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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
1
A reflective note from Osceola urges resilience through winter. It notes crops reaching market, price pressures, and high freight costs, with miners and unemployed figures in flux. The author appeals for self-reliance, steady work, and cautious optimism as 1921 approaches.
Miss Merle Kries daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Kries of Stromsburg married Roy Anderson of the Stromsburg community at Green Chapel parsonage Friday Sept 9. Rev F W Schwartzlose officiated in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple held a wedding reception at the Kries home and plan to visit Broken Bow before taking up housekeeping on the groom’s farm south of Stromsburg.
The missive from Mayor G. T. Ray states that several residents in Osceola drive too fast endangering the public and warns that a fine will follow as the next step to curb the issue.
Ben Finecy and D. H. Mace sent the famous pacer Tewanna Patch to Fullerton this week to pace at the county fair there then Albion and Ord before returning for Polk County. Clyde Cannon of Beulah drives the horse. Finecy also sends running horse Golden Leaf on the same circuit under E. O. Hutchison of Silver Creek.
A crowd of about forty gathered at the Treadway residence northwest of Shelby on Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Treadway birthday anniversary. Friends delivered gifts and baskets of edible provisions, sharing a festive surprise and wishing many more happy occasions for Mrs. Treadway in the years ahead.
Mrs. W. O. Mickey learns by telegram of her brother Laurel Boss's death in Des Moines Iowa from a paralytic stroke he suffered August 30 while at the Iowa State Fair. He drove from Chariton to the event. aged 65. his wife and four children preceded him. he is the last of his family. Mrs. Mickey and her son Tom Mickey of Shelby left for Des Moines to attend the funeral.
Family and relatives gathered at Grace Church to surprise Mrs Adam Herrmann for her seventy second birthday. The Herrmann clan, including eight children and 26 grandchildren, enjoyed a hearty meal after they secured the house and welcomed Rev J A Klein to share in the joy.
Nevah Maude Cox of Osceola and Jack E W McGowan of Springfield Missouri wed at the bride’s aunt’s home in Ashland Nebraska on Tuesday September 6 Rev Corprids officiated. The couple planned a luncheon then trip to Omaha and Springfield to visit groom’s relatives. Both are well known in Osceola with the bride a Osceola High School graduate and the groom formerly employed at the Union Pacific station here. Mr McGowan has been assigned to the Duncan station.
The local Salvation Army board in Osceola elected Judge F. H. Ball as President with G. T. Ray and C. S. Andrews as Vice Presidents. Lynn Shelton was Secretary and N. L. Nelson Treasurer. Other board members include George Craven, R. J. Inness, R. G. Douglas, M. A. Mills Jr, Dr. F. T. Butz, and Dr. C. L. LeMar. A meeting to perfect organization is set at 3 p.m. Sunday at the county judge’s office.
A commentary on how infants and young children learn life lessons. It argues that perceived fairness of rules depends on the adult's knowledge or caprice, shaping a child’s sense of justice or inconsistency.
Osceola residents faced waste as 110 crates of California peaches spoiled after failing to meet a price of 1.45 per crate set by Galinsky Company and W. O. Johnson Co. The load, hauled to dumping grounds, deteriorated amid blame, exposing the profiteer practice and the public being swindled. The dispute centers on price control and emergency handling.
Rain cut attendance at Sunday services as the Forward Movement Committee schedules a 2:30 Parsonage meeting. The Woman's Missionary Society gathers with Mrs Blanch Bond. The Merry Workers plan a session with Mrs Florence Brindle. Many Wayland residents attended the state fair and youths have dispersed to Osceola Shelby and Gresham for school, leaving neighbors to miss them.
A quoted reflection contrasts happiness with blessedness, noting that some may forgo personal happiness in favor of a deeper state of blessing, as attributed to Carlyle.
Helen reports a strange hurt while fleeing to another room after a knee bump. Her mother had warned that her limbs resemble a tree and her body a trunk, framing the child’s fear and vivid imagery as she calls the damaged object the Umb of her suitcase.
