Five Die as Auto Strikes Train Near Scottsbluff
At Scottsbluff Nebraska a Fargo Studebaker carrying six people collided with Work Train No 7. The owner driver William Nichols and J A Rose died later at Scottbluff hospital. Japanese passenger K Ono and his wife and baby perished instantly. Mrs Ono survived in precarious condition. Coroner's inquest found the railroad not at fault.
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Nebraska
Scottabluff Leet
Fargo Studebaker
William Nichols
Morrill
J A. Rose
Joseph Hiseel
K. Ono
Amall
Scottsblull
North
Admient Roaches
Eneire
Mr. Bissell
Ono
Scottebluff
Nichols
Rose
Mra. Ono
Glen Miller opens undertaker business in Alliance
Glen Miller announced plans to open an undertaker parlor in Alliance and returned from a ten day trip east. He purchased a Sears Scoville hearse and a full stock of new equipment including a Frigid lowering device. A complete stock of caskets and supplies will be installed within a month and the shop will operate on a one price policy. Also, the Presbyterian church board met to revive church interest and discuss Pastor C K Kircher’s coming assignment.
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Glen Miller
Alliance
Mr. Miller
Sears & Scoville
Dehydration Plant May Come to Alliance
Secretary W J Fisher and the Alliance Community Club discuss forming a local dehydration plant to reduce vegetable weights by four fifths for transport. Potatoes and other produce could be dried, then rehydrated by housewives, cutting freight costs. A trip to Fort Collins, Colorado may be arranged for firsthand information.
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W. J. Fisher
Alliance Community Club
Nebraska
Fisher
Fort Collins
Colorado
Nationwide War Savings Campaign Starts on Friday
State Director Kountze announces a nationwide kickoff for the 1919 War Savings Campaign on January 17, Benjamin Franklin’s birthday. Nebraska plans local society meetings where members pledge 1919 purchases, with nonmembers urged to join by January 17. Secretary Glasa says the drive spans twelve federal reserve districts as the government stresses full wartime obligations.
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Kountze
Benjamin Franklin
Nebraska
War Savings Society
Glasa
Federal Reserve
United States
Less Meat If Back and Kidneys Hurt
Advertising text promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy. It claims meat causes uric acid buildup leading to backache and urinary issues. The remedy involves four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water daily for several days to restore kidney function and neutralize urinary acids.
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Saya
Box Butte Home Guards Payment Dispute Sparks County Debate
City officials clash over paying the Box Butte Home Guards for influenza epidemic service. Council wants county funds. Graham’s authority to call them into action is questioned. About 700 dollars in bills were presented. city attorney cites non liability for the duty.
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Box Butte
Graham
Alliance
Reddish
Report of the Alliance city treasurer July to December 1918
Frank Abegg city treasurer reports to the council on the period July 16 to December 16 1918. General fund began 1350.83 receipts 8181.51 disbursements 4661.78 533.65 leaving 4326.91. Water fund balance 100.00 with warrants 677.54. light fund 8185.30 with warrants 39762.00. fire insurance 250.00. cemetery 458.45 with warrants 589.00. library 7.80 with warrants 420.98. park 87.75. septic tank overdrawn 181.39.
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Frank Abegg
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Oublemin
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse
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United Workmen
8Th Ave
Topeka
Kansas
Peruna
Atlas Redwood
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Fred Boisen
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Dierks Lumber & Coal Co
W. Hargarten
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FORD
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Keeler-Coursey Co
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