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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
4
The piece argues for American control of sea-borne commerce. It notes that 20 to 25 percent of cargo value leaves the country as foreign freight and fees. It warns that reducing foreign shipping raises costs and weakens defense if warships are retired and relies on armed merchantmen.
The New York American cites sea power as essential to national growth and notes opposition to a proposed Shipping Board subsidy plan. It mentions Chairman Lasker proposing that 50 percent of U S immigrants arrive on American ships and cites a foreign protest citing its own laws.
Classified ad notes a lost part of a Hamilton music rack lying between a square in Osceola and two miles north on Shelby road. Finder should call 1321 Osceola.
Hereford bull offered for purchase by Lewis Schott of Osceola. Contact telephone 3722 for details. Listing notes year 22-6 or sale date not specified.
The piece humorously notes postvacation rust in town life and hints at local policing by sheriff and officers. It mentions figures like Dave Potter, Bill Courtney, John Ludlow, Ed Lawerman, Walt Michener, Abe Mallony, and Hardy Keller planning a humorous staged army, with references to Settin Bull and a desire for organized action amid everyday mishaps.
An advertisement in the Record forwards your message to all Polk County sections, ensuring broad local exposure.
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