Ellsworth Center Of New Potash Strike In Nebraska
Ellsworth Nebraska becomes the focus as Great Western Potash Company orders equipment for a small plant near Johnny Weir lane five miles northeast of Ellsworth. Testing crews report rich lake beds with high potash content, paving the way for multiple plants on local lakes and along railroad routes.
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Ellsworth
Ted Spade
Nebraska
Great Western Potash Company
Johnny Weir
Western Potash Company
Aspech
North F
Spade Ranch
Richards & Comstock
Lloyd Thomas
Alliance, and Associates
Antioch
Alliance Band To Be Formed For Summer Nites
The Alliance fire department boys organized a fifteen piece band. M. H. Whaley was named director. Uniforms are bought and Roy Burns of Keep-A-Neat will supply the outfits.
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Fire Department
M. H., Whaley
Ben
Roy Burns
Keep-A-Neat
Patriot farmer Joe Bills backs Liberty loan gift
Joe Bills of German descent living southeast of Alliance visited Graham of the Third Liberty Campaign committee to discuss a subscription. Graham estimated the amount at about $1,800 and Bills replied to “get busy and fill the check,” signing it willingly.
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Joe Bills
Alliance
Mr. Bills
United States
Joe
Graham
Wed
Eighth Grade Initial Examinations Set for May 9
The regular eighth grade pupils' mination will be given May 9 at the Alliance courthouse and a Hemingford high school. County Superintendent Opal Russel notes the location.
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Court House
Alliance
Hemingford
Opal Russel
Mick Mahoney in France Writes Home from AEF Post
Alliance volunteer Mick Mahoney known as Mick writes from France as a private in the Fourth Anti Aircraft Battery AEF via New York City. He describes life behind trenches, meals, a mumps ward, a visit by Elsie Janis, Paris sights, and desire for home letters while urging friends to write. He notes weight gain from 156 to about 180 pounds and asks for civilian clothes upon return.
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Darrell F. Mahoney
Alliance
Alliance Volunteer Fire Department
Mick
France
New York City
Herald
Brothers
Lloyd
Fire Department
Willie
Elsie Janis
Paris
Charlie Chaplin
Sam
Community
Uncle Sam
A. BE. F
D. E. Ward
Odd Fellows Meeting at Antioch Monday
A meeting of the Odd Fellows will be held at Antioch on Monday starting at 3 o'clock Central Time. The Alliance delegation must depart at 1 o'clock Monday to attend.
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The
Odd Fellows
Antioch
Alliance
Sheriff Bruce Drives In Eight More Gamblers
Sheriff Bruce passed through Thursday with eight more gamblers he had picked up at Antioch, continuing a roundup activity.
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Bruce
Here
Antioch
City imposes pool hall curfew as war controls loom
The city council ordered pool halls closed until five o'clock each afternoon from May 1 to November 1 with openings allowed at 5 pm to midnight. Cigar stands and soft drink branches may stay open. Licenses granted for plumbers electricians and a picture show. Antioch noted for high Bond oversubscription with seven times over subscripts. A Colorado town also oversubscribes eightfold.
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Council of Defense
Red Cross aims to enroll 5000 more graduate nurses by June 1
The Red Cross calls for 5000 more graduate nurses by June 1 to support the expanding American army and navy in 1918. It urges educated young women to enter nursing schools, with training available nationwide, to ensure adequate care for wounded troops in France and at home.
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Red Crosse
Red Cross
The
France
Red Cross Day in Alliance Sets Tag Day Fundraiser
Alliance hosts Red Cross Day on Saturday May 4 with a Tag Day fundraiser. Five canvassing divisions plan goods for an auction at Third and Box Butte avenues while a parade begins at 12 30 from the Burlington depot. Post M T P A members run a dance that night, Funston band provides music, and the day centers on patriotism and support for the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Alliance
Bank Corners
Third
Box Butte Avenue
Burlington
Antos
W. D. Rumer
Post M. T. P. A
Funston Military Band
Farmers' Union Co operative starts business in Alliance
The Farmers' Union Co operative association began business in Alliance on Wednesday May 1 with capital stock of 25000 and W E Cutts as manager. It takes over lines handled by Cutts at 118 Third Street except the cream agency. Officers are D E Purington president Chris Nepper vice president EK Englehorn secretary A E Hann treasurer P J Knapp J T Nabb and H Nason directors.
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Farmers’ Union Co-operative Association
Alliance
W. E. Cutts
Mr. Cutts
118
Third Street
D. E. Purington
Chris Nepper
EK. ©. Englehorn
A. E. Hann
P. J. Knapp
J. T. Nabb
H. Nason
Drafted Boys Entertained Warmly by Alliance Townsfolk
Nineteen soldiers from Broken Bow five from nearby areas and three from o Serpenta arrived in Alliance for a welcoming visit. Elks club members Metz and Gavin hosted the troops with a city tour dinner at the Alliance hotel and club rooms. They later enjoyed theater and buffet privileges before three cheers for Alliance. Box Butte county list of departing soldiers includes Vanderlas Fitegerald Kutin Butler. Hemingsford and Fromap ple sent Melick and Joe B while Pontiac, Michigan adds Roy Haugh.
