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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
8
Osceola area residents hear a rumor that the American League of Good Will is a Klan cover. League officers seek to stop misrepresentation while stressing open membership and peaceful dialogue despite clashes over religious and ethnic lines.
The document presents Thos. E. Barr as president announcing the American League of Good Will. It promotes citizenship beyond race and religion and calls for frank discussion to improve conditions without quarrel or mudslinging. The text frames Good Will as a national effort to elevate civic cooperation.
Next Sunday morning includes family day with Sunday school and church attendance. Sermonette for children followed by communion. Preaching at 8:00 on the Supremacy of the Cross. Epworth League at 7:00. Two more Sundays till Conference at Grace Church in Lincoln on Sept 19. W. W. Hull, Pastor.
WANTED School students to room and board. Mary Anderson phone 121-W. 52-21 -a- ee WANTED Three high school girls for board and room See Mrs Flora Fentress soon 48-1f FOR SALE Thoroughbred white Leghorn hens. Phofte 3312 W G Herrman 52-3p FOR SALE Good work horse heavy sound See W M Stewart 48-1f Found black suitcase between the bridge and the station Havens It contains clothing Enquire at the Record office 52-1t
A fragmented reflection on domestic tasks and social norms. Mentions letting a daughter wash dishes, skepticism about horseshoe pitching becoming popular, and advice on time value and dressing, plus a quip about one way streets and singular focus.
A mix of witty quips and social critique from a Nebraska diary style column. Topics range from romance and appetite to war blame, personal flaws, labor, unions, and school life, ending with a note on enjoying a stack of Nebraska exchanges.
Harry Dobbins argues funds are wasted on building front porches as people rarely stay home. The remark frames a critique of porch culture and urban design trends.
A columnist argues that many men waste time by taking two hours for lunch and spending afternoons playing golf to stay fit. The piece challenges the notion that long breaks and leisure equal productivity and fitness.
A prominent editor recalled his first sugar beet by shouting Look at the big reddish prompting chatter about his long running claims of bad beets. The remark stirred local talk about sincerity and culinary anecdotes in the newsroom.
A column of tongue in cheek remarks features Bixby quitting coal, hints of political issues, and neighbors Overturf and Bixby. Humorous asides cover living habits, persuasion, a burglary sting, and a comic miscommunication about a doctor visit.
Newrich laments society access saying the barrier is insurmountable. Mrs Newrich counters with confidence that they will advance in time and jokes about wings and money. The exchange notes many laws and the idea that better laws should be passed.
Correspondence continues with hog house plans and visits. Farmers Union to meet at J. L. Hurd’s home Tuesday evening. Carl Hoffmaster hosts friends. Bennett-Osage wedding attended in Albon. Austin men attend Madison reunion. Rev Barr preaches at Chapel. Horton McKeag injured by rug snagting rib. School back in session with listed teachers. Carlson shells and markets corn this week.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8.00. Ladies Aid meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Oberg on September 6 at 2 30 P M. Regular services next Sunday morning Swedish service. Luther League meets September 13 at 8 P M at the home of Mr and Mrs John G Carlson. Offering for Augustana college education fund.
Grace and Valley Churches announce all services as usual this Sunday concluding the illustrated lecture series titled Of Such is the Kingdom Children of all Lands. Everyone is welcome by pastor J. A. Klein.
In Polk County District Court Robert R. Kincaid sues E Dilts and Eva Dilts and unknown heirs to quiet title to the Southeast Quarter of Section 29 Township 13 North Range 1 West and to cancel claims arising from an 1883 contract. Defendants must answer by October 15, 1923 or the petition will be treated as true. Attorneys: King Bittner Campbell Osceola Nebraska. Sept 6 1923.
Polk County Nebraska court action filed August 30 1923 by William Wisely and Carrie Wisely seeks partition of Emma Wisely heirs inherited land in section 25 township 15 north range 4 west under prior claims. Defendants include Nellie Wisely Fern Wisely Opal Preston Elizabeth Wisely Guardian Eliza beth Wisely William L Preston John Wisely Minnie White and others. Respondents must answer petition by a stated deadline.
In Polk County Nebraska creditors of the estate of Andrew M Monson deceased must file claims by December 21 1923 with debts payable by September 21 1924. The county judge will meet September 21 November 21 and December 21 1923 at 10:00 A M to receive examine hear and adjust claims. Aug 17 1923 F H Ball County Judge Aug 23 30 Sept 6 13
The executor has filed a final account and report of administration for the estate of Andrew M Hultquist, deceased. A petition for final settlement and distribution, and determination of retrship, is set for hearing September 21, 1923 at 10:00 A.M. before the county judge F H Ball. Interested parties may appear and contest the same. Dated August 16 1923. (SEAL) Aug 30 Sept 6 13.
Adminstratrix files final account and report of administration and petition for final settlement, distribution, determination of heirship, and discharge. Hearing set for September 14, 1923 at 10:00 A M. Contest permitted. Dated August 22, 1923. oe F. H. BALL, Aug. 23, 3, Sept. ¢
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