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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
6
A concise wrap of notable occurrences this week across politics sports and culture. Key figures, organizations, and venues are referenced with emphasis on outcomes and dates where available. The recap highlights major developments and ongoing stories shaping the current period.
The article notes a 2.20 per bushel wheat price for 1917 set by President Wilson on advice from the Garfield committee. It covers farm labor conditions in Nebraska, a 39 to 29 senate vote against higher letter postage, Vatican reception of Wilson’s peace reply, record fair attendance in Nebraska, a federal child labor law ruling, and coal and gas mask contracts with Nebraska implications. It mentions officials Garfield Hoover Wattles and local governance actions affecting Nebraskans and farmers.
General claims aggregating 500000 target East St. Louis for personal damages and property loss from recent race riots. About 17000 extra men have joined the regular army since April 1, while 200000 volunteers enlist nationwide. President Wilson calls youths 16 to 21 into the Boys Working Reserve. Flour and coal price control measures are outlined, and Mennonites oppose war participation.
The 1917 Nebraska harvest may yield 30 to 35 million bushels of wheat with millers forecasting over 18 to 23 million bushels destined for export after Nebraska mills handle up to 2.0 million bushels more than ever before. The Omaha Roller Mills are cited as a major new facility boosting capacity.
Riga falls to German control with a retreating civilian population. Mexico pledges neutrality as Carranza opens congress. Germany’s reply to Argentina on submarine issues is deemed satisfactory. Warnings on Wilson’s peace note circulation in Germany and Cardinal Gibbons urges justice for Belgium and a broader civil liberty impact.
Auditor Smith's office reports August warrants total 480,187.77 dollars, with year to date 4,279,208.37. General fund, university accounts, and special funds contribute to the August outlay, while 33,346 warrants were issued earlier in 1917. Compared with 1916, August activity and year totals differ significantly.
Nebraska's state council of defense will work with GW Wattles of Omaha named by President Wilson as Nebraska's federal rep for enforcing the new food control law with Hoover. The plan avoids duplicating existing machinery and extends to other states. Wattles travels to Washington for guidance while the council compiles estimates of Nebraska surplus and imports needed for crops like wheat corn oats rye potatoes and beans.
The University Y M C A invites new and returning male students to join the organization. It offers help in finding employment, housing, and a Christian roommate, aiming to foster fellowship, service, and true manhood throughout four years of college.
The Fourth Nebraska arrived in Deming New Mexico and faced a 5 pm sandstorm that threatened tents. A rainstorm cooled dust and campers hauled blankets while Company C led a three hour drill under Captain Kirschner as part of initial training.
Opening day at the state fair attracted almost 10 000 attendees who enjoyed band concerts and socialized. Officials note last year's Sunday turnout around 9 000 and expect 1917 attendance to exceed the average despite war and other conditions.
The meeting of county council chairmen and state defense council officers at Lincoln drew 100 county representatives. They pledged wholehearted support to Nebraska and the United States in the war, with all state council officers giving short talks.
Federal funds withheld from tolled bridges threaten federal and state aid for permanent O L D highway construction. Ashland owners value the bridge at 35000 dollars and seek sale to the state, hindering progress on the O L D route.
Secretary Bernecker of the state board of equalization compiles the Nebraska assessment cost for the year from county treasurer reports. The total is 243127 dollars, down from 267600 last year and higher than 1915s 215657 due to real estate valuation. Five counties Boone Box Butte Dakota Gage Nuckolls made partial reports.
The Nebraska hospital corps, part of the Rainbow division, departs Lincoln with 79 personnel under Major John F. Spearman. They head to Long Island to join mobilizing Rainbow troops as the 117th sanitary train prepares for service. The same day the Draft Special transports 409 Nebraskans as the first 5 percent draft group en route to training camp.
A ruling from Provost General Crowder on medical students before exemption boards says medical students or graduates of recognized medical colleges may enlist in the medical reserve corps and claim exemption on that basis. If drafted, they may be called for active service. The governor’s office expects enlistment after draft. One exemption claim by a medical student has been denied by the district board. no ruling on rehearing yet.
A threat by would be leasers in western Nebraska to file a mandamus suit against the board of educational lands and funds to force a lease prompted the board to consider asking the federal government to operate the potash beds to supply material for ammunition for American armies.
Frank L. Haller, president of the university board of regents, declined to comment on requests from state and county councils of defense for his resignation and removal as president.
The state board of educational lands and funds issued a second batch of mineral leases on state lands. Lessees include Prairie Oil & Gas Co of Stoneincience, preparing to bore for oil in Banner county. Dawes county tract leased to Edwin D. Crites of Chadron with prospecting started, but no royalties reported yet.
Secretary of State Pool reports a request from federal officers to move government automobiles over state bridges but no state toll bridges exist, so permission cannot be granted. Private Ashland Louisville bridges are toll, not state property. Federal government holds 63 automobiles in Nebraska, with Fort Omaha hosting many and the signal corps listing fifty or more.
Board of control members say staffing state institutions is hard as many young men join the war. To fill posts they will hire men up to 45 or 50 years old offering 30 to 35 dollars monthly plus good board lodging and laundry. One applicant asked 60 dollars plus living costs.
The Lincoln Nebraska state fair drew 900 468 admissions for the week, 7292 above the prior record year 1916. Tuesday and Wednesday set daily peaks with 60316 and 33446 attendees, while 14178 automobile machines entered the week.
Lincoln reports the seed wheat situation is acute as the state council of defense plans a public campaign to connect farmers with surplus seed wheat. Officials note little seed wheat ships to Omaha and aim to explain price conditions and inspect wheat for counties dependent on seed supplies.
Washington reports the food control act prohibits whisky production across the country at 11 oclock Saturday night. Millions of bushels of grain spared from whisky will be redirected to food use. The exact amount is unclear due to the blending with industrial and medicinal alcohols.
Dr. John M. Dodson, dean of Bush Medical College, urges modifying the draft law to allow medical students in Chicago to finish schooling before service, warning that 85 percent may go to the trenches if education is halted.
Attorney General Gregory ordered U S marshals to seize I W W and related offices at 2 p m central time. Books, checks, correspondence and documents were taken and in some places officials of the organizations were arrested as part of a nationwide action against antiwar propaganda linked to the industrial workers of the world and socialist groups.
Lincoln Nebraska millers report they will wait for government purchasing and distribution of wheat to begin before stocking. They note Nebraska faces unique shortage as reserve wheat stocks are exhausted and most grain must be imported for milling.
Nebraska state fair set attendance records with 60 316 visitors on Wednesday, surpassing prior totals. Auto traffic was strong with 4 741 cars checked, versus 3 228 last year, suggesting about 23 705 people arrived by car.
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