Former Premier Clemenceau Appeals for Roosevelt to Wilson
In an open letter dated Paris May 28, Clemenceau urges President Wilson to dispatch Colonel Roosevelt and his companions. He argues Roosevelt embodies American international influence and its legendary power, noting the first American unit has reached the front and soldiers saluted the flag.
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Osceola straw vote on pool hall ban planned
Osceola Nebraska neighbors discuss licensing pool halls amid church led concern. A straw vote is set for June 4 at City Hall from 3 to 7 30 p m to decide if the town wants a billiard pool hall and if such business should be licensed. The measure follows earlier local votes and aligns with moral uplift goals urged by ministers and residents.
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Press Association to Consider Service in Wartime
Omawa Neb No elaborate entertainment will be planned for the Nebraska Press association annual meeting The body favors a focus on war conditions and how the press can best serve the state The Nebraska State Teachers association executive committee will hold its convention as usual with a theme of service to state and nation in the crisis Nebraskans offer patriotic service and indifference is fading.
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Seven Billion Dollar Bond Issue Explained For Valley County
A 1917 era explanation converts seven billion dollars into comprehensible terms. It compares the sum to ancient years and daily spending, shows minting and banking timeframes, and calculates Valley County's share at about 800000, equivalent to building a 507000 dollar courthouse in each township. The piece ends with a Franklin Ord Quiz prompt.
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St. Louis
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Valley County
Notice to Taxpayers in Polr County Nebraska June 12 1917 meeting
The Polr County Board of Equalization will meet June 12 1917 to adjourn until August for equalizing personal property assessments. All persons with complaints regarding their personal assessment should appear. the board cannot adjust at any other time. County Clerk Joel Hanson.
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Our President Urges Service and Wise Spending
The piece urges citizens to contribute to the national effort by buying within means and avoiding waste, calling on all to serve in trade or at home. It promotes clothing deals with suit values reduced this week from 10. to 22.50, highlighting prices such as 12.95 and 15.95 and 18.00 in the department.
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Community Notices and Polk High School Commencement
Local residents travel to Lincoln and Omaha for visits and events. Polk High School hosts its fourth annual commencement at the Viking Theatre with Dr. Boeve as speaker, featuring student performances and a Ladies Quartet.
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Jury Wheel Plan Reg Adds Draft Exemption Rules
Washington May 28 The selective draft exemption plan progresses under Provost Marshal General Crowder with jury wheel method likely for the first army of 300000. Exemption decisions occur as each man drawn, vacancies filled, local boards to be formed nationwide and civilians to serve on boards. Secretary Baker notes potential age confusion for registrants. only men 21 to 30 will be accepted.
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