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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
4
The piece celebrates the start of the school year and applauds the nation’s education system. It notes the shift to modern methods, increased curricula, and the need for thoughtful financing while warning against waste and extravagance, urging steady investment aligned with national means.
Notice to livestock exhibitors at the Polk County Fair asks entries and stall reservations be made promptly so the board can provide extra pens as needed. First come first served. Gilbert Johnson, Sec.
A. F. Johnson M D announces location of his medical and surgical practice in Osceola over the Variety Store on the south side of the square. He guarantees prompt attention for all calls day or night and will also address eye troubles and proper eyeglass fitting.
All landowners and occupants along public roads must mow weeds along the roads by September 15 1922. Board of County Commissioners. John Sjoblom County Clerk.
In a rambling column the author replays town gossip and mischief in Stromsburg and Shelby. The piece mentions Ed Lowerman, Joe Hartman, Vick Nucommer, George Smith, Jim Farris, and local scenes of drinking talk, theft rumors, and fish tales with teeth lost and teeth recovered, all told in dialect style.
Polk County officials convened in adjourned sessions from August 3 to August 26 1922 to equalize taxes and handle protests. The Board approved tax rates 2.30 mills on real property and adjusted refunds of 47.51 and 19.84 for protested levies. They awarded bridge, sidewalk, and road work contracts and approved patrol, bid, and insurance decisions for the new courthouse and related infrastructure.
A 30x38 1-2 Non-Skid priced at 7.50 and a quantity of three at 6.50 are offered by Rystroms. The note lists two item specifications with unit prices and a buyer’s shorthand quantity.
The Parent Teacher Association will convene in the assembly room of the school house on Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the evening.
In Polk County Nebraska the state and interested parties are notified a petition for probate of the will of Ilva Dewitt deceased and for appointment of C. A. Frasier as executor has been filed. A hearing is set for September 22 1922 at 2 PM before County Judge F. H. Ball.
Nessourd adjourned to meet September 5 1922. County Clerk. Shelby and Polk counties receive twenty percent each while Osceola and Stromsburg get thirty percent apiece.
Creditors of James R. Harris estate must file claims by December 29, 1922. Debts are payable by September 29, 1928. The county court will receive claims on September 29 1922 November 29 1922 and December 29 1922 at 10 A.M. Dated August 25 1922. F. H. Ball Seal.
Gray ankle length medium weight outfit in Augustas best quality for all ages 4 to 16. Festive fall value priced at 85c.
A catalog note offers boys corduroy knickers in light and dark brown. The durable knickers come in all ages and are priced at 1.25 dollars.
Advertises boys soft collars priced around 20 and 25 cents. Mentions sizing codes and numbers that likely refer to stock or sizes. Notes suitability for school use and dressed occasions.
A bright hosiery feature for boys and girls advertised as one-rib and available in all sizes. Price is 15 cents each or three for 38 cents.
Customers praise this 25c hose for boys and girls available in black or brown with a one by one rib and in all sizes. 25¢ per pair.
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