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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
8
Nebraska voters were urged to approve a 1912 constitutional amendment linking general elections to a two year cycle and extending elected judicial terms. The proposal details changes to sections on supreme court judges and election timing, with approval by Secretary of State Addison Wait and notice of the November 5 1912 election.
An item mentions a quarter section of land near Osceola in Polk County and directs interested buyers to Oliver Westberg for details.
Milling activity climbs in Osceola as Peterson and Peterson plan a new 25 barrel per day mill linked to their elevator. The two story, 26 by 39 foot plant will cost over 3000 dollars with Otto Schricker as engineer and manager, signaling renewed local business vigor.
The annual W C T U meeting in the M E church parlor elected Mrs Heald as president and Mrs Westbeg as vice president. Officers include Mrs May Merrick recording secretary, Mrs Gillespie corresponding secretary, and Mrs Hanson treasurer. Delegates Miss Margaret Jackson and Mrs Locke were chosen for the county convention at Stromsburg Friday from 10 A M to 4 P M. The county gathering plans to set delegates for the state convention in Central City September 24 to 27. Local order officers were invited to attend.
The church invites worshippers to a morning sermon titled A Man and his Soul and an evening illustrated lecture on the Panama Canal and the sandy south. Bible school meets an hour before the morning service, with all evening services starting half an hour earlier than in summer.
An 1912 Nebraska joint resolution proposes amending Section 4 of Article 3 to set legislature term at two years with six hundred dollar pay per regular session and ten cents per mile traveled. It details election timing, ballot wording, and a majority vote requirement for adoption with a gubernatorial proclamation within ten days of canvass. Addison Wait signs as Secretary of State.
Nebraska proposed amendment to Section 19 of Article 5 to create a Board of Commissioners of State Institutions. Governor to appoint three electors with party and district limits, with terms up to six years. Board to manage Soldiers Home Hospitals for the Insane and other state institutions. Approved April 10 1911 with later dates noted.
The speaker mocks Morehead and Walrath with everyone aware that Walrath hands non original packages to Vic Wilson and previously to Nate Norton. The narrative notes Bryan pursuing Roosevelt, recalling his 1908 shift from Parker and asking what the people answered.
The speaker questions Professor Wilson pushing progressive laws under a Clark ruled House. Mentioned figures include Baltimore convict Champ Clark, Aldrich as long-time governor, and Morehead with a background in the state senate.
The proposal amends the Nebraska constitution to allow cities over five thousand residents to create their own charters. It outlines the process via charter conventions, publication, voter approval, and potential repeats if rejected. It specifies timing for elections on November 5 1912 and ballot wording for or against the amendment.
C G Timm returned from Omaha with a lost overcoat reported in North Osceola. Mrs Frank Allinder and daughter Elida came back from Omaha after Elida underwent tonsillitis surgery. Mrs J H Pederson of Grand Island visited her sister in the city and returned home. Keep on the Safe Side new sprayers and asafetida consignment received at Crox Drug Store.
The pastor invites a large audience next Sunday for Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 am. A special interest is planned, with services encouraged by the committee. Everyone is invited.
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