The 1914 experiment achieved successful transmission of speech from Washington to Paris and San Francisco after years of effort.
When a dent appears in wood furniture start by wetting the area with warm water. Fold brown paper into six thicknesses, soak it, and place it over the dent. Apply a hot iron until the moisture dries. Repeat as needed until the dent is raised to the surface.
A girl recalls George claiming his hairpin holder cost 85, while she spots the same item on sale for ten cents at a charitable bazaar. Mother notes his religious nature and suggests the buy was via charity, implying a bargain or gift.
The term scot and lot refers to a tax levied on all subjects according to ability. It includes the ordinary tax and a personal tax portion allotted to each. Evading this tax means escaping scot and lot, effectively getting off scot free.
A medieval ruler Masud of Ghazni and Punjab is credited by a writer in Asia with first instituting prohibition in Afghanistan and India in 1030 AD. The description paints him as a patron of letters, a skilled architect, and a formidable warrior capable of felling an elephant and leading a fierce army.
Osceola business trips and Omaha returns appear in Stromsburg notes as A B Hedbloom and O A Rystrom travel for work. A series of births, relocations, and school updates fill a busy local page with residents visiting Lincoln, Denver, and Burlington while the Blue River floods briefly affecting road travel.
The passage records Henry Claus Johnson and his brother Ed from Osceola visiting with Osceola ties to Orient resident Chas Anderson and relatives of the Carlson family. It mentions Frank Myrberg and Earl Wright pitching for bankers and real estate men in a 10 to 9 seven inning win over Stromsburg, with plans for a rematch against Osceola businessmen.
Wesley Chapel reports progress with Miss Lulu Olson teaching District 40 and Ruth Herrmann District 63. Church attendance was strong Sunday with two new members received. York County visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ossian Samuelson stayed with Alvin Weeden. Floyd West visited L. E. Treadway near Rising City Sunday. Leone Vance left for Lincoln to attend the state university next year.
If your plumbing is not satisfactory call Otoupalik, phone 64 for prompt repair and reliable service.
Carl Hemstrom went back to Gem Kansas on Monday following a short stay with friends in the area.
Nicholas Rowa states that the deepest truth grows from the deepest love, framing love as the source of profound insight and authenticity.
In a cryptic note from Boston Fransevint a question about a girl named Wren swimming in the Rhine surfaces. The message hints at fear of dreadful creatures and a playful, perhaps surreal, dialogue.
A Dallas News item links vocal lessons to parenting, suggesting that strong singing helps in raising children by aiding vocal expression and care. The quirky quote emphasizes the practical value of voice training for women.
A heavy storm in Arborville and Polk damaged roads and washed out a dozen bridges. Water from six to twelve inches flooded low lands and forced detours. The Blue River surged beyond banks then subsided, with Osceola area roads submerged briefly yesterday.
A visiting child at his uncle George’s country home accuses the hired nun, alleging she allowed cows to drink excess water before milking. The remark highlights community concerns over farm routines and honesty of farm staff.
A brief quotation attributed to Carlyle notes that a book born in the heart naturally touches other hearts, while art and author craft play only a minor role. The sentiment emphasizes sincerity over technique.
A reflection on the beatitude Blessed are the merciful. The text suggests mercy covers mental judgments as well as outward acts and asks how we view our neighbors and how we treat them.
A North Carolina inventor patents curved violin edges claimed to enhance tone. The design focuses on the instrument’s curved edges to improve sound quality.
A European inventor unveils an unsinkable lifeboat design featuring doors that automatically close over passengers if the craft capsizes. The concept promises enhanced safety at sea and could influence future maritime rescue standards.
A simple filter method uses a cloth bag over a vessel top with a ring. Place sawdust inside the bag to trap dirt metal dust and other foreign matter as used oil is poured through. The oil passes clean while contaminants stay in the sawdust.
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