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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
4
The United States prepares to harvest its war apple crop with a motto Eat an apple and send a biscuit. A labor shortage requires immediate mobilization of pickers from cities, including women’s groups and students, coordinated by chambers of commerce and boards of trade.
A defeated candidate recalls a misread call to run for congress. He says he believed friends urged him to run, but now believes his enemies sought an easy man to snow under.
The article outlines a wartime program to harvest an apple crop equal to two bushels per person in the United States. It discusses recruiting volunteers amid labor shortages, careful handling to prevent bruising, and the need to harvest first and then grade and pack. Full directions will accompany a war organization plan.
National defense work expands with 46 states passing legislation to organize resources. Governors, councils, and committees coordinate farming harvests from Colorado to Massachusetts. women play key advisory roles in Illinois and Wisconsin. New York reports strong manpower data.
National and local defense committees urge increased enlistment as the expanded army nears full quota. Governors promote patriotic action through proclamations and speeches. States organize naval classes, recruit for merchant fleet, and prepare emergency transport and personnel plans. Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Michigan pass measures to shield civilians and dependents of service members.
The article traces khaki use in the British armed forces for over forty years, noting its appearance by the 1877 Jowalki expedition and widespread adoption during the 1878 1880 Afghanistan conflict. It describes khaki uniforms, tan leather gear, and unpolished buttons as part of the field dress.
A quirky exchange between Mrs. Flubdub and Mr. Flubdub centers on frugality. Mrs. Flubdub calls spending money for cigars foolish, while Mr. Flubdub voices agreement and notes he also dislikes purchases, including hairpieces, as a symbol of extravagance.
In gardens blue tones are rare with flowers like forget me not and blues such as Anemone blanda and iris offering few bright options. The list mentions ageratum cornflower baby blue eyes Swan River daisy and piglossis sinuata as better blue varieties, alongside larkspurs columbines and iris.
Secretary Houston appeals to mothers and daughters in 24 states to organize home canning drying and preservation to save surplus fruits and vegetables. The plan numbers shortages and asks for demonstrations equipment and emergency support to boost local food conservation efforts nationwide.
A crowd views Italy's giant triple airplane with three 750 horsepower motors, 100 foot wingspan, and 8,800 pound lifting capacity. Major Perfetti leads the Italian Royal Flying Corps mission and notes plans for a 3,500 horsepower version carrying 50 people.
Mrs. John M. Grant, blind and mother of a soldier in France, pleaded before Columbus city council for permission to sing on streets for pennies. The council had just passed eight new begging ordinances, and her appeal moved several members to tears. The ordinance may be modified to allow blind beggars to seek alms.
Edith Josephine sings a lot during Mr Spooner calls while Marie tests his love and confesses her feelings in a staged romance.
An advertisement promises Cuticura products cure for dandruff and scalp irritation. It recommends applying Cuticura Ointment to spots and using Cuticura Soap daily, with a free sample by mail from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
A Baltimore American aphorism notes that in hard times communities cling to weak hopes. The saying contrasts drowning struggles with parched expectations, implying repeated failed efforts amid scarcity and rising doubt.
A letter from GILL COMPANY in Starkville Mississippi touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with no complaints. The writer claims customers are pleased with results and praise the preparation while warning against uncertain profits.
A report to the U S Department of Commerce from William P. Kent, consul at Berne, notes war pressures and limited coal deposits push Switzerland to use turf or peat. The Societe Co operative Suisse de la Tourbe seeks machinery to cut and dry peat, which can supplement coal but has lower calorific value especially for steam generation.
A Chicago salesman backs the school committee by promoting a pretty schoolteacher to attract customers. The storekeeper notes he has no children but sees business opportunity as men visit his shop for hair oil soap and clean collars once the teacher arrives.
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