Delays in Draft Draw to Next Week as District Boards Build
Washington reports the draft drawing for the new army may be postponed until next week while states finish organizing district exemption boards. Only 22 states have complete plans. others lack full district coverage. The revised national census estimate will set first draft quotas, allocating two thirds of one percent of each locality’s population for callups.
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Washington
War Department
New York City
Good Prospects for Good Roads in Nebraska
The Fremont Tribune reports Nebraska will spend 3 million dollars in federal funds and 3 million in state funds over three years to improve highways. Plans designate specific roads in each county under the state engineer and county highway commissioner for proper construction and ongoing maintenance.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Fremont Tribune
Omaha May Recall Four City Councilmen
Omaha July 10 recall talk swirls around Mayor Dahlman and three commissioners Hummel Withnell and Parks as anger over police workings grows. The proposal targets Steve Maloney chief of detectives and ally of Tom Dennison with a recall possibly moving beyond talk before spring elections. Commissioner Kugel is not part of the recall discussions.
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Omaha
Dahlman
City Commission
Messrs Hummel
Withnell
Parks
Steve Maloney
Tom
Dennison
Kugel
Osceola News Highlights War Talks and Local Civic Efforts
A Osceola meeting on the court square featured EB King introducing G T Garlow of Columbus who urged locals to join Co K of the Sixth Nebraska and support a home company. Judge Hensley spoke of sons in service, while Republicans praise wartime measures and oppose a broad spy bill that would curb free speech. Merchants urged stronger regional trade via a robust chautauqua program to boost town unity and cross-town bonds.
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Court House Square
Osceola
EB. L. King
G. T. Garlow
Columbus
Co. K
Nebraska Regiment
Mr. Garlow
W. N. Hensley
Hensley
Columbus Company
Senate
War Department
Germany
T Iat
A Saint Gone Home In Osceola Nebraska
Louisa Anna Bond known as Mrs Josiah Locke died July 10 1917 in Osceola Nebraska at age 72. Born February 8 1845 in Farmersville New York she lived in Iowa before settling in Polk County Nebraska. She and her husband built a farm near Osceola then moved there in 1896. Active in Wayland Christian and Presbyterian churches she led the local W C T U and served in J F Reynolds relief corps and Eastern Star. She leaves husband four brothers and a sister who predeceased her. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Osceola with interment Wayland Cemetery.
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Farmersville
Cattaraugus County
New York
Osceola
Nebraska
Henry F
Martha Ingalls Bond
Iowa
Baptist Church
Josiah Locke
Cedar County
Polk County
Neb
Columbus
Locke
Gresham
H. L
Fred
Oklahoma
Frank Bond
Leona Perry
LeMars
Jesus Christ
Earth
Presbyterian Church
R. A. Jensen
Wayland Cemetery
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Constipation Relief
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for constipation. Claims headache relief, improved eye color, and overall well being. Marketed by Barber's Pharmacy with urging to try without fail.
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Hollister
Barber’s Pharmacy
Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Davis Visit David City
Mrs. Howard Hartman and Mrs. Clarence Davis visited David City on Tuesday, according to local notices. The pair were seen touring the town and meeting residents during their brief trip.
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Howard Hartman
Clarence Davis
David City Vistors
Osceola Record Advertising Rates and Subscriptions
Osceola Nebraska with Polk County circulation lists subscription terms and rates. It notes perpetual renewal unless canceled and advertising rates for display and local notices including professional cards and candidate announcements.
Chautauqua Movement Attracts Rural And Urban Audiences
The passage praises the modern chautauqua as a powerful educational movement that draws both farmers and city folk. It argues that a show may attract a crowd, but the chautauqua offers lasting community benefit and serves as a strong advertisement for intelligence.
Inventor proposes Polk County stock for corn husker firm
J. W. From of Shelby, the inventor, plans to form a company to manufacture his corn husking machine. He asks whether stock should be owned by Polk County citizens who value improved agricultural methods.
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J. W. From
Shelby
Polk County
Oats Ripening Ahead of Wheat in Nebraska Harvest
Nebraska farmers report oats ripening ahead of winter wheat an unusual trend this year with harvest already starting in several areas. Yields for oats spring wheat and barley are strong and potatoes sugar beets and alfalfa perform well. Rain is needed in the southwest while soil elsewhere is near ideal and corn remains in good condition across the state. Vegetables flourish and state records for vegetable production are hinted at.
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Nebraska
Nebraska to Have Great Corn Crop in New Report
Washington reports the July crop estimates for Nebraska and the United States. Nebraska corn forecast at 248 million bushels, winter wheat 12.2 million, potatoes 13.34 million bushels, all hay 7.59 million tons. commercial crop shares rise to about 20 percent in Nebraska and 37 percent US.
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Washington
Nebraska
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Polk County Fair Premium List Nearing Secretary By Month End
The annual premium list for the Polk County fair scheduled for August 27 28 29 30 is progressing well and will be ready for the secretary by the 20th of the month. Advertisers should submit copy by week’s end to ensure publication. Fifteen hundred copies are being printed for distribution countywide as a valuable advertising medium.
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Polk County
Mary Pickford Delays The Little American Release to July 11
The final touches on Mary Pickford's The Little American push the release back one week from July 4 to July 11. The star sought a patriotic national debut, but delays were unavoidable. The piece features Cecil DeMille’s production with Captain Ian Hay Beith assisting and notes cast members and related industry items from Hollywood studios and stage to New York and London connections.
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Mary Pickford
Mary
Cecil DeMille
Ian Hay Beith
Grace Valentine
Morosco
Dimples
New York
Douglas Fairbanks
Herbert Standing
Standing
Mr. Standing
Bessie Barriscale
J. Warren Kerrigan
Paralta Studios
Hollywood
Richard Holmes Paul
School Board Meeting Transacts District 19 Business
The district 19 school board met Friday evening and approved purchases of eight Remington typewriters for the department. A new flag pole arrived and was slated for erection. John Albin was elected janitor for the coming year. The full corps of teachers has been elected for the ensuing year.
Lutheran Church Sunday School and Bible Classes
Sunday School and Bible Classes will meet next Sunday morning at 19 o clock in English at the Lutheran Church. The Harmon home of Mr and Mrs John Oberg hosts a Wednesday art gathering. The Ladies aid society meets on the moon at 2 30.
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Lutheran Church
Harmon
John Oberg
Aig
Y Society
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