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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

5

Lutheran church announces picnic and services

Sunday school and Bible classes proceed as usual with 11 o clock services. No evening service due to the pastor's absence. A congregation picnic is set for next Thursday in the grove near Peter Nelson's Run, two and a half miles west. An enhanced dinner program may include Missionary Bjork visiting after fifteen years in India. L. L. meeting follows on Friday at Mr and Mrs C O Waigren's home.

Mornor Wno Peter Nelson Bjork India L. L Ars. C. O. Waigren A. L.bain Ben Johnson Mead-on F. A. Swanson Bain Africa Swedish _ Baptist C. G. Johnson Albert Person Ellen Sandin Saronville John Johnson Walter Ahdersoh Omaha Naval Reserves Sam Ruth Grace Gruber Peter Widga Magnhild Alvena Fiamilton Hamilton Florence Salt Lake City

Hotel proposition eyed for Osceola

R. W. Johnston of Lincoln representing the Nebraska Hotel company visited Osceola to propose a 40 room hotel if the city subscribes 25000 in stock. A committee was formed to study the plan as business men showed favorable interest and a fund raising effort would follow a favorable report. Also notice of Methodist church services for Chautauqua Sunday at 11 am with Sunday school open to all.

R. W. Johnston Lincoln Nebraska Hotel Company Osceola Commercial Club Johnston

In Memoriam Comrade Thomas Klassy and Auction Notice

The notice honors Thomas Klassy of Wisconsin Infantry who served with the Grand Army of the Republic and died July 19, 1917. It states a public auction for an old schoolhouse in Polk County Nebraska on August 22, 1917 at 2 pm with fuel house and about 30 desks for Dist. No. 2.

Grand Army of the Republic Sharp Dist Polk County Neb Wil

Osceola Editor Prized for Liberty and Coal Prices

In Osceola Polk County Nebraska an editor and publisher battles wartime sentiment urging courage for liberty amid talks on coal prices. The piece questions calls for exemption and ponders Kaiser loyalists versus soldiers, noting Russia’s reserves and wartime costs.

Census Revisions Show Detroit Surging Population

The Times-Picayune notes revised estimates push Detroit population to 1,052,942, three times New Orleans, and says Detroit must provide five times as many soldiers as New Orleans though they shared similar populations in 1900. The piece questions northern population losses and predicts 1920 census explanations.

New Orleans Times- Pigayune Detroit Michigan New Orleans The Picayune

Fragmented DOA list of discharged and exempted individuals

A long OCR readout lists numerous names with statuses such as discharged by local exemption and exemptions asked with reason. It includes diverse individuals with multiple spellings and initials, many tied to families and dependents, in what appears to be a legal or public record notice.

National Army delays and shows eyed amid lumber shortages

The article discusses expected delays in cantonments for the new national army due to lumber shortages with October mobilization anticipated. It suggests sending trained English troops to France while American cantonments are built, to keep fronts strong and avoid lost time amid Russian setbacks. The piece then shifts to Omaha's upcoming National Swine Show noting a sweepstakes format, state fair winners, and new hog judging contests.

National Army England France British Isles Omaha Nebraska Iowa State Agricultural College Corn Belt

Hooverism and Efficiency in Food Distribution Debate

The comment argues that Hooverism is unpopular only because it stands for efficiency in feeding the people. It frames Hoover’s approach as practical rather than political, highlighting the tension between expediency and public perception.

Excuses and Exemption Boards Discover New Varieties

An article notes the open season for excuses as exemption boards have identified new varieties. The piece discusses ongoing efforts to classify and apply exemptions amid evolving categories and uncertainty about outcomes.

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