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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
4
The Osceola Record, Polk County's oldest newspaper, announces weekly publication with Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher. The Thursday edition notes postal registration and a yearly subscription price of $2.00.
County voters face a slate of Polk County nominees led by George H. Bond seeking reelection as county assessor. Other incumbents include Grace Pheasant Johnston for district court clerk and Perry Reed in the state senate, with Nels Nyberg for county treasurer, Swan Cederberg for County Commissioner, and P. B. Campbell for county attorney. New candidates include Gunnard Peterson for sheriff, Julius Schlesinger for county commissioner, and G. E. Ekstrand for county clerk, each touted for proven public service and deep local ties.
Fred Stroebel urges a response as he calls for action followed by a nod to Duncan's. The terse note suggests a public appeal or request connected to a local figure or business in the area.
The piece assails Charley Bryan for political slogans and unsupported promises. It argues the Republican claim about the rank guarantee law is faulty and notes tax concerns, university funding, and state institutions. It urges Nebraskans to vote next Tuesday for Arthur Weaver.
The Lincoln State Journal notes Republican opponents press Norris over his irreg ularity, arguing rightness over regularity. It highlights a Democrat rival and Beatrice Fenton Craig as an independent seeking Republican votes, while stressing party loyalty and Hoover era voting patterns.
The official report of the state auditor compares Bryan and Weaver administrations. State taxes in 1922 and 1924 totalled 14.705 million, while 1923 1924 under Weaver totalled 14.946 million. Ordinary government expense rose from 13.864 to 18.296 million, but only 200 thousand came from taxpayers. higher fees at the state university, bond licenses and examinations, and increased hash funds boosted revenue and required appropriation.
A Nebraska graduate urges voters to support and influence the campaign, acknowledging the impossibility of contacting every voter while thanking readers for their backing.
George H. Bond, County Assessor, argues against abolishing the County Assessor’s office. He notes higher clerk staff and ongoing intangible tax work, urging voters to consider costs and potential savings before election day. He cites data comparing costs per schedule in counties with and without assessors.
Tolman Brothers of Silver Creek advertise Duroc boars for sale. The twoonthh thick bodied pigs come from last year’s first prize line at the state fair. No flu noted. Attractive prices offered.
Republican candidate Swan Cederberg, longtime Polk County resident over 25 years, has served as road overseer for 15 years and touts an enviable record. He asks for votes on November 4th.
Frank A Plageman an independent candidate for County Commissioner in the Northeast Polk County district states he has lived in Polk County for 58 years and farmed all his life. He notes his family homestead roots and current farm on the old place and says he will give careful business like attention to the office if elected.
District 5 families and friends visited, with Mr and Mrs Walter Wieseman hosting Carl Wieseman and others. Guests included Roy Larson of Bradshy, Harold Blaikie and family, Vera Field, and York residents. Detailing Sunday trips to Denver for an uncle's funeral and visits to Hastings, Omaha, and Gresham.
Fairview and Valley Church announce Sunday services for November 2 1930 with Lemon at Fairview 10 2 m and Valley 11 20 3 m. The program centers on Tem perance Prohibition and Public Morals. Sunday schools at Valley 13 2 m and Fairview 11 a m. General lesson Spiritual weapons in a World War. Golden Text Ever man that striveth in the games exerciseth self control in all things. Ladies Aid plans annual Bazaar for late November. Mrs Lextrence Meachzm hosts next Hall gathering. Parsonage hosted a visit from a grandson from Curtis Nebraska. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to meet next week with place to be announced.
The article praises small home ground development over grand estates, noting how beautifying backyards engages the whole family. It highlights transforming pits and garages with vines and plants, using hedges, trees, and shrubs to improve privacy and livability while offering economic value.
J. W. Fillman, Polk County Clerk, appeals to voters to support eliminating the County Assessor position. He cites audits, a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling, and tax reductions he helped secure. He claims current delays and clerical costs burden taxpayers and pledges to forego any extra salary if elected.
Proposed by petition 327 restricts cities villages and public electric districts that own or operate plants distribution systems or transmission lines from selling such assets without a voter vote and cash payment only. It bans giving or receiving anything of value in sale or purchase and sets penalties for violations.
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