Polk County Exemption Board Appointed for Draft Process
Lincoln reports Polk County has named its exemption board to select landis for the national army under the draft law. David Potter chairs the board with Joel Hanson and Dr. C L LeMar as members. Boards announced in many states follow President Wilsons guidance to utilize city and county officials. Work begins next week as exemptions await further instructions from the war department.
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Polk County
David Potter
Joel Hanson
C LL. LeMar
Washington
Landidass
Wilson
Osceola Red Cross War Fund Drive Raises 1258
Osceola reported a two day effort raising 1258 for the Red Cross War Fund and 3385 for local membership. Volunteers worked Friday and Saturday to solicit donations with no membership push on those days. A Red Cross benefit is announced for Auditorium on Thursday June 28.
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Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Aiiliar
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Oserc
Slieri
Don’ Forget
Auditorium
Community dinner at Baptist church honors local leaders
About forty five business and professional men attended a four course supper at the Baptist church in a well received “zet together” gathering. Rev R A Jensen acted as toastmaster with remarks by H C Beebe O E Mickey Judge F H Ball James Mickey Mayor M A Mills Jr and H H Campbell. Rev Barton of Eden Baptist Stromsburg praised the event, while an editorial in Fremont Tribune denounced Red Cross donors who gave less than their means as slackers.
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the Baptist Church
R. A. Jensen
H. C. Beebe
O. E. Mickey
F. H. Ball
James Mickey
M. A. Mills, Jr
H. H. Campbell
Rev. Barton
The
Eden Baptist Church of
Stromsburg
Jensen
Theological Seminary
Barton
Fremont Tribune
Red Cross
Government Can Gobble Property in War Time
A Nebraska piece warns that during war alien enemies lose rights to property and liberty. It notes Germans and Austro-Hungarians in the state risk confiscation unless they prove loyalty, while federal authorities quietly monitor threats and encourage quiet reporting. The article cites cases of German-born residents, sympathy for the Kaiser, and local incidents as evidence of enforcement and social tension.
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Nebraska
United States
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Parriots
Nebrasta Mar
Red Cross
Baso
Special patriotic program planned for Sunday school period
A special patriotic program is scheduled for next Sunday morning during Sunday school. Attendees are invited to join the Children’s White Keds program with a 1% to 13% offering at a donation of $1.00 at Oliver Hess.
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Oliver Hess
Governor Neville May Take Command of Sixth Nebraska Regiment
Democratic leaders in Nebraska protest Governor Neville’s possible commission to lead the “Dandy Sixth” regiment. They argue his move could disrupt plans for him to run for the United States Senate, while supporters cite his military background and duty to the state. The Lincoln-based controversy intensifies as Neville weighs military service versus continuing as governor.
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Keith Nevile
The
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Sixth
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Johnnie Byrne
Columbus
State House
Neville
United States Senate
Senate
Arthur Mullen Oz
Omaha
Alberts
Ernor Edgar Howard
Howard
Bryan
Democratic Party
Hitchcock
Nebraska
John G. Maher
Quartermaster’s Department
Omaha Bee
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