Potash Prospects and Sources Highlighted in Nebraska
An article summarizes potash prospects in Nebraska and Searles Lake California. It notes limited domestic sources, rising prices since 1915, and broad uses from farming to industry. Searles Lake potential hinges on borax and soda operations, with embargoes shaping future demand.
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Popular Science
Nebraska
Searles Lake
California
Utah
Germany
Edison
Nebraska State Journal
Agram
Atlantic Seaboard
Tro- da
United States
Obituary of Doris Woolston Misses Rushville Born 1902
Doris Dorothy Woolston born August 30 1902 on a Missouri farm near Rushville died February 27 1918 at age fifteen years seven months and twenty four days after scarlet fever complications. She lived in Alliance since 1916 and attended Alliance High School where she excelled academically and musically. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and interment in Greeley Kansas.
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Doris Dorothy Woolston
Rushville
Missouri
Doris
Nellie
Greeley
Kansas
Girard
Coin
Town
Alliance
Earl
Nelle
Presbyterian Church
Alliance High School
H. H.eirlsa Club
Dorris
What Is Said What Would You Say
Letters from local men show willingness to enlist when war necessity is clear. Farmers, veterans, and workers express readiness to serve, despite hardships and exemptions, with community support for Red Cross work and patriotic acts.
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Scott
United States
Denar
Mr. Scott
Ae Lama
Notice to Public on Contagious Disease Quarantine
City urges cooperation to curb contagion. If sickness appears, contact a physician and follow quarantine rules. Violators will be prosecuted. Message from Mayor W. E. Rousey.
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W. E. Rousey
Died on Train From Alliance After Hemorrhage
George Homes a colored dining car cook on the Kansas City line died at Alliance last Friday night before a doctor could arrive. He became ill on the Edgemont to Kansas City trip and was relived to Alliance for transport. E. E. Young left for Chicago on business.
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George Homes
Kansas City
Edgemont
Alliance
Bellwood
Homes
Letter From a Farmer Responds to War Efforts
A farmer writes to the agency stating his support for Red Cross and YMCA drives and pledges to do his share. He cites family commitments with a wife and two children to support and notes his farm is rented for the year. He expresses willingness to serve if called while maintaining his duties at home.
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Red Cross
Lloyd C Thomas Leaves For The East
Lloyd C. Thomas departed Monday night for the east, heading from his hometown after completing prior duties.
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Lloyd C. Thomas
East
Letter From Aviator Herman Kreuger Italy December 27 1917
A Christmas note from aviator Herman Kreuger describes a Christmas in Naples Italy after months of training and travel. He details sights like Capri and Mount Vesuvius, his pride as an early American pilot at Mace, and a rare three day leave in Rome or Naples amid war time quiet. He hopes to share Christmas with home readers.
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Aviation Corps
Italy
Herald
Herman Kreuger
Oklahoma
Mexican
Texas
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
New York
England
France
Bertolini
Naples
Island of
Capri
Mt. of Vesuvius
Mediterranean Sea
Rome
Mace
Hampe Named Vice President At Rock Oil Co Meeting
T M Hampe manager of the Haddorf Music House Alliance branch was elected vice president of Rock Oil Company at a Douglas Wyoming directors meeting. Joseph Garst was elected president and Rh G Virtue secretary with Virtue named temporary field manager. The company plans a drilling campaign with $200000 capital and shares priced at ten cents. Holdings include 1280 acres in west Salt Creek, 1820 north of Lost Springs, 160 near Buck Creek, and 325 acres between two other oil company holdings south of Douglas.
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T. M. Hampe
Haddorf Music House
Alliance Branch
Rock Oil Company
Douglas
Wyo
Vss
Joseph Garst
Ee Ces Rh
Virtue
Lost Springs
Ohio
Buck Creek
One Hundred Oil Ass'n
Three Star Oil Co
Bridgeport Organizes Home Guards
Bridgeport formed a home guard last week with about two dozen men signing the muster roll. Officers elected included Captain W. H. Willis, First Lieutenant Wesley Rogers, and Second Lieutenant Frank Hedelin. The officers commissions arrived this week and J. H. Seauville was named president with F. B. Copeland as secretary.
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Bridgeport
W. H. Willis
Wesley Rogers
Frank Hedelin
J. H. Seauville
F. 8. Copeland
Yankee Nurses At Front In Cold War Of War Front
American Red Cross nurses serving with British and French armies in Flanders endure corrugated huts and frosty wards. A nurse recalls twelve hours of night duty, tending wounded, swapping tales with Tommies and Scots, and noting the grim scenes of war from trenches to Dardanelles as Red Cross comfort and wartime humor lift spirits. A bright red wig gift from the Red Cross cheers beds, seen as a rare sunbeam in a gray winter.
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Red Cross
Folke
Flanders
Tam
Frits
No Man’s Land
Kamperad
Dardanells
Bath
Scotland
Younr
American Red Cross
High School Faces Sidney in Nerve Tested Friday
The Friday night game at the high school gym pits Alliance against Sidney as both seek the valley title. After key losses Plato and O'Connor, Alliance vows added effort while Sidney, with a string of games, aims to upset the locals and keep championship hopes alive.
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Sidney
Alliance
Kimball
Plato
O'Connor
Bridgeport News Blade Loses Valued Man
Max Wilcox longtime Bridgeport News Blade staffer has resigned to attend Balloon School at Fort Omaha. He completed the exam and will report Monday, traveling via Alliance. Mrs. Wilcox will move to Omaha during his training. Max is expected to be a valuable asset for Uncle Sam.
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Max Wilcox
Bridgeport News-Blade
Fort Omaha
Max
Alliance
Omaha
Potash Highway Now In Sight on February 25
Road progress update notes Potash Highway construction nearing completion with a targeted sighting date of February 25. Key officials urge caution for motorists and announce planned openings. Local crews and engineering teams coordinate with traffic authorities to ensure safe access.
Potash Highway Road Planned From Grand Island to Alliance
Delegates from ten counties decided to build a dirt road starting at Grand Island, passing Murna and Broken Bow to Alliance to boost tourism and industry. The “Potash Highway” should be passable by July and permanently completed by May 1, 1920, with federal and state aid sought for design and funding.
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Fisher
Community Club
Good Roads
Mullen
North West Nebraska
Nebraska
National Park
Grand Island
Mérna
Broken Bow
Alliance
Merna
Custer
Sand Hills
Lincoln Highway
Frank Kelly
John Turner Thedford
W. D. Fisher
Tressurer O. B. Barneby
Fire Calls Struck Twice This Week Over Chimney Blaze
The Alliance department answered two calls this week. A family home at 120 Sweetwater suffered heavy flames from a defective chimney and the fire spread to the rafters before Chief Pilkington cut holes for hoses. Fire was controlled quickly. A second alert at 518 Toluca was not serious.
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Alliance Department
Pilkington
Toluca
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Frank Scott
Arme
America
Stott
U. 5S. R
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Pershine
P. S
E. E. Young
Chicago
Ures
Popu
Lar In
Rockoil CO
High School
Bridgeport News
BLADE
Alliants
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