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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
1
A reflective discourse questions material wealth and speed, urging readers to slow, reflect, and consider neighbors and fairness amid war profits and rapid modern life. It precedes local notices and community updates from Osceola, Nebraska, including Arbor Day closings and phone-in items.
A poeming passage links famous crossings including Pharaoh's pursuit of Israel, Caesar crossing the Rubicon, and Woodrow Wilson’s League of Nations plan. It argues these historic moves shaped fates, noting missteps and consequences in a satirical, reflective tone. The piece threads across eras and leaders with a wary, evaluative bend.
A vintage tank from the western front toured Polk County as part of the Victory Loan effort. Stops included David City Stromsburg Shelby Osceola and Polk with speeches by Justice A. Morrisey and RE Page urging prompt generous support. Tank mechanical issues delayed events but local leaders like Joel Blanson pushed for a strong county campaign ahead of the nationwide drive beginning April 21.
County agent officials from Polk Butler Platte and Colfax met in Dav id City to form a district and plan regular sessions on agricultural and livestock topics. They discussed promoting wool growing on a larger scale as part of district interests. Eastern Star Kensington notes show fifty members gathering at Mrs D J Smith home with a souvenir spoon presented to Mrs Chas Bell ahead of her Osceola departure. Officers were elected at last week’s meeting.
A resident announces plans to sell all town property at low prices due to dissatisfaction with town leadership. The listing includes a seven room house a six room house a four room house and a photography business.
Sunday school starts at 10 20 with services at 11 30 and 8 30 pm Prof L Bonander will speak next Sunday evening services conducted in English The notice also advertises Hog Tone tonic available at Crouse Tex Drug Co Rexall store with a 60 day free treatment offer
Hon and Mrs B E Sturdevant visited from Lincoln spending Sunday with his brother B P Sturdevant in this city. Sturdevant represents Holt and Boyd counties in the 54th district and has a background in silroad work and Union Pacific telegraphy. He later engaged in mercantile, real estate loans, and insurance before serving in the state legislature.
A clipped Omaha Sunday paper reports M V Arnold of Polk and Bryant R Ryall of Bloomfield along with Malcolm V Arnold of Lincoln Nebraska were captured by Bolsheviks but are safe and well. Telegram from Acting Secretary of State Polk cites Archangel advices. Ryall’s mother resides in Gladstone Oregon and Arnold’s family in Polk Nebraska.
Mrs. Maggie Smith died in Bayard Nebraska with funeral details not given. Mrs. Nelson traveled to Bayard after receiving the telegram. Osceola Real Estate Co formed by Jay Hastings and W. O. Mickey replacing the Hastings firm. Mrs. E. A. Ennis celebrated her 78th birthday with a small gathering. Union Pacific motor car caught fire briefly but was extinguished before damage. Local notes recount Charlie Webster’s strawberry venture and Rhine frontier relics via E. R. Ware originations and Watch on the Rhine.
Miss Lillian Stoner visited Stromsburg last evening. Emil Schott returned from Omaha yesterday. Miss Jean Vandelinder left for Vancouver after visiting Mrs. W. C. Cox and relatives. Dr. C. L. LeMar went to Osceola today with Mrs. G. H. LeMar of Rapid City, who has been visiting Osceola families.
The treasury reports a four year $4.5 billion Liberty Loan at 4 percent notes with 2 percent tax exempt conversion options. Redeemable after three years, the issue undershoot reflects wartime finance shortfall, with total size well below the anticipated six billion.
William Davidson died at his Polk County area home at noon yesterday. He was 66, widowed with five daughters Kate Margaret Mildred Ellis Burgess and Earl Listy. his son and two sisters had previously died or lived in Gresham. He had lived 45 years on the same farm and is survived by his widow and daughters. brother in law to Postmaster Ludden. Funeral is set for tomorrow.
A memorial service for Arvid Toline of Polk county who fell in the western front fighting will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church in Stromsburg on Sunday afternoon April 20 at 2 30. Ex service men are urged to attend and those near Cseca who will travel and need transportation should report to the Record editor by six o clock Saturday.
Mayor V A Newcomer proclaims Final Clean Up Week in Osceola aligning with Governor McKelvie’s state plan. Citizens are urged to organize teams or join city efforts and complete all cleaning tasks within the week.
Farm Bureau notes live stock meetings continue next week with sessions at High Prairie School Beulah and the county agent's office. Mr Warner will lead sheep shearing and lamb docking demos on county farms while wool marketing issues and pooling for bids are arranged. Each producer sells wool to the highest bidder with owner acceptance rights. eastern buyers may be recruited for car lot shipments. Polk Butler Colfax Platte counties look to Columbus pooling.
Assistant state club leader Mr. G R Davis will tour the county to speak with boys girls and schools about organized projects in preparation for the county fair this fall. He urges participation and widening opportunities for youth involvement and asks communities to watch for his schedule.
Grace and Valley M E churches announce Saturday 10:00 a m rehearsal for the Easter program. The program will be given Sunday at 10:00 a m in the Valley church. All are invited. League at 8:00 p m and preaching at 8:45 p m in town with Pastor J A Klein.
The county judge issued marriage licenses to Reuben Li Anderson and Audrey A. Peterson, both listed with dates in late February. Also noted are Carl Zern of Pine Bluffs Wyoming and Martha L. Ballenger of Shelby with similar issuance markings.
Two Osceola men, Merle Fagg and Oscar Hedburg, returned Sunday after discharge at Camp Dixon on April 9. Formerly with the 855th Infantry and the 89th Division, they were commissioned at Camp Lee August 24 and have served in Camp Dix Depot Brigade since. Both started as farmers and plan to resume farming once land and equipment are gathered.
The Woman Club urges continued Latin study to build language habit and thoughtful speech. It argues Latin teaches how language works, aids English mastery, and supports scientific thinking, urging library use and civic engagement through public meetings and voter education initiatives.
County Supt. Rasmussen and Supt. Duncan visited Shelby schools yesterday. Mrs. J. B. Gilbert returned from David City where she visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis and reports his condition unchanged.
M C Reisdorff sent a carload of cattle to Omaha early this week. Mrs R J McKenzie Mrs Wm Query and Mrs Charlotte Allen traveled to McCool today to attend a Home Missionary Convention.
Walter Newman a 27 year old resident of a mile southwest Stromsburg narrowly survives a heavy manure spreader accident. While loading the load the horses bolted, he jumped to avoid the lines, fell under the wheel and was left unconscious. He has since shown improvement but remains in a precarious condition as family work continues on the Newman farm south of Stromsburg.
Secretary Baker asserts every serviceman will not be left without work and notes the United States Employment Service placed 2,386,490 men and women in six months of 1918. Since the war began it has paid positions for about 100,000 applicants weekly, with 750 regular offices and 1,900 returning-soldier bureaus established.
The writer urges gratitude for victory and argues the price of peace is the Victory Liberty Loan. It asserts the nation paid during war and now must cheerfully lend to repay the insurance premium, honoring heroes who won peace and prosperity.
In France a maxim warns that those who excuse themselves accuse themselves. The piece urges Americans to drop excuses during the Victory Liberty Loan, viewing it as the payment for peace and a test of true support beyond mere words or hesitation.
The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery reports 500 departing sailors average a 6.3 pound weight gain since entering the service. The finding suggests a notable improvement in physical condition as men return to civilian life.
The United States to present medals to faithful workers aiding war financing. Medals crafted from melted German cannon captured by Americans. The awards honor those in the Victory Liberty Loan drive and include loyal newspapers in the Tenth Federal Reserve District.
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