Trainman Kelley Severely Injured In Bridgeport Run
Bayard Transcript reports Burlington freight conductor Dave Kelley fell from a train at Bridgeport station while alighting. Trainmaster L C McBride tried to assist but Kelley was dragged under wheels. arm torn off, head and face lacerated but life not in immediate danger. He is at Leach hospital with wife Mia Davis and brother Emmett traveling to him.
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Bayard Transcript
Dave Kelley
Burlington
Bayard
Bridgeport
L. C. McBrite
Kelley
Mr. McBride
Leach
Franklin
McBride
Transcript
Mr. Kelley
Commentary on Dishonest Tricks and Notoriety
The speaker condemns fraudulent tricks as a cheap bid for notoriety and warns such individuals face public contempt and social disgrace. The tone emphasizes moral stance and social judgment rather than specific events or people.
Rushville Celebrates Dry State Burial Incident
The Rushville Recorder notes the community celebrated the end of Nebraska’s wet status in a ceremony described as revolting to decent sensibilities. The piece condemns the exhibition and refrains from lurid detail.
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Rushvvill Recorder
Rushville Soaks
Wetebraska
Pine Ridge Question Remains Uncertain
The Chadron Journal notes that the situation at Pine Ridge is highly unsure at the moment, with no clear developments or decisions forthcoming. It highlights widespread speculation and the lack of definitive information.
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Chadron Journal
Pine Ridge
Liquor Raid Nets Eight Arrests In Bayard
Eight arrests were made in Bayard for illegal sale of liquor after a Bayard land office operation Tuesday. Denver detectives aided the probe and gathered evidence leading to multiple arrests. The group was moved to Bridgeport jail to await trial. one member, C. C. Stevens, is described as an repeat offender.
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Bayard
Denver
Bridgeport
C. C. Stevens
Defaced Wilson Portrait At County Courthouse
A damaged image of President Wilson in the Custer County courthouse basement was found with gouged eyes pencil marks and the insult Damn you inscribed on the forehead A black hand fragment hung above with a note Watch out for tonight at 2 o clock Black Hand Society The sheriff’s office is pursuing the offender and vows prosecution and effort to stop future acts
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Custer County
President Wilson
Court House
Black Hand Society
Wilson
War story ends well in old Civil War tale
Hay Springs editor May morning hears Tom Guthrie recount a Civil War detachment misidentified as spies amid a hostile area. A companion was mortally feared but only flesh wound. Guthrie himself was struck by a spent ball that shredded his canteen causing a mistaken blood fear, later proven harmless.
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Hay Springs
Tom Guthrie
Tom
Nebraska clubs to meet in Alliance in late May
The Commercial and Community Clubs of Nebraska plan a representative gathering in Alliance toward the end of May. Organizers say active community workers are among the state’s most alert citizens and that towns without groups risk stagnation.
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Hemingford Ledger
Nebraska
Alliance
Western
Hhat
Box Butte county urged to showcase agriculture to visiting delegates
The Box Butte county community invites Alliance to arrange a two hour farm tour for 300 or more eastern delegates around May 25. Car owners should contact C W Sharp to provide transport with supper in Hemingford, highlighting spud cellars, barns, silos, and farm progress to boost western Nebraska's image.
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Box Butte County
Alliance
Box Butte
Ledger
W. Sharp
Hemingford
Sandhills
Nebraska
Broken Bow
Kearney
Morrill Becomes Burlington Division Station with New Train Schedule
The orders take effect Monday morning making Morrill a Burlington Division Station. Local freights depart Alliance at 4:00 P M and, upon arrival at Morrill, lay over until the next morning before returning. The Guernsey train leaves at 2:00 A M to Morrill to pick up cars for the west and return. M M Davis serves as engine herder and night watchman for Burlington here.
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Morrill
Burlington
Alliance
Guernsey
West
M. M. Davis
Old man Jahns Reported Dead Then Seen Alive
A Rushville town story describes Jahns allegedly dead after a boy found him at his Kinkaid home but later saw the man moving as neighbors brought a coffin. With Jahns living alone, officials believe he was likely resting on the floor.
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Rushville
Jahns
Kinkaid
Potato Specialist Wilcox to Visit Scottsbluff Farm
Dr. Wilcox from the University of Nebraska botanical department, a noted potato cultivation and disease expert, will visit the Scottsbluff Experiment Farm from the 6th to mid May. He will review the potato project, conduct seed examinations, and advise on treatments. Interested parties should contact J. A. Holden, superintendent, to arrange dates.
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Scotsbluf Republican
Wilcox
University of Nebraska
Scottsbluff Experiment Farm
J. A. Holden
Rebekahs Hold District Meeting in Rushville
The Fifth Annual session of District No 13 of the Rebekah Assembly met in Rushville on April 26 amid a storm and large attendance. The event celebrated Oddfellowship in America with the hall adorned in flowers and colors. Over one hundred attendees included Sister Hattie Hoagland Assembly president Ton Naylor Assembly Warden Emma L Talbot Assembly secretary and Elizabeth Reynolds Assembly P P.
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Rushville
Drink Hot Tea for a Bad Cold
A home remedy promotes drinking a hot tea made from Hamburg freast Tea to break a cold or grip. A tablespoonful in boiling water, sieved, can be sipped any time, supposedly opening pores to relieve congestion and loosening bowels. The note claims it is inexpensive and vegetable safe.
St Jacobs Oil Claims Fast Relief for Back Aches
Advertises a 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil to rub into backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic pain. Promises quick relief after a single use with soothing penetration and harmless formula.
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Honest St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Beans as a War Crop for Nebraska Replanting
Nebraska Extension Service urges beans as a war crop to replant winter killed crops. Bulletin No. 4 explains beans are rich in protein and highly nourishing, with western Nebraska soils especially suited. Free copies available on request from the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture.
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Nebraska
Agricultural Extension Service
Extension Service
The
College of Agriculture
University Farm
Lincoln
Nebraska University Feed Cane Promises High Yields
The University of Nebraska touts cane as an appealing stock feed. It thrives in a short growing season and delivers a large yield. The crop is described as very hardy and well suited for animal husbandry programs.
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Animal Husbandry
The
University of Nebraska
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha 1917 Lamb Market
South Omaha Neb May 8 1917 market report shows light lamb supplies with 4 500 head arrivals, steady lamb trade, old sheep fully steady. Clipped ewes bring 11 85, prime native springers 17 50. cattle and hogs trade steady to slightly lower amid moderate supplies and strong demand.
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Unio
South Omaha
Nebraska
Calling cards offered at The Herald office samples priced
The Herald office prints calling cards promptly and neatly with reasonable prices. Phone 340 for samples and prices or visit the office.
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Herald Office
Teachers Examination to be Held in Alliance May 18 19
Regular state teachers examination will be given at the court house in Alliance on May 18 and 19. The Reading Circle examination will be given at this time. Opal Russell county superintendent.
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Court House
Alliance
Opal Russell
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