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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
2
A wide sweep of items covers submarine policy after February 29, census estimates for 1916, and politics. Reports note Garrison’s resignation, dyestuffs drive, and Senate questions on rail and utilities. Front lines show battles with heavy artillery, mining, and air clashes across the western front.
The article links the city of Shushan in Hamadan to the biblical capital of Ahasuerus in Esther. It notes Esther and Mordecai tombs in Hamadan and a mound said to be Ahasuerus palace site nearby. It mentions a palace portico view of Haman’s execution and a tall gallows described as sixty cubits high.
A citation states the country's telephone service carries a valuation of 350 million nine dollars, underscoring its economic scale and potential strategic importance for national infrastructure.
Mrs Lester Maynard wife of the American consul at Amoy China has spent the winter in Washington with her husband on leave. She is featured among the fashionable diplomatic set as a bright social figure this season.
A reflection on jealousy urging men to be magnanimous and fair when discussing rivals. Beall argues true manliness shows in balanced critique, which can impress a woman and elevate a man in her eyes.
A father questions why his son needs emergency funds for college. The son retorts he cannot match his father's poker reputation, noting the difference in class and pressure between generations.
A quoted excerpt warns that children's troubles arise when adults discuss them openly. It notes that early guidance on deceit or self-defense can spur precocious experimentation, as in a Boston woman's caution about beans in ears provoking experimental responses and, she argues, rewarding anticipation.
British authorities plan to mobilize married men for military service as tensions rise. Officials indicate broader conscription measures may follow, affecting households nationwide.
The war office targets young married men who have not enlisted under the Earl of Derby scheme. Singles who attested have been called up and now married men in their thirties and forties face summons to arms as authorities seek to enforce conscription.
The Holland storm drives fear of new floods as laborers work day and night to shore up dikes. Giant waves wash away reinforcement materials and officials fear two thirds of Monikendam could flood if the storm continues.
The United States reports show Great Britain now buys more than one third of American exports and three times as many American products as any other nation. Last year Britain purchased 1.191 billion dollars of U S goods, with France, Canada and Italy following. Britain’s 1915 purchases doubled 1914, France tripled, and Italy and Greece rose similarly. European neutrals saw increases of twenty to seventy five percent except Sweden which bought 80 million worth, three times 1914.
Chicago officials discuss alleged organized anarchistic conspiracy tied to the poisoned soup case. A plan would direct federal agents to investigate and arrest leaders in several centers if warranted. Evidence of anarchistic centers in New York Pittsburg San Francisco and Chicago is cited.
Carranza troops routed several bands near Tuxpam after heavy losses. Oil fields and the port are protected. Vera Cruz area reported as nearly normal with foreigners and Mexicans under government protection.
Paris and CBritish ministers assure the Greek government that allies will pay indemnities to merchants and private individuals who suffered damage from the recent Zeppelin raid on Saloniki. Payments will be made after the Balkan campaign ends.
The Scottsbluff sugar factory winds down operations for the season reporting output of over 700000 sacks of sugar and 118000 tons of beets shipped to Colorado factories. Total sugar product exceeds one million sacks equal to about 2000 carloads or eighty trains of twenty five cars each. Over 30000 acres for the 1916 season were contracted in the past week. The company also advanced the price of siloed beets by 25 cents a ton.
Washington report notes the house judiciary committee voted nine to seven to postpone any woman suffrage proposal until after December 14, 1916. The Susan B Anthony constitutional amendment will not be voted on this Congress. The eight to eight tie decided not to postpone the national prohibition amendment to the same date and prohibitions may be discussed on the floor.
A Toronto fire destroyed a six story building housing the American club. One man died and two others were injured. Several explosions were heard but police say no detonations occurred before flames were found. Early unconfirmed reports claimed an alien military plot tied to entente demonstrations.
Governor Morehead issues a proclamation declaring a primary election set for Tuesday April 18 to express party preferences for president and vice president. It covers nomination at large and by congressional district for presidential electors, national convention delegates and alternates, national committeeman, chief justice and supreme court judges, United States senator, and congress members. It also lists statewide offices including governor lieutenant governor railway commissioner state officers and many legislative seats.
E. H. Smith, Rock Island rate expert, files a thirty page review disputing the Nebraska railway commission figures. He argues Powell and the commission erred in preparing their case for the federal suit seeking a higher passenger rate and questions the basis of several figures.
State Treasurer Hall holds 94 835 unappropriated cash funds for general fund use per State Accountant DeFrance. Of this, 90 568 are food commission fees. other items include auditor fees and various state bodies. Unadjusted counts total 45 486 with uncertain status. Overall cash funds and fees amount to 208 150.
Lorenzo D Woodruff a Lincoln printer sues Governor Morehead as ex officio bureau chair and E A Walrath deputy commissioner to stop Milburn Scott Printing of Beatrice from printing proceedings of the Nebraska State Historical Society. The contract was let about August 10 1915 and no copy has been furnished yet.
The state files suits in the supreme court to recover funds for care of insane patients from Gage and Stanton counties. J. H. Broady of Lincoln is named referee to hear testimony and report findings. Stanton owes about $5,000 while Gage owes more, with prior actions under an old law seeking $96,000 from roughly two dozen counties. Most counties have paid or promised to pay except Stanton and Gage.
Lincoln's birthday was observed in Nebraska as a state holiday for the first time Saturday. In ordinary citizen affairs, it meant few more flags flying and a reflection on the great emancipator.
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