Land firm argues bonds as payment for Box Butte farms
J C McCorkle of the Nebraska Land Company in Alliance defends accepting liberty bonds for idle land. He recites a farmer’s example who traded bonds for 160 acres, broke it into crops worth more than the land price, and plans to reinvest in bonds to finance more land. He urges others to exchange bonds for land to feed the army and support the war effort.
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J. C. McCorkle
Nebraska Land Company of Alliance
Box Butte
Sam
Nebraska Land Company
Mike
Alliance
Beons
Community Ad Stunt Sparks Talk Of Better Local News
The editor warns against stray sign daubing on fences barns and sidewalks citing recent responsibility and a push for a reputable family journal. Authorities urge cleaner public spaces and advertising standards.
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Great Family Journal
In Memoriam Clifton Quackenbush Remembered in Nebraska
Memorial service held in Bingham Nebraska for Clifton Ford Quackenbush born Seneca Kansas June 22 1918 killed in France July 31 1918 at 22 years 1 month 9 days He volunteered in Sheridan county joined the 16th regiment under General Pershing honored by community with eulogies and floral tributes.
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Bingham
Nebraska
Clifton Ford Quackenbush
Herman
Dort Quackenbush
Seneca
Kansas
France
Dave
Clifton
Congregational Church
Sheridan County
16Th
Pershing
Daniel F. Osgood
Hyannis
Nebr
Thomas D. Davis
Marguerite Davis Thompson
Quackenbush
Booster Spirit Appeals to Lincoln Readers
A nostalgic poem urges boosters to promote progress and unity. The Lincoln State Journal reprints The Booster and notes Leonard C. Hartman, former Alliance Herald city editor, joining naval aviation after leaving the University of Nebraska. Additional marriage news for Jovers Gallagher and Emma Dawson is listed.
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Lincoln State Journal
Leonard C. Hartman
Alliance Herald
Naval Aviation Wing Service
Naval Aviation School
Seattle
Washington
Lincoln High School
Nebraska State University
Hartman
J. W. Hartman
W Street
Lincoln
Charles C. Hartman
Annapolis Naval Academy
U.S. S. Oklahoma
Jovers Gallagher
Emma Dawson
Alliance
Tash
Jad Salts Promoted For Kidney Relief In Ad Feature
An advertisement urges readers to drink more water and use Jad Salts to flush kidneys and ease urinary irritation. It describes uric acid from meat overworking kidneys, tips on dosing, and claims the remedy cleans clogged kidneys and neutralizes urine acids.
Getting Them to Listen: Uncle Smith Urges Fear to Wield Power
The excerpt captures Uncle Smith advising that scaring a crowd into attention is effective. He claims provoking fear of perdition will move listeners, stressing dramatic rhetoric to control behavior and reaction.
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Breck
Perdition
Americans Asked to Limit Use of Sugar
The U S Food Administration urges a two pounds per month per person sugar limit through January 1 1919 to ensure supplies for the Army Navy Allied forces and civilians. Declining domestic stocks and reduced agro productions strain distribution while new crops and beet sugar gradually enter markets. Households should conserve fruit crops and avoid sugar unless necessary, with plans to sweeten later when supplies rise.
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U. S. Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Louisiana
Java
Livestock Prices at South Omaha Market Aug 20 1918
Union Stock Yards South Omaha Neb reports cattle run around 10 000 head with slow trading and steady last week prices. Hog trading active with bulk sales 1825 to 1840 and several loads at 1900. Lambs heavy run about 22000 head with best feeders to 17.95 and fat lambs to 17.00. Breeding stock sold to 12.00. sheep and lamb quotes provided for various grades and weights.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Neb
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Box Butte Panna
Mickie
Memoriam
Earth
Europe
United States
Porto Rico
Lindell Hotel
Lincoln, Nebraska
Colorado
Northeastern
Wyoming
Muttle
B. Howard
Farnam St
Omaha
Ford
Keeler-Coursey Co
Hartford Live Stock
Canada
Fred E. Feagins Alliance
C. W. Spacht
Hemingford
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
W. B. Cheek
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Live Stock Department
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