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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
4
A Osceola Nebraska notice lists postal details and subscription terms with prices and policies. The text shifts to wartime commentary lampooning politicians and discussing social issues of the era with satirical remarks about Hoover, the IWW, and anti war sentiment.
A collection of pithy wartime opinions on food scarcity and embargoes, military leadership in Russia, the draft of brains, public reform pay, and propaganda. Notable lines reference Kerensky, Bonar Law, and German American involvement, with reflections on aging workers and daily life during the war era.
The government tells producers and middlemen what they must while consumers may pay high prices or go without. War costs strengthen democracy and its will to win terms preventing future wars. Revised draft regulations disappoint some wives who hoped to be supported by others.
A New York man declines to celebrate Columbus Day arguing that if Columbus had stayed across the Atlantic America might not be at war. The remark links historical exploration to contemporary conflict in a provocative stance.
A San Francisco board of education member proposes planting onions to beautify schools instead of palm trees. The remark reflects a belief that addressing the “scents” will bring funds. The piece laments recurring campaigns against various pests and ridicules a persistent critic who advocates action against Germany yet avoids enlistment.
The government sees value in publicity and plans printed notices for the next library loan. Advisory board members include progressive businessmen. W W J Bryan cautions patriots not to aid the enemy by stirring division, a sign of suppressed emotion from a gifted orator.
Dr James Walsh argues in American Magazine that people must be taught to want to act and endure difficult tasks. He says success comes from willingness to face hard work and repeated effort, starting with small challenges and building up.
A lecture excerpt argues war changes citizen duties, favoring unity and decisive action over debate. It quotes Elihu Root on wartime authority, loyalty, and dissent, and cites Chancellor Avery urging reconciliation with those who joined patriotic ranks. The piece urges readers to follow these leaders to serve the country best.
Amy Tees Oades born near Weston Nebraska on January 26 1892 died September 23 1917 in Plainview Texas after typhoid fever She married Henry H Oades February 18 1917 and moved to near Kress Texas Funeral services were conducted at Shelby Methodist church with interment in Shelby cemetery Also obituary for Gladys Baum born January 12 1880 Osceola Polk Nebraska died September 21 1917 in Lincoln Nebraska She taught in Polk and Butler counties and several Nebraska cities later joining the Presbyterian church She leaves five brothers and two sisters and a wide circle of friends burial in Osceola cemetery
Floyd Richards, 4, died at his parents home three miles northeast of Osceola after rapid paralysis began Tuesday. He passed away Wednesday at 2 a.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with interment in the Osceola cemetery.
The local draft board has released a list of young men deemed exempt from military service. Names include Charles L. Stewart Bennard GC Stromberg Calmar J. Dunn Willie Branigan John T. Gembica Steve Georgeon Martin J. Velascek Anton E. Youngland George F. Schott Robert Korger Martin H. Andersen Chester Samuelson Raymond Rystrom.
Bernstorff struggles amid court intrigue as he weighs what to tell the Kaiser about America’s resources and the resolve of the American people, risking diplomatic repercussions.
Osceola resident Alonzo Q. Knerr wed Mrs. Josephine Young in a county judge at his office ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The ad copy touts Dean's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from CG Timm of a metal works firm in Osceola praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief.
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