Andrew Meger for local facts.
A short classified notice offers salesmen positions with only capital required. It mentions fine line of Egyptian and turquoise matrix and reconstruction of rubies at Morse's in Crofton Nebraska.
The writer scorns Jones for essays on direct vote for assessors and notes fusionists nominate the same men as under the old law. Taxes stay high and county assessments cost just as much, reflecting failed revenue law reforms and Jones’s persistent sensationalism.
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