01 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
1
Dorothy Dearborn answers readers and surveys photoplay players. Mae Murray and Mary Pickford are profiled with stage roots and charity work. Notes on actors like Hart, Reid, Huff, Pickford, Saunders, and others reveal early careers and personal details.
W H Edgar who refused to pay the village occupation tax sued by the village over a house movers levy had a judgment lodged against him after he and his attorney failed to appear in Judge Lindburg’s court. The case tested the ordinance’s validity, and the decision affirmed the tax plus accruing costs. The report notes ongoing discussion about the ordinance and records the test as decisive.
Nebraska College of Agriculture chemistry figures show wheat straw fertilizes at 2.60 dollars per ton and oat straw at 3.10 dollars per ton for potash nitrogen and phosphorus. The study notes straw adds organic matter to soil beyond its feed value and that unused straw yields big dividends when hauled from fields.
Registration at the School of Agriculture opened on Monday October 15 shows about 20 percent less than last year, still seen as a good record amid broader college student shortages. Attending boys may return home to help harvest crops and make up missed work later.
A long list of short notices covers visits, illness, travel, and family events in Stromsburg Nebraska and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs Dr Minnick's mother illness in Holbrook, visits from Miss Morence Anderson of Omaha, James Marquis from Lincoln, and Mabel Twarling from Lincoln. Also notes births, hospital visits, kinship ties, and community activities, with references to Camp Funston furloughs and charitable pledges.
Gorge F. Anderson made a business trip to Central City Tuesday, engaging in meetings and discussions likely related to local commerce and partnerships. He spoke with regional officials and industry contacts about potential collaborations and investment.
In every community where spring wheat was grown this year farmers may store seed for sowing next spring. They may sell seed at a profit not exceeding fifteen percent, or twenty-five to thirty cents a bushel, if they choose. Marquis Scotch Fife Bluestem are preferred varieties. Contact Mr. W L Oswald at 326 Flour Exchange Minneapolis for guidance.
Nebraska public urged to send Christmas mail to American forces in Europe by November 15 with clear addresses and “Christmas mail” on parcels. Pack securely and ensure inspection, with no prohibited items. statewide pledge drive reports near ninety percent responses as 200000 families expected to sign cards.
Complaints that young calves are being slaughtered reach Food Administrator Wattles via R. W. McGinnis secretary of the Nebraska Dairymen's association. McGinnis urges action to stop slaughter of young stock and asks restaurants and hotels to refuse its use. Wattles will consult with the Live Stock committee and take definite measures to address the loss.
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