28 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
1
The text rails at postwar graft and warns against the League of Nations praise. It urges voters to reject Wilsonian promises, endorse Warren G Harding, and prepare for the Roundup election Tuesday next with a focus on ballots and political accountability.
James Mickey accepts a call as General Manager of Connecticut Mutual Life in north Kansas with Topeka headquarters. Emil Thelander becomes cashier in Osceola, Florence Miller succeeds as bookkeeper, and Mickey remains on the bank’s board. He leaves after five years as cashier and eighteen months at University Place. The Record wishes him and his wife success in Topeka.
School notes report Polk County hosts Booster Day November 22 as part of a state wide plan. Local organizers led by Yoont Leun Sheldon and Chea Anderson aim to enroll Polk County farmers into a paid membership system, with Clay County already at 900 members. Columbus football visit and Osceola preparations highlighted along with student activities and local athletes.
James R Hill born in James town Pennsylvania June 1 1854 died at home in Philomath Oregon October 21 1920 aged 66 years 4 months 10 days He worked for railroads in Nebraska as Stromsburg agent 1882 1887 later general freight inspector in Omaha Hastings He moved with wife to Denison Kansas then to Philomath Oregon for health He leaves wife two sons Clyde and Will Los Angeles and two sisters Etta Black Erie and Calista Irish Peru Indiana Funeral at Snider residence with Rev W W Hull and quartet music Interment Stromsburg Cemetery
Local notices announce meetings at Latte Valley Hall on Friday Oct 29 at 5 pm with H C Beebe and R G Douglas Stromsbore. Saturday Oct 30 at 7 pm Hon W L Gaston assistant secretary of state speaks in Osceola. Monday Nov 1 in the auditorium a joint debate on state issues with R G Douglas and W F Cruzier.
Stanzl's Special six piece orchestra will furnish the music for this dance at Ov W Hall Tuesday night next. It features violin saxophone piano clarinet cornet and drum creating a lively community social event in Shelby Nebraska.
The Record alleges Candidate Crozier voted for a salary appropriation of 1 091 120 including 60 000 for salaries of officers created by the code bill. Crozier denies, while the editor cites the 1919 Session Laws showing the item exists. Taxpayers in Polk County await Crozier’s full reply.
The family of Mrs. Johnson expresses gratitude for flowers and expressions of sympathy received during their bereavement. Chas S. F. Johnson, Roswill Johnson, and the siblings extend thanks on behalf of the Johnson family.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness during our bereavement. Mrs J R Hill Mrs J W Snider Mr and Mrs S A Snider Mr and Mrs W E Snider. Mrs J W Fillman visited Stromsburg friends yesterday. Farmers Union sold grain elevators to August E Anderson and E A Swanson this week.
The fragment cites Richter noting that a person who no longer strives to be more than human will remain loyal and true. It presents a musing on ambition and integrity within personal development.
Cactus Joe argues the chief advantage of losing gracefully is avoiding social unpopularity and losing invitations to future games or events. He stresses humility and steady conduct as keys to continued inclusion.
Multiple brief items report local travel visits to York Benedict Bradshaw and Osceola, arrivals from Omaha and Kansas City, social calls by Mrs Crow and family, club conventions, school consolidation work, farm notes on cattle and coal accident injuries, and a police custody event involving three escapees from the Industrial Home.
A concise note quotes Cicero praising economy as a great revenue and public good. It frames frugality as a cornerstone of state wealth and governance.
August Pehrson plans a large main hay barn 16 by 28 feet with 12 foot posts and three sided sheds. It will house livestock and become a leading, commodious barn in the county. The Farmers Union store at Swede Home offers a 10 to 25 percent discount on all goods as winter supplies are urged.
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