Prospecting for potash near Merriman Nebraska
The Whit ford party prospected northwest Nebraska for potash then aligned with the Billings company. They secured up to 190000 acres across four townships near Merriman and tested land and waters. A dry land potash field between two lakes tested 27 percent solid and the company plans manufacturing at Merriman within days.
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Whitford
Nebraska
Sherdian County
Merriman
Billings
Mon
C. H. Cornell
Billines Company
Merrimon
Antioch News
Potash Found Near Hyannis After Prospecting
The Hyannis Tribune reports discovery of potash on the Fred Perrett ranch nine miles north of Hyannis after local fundraising of 700 dollars. Fifteen prospect holes were drilled under Hal Trester of Antioch with 4 percent solids in water from holes, higher than nearby deposits. Local efforts began two weeks ago and indicate profitable prospects despite earlier higher foreign interest.
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Hyannis
Antioch and
Hoffland
Rev James Deans Concert Series Opens at Alliance Potash
Rev James Deans previously announced plans for concerts at local plants and town venues to entertain workers building Ant ioch. Monday night the first event drew a large crowd at Alliance Potash works dining hall where the choir and associate performers provided the entertainment.
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James Deans
Antioch
Alliance Potash Works
Rev Deana Boosts Efforts for Evening Services
The article notes Rev Deana offered his services for the evening and is pushing his work with vigor, aiming to win the popularity he deserves among parishioners and the community.
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Deana
Red Cross Sale Nets Over One Thousand Dollars in Oshkosh
The Red Cross fundraiser in Oshkosh drew four to five hundred attendees last Saturday. Bids topped at 76 dollars for a hog donated by H. G. Davidson, with total sales plus cash reaching 1,096.80 dollars for the event.
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Oshkoesh
Red Cross
W. J. Plummer
H. G. Davidson
Oshkosh Herald
Movie Stars Hit Hard by Income Tax Summary
Los Angeles stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford face large tax bills. Fairbanks owes about 450000 in income and excess taxes, Pickford around 230000 for 1917 earnings. Charlie Chaplin pays about 10000 due to a light year, Caruso pays 59000 from music and phonographs.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Cal
Douglas Fairbanks
United States
Mary Pickford
Sam
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Berico Caruso
Optimist and pessimist say youth and marriage
Claude Callan humorously contrasts optimism and pessimism in a Fort Worth Star-Telegram quote. A mother laughs and supports her son, while a pessimist frets over a son’s engagement and a daughter’s prospects.
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Claude Callan
The
Fort Worth
Patriotic Lewellen Postmaster Seeks War Service
Letter from Lewellen Nebraska postmaster dated June 14 1917 asks recruiting officer Frank Scott whether he should enlist. He notes efforts to aid U S by selling war bonds and supporting the war while his wife helps in the office and he considers his 13 year old son can assist. He is French born with Nebraska roots and asks guidance on joining the army.
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United States
Lewellen
Frank Scott
Tam
Tan
U. & Out
Nebraska
France
Ready to Lead and to Follow When Needed
The writer notes some people excel as leaders when given prominence, making decisive calls and working hard. Yet they become critical and unproductive when others lead. It argues the value of readiness to lead and also knowing how to be a supportive follower.
Nothing Gained by Rushing in Practice
The piece argues for slow practice in music and reading, noting the brain learns better with deliberate, repeated effort. It warns against rushing through tasks, comparing quick progress to disaster and urging students to absorb each page or passage before moving on.
Domestic finance by a wary wife in a gas bill tale
Claude Callan reports in the Fort Worth Star Telegram a wife plays loan shark to fund the gas bill. She demands 50 cents per dollar, swears Sunday oath on repayment, and twice counts the money to ensure not overpaying herself. Her performance shows she feels the burden of supporting the family.
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Claude Callan
Fort Worth
Garb of Roumanians and Their Home Spun Fabrics
The Wallachian peasant favors simple white clothing and layered garments. Trousers are long and wrinkled, a tunic hangs over them, and a brown wool or sheepskin cape coats the outfit. Women grow silk, hatch silkworms at home, and produce veil and waist fabric. They spin, weave, and embroider with dyed threads from their own plants, showing skill in color and technique.
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Europe
How Moose Jaw Got Its Name from a Moose Jaw
A Washington Star item recounts how a pioneer in Saskatchewan, stranded by a broken cart spoke, used a moose jawbone to fix the wheel. His daughter found the jawbone, and Indigenous people named the district The Place Where the White Man Found the Moose Jaw, explaining the town name.
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Moose Jaw
Canada
Saskatchewan
Washington Star
Cracks In Plaster Fix For Kitchen Cracks
A reader describes using plaster of Paris mixed with paint to repair kitchen plaster cracks. The mix cures slower than plain water mix but provides better filling than putty. For a peeling white ceiling heat damage, a mix of plaster of Paris with turpentine and oil hid flaws well.
Daily Thought on Work and Worship Happiness
A short reflection states that cheerful work is worship and happiness is the first step to piety. Attributed to R. L. Stevenson.
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R. L. Steventon
Contented crawling or flying remains my choice
The speaker declares willingness to crawl contentedly or fly with alacrity depending on circumstances, insisting on maintaining happiness by avoiding distress whenever possible. The reflection centers on acceptance and adaptability rather than fear or hesitation.
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Daily Thought
Sydney Smith
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