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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
4
Amid War Talk and Policy Jibes in Public Notices
The page reflects wartime mood with political quips on yellow peril embargoes and demand for action. It notes Stromsburg likely joining Polk County for selective draft and criticizes Food Administrator Hoover amid profiteering concerns. Proposals hint at allied nations aligning with the United States.
Liberty Loan optimism and casualty estimates in wartime
The piece argues Liberty Loan bonds are liquid and quickly usable, noting an oversubscribed first issue and an upcoming second issue announced by Secretary McAdoo. It then cites German casualties and manpower estimates to argue Germany remains strong, urging preparedness. Social news covers Baptist guild hosts Elsie Anderson, Edith Anderson, and Mildred Smith hosting a church event with Mae Tenney’s piano solo and postcard prep for semitominas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Treasury
McAdoo
Thosa
Germany
London
Elsie Anderson
Edith Anderson
Mildred Smith
Guild of the Baptist Church
Anderson Home
Mae Tenney
May Set Friday for Draft Date and Film Industry Reforms
The article notes a May setting Friday for the draft date and discusses film industry moves toward broader audiences and elimination of nudity. It also mentions Mary Pickford's upcoming projects Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and The Little Princess, with notes on actors and studios. It reports on the draft lottery plans in Washington with General Crowder and the role of the press in disseminating results and lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of the
Motion Picture Industry
Mary Pickford
Cecil Be DeMille
Miss Pickford
Rebecca
Sunnybrook
Metcalfe Urges Resignations of Two Nebraska Regents
Richard L. Metcalfe calls for the resignations of University of Nebraska regents Dr. P. L. Hall and F. L. Haller. He accuses them of pro German sentiment, pacifist leanings, and undermining the State Council of Defense, arguing that replacing them with prominent Americans would restore patriotism and proper university representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Hall
F. L. Haller
Board of Regents
University of Nebraska
Richard L. Metcalfe
Messrs
Uebeck, Haller
Council of Defense
Lobeck
Haller
Our State University
Omaha
Patricia Newcomb
America
Germany
Dr. P. L. Hall
State Council
Hall
Httie
Sacred concert at Methodist church next Sunday evening
A sacred concert featuring a pipe organ and vocal rendition with a reading will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday evening starting at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for sympathy and services
We express sincere gratitude for the tokens of sympathy during illness and death of our dear departed one. Special thanks to the Eastern Star for their beautiful service at the funeral and to those who contributed their autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Stromsburg Pastor Delivers Open Air War Address
The Rev. John Leslie Barton, pastor of Stromsburg Neb, spoke to over 600 in the city park delivering an open air lecture on The Church and the War. He warned against German ideas and argued for U S participation, citing 1834 German writers to claim Belgium’s neutrality would be ignored and Germany sought regional expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobeck
National Capitol
ER. L. Haller
Board of Regents
America
Mr. Haller
Stromsburg , Neb
John Leslie Barton
Stromsburg City Park
Barton
United State
Germany
Arndt
P de Lagards
Belgium
Gerard in Germany exclusive serial in Lincoln journals
The story announces Gerard’s book Four Years in Germany will appear first in the Lincoln Daily and Sunday Journal starting August 5. It will run in daily installments for about two months detailing events leading to war as told by Gerard. Readers can subscribe for one dollar for daily and Sunday issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Germany
Lincoln Daily
Sunday Journal
State Journal
Thousand cattle sought by buyer in Shelby Nebraska
A buyer, C. J. Augustine of Shelby Nebraska, seeks to purchase one thousand nine hundred cattle. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Augustine
Shelby, Neb
Polk County Citizens Urged to Back Corn Husker Venture
The Cornhusker inventor J. W. From of Shelby proposes forming a company to manufacture his corn husking machine. He asks Polk County residents to own stock and support improved agricultural methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. From
Shelby
Polk County
Mourning Notice for Anna Locke by WRC Corps No 69
The J. T. Reynolds W. R. C. No. 69 expresses sorrow at the death of sister Anna Locke. The group offers heartfelt sympathy to her family and requests the charter be draped in mourning for thirty days. Signed by Mrs. Lucia Brown, Mrs. Carrie Pratt, and Mrs. Charlotte Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Locke
J. T. Reynolds
Corps
Lucia Brown
Carrie Pratt
Charlotte Allen
Wayland Community Sunday Gatherings and Oregon Land Grant Notice
Wayland residents and families group for Sunday visits at various homes including Shelby and Ed Burke. Mrs. Peters returns from a parental visit. Richard Mooney hosts dinner for son Norm. Local clergy and residents anticipate a large service next Sunday led by Rev. Clark. Oregon California railroad grant lands revested by the United States with homestead and sale plans. Grant Locating Company advertises a map and soil data for one dollar. A funeral for A E Dawes and son draws Lincoln visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Ida
Fern Campbell
Ross Gudgel
Harold Brittel
Helen McGue
Shelby
Robert Burke
Ed Burke
Richard Peters
Richard Mooney
Norm
Horace Lee
Clarence Davis
Howard Hartman
Jane Young
Henry Mentink
G. J. Mentink
Wayland
S. Locke
Rev. Clark
Sam Cook
Mr. McCoffen
Harry Swan
Oregon and
California
United States
Grant Locating Company
Portland
Oregon
Hamilton county men escape draft with surplus volunteers
Governor Neville announced that Hamilton County has furnished 151 volunteers for the regular army navy and guard, exceeding its 146 man draft quota. The county thus avoids further drafting while others may receive credits for the surplus, and officials note the county’s unique voluntary enlistment achievement in Nebraska. A police and local civic notices follow with community updates from Polk area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Lincoln
Neb
Neville
Army
Navy
Guard
Hamilton
War Department
Barnum & Bailey Circus to Exhibit in Fremont This Season
Barnum & Bailey’s greatest show on earth announces a three hour program with Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp. The 1917 note details a three mile tree street parade, sixty clowns, four elephant herds, camels and a vast menagerie. Freemont, July 28, Osceola Neb. includes county financial claims session notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey
Fremont
Tree Street
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Red Cross Resignation Prompts New Osceola Shelby County Action
Members of the Red Cross met at Osceola club rooms following Scott’s resignation as county president. Mrs Scott cited Stromsburg’s independent status as reason. Rev R A Jensen was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy and work to begin on projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cummings
Stromsburg
Lena Wurtz
Lincoln
Fairfield
Iowa
Carl McNeeley
Fruitland
J. R. Wilcockson
Osceola
Red Cross
Rena Mellor
Frances
G. C. Colby
P Red Cross
Scott
Shelbyork
Alex Representatives
Polk
R. A. Jensen
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