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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
5
A stream of short items from Osceola details visits by Roy Cornish Bennett the Tailor and others including Rev Reed in Lincoln and John Vanhousen in Stromsburg. It notes sales ads for seeds and farming gear, rental offerings, farm work needs, and upcoming rural school exhibit.
Local items include prices for Wheat Butter and Chickens, notices of fabric sales at Bennet the Tailor, and a move to add a commercial course in the high school. Family news covers deaths, visits and a draft payout, plus announcements of concerts exhibitions and a rural school show at Osceola Auditorium on May 11.
Farmers should buy locally grown seed corn to replant fields damaged by winter killed wheat, clover, and alfalfa. Nebraska experiments show long distant seed often yields less than acclimated local varieties. Testing seed offers cheap insurance against food shortages, though a few samples tested were unfit for planting.
Norway considers its war stance in light of heavy submarine losses and questions whether adopting belligerency would have altered its fate. The remark frames neutrality as potentially more favorable given the pressures of war at sea.
John Ludlow departs for a stay in Indiana visiting childhood scenes and leaves Henry Hartman in charge of Osceola to maintain peace during his absence. Ludlow travels with his wife. Clarence Walgren sells his stake in A N Johnson & Co to partner Arthur N Johnson. Arthur will own the store. Walgren remains undecided and will stay on temporarily.
Districts No. 62 and 28 near Osceola consolidate and request state plans for a two room building with basement suitable as a community center. No transportation will be provided. parents will haul their own children. Officers are Fred Lind William Dake and Clarence Heitzman.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. P. Heald’s home and elected Grace as president and several other officers including Mrs. Geo Moore as vice president, Mrs. BE. M. Reed as recording secretary, Mrs. L. M. Shaw as corresponding secretary, Mrs. I. B. LeMar as treasurer, Miss Nellie Campbell as secretary of literature, and Mrs. Charlotte Allen as secretary of mite boxes. A new modern house in Osceola goes on sale next week, with call to Jay Hastings at his office over the Osceola Bank. Neighbors hosted a surprise 1 1/2 miles southeast of town for Arthur Anderson and bride, with games, music by Miss Glenis Anderson, and refreshments. Present were Walter Hernbloom and family, Jos. Anderson and family, David Hern bloom and family, Claus Anderson and family, Frank Anderson and family, and Dan Magnuson.
The council met Tuesday in regular session to review the sewer proposition with a citizen committee report. They granted more time for cost investigation and set next meeting for definite action. Mayors Mills announced confirmations for A A Gray water commissioner Wm Courtney overseer of streets and John Ludlow city marshal. Speeding enforcement within city limits was approved, and other bills were paid before adjourning to Friday evening.
Marion A Shaw and Vance Marquis have enlisted and await orders for training. Osceola youths including William Byers A B Gelwick P J Jarrett Elton Koehler Harry Pike Don Webster Sheridan Van Hoosen Vet Bittner and Tuesday Martin Silverstrand Lawrence Reed went to Lincoln to enlist in the coast artillery. Grayson Garner also enlisted for the coast artillery and all were accepted and sent to Fort Morgan near Denver.
A morning communion service is held at the Methodist Church followed by an evening sermon titled The Proper Attitude of Parents Lovers and Friends Toward the Young Men Who Enlist in Defense of Liberty and Life. Text Acts 21 18. This is an age on ages telling.
A note from Washington suggests housewives believe they can show cabinet members how to model thrift and efficient household budgeting. The idea envisions practical lessons in frugality and prudent spending as a public influence on national governance.
An editorial argues war is possible with charity and goodwill but demands complete, disciplined effort. It emphasizes avoiding malice and pursuing justice and unity in action.
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