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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
5
A flirtatious bachelor jokes about comfort by the fire while a sharp spinster counters with sly digs about love and motives. The exchange covers Dolly Gibbs, Wilkins, and the bachelor’s vanity as the two tease each other about romance and perception.
A Milwaukee Journal reflection on the old saying urges patience in work and writing. It argues haste yields legibility problems, waste, and poorer results, stressing that deliberate pace often ensures clearer, better outcomes and prevents misunderstandings.
Advice on handling nervousness in a fast paced age suggests prioritizing calm routines over stress. It urges choosing calming reading, avoiding irritating stimuli, and asserting control by addressing worries and sticking to simple, constructive actions.
A philosopher narrator contrasts chasing wealth with true purpose. He mocks those who pursue money as an end and praises persistence in purposeful living, noting the unhappiness of wealth pursued without meaning and the joy found in other aims.
A commentary on gender roles argues that Lilith and Eve reflect similar truths about women. It notes men are often influenced by women and that gentile virtues keep marriages intact. A famous writer’s remark about “too good” women warns faithfulness hinges on mutual respect and homage within marriage.
The Atlantic argues that a new dogma equates physical fitness with overall worth, elevating muscle and sport above soul. It laments the narrowing ideal that privileges athletic power over spiritual and moral development, challenging the priority given to bodily perfection in college life.
John I. Anderson of Polk and George Brigham of Shelby were in the city yesterday. Mrs. Andrew Johnson visited Stromsburg. Many locals, including G. T. Ray and family, Meade visitors, and business moves are noted. A moving picture man filmed fair views for Sept 10 11. C. O. Linstrom moves to farm work with Frank. D J Smith hosts blooms at home.
A long roster lists visitors to the state fair for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday including A E Anderson G B Samuelson F J Anderson Phil Johnson Osene Johnson H H Olson Geo Gilbert Gust Bodene Cee Brown Chas Johnson Peter Olson Jay Hastings D 5 Potter Jesse Drummond Thos Groden Victor Thelander Emil Olson and many others with wives and multiple families noted across days. The sample shows extensive attendee names such as Arvod Thoren Jap Jeffrey Walford Nelson C D Stoner and numerous Johnsons and Olsons among others.
Local shop Ray's promotes new Kimball and Victrola offerings while visitors from Lincoln and Wymore arrive. Walker John Walsh arrives after 38 days on the road to prove army shoe tests, with 40 miles daily average. A Cadillac Eight near Rising City crashes into a ditch injuring five, including Mrs. Yizard and Mrs. Carlson. they are hospitalized in Omaha as Carlson faces insurance details.
Miss Ruth Cooper a Wesleyan Conservatory graduate with a beautiful soprano voice will give a song recital in the auditorium on September 17. The program will include big numbers and old-time songs that never fail to please.
Bertha Charlotta Wailer Austrom was born April 2 1893 at Swede Slome and died September 5 1915 aged 22. She married John W Anstrom March 19 1913 and had a son. Funeral services were held at Swede Home Lutheran Church September 8 conducted by Rev Anton Nelson. The community notes the tragic events surrounding her death and the brothers efforts to save her. Pallbearers named Herm an Nelson Petrus Nelson Martin Chindgen Reuben Linstrom Fredrick Branting Rudolph Aptleton.
Moon's Cloak Suit and Millinery opens Friday and Saturday Sept 10 and 11 in Shelby. The Presbyterian church has called Rev Hutchison of Gresham who has accepted. locals Chas Neston of Ukiah visits county on a quert trip. Leonard Spaulding of Omaha Mutual Benefit Life Ins Co visits with Mr. Fisher of York. Hail damaged several localities on Monday with ragged corn but no major damage reported.
Fragmentary text shows a weekly report with figures like 60 RG and 25 PLO Reais. Mentions Wheaton area and “Twice Weekly” with a price of 1.60 dollars. Details are unclear but reference to notices or accounting items appears.
A daughter was born Aug 96 to Mr and Mrs W Backlund. Rev McCleary preached at the Congregational church in David City. Enoch and Robert Bckstrand left for Jiremont to attend school. Emma Anderson visited York relatives. Swansons visited Lincoln for the Fair. Edwards traveled to Seward then Lincoln for a visit. Burke of Lincoln visited Stromsburg relatives. Mrs Alfred Boberg and two children visited relatives in Stromsburg. Mrs Alex Scott attended an Eastern Star Home Board meeting in Fre mont. Barber family visited Beatrice and Auburn. Mrs C Thalin and children returned to Tarco Missouri after visiting. J Moore family and Miss Jennie Moore visited the Pacific Coast. Olsen siblings to Grand Island for year at college. Kenneth Green visited grandmother Mary Shaw. Buckleys left for Erickson to build a dam. A Philips from Lincoln visit and head to Fairment. A A Anderson and family returned from nine weeks in California. Strong family returned from California with mother at Pacific Grove. Freeman family visited Swedeburg and relatives. A N Anderson left for Pacific Coast including Exposition and Portland. Peeson and Petersen left Stam ford after visiting Aug Johnson and Alfred Carlson.
Mrs. J Coover rode a Barber's service to David City today with a passenger note indicating Barbers arranged the trip.
The piece argues for parental allowances based on means once children grasp money value. It claims allowances prevent extravagance, teach prudent spending and accounting, and that both boys and girls can buy items like neckties or handkerchiefs. It says mistakes teach lessons and children value trust.
A Wyoming writer in the Woman's Home Companion argues that a wife should stay neat in dress and dainty in person while being alert in mind. External appearance is valued by many men, and fidelity rests as much on the husband’s duty and self-control as on a wife’s charms.
State of Nebraska Polk County I SS I. A. F Nuquist cashier of the bank swears that the above statement is true to the best of knowledge and belief. F Nuquist cashier correct Attest H M Powers H A Mills Directors Subscribed and sworn before the thirtieth day of September, 1915 Frank Q Aills Notary Public commission expires September 1, 1920.
Indebted individuals are requested to call at the Operaale Peache to settle amounts owed to Tate J. Bausch.
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