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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
A reflective wartime column cites the Halifax blast as part of a pattern of suspicions. It argues for united action against tyranny, names Austria-Hungary and Germany as targets, and urges victory in 1918 to defend democracy. It notes Austrian denouncement of Bulgarian atrocities and sentiment that the war’s end remains uncertain.
The fleet remains vigilant as officials and observers scrutinize lingering claims and denials. Trust in leadership is tested by persistent accusations of deceit from unnamed sources.
Polk county organizes local War Savings associations across four towns to share burdens for financing the war. Citizens with large wealth are urged to invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps, with a detailed county committee and Osceola Osceola Osceola as local nodes and lists of participating banks schools post offices and firms.
Mr and Mrs J G Coleman sold their 160 acre farm three miles south of Surprise to John Aden of Havelock for 21250 per acre 41 years after paying five dollars an acre. The land was raw when purchased in 1876 and the Cod- man home was moved and a new house built near the Pleasant Lawn Methodist church established in 1884. The Col emons will move to Mor Till in spring to join their son Beach.
Ross Dorrance from Shelby visits with family in V. Lind. Lena Carmann visits Pleasonton. John Crow of David City visits his brother Arnold. Mrs. J. M. McMahon of Denver guests of Mrs. D. H. West. Rev and Mrs Lindeburg of Iowa visit with daughter Mrs. Alfred. Mrs. Geo Mitchell and child visit Hordville sister. Edgar Draper family hosts a Monday gathering. Burke recovering from surgery at Seward hospital. Larson family from Stromsburg visit and attend Baptist Christmas program. Ladies knit comfort kits for soldiers from Polk area. Harm Carmann departs Pleasanton after long wait for Grand Island train. Woman's Culture Club hosts study of Bible songs and Christmas party planned. World Wide Guild hosts meeting with African study and knitting. Snow White screening at Auditorium on Christmas day. West Pocket cameras advertised. G. T. Rays Drug Store promotes gifts. Mrs. C. H. Wernholm visits from York. Crozier and wife attend farmers congress in Omaha.
Oliver Hess of Osceola Nebraska advertises shoes for work wear highlighting the Sunflower line. The black elk shoe uses a U S Army last-pattern and Goodyear welt sole with NOVES-NORMAN SHOE branding.
Instructions urge registrants to answer the draft questionnaire themselves with careful study of pages 1 and 2. They should draft answers with pencil, note confusions, prepare exemptions, and review repeatedly. If needed, contact the Legal Advisory Board for free aid before final sworn submission to the Local Board in Polk County Osceola.
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