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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
8
The University of Nebraska agronomy department urges careful seed corn selection this year. Old corn or corn cut before early frost may yield better seed. Dry thoroughly and store with good air flow, using shed or ceiling hanging. heat in house is optional. For relief of habitual constipation, Dean's Regulars are recommended at 25 cents a box.
Government officials will tour every county to assist taxpayers with 1917 returns. Postmasters bankers and newspapers will inform residents when the tax officer will be in their area. It explains net income exemptions 1000 and 2000 and that taxpayers must seek out the collector.
Federal Food Administrator for Nebraska Gir don W Wattles urges limiting sugar purchases to three pounds per person per month. Retailers should cap sales at five pounds in towns and ten pounds in rural areas per transaction to ensure equitable access amid a national shortage tied to Allied needs.
At the Nebraska Farmers congress in Omaha farmers rejected claims of disloyalty to the war effort. The meeting focused on wartime problems and how growers could aid Uncle Sam in winning the war, with experts advising on government policy and support.
A four week winter course at the University of Nebraska Lincoln School of Agriculture costs forty dollars incl uding all expenses. From January 21 to February 18 of this year topics cover rural architecture beef cattle judging animal pathology dairying entomology farm management plant pathology poultry raising and Nebraska soil conditions. Further information may be obtained by contacting the principal at University Farm Lincoln Neb.
The National Council of Defense plans to participate in upcoming retailer conventions. The Nebraska State Council of Defense asked the Federation of Nebraska Retailers and the Retailers Conservation Congress to move their meetings to January 21 to 24 to meet jointly with the defense council. The request was granted and similar steps are expected in other states.
Mrs. S A Hefflebower of Osceola reports four years ago a grip spell left her kidneys disordered. Persistent back pain head ache and facial puffiness interfered with work until she used about three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Ray's Drug Store. She says she has had no sign of backache or kidney trouble since and notes the product costs 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy. Burdock Blood Bitters also advertised as a blood purifier costing 1.00.
In Polk County Nebraska creditors of the Albert Anderson estate must present claims by March 22 1918 and debts are due by December 23 1918. The judge will hear claims at the county court on December 22 1917 January 22 1918 and March 22 1918 at 10 a m. Dated November 16 1917 F H Ball County Judge. For sale a mandolin at Little Gold & Silver Store Osceola Neb Auto repair by Ford Garage guaranteed workmanship.
In a farm setting Uncle Dan tells Billie and family that America must quickly mobilize for World War I. He advocates universal military training for physically fit young men and stronger national preparations to beat submarines and supply the Allies. The plan envisions camps, draft intent, and continuous service.
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