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Broken Bow
O Serpenta
Alliance
Fort Loein
Metz
Gavin
Elks Club
Alliance Hotel
Elke’ Club
W. R. Motz
Elka
Box Butte County
Fort Logan
Benjamin F. Vanderlas
Martin L. Fitegerald
Olaf D. Kutin
William H. Butler
Hemingsford
Clay R. Melick
Joe B. Fromapple
Roy Haugh
Boys
Pontiac
Michigan
State Department Lends Assistance to Potash Lake Testing
The Nebraska Conservation and Survey, under Dr. Ge E Condra, extends its lake testing program in the potash district. State staff supervise lake tests and well sinking with lessee cooperation. Results are shared with lessor and lessee and available to the state department for further use. Interested parties may participate by meeting conditions.
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Ge. E. Condra
Nebraska Conservation and Soil Survey
State Department
Nebraska
Stats Department
Nebraska Potogh
Condra
Oil Drilling 10 Start at Angora
The Jacobs ranch near Angora on 2100 acres is leased to experienced oil men who will begin drilling for oil soon. Wyoming fields have moved closer to the Nebraska line, with several wells planned near Alliance this summer. Rev. J W Morris of the ME church will speak at Berea on Sunday at 3 o'clock.
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Herald
Jacobs Ranch
Angora
Angola
Wyoming
Nebraskas
Alliance
J. W. Morris
ME. Church
Berea
Quiet Wedding at Highland Home in Alliance
A quiet wedding took place at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs L H Highland when their niece Blanche Morris married Joseph Bignell in a ceremony conducted by Rev F L Black. The couple will reside on the Bignell ranch sixteen miles southeast of Alliance.
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L. H. Highland
Blanche Morris
Joseph Bignell
F. &. Black
First Presbyterian Church of Alliance
PF. E. Black
William Niemann
L. L. Smith
L. Z. Halloway
L. H Highland
Ethel James
Jesfie Everett
Harris
Missouri
Harris High School
Alliance
Highland
Alliance Grocery
Nebraska
William Bignell
Alliance Schools
Bignell Ranch
Herald
Elks Club Plans Benefit Dance for Red Cross Funds
The Elks open their ballroom Saturday night for a public charity dance to boost the Red Cross fund. The club rooms offer ample space and ventilation and an excellent orchestra, making the event a strong draw for dancers in the area.
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The
Elks
Red Cross
Silver Grill owner shocks diners with surprising raise
E. L. Johnson, proprietor of the Silver Grill cafe, surprised the girls in the dining room last week and added a substantial raise to their cheeks. A playful incident described as a mix of service and mischief, leaving patrons amused and cheeks flushed.
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E. L. Johnson
Silver Grill Cafe
April moisture total in Alliance reaches 2.92 inches
The report by F. W. Hicks notes Alliance received 2.92 inches of moisture precipitation in April. Weather observers confirm the month’s total and record the figures for local climate records.
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Alliance
F. W. Hicks
Americans Repel German Assault Near Villers-Bretonneux
American forces held the line against a two hour German bombardment near Villers-Bretonneux and repelled the attack with heavy German losses. French troops supported the Americans as the big offensive in the sector continued with five German prisoners captured and significant American casualties reported.
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Villers-Bretonneux
Bohemians Join Italians on Austrian Front
London dispatches report Bohemian troops joining Italian forces against Austria. First detachments reportedly wear Italian uniforms on the front, potentially fueling speculation of a broader Austro Italian offensive long rumored.
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London
One Million U S Troops Expected in France by July
Washington reports rail and sea transport records have been surpassed for WWI troop moves. With additional tonnage from Britain, it is believed one million American soldiers will be in France by July 1. A call for 100,000 new draftees may come this week to refill camps emptied by departures.
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France
Washington
United States
Shipwreck Claims Sixty-Seven Lives Off Atlantic Coast
The City of Athens, a Savannah passenger liner bound for the south from New York, was rammed at 1 a.m. Wednesday by a French war cruiser. Sixty-seven souls perished, sixty-eight were saved as the liner sank in seven minutes. survivors were rescued by the French ship and brought to port.
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New York City
City of Athens
New York
Central school classes finish woolen patch blanket for Camp Funston
Seventh and Eighth grades completed a knitted patch blanket for soldiers with colors blended. Both boys and girls assisted under Miss Sheridan who led the two classes. The aim is to present the blanket to Camp Funston troops on Saturday.
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Central School
Sheridan
Camp Funston
City Council Seeks Tractor Purchase for Street Work
City officials watch dry weather aid street work as tractors haul graders and drags. Dealers showcase brands while the council weighs buying a tractor for this purpose. Councilman Ed Henry acts as general manager with tractor power generated by Street Commissioner Jim Burns.
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Ben
Ed Henry
Jim Burns
Civil service witness oaths authorized by Hicks
F. W. Hicks, local secretary for the United States civil service board, is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses in any matter before the civil service commission, including oaths to applicants for examinations and positions across service branches. George Molling has been out of the city this week on business.
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F. W. Hicks
United States Civil Service Board
Civil Service Commission
George Molllng
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