Railroad Notes Highlight Crew Movements and Incidents
J A Witowack travels to Omaha on Brotherhood business. Fireman C E Brown visits Exeter with family. Wheelers wife visits Adame Neb. Ed Lewis brief Sidney trip. Claude Davidson ill several days. Mrs Charles Weaver arrives in Denver. Weaver a pipe fitter at the round house. J A McDonald family trip to Chicago for pleasure. Brakeman F K Roberta seriously hurt last Wednesday after being thrown from a car. Engineer F S Green returns from La Crosse to help during rush season in Alliance. Dan Fitzpatrick takes thirty day California vacation starting today. A J Diehl of Rock Island trains on the Q to learn the division. McClure returns to regular run on the McCook division after Alliance service. First S-3 engine 2954 due in Alliance today for west end use to Edgemont. I A Wolverton assigned to extra passenger work from Alliance. He covers J A Myers turn while ill. Ed Lindsay transfers from Lincoln to Alliance and performs acrobatics at the round house on a tank fall misstep that nearly harmed him but he remains lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lindsay
Hostler
Lincoln
Alliance
Round House
Lily Beds Along the Mississippi River
The article notes vast natural water lily beds along the upper Mississippi. During summer months visitors come from miles around to view extensive displays as the riverbed shifts between shallow water and exposed areas. White and yellow lilies thrive among green leaves, with beds stretching far across the landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Mississippi
Potash Rube in Somber Reflections prompts church Sunday banter
An anonymous Alliance Neb written contribution argues to close churches on Sunday evenings to save coal and moral sentiment. The piece mocks churchgoers and a local cinema, cites wartime austerity, and references New Year sobriety and patriotism with humorous digs. It ends with a signed note from the contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Washington City
Pat
Bowley
Patriric
National Debt Per Capita At $51 In War Outlook
The piece notes a national debt of about $5.6 billion over the war period, with per capita debt near $51. It cites military outlays totaling $8.79 billion for the year, navy spending of $420 million, and shipping board expenses. It compares US vs Allied debts and mentions Liberty bonds needed before July 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Shipping Board
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
America
Teutonic
Shaw Nason Nuptials in Alliance Neb
Miss Lora M. Nason wed Frank E. Shaw on January 7 1918 at the brides parents home in Alliance Nebraska. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Morris M. E. Pastor of Alliance. They will reside in Sterling Colorado after February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nason
Frank E. Shaw
Lora M. Nason
Shaw
Laura B. Shaw
Alliance
Sterling Colorado
Miss Nason
Sheridan County
Box Butte County
Minnie
Carol Nason
Ralph Nason
Jack Griffith
Josephine West
Kathrine Smith Weiea
Carol
Maud
Vera
Ralph
F. H. Nason
N. P. Nason
M. Griffith
Brown Griffith
Wilford Griffith
Earnest Smith
Rousey
William Rost
J. L. Kindall
Emma Cornell
New York
Helen West
Hot Springs
Dakota
Homer Tate
Big Springs
Nebr
Morris M. E
Second Annual Lamb Feeders Day in Mitchell
The second annual Lamb Feeders Day and meet of the North Platte Valley Stock Shippers Association will be held in the Opera House in Mitchell on Friday January 18 beginning at 10:00 a m. A large gathering is expected with discussions by U S representatives and prominent livestock leaders. The event features a big roast lamb dinner in Odd Fellows Hall with proceeds aiding Red Cross bandage material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte Valley
Nebraska Food Commission
BE. Ta Burke
Nebraska Live Stock Commission
Robert Graham
Alliance
Live Stock Commission
Wyoming
Colorado
Stock Commission
South Omaha
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Denver
Odd Fellows Hall
Mitchell Branch
Red Cross
County Board Pushes Road Opening Amid Frustrations
County officials vow action to open roads with protests for state and federal aid, citing over seventy percent of a post road eligible for funding. Residents like William Bignell urge more frequent county seat visits, while farmers demand better highways to prevent car damage and rising costs. A lighter note recalls Motorman Newhall’s breakfast hen tale as a local aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bignell
Bridgeport
Gate Road
Morrill County
Estimation on the Length of the War
Adjutant General Charles H. Sherril predicts the war will last five to six years, according to the Baltimore Star General. The remarks reflect expert views on the conflict’s trajectory and duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussee
Charles H. Sherril
Baltimore Star
War duration and cost projection cited by Caldwell at NY convention
Representative Charles P. Caldwell of New York told Washington that the war may last five to ten years from now and require five to seven million American troops at a cost of fifty to seventy billion dollars. He added that liberty is cheap at any price and America is a spendthrift nation.
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Sherril
Delta Kappa Epsilion Fraternity
New York
Charles P. Caldwell
House Committee On Military Affairs
Washington
New York Times
America
Daily Optimistic Thought
A brief reflective note suggests youth serves as probation for old age. The statement frames youth as a preparatory phase shaping future aging, inviting contemplation on growth, resilience, and outlook across life stages.
Mrs W J Brandon Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs W J Brandon died Friday at three after an appendicitis operation started Thursday morning. She had been brought to Alliance from New Orleans with her husband five years ago and was regarded as a sweet, charming person by many friends.
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W. J. Brandon
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J. A. Witowack
Omaha
Brotherhood
C. BE. Brown
Exeter
A. B. Wheelers
Adame, Nebr
Mrs
Ed Lewis
Sidney
Claude Davidson
Charles Weaver
Mr. Weaver
the Round House
F. K. Roberta
F. 8. Green
la Cross
Wis
Dan Fitzpatrick
California
A. J. Diehl
Rock Island
McClure
McCook
West End
Here
Edgemont
I A. Wolverton
J. A. Myers
Herald
Alliance Herald
Alliance National Bank
Ieee
Elk Bank Ca
U. S
Eee
Etka
NCA
MOSS
Bosom Orekeseas Wee Caneas
Eceae
U.S
U .S
Federal Reserve Bank
Nahe
Srrennes
S U
Hank
F. W. Harris
Cashier
F. M. Knight
F. E. Holsten
R. E. Knight
Seal — Directors
Amentte
County Board
Ontinue
Newhall
Lynn- Wakefield
Haddorff Music House
T. M. Hampe
Mgr
Alliance Hotel Building
Alliance, Nebr
Box Butte Avenue
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