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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
1
A long, reflective piece argues fathers should raise boys to be brave, fair, and ready to serve, even if war ends. It praises veterans, discusses the League of Nations, and contrasts militarism with peace while urging virile Americanism and duty. The note closes with a school Junior-Senior Banquet recap at the gym.
Mrs. H. A. Van Hoosen left for Camp Dodge Iowa after learning her son Roy who had returned home and then went back to Des Moines for medical care would undergo another operation. Three Rising youths Paul Barker Emil Anderson and Dewey Musser were delayed returning home when their auto stalled west of town on Sunday. Cc. H. Anderson and Rev Linus Bonander traveled to Shickley for Lutheran conference joining Rev G E Hemdah of Wahoo visiting en route and they headed to Stromsburg to catch the Burlington train.
The American Red Cross calls all Polk County chapters and branches to a meeting in the court room at 2 p m on Friday May 2 1919 Field Secretary Dr Albertus Perry will attend The purpose is to plan future Red Cross activities and Polk County organization All members are urged to attend Osceola Branch should be well represented.
Mrs. Mary H. Stone, long hosted by her uncle Josiah Locke in Osceola, left for Melrose Massachusetts for indefinite medical care at a sanitarium and plans to return when improvement allows. She is praised for character and kindness by locals. Martin Anderson returns from military service after 17 months of duty at multiple fields and shares a morning home surprise. Cemetery trustees purchase 3.5 acres west of the cemetery for future use at 1100 dollars.
The Fifth Victory Loan subscription will be taken Tuesday evening May 6 at 8 o'clock in Osceola Valley and Island precincts school houses. Subscriptions priced at $8 per $1000 of present cash value property. Bring your estimate to speed school board processing. H C Beebe chairman Frank A Munson James H Mickey district committee.
Relatives neighbors and friends surprised Mr and Mrs Alinder at their west of town home with a 16 to 17 car delegation about 85 people. Elida Allender and Mrs John Allender organized the event. Rev Abel Anderson spoke and presented a mantle clock cups saucers money and a painted cake plate. A lap supper followed as the guests wished them many more years together.
Osceola Nebraska February 29 1919 county wide bond drive lagging with less than 50000 subscribed toward a 352200 quota. District committees set to organize voting on how much to buy with 4 year notes 10 percent upfront, 4 and 3 percent options tax exempt. Ministers asked to announce drive May 4 and medals made from captured German cannon awarded to workers. Joel Hanson chairs Polk County Victory Loan.
Community notes report W J Robinson ill and moved to Omaha for treatment. A cantata by lower grades and a social for cantata participants were held at the American Methodist church. Lincon jury service and local travel are mentioned for several residents including John Lanham A B Hedbloom and Dr B B Braden. Edna L Olson leaves for Redpath Horner Chautauqua work after a Baptist church social.
Harold and George Hewitt, sons of Frank Hewitt, have been on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Allen Samuels of Polk visited Louis Johnson. Ben Treadway reported as an Osceolalist on Tuesday. Farmers express weariness of cloudy weather hindering delayed work. Harry Hare received a second telegram from southern Alabama about his mother’s condition. Lois Fentress missed school last week due to illness. Perry Treadway and family of Rising City visited his brother Lloyd. Mrs L B West of Shelby and Mr and Mrs Floyd West visited M E Daniels early in the week. Read the Record. Only two dollars.
A chilly Friday at the Osceola park saw Osceola edge Shelby 11 to 8 after a back and forth high school baseball clash. Stellar plays by Beebe, Rogers, and Rasch highlighted a see-saw contest with late rallies and home runs powering the home team to victory.
The Osceola Commercial Club held a Friday dinner at the Pratt hotel with sixty members and guests. New president John S. Anderson and secretary John Sjoblom outlined plans including bi weekly dinners, revised dues, and group advertising with Polk County towns.
A wartime appeal urges every citizen to lend to the Victory Liberty Loan. It emphasizes the soldier's sacrifice and calls for personal financial obligation to pay the nation’s war debt. The message warns that failing to contribute marks one as a slacker and emphasizes thrift and national honor.
A historical note asks whether refusing a friend money owed by the government could affect wartime debts and liquidity. It frames the issue as a test of responsibility versus obligation to protect public finances.
First Lieut Vern Hamilton returned from Houston after being mustered out of the United States service April 25. He served twenty five months with the 127th Field Artillery after starting in the Fourth Nebraska Infantry and earned an Observer's Course at Fort Sill and aviation field experience. The editor lauds his versatile career and predicts he will honorably perform in any duty.
May 8 marks the performance of the famous operetta Bulbul with a detailed cast led by Tamit Bulbul Caspian and Princess. The synopsis follows a prince in disguise wooing the princess before revealing his royal identity and a cheerful ending. Miss Snider is reported ill this week.
The Polk county farm bureau cites a survey showing 67 of 100 bulls on Polk farms are scrubs while 33 are purebreds. It urges upgrading herds with purebred stock, and cooperates with county breeders to locate quality cattle for improved beef production and efficiency.
Dr. R W Taylor will speak at the Presbyterian church on Sunday at morning and evening services.
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