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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
5
Local brief items list farm for sale near Osceola and 180 acres held by K A Scott, repairs offered by Meridian Garage and Oliver Hess, vehicle ads for Ford cars and a motorcycle sidecar, and residents visiting or returning from trips. Mentions J Ed Horst, Mrs Webster Mills, Mrs John Ayres, Perl Sickles, G Oscar Gison family, and Charles B Hansen promotions.
Fragmentary OCR indicates individuals are in debt to Barber's Pharmacy. Details on names, amounts, and dates are unreadable, leaving the notice ambiguous about actions or deadlines.
C Oscar Olson of Shelby left Tuesday by auto for Kimball County accompanied by a party seeking land for investment. Mrs Ben Scheef and children of Ogallala arrived in the city Monday to visit sister Mrs Carl Frahm and departed this morning for Gretna.
Mrs. D. J. Smith accompanies her daughter Miss Ruth to Lincoln to continue vocal music studies at the Nebraska Conservatory of Music.
Mrs B Pe Sturdevant and daughter Florence and Marjoris returned from a weeks visit with relatives in Racine Wisconsin and Chicago Illinois. If you can’t get in, telephone us. Saturday only prices include extra heavy brassier or Jap silk camisole at 39 cents.
A major revival opens Sunday at New Tabernacle Osceola conducted by Evangelist W D Hamilton from Sabetha Kan. The eleven hundred seat tabernacle will host a one hundred fifty voice volunteer choir with committees for building entertainment prayer and finance coordinating meals and lodging.
Local shoppers eyed a Saturday deal offering an extra heavy brassiere or a Jap silk colored camisole for 39 cents with limit one of each per customer. Mrs S H Hatfield and children from Lincoln visited the western part of the state. Editor McGleery attended the farewell to the soldier boys at the county seat and announced an upcoming automobile contest this week.
Among attendees for the Lincoln state fair on Tuesday are Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Westberg Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Deeds Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lovell Mrs. Charles Hansen and Mrs. J. L. Heald.
Rev. and Mrs Spaulding of Lincoln visit here renewing old acquaintances. Spaulding, formerly pastor of the Baptist church here, was in town with their son who is expected to report for duty soon. Mr and Mrs Earl Hassler also traveled to Lincoln Sunday to assist in the Better Babies department at the state fair for the week.
Lawrence Shaw, member of the Standard Chau Tauqua troupe, is visiting his parents before resuming studies at Wesleyan University. He spent the summer touring with the company.
The White cafe operated from 5 30 to 8 30 PM serving 700 people during the Farewell to the soldiers event. Walter Monson arrived from Scyttly Wasth and reported strong business with ongoing expansion. H J Tex went to Lincoly to assume a new post after purchasing an interest in Barber Pharmacy and aiding during state fair week.
H. H. Campbell traveled from Linco to Lincoln on Monday to attend a meeting of the chairmen of the State Council of Defense. He then proceeded to Oklahoma to handle business matters.
Mrs Blanche Rick ley hosted a group of ladies for an auction bridge party Saturday evening with dainty refreshments and an enjoyable atmosphere. A note from the daily papers mentions Charles Sloan among Fillmore county men certified for the national army. Porter Sloan, his son, is not seeking a claim for exemption after farming, planting 100 acres of wheat and 110 acres of corn, indicating potential yield.
The Ospeols band left Tuesday afternoon for Lincoln and played at the manufacturers hall at 4 p m and 5 p m at the grand stand on Wednesday. Thursday's schedule included 10 a m at the manufacturers hall 1 p m at the Coliseum and 5 p m at the band stand with favorable notices for their music.
On Thursday September 2nd Mrs Louise Hibler marked her T first birthday with about forty relatives visiting her home. The Querys Roberts McClain Blake and Kidder families formed the group. Keith Edgar Roberts four months old was the youngest guest. Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon from cars as guests departed with warm wishes for many more happy birthdays.
A local campaign will launch with a Sunday morning meeting on September 9 at 1 o'clock, followed by nightly gatherings next week at the tabernacle near the schoolhouse. Miss Mary Ockerman from Shelby begins schooling, while Guy Logan returns home after fair week in Polk County.
Fast color ginghams offered in plaids and stripes with high waisted models. Skirts are plaited or plain and neatly trimmed. Several youthful styles available priced from 1.00 to 2.50.
Public highway weed removal required by Sept 1 per County Highway Commissioner. Help wanted pin setters at Johnson Ales with good pay and short hours. Robert Thelen, longtime Canada precinct resident, dies in Shelby. Also notices for Shelby correspondents and Rev A J Wurst leaving for Clathnia Nebraska. State fair attendance emphasized with 60 000+ paid admissions. J Q Rathbun sells Shelby residence and plans move to Omaha.
Silage and canned green corn can replace grain in dairy cow rations, preserving crop value and stabilizing milk output. Siloing preserves mature crops and saves nearly half the plant material, reducing loss from drought frost or pests.
An advertisement touts Blood Bitters as a health product for blood and liver purification. It claims 35 years on the market and sells for $1.00 a bottle, portraying the remedy as a cure and selling point for healthier living.
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