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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
Osceola Record issued by ERNEST G. JOHNSON of Osceola Nebraska lists postal entries and subscription price of 1.50 per year in advance. Subscriptions may begin or end at any time with notice to stop promptly obeyed. Readers must notify publisher to terminate.
The passage notes a debate over automobile taxes making other taxes unnecessary. It cites the Russian Revolution as freeing Siberian prisoners and discusses shifting attitudes toward the former czar. It mentions women under 31 and grandchild care, Elihu Root's role in Russia, and endorses Root as a great man.
A wartime reader notes that broaching the political campaign of 1920 feels lonely in these days of conflict and upheaval. The remark underscores how ongoing war tempers public discourse and political engagement.
President Li Luan-Hung of China signals uncertainty about the issue yet believes a disruptive force is present in the domestic scene. He frames the situation as a potential market shock and warns against overreaction.
Germany reports there are no detectable flow traces from its new anti submarine devices though officials concede the possibility that devices may leave no trace.
The writer notes Gen Pershing would be astonished by the shortage of horned toads and Gila monsters on French fields while praising the fighting quality there. The author warns against assuming city cantonment locations without daily newspaper reading.
The passage emphasizes duty and self denial in supporting the war effort. It envisions America continuing to produce and lead, with Pershing guiding U S forces in Europe as the American eagle signals action on the war’s front. Be bing is noted as a great example of conduct.
The passage contemplates whether to butcher the old horse or breed her for future famine needs after Mr. Hoover completes his animal survey. The text presents a debated moral and practical choice framed as a decision on resource use.
An obscure wartime notice reports on a Richmond figure arrested for registering something deemed controversial. The brief implies wider tensions about liberty and Western institutions, with a focus on the subject's motives and the legal actions taken.
Osceola honored as W S Heitzman is appointed by Governor Neville to the Nebraska State Normal Board, replacing A L Caviness of Kearney with a five year term. Heitzman, a University of Nebraska graduate and former Beatrice high school principal, is connected with the Nebraska School Masters Club and the Governor Mickey farm near Osceola. The move follows comments on nonpartisan board politics and past Republican influence. The note also discusses winter wheat seed supplies and defense council urges immediate organization of seed and sale arrangements.
Stromsburg residents and visitors are listed with trips to Omaha Grand Island York and Bertrand. The piece mentions Mrs Kate Samuelson Miss Amanda Metlght and many others traveling for visits and returns, with church moves and local business notes across towns between Nebraska counties.
Local residents including Spencer and Price attest to kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. They describe back pain and fatigue before treatment and report improvement after using the pills marketed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalos New York.
About 12,000 pounds of wool sold at a cooperative sale in Gage County under County Agricultural Agent L Boyd Rist. Average price 51 cents a pound, with some farmers at 55 cents. Buyers from Philadelphia Saint Joseph Kansas City and Omaha attended. Sale deemed unusually satisfactory and credited to the County Farm Bureau directing county agent work.
Dr H J Mcbeth operates a dental office in the Monson Block Osceola Nebraska. The brief notice identifies his practice location and confirms professional service availability in the Nebraska town.
Rosewood Prince a pure bred Shire black with white face and feet weight 1930 will stand the entire season of 1917 at the farm of Geo J Chapman manager six miles northwest of Osceola and miles northwest of Shelby N2. Price to insure colt $15 to insure colt to stand and suck.
A 3-year-old purebred Percheron stallion Hardi thend, registration 107492, will stand for the 1917 season on Mondays and Tuesdays at Charles Newcomer's farm 2 miles west and 5 miles south of Shelby, Neb. Rest of week at J. R. Davis's residence one mile west of Shelby. Prices 12.50 living cost insurance and 10 insurance for infant. Davis is owner and manager.
The Omaha Bee outlines mutual actions between American newspapers and the government during World War I. It cites press self censorship, enlistment promotion, conscription support, Liberty Loan publicity, and Red Cross fundraising as press aids, while accusing Congress of censorship, mail rate hikes, taxation, and press distress.
The article notes that bacon is costly, urging households to use pickled pork as a staple. When fresh, the pork is dipped in corn meal and fried at moderate heat until crisp. It should not be greasy and is best served with ample fresh or canned vegetables.
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