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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
8
Osceola district comprising Osceola Valley and Island precincts oversubscribed its 800 goal three times with a total of 456.50 in subscriptions. Osceola schools add 30 to the fund. A long list records both contributors and those who refused to contribute, showing wide local support and notable generosity across the community.
A call to reduce domestic demand and preserve supplies and credit for allied forces. The text argues a million and a half soldiers in the field consume resources and do not produce, making economy a national duty parallel to wartime fighting to sustain America and its allies. It stresses minimizing domestic consumption to support allied armies and uphold liberty and justice.
Polarine auto oil advertised with contact at a local store. The notice names Charles E. Hansen and invites readers to call for full particulars.
Eighteen farmers and agricultural workers become special pig campaign reps assigned sections across Nebraska. The state targets a 20 percent pork production increase this winter to avert spring shortages. Prices will be kept near a $15.50 per hundredweight minimum, with 13 to 1 for hogs versus corn fed, to encourage breeding. The Nebraska College of Agriculture and Dorothy Dearborn's column note wartime aid and cultural items for readers.
The Agricultural Extension Service of the University of Nebraska issued an emergency bulletin titled The Problem of Soft Corn. It discusses feeding soft corn and drying methods, with drawings of ventilating devices for cribs. Free copies available by writing to the Bulletin Clerk, State Farm, Lincoln, Neb.
Drouth in the Southwest spurs Nebraska farmers to buy cattle at fair prices while aiding future meat supply. Most are Herefords with some Shorthorns and Angus. Yearling heifers $35 to 45, two year olds $49 to 50, young cows $50+. Purchases possible in Kansas City stockyards or Texas in large or small lots. Government agents to contact T. P. Metcalte Amarillo or S. Jordan Ft Worth.
Farmers urged to select and care for seed corn immediately to avoid shortages. Nebraska faces a critical seed corn situation, with neighboring states in poor condition. Proper handling now could yield better prices next spring. neglect may lead to prohibitive costs.
Cattle receipts 13 500 head with a slow uneven market. Beef and stocker prices mostly lower. Hogs 10 cents higher with tops at 17.40 and most trade around 17.10 to 17.40. Sheep and lambs large run, light lambs firmer, heavy grades slow, yearlings and feeders mixed. Lambs 15.75 to 17.00. feeders 16.50 to 17.75. ewes and yearlings varied across grades.
A character named Percy refuses to borrow money from Smith noting Smith's persistent claims of being broke. The exchange highlights trust issues and prudence in lending among the pair. The dialogue emphasizes skepticism about easy credit and the dynamics of financial obligation.
City marshal Wn Courtney of Osceola reports long standing kidney pains and colored secretions improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls relief in 1910 and again in 1916, endorsing the remedy as highly effective and urging readers to buy at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Nebraska women are urged to cook simply, use foods wisely, avoid waste, and serve attractively in the Well Planned Meals bulletin issued by the University of Nebraska agricultural extension service. Free copies are available by writing to the Bulletin Clerk at the University Farm in Lincoln.
An advisory committee will be chosen after a joint meeting of the State Wholesale and Retail Committees in Omaha. They will confer with Federal Administrator Wattles to fix state food prices. Much detail remains to be worked out but Wattles outlined the plan for approval by the committee. The aim is to provide consumers with a basis for buying food with immediate price information.
Mr Wattles remarks on appropriate prices, emphasizing fair value and consideration of costs. The fragment hints at a debate over what constitutes a just payment in a market context.
Federal Food Administrator Wattles warns retailers across the state to curb hoarding and limit purchases to 60 days of foodstuffs and 25 pounds of sugar per buyer. Prosecutions are underway or planned, with Legal Adviser Ed Smith directing action to enforce the food administration requests.
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