Corrected Pronunciation and Humorous Columns Mix in 1917 Notes
Readable excerpts show a humorous dispute over ring pronunciation ending with a jewelers verdict that the stone is glass. Lloyds Column features poems and anecdotes, including a mule race scam tale, a short verse about integrity, and a notice of petitions and estate actions in Box Butte Nebraska with hearings set for May 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Betty
Olly
Lloyd
Missouri
Pete
Robert Baxter
Box Butte County
Nebraska
State of
R. M. Hampton
Box Butte
Ferdinand Basting
Noelice
Samuel B. Otto
Lot 3 Block 7 First Addition to Antes Box Butte
Public notice from Box Butte County Nebraska dated May 8 by Sheriff M Cox and attorneys Burton Reddish. Notices Lot 3 Block 7 First Addition listing property and official action.
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Ira E. Tash
SEAL
Burton & Reddish
Antes Box Butte County
Nebrask A
A. D
M. Cox
Sheriff, Burton & Reddish
Acreage Boost Planned for Beans and Potatoes in Box Butte
Box Butte county officials urge farmers to raise more beans and potatoes this year as war demand increases. Winter wheat prospects are strong, with labor scarcity addressed by mobilizing school youth and local labor pools. County agents, banks, and schools coordinate seed, breeding stock, financing, and a junior food producer program to ensure ample production and proper marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte
United States
Nebraska
Alliance
Alliance and
Hemingford
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Parent
W McClinton of Brandon Springs reports his baby with severe whooping cough recovered quickly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad claims the product as one of the most successful at erations for the disease and notes it is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. McClinton
Brandon Springs
Prevention of Plant Diseases From State University
The head of the agricultural botany department urges farmers gardeners and fruit growers to report early symptoms of plant diseases. Prevention is key, and specimens and information should be sent to the Department of Agricultural Botany University Farm Lincoln for guidance on control and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Botany
State University
Department of Agricultural Botany
University Farm
Lincoln
A Symbol of Health and Quick Relief Promoted
A five pointed red star symbolizing health is linked to ancient Pythagoreans and now appears on Chamberlain's Tableta packages. The advertisement claims rapid relief for indigestion biliousness and constipation and urges readers to buy from a pharmacist. It also promotes Herald job printing services and business cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Chamberlain
Herald
Alliance sergeant urges enlistment for wartime quota
Sergeant Chas. H. Booth of the Alliance recruiting station appeals to Western Nebraska citizens to join the 700,000 volunteer army and 500,000 selective service plan. He notes immediate acceptance for men 18 to 40, with enlistment for the war period and rapid training at Fort Dan, Colorado. Postmasters statewide are mobilized as recruiting aides.
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Congress
United States Recruiting Office
Wilson
Alliance
Nebraska
Norfolk
Grand Island
Hastings
Beatrice
Lincoln
Omaha
Infantry
Cavalry
Field
Coast Artillery
Medical Department
Engineer
Signal Corps
Fort Dan
Colo
Stars and Stripes
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Lloyd’s Column
Lloyd’s
Pete Schott
Alliance Herald
Asid
Ira BE
Tash
Sheriff's
District Court of the
Sixteenth Judicial District of
Alliance Building and Loan Association of Alliance, Nebraska
Conrad H. J. Koch
Livi
Scotts
Scott’s
Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Hyannis
Crawford
A. C. Sibbitt
Sale
Maurice Degen
J. Askwig
Col
Tim Preece
Farmer
Dox Hutte
Chas. H. Booth
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