Sugar market notes and potato quality at Hay Springs
Hay Springs reports fifty two carloads of spada shipped since market opened with weather and car shortages dampening activity. A few loads arrived Monday despite bad weather. Sheridan county potatoes are higher quality and fetch top prices when well handled. Sugar production urged to rise next year amid potential sugar famine and Hoover calls for sustained or increased output despite candy makers' limits.
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Scotts bin County
Food Administration
United States
Hogcatt and Briggs Abandon Maxwell Garage Scheme
Chadron creditors were left counting losses after Hogcatt and Briggs vanished on Tuesday half of a six week stay. They had run a garage operation, bought a demonstrator car on credit, issued checks without funds, and defaulted on loans. The First National Bank seized tires and the police sealed the shop as creditors swarmed the empty Maxwell Garage.
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Chadron Chronicle
Hogcatt & Briggs
Maxwell
Chadron
Maxwell Ggrage
First National Bank
Ogeatt
Briggs
Hoggatt & Briggs
Successful Mars land Fair Show Draws Strong Attendance
Marsland community held a successful fair and colt show last week with attendance above prior years. Entries set new records in suckling, yearling, two year old and brood mare classes under judge Bam Swinbank. Winners included N G Poole, James Tollman, J Sullenberger, Carl Tollman, and J A Clark. Potatoes displayed by John Burkitt added to the event, leaving residents proud and planning an even bigger fair next year.
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Chadron Chronicle
Marsland
Bam Swinbank
Jas. Tollman
N. G. Poole
Carl Tollman
J. Sullenberger
James Tollman
J. A. Clark
John Burkitt
Ohio
Beet Growers to Receive Higher 1918 Contract Rates
The Republican reports the 1918 beet contract will mirror the current form but raise the price to 8.50 per ton plus a 0.50 per ton bonus for growers with at least 26 percent of their crops. The target outcome is a total per ton of 9 dollars on field beets and 10 dollars on delivered beets, aligning with sugar’s selling price.
Captured Eagle Weighs Twelve Pounds
A. J. Betzer and Mr. Murphy bagged a golden eagle near Buffalo on Sunday. They shot it with small shot, brought it home alive, and it is now exhibited in H. J. Gunn's implement store window in a large cage. The bird weighs about twelve pounds and spans over six feet tip to tip.
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Lexington
A. J. Betzer
Mr. Murphy
Buffalo
Earth
H. J. Gunn
Scottsbluff Company L examined for militia readiness
About 122 members of Company L Seventh Regiment in Scottsbluff were examined by Dr. L R Jones. Roughly 25 in every 100 men may fail to meet the standard for enlistment. Sixty more are to be examined later, with muster hoped for next week. No new orders on married men have been issued since ten days ago.
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Smith
Neville
Bayard Becomes Second Class City and Forms Three Wards
Bayard's status changes to a city of the second class with an ordinance creating three wards. Southeast Webster avenue and Cheyenne street become First Ward, southwest corner Second Ward, and northward Third Ward. The board chair becomes mayor and trustees are now councilmen. The city grows from about 400 to roughly 2,000 residents as new industry and building work begin, signaling strong prospects for future growth.
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Morrill County News
Bayard
Webster Avenue
Cheyenne Street
Honor to all who served in the draft and enlistment
The piece defends both drafted soldiers who served willingly and those who enlisted when called. It praises their patriotism and argues that once in the army they share the same purpose fighting for the nation. It notes some envy from critics but urges unity among volunteers and draftees.
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United States
Livestoges Prices and Trade at South Omaha Market
Cattle receipts around 12 000 head as buyers remained active and prices held firm to higher. Quotes for beef cattle range from 7.00 to 16.40 with various grades, hogs up 15 to 25 cents, and sheep and lambs showing firmer tone though supply was light and lambs brought around 10.85 to 17.35, with several feeder and stock categories listed. A note on a mother’s testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a child’s cold.
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Union Stock Yarda
South Omaha
Nebr
Heef Hills
Pleasant and Safe Travel Note Cited in Adv
A brief advertisement notes that taking part is pleasant and safe for people. It emphasizes a favorable experience and reassures readers about safety. The line appears as a compact endorsement in November.
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Adv
Wattles to Visit Nebraska Potato Convention at Alliance
Gordon W. Wattles Nebraska state director of the national food administration may attend the Nebraska Potato Convention at Alliance unless recalled to Washington. Lloyd Thomas district director sent a sample of Butte county potatoes to Wattles, who praised the yield and expressed hope to visit Alliance for the November 16 meeting.
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Gordon W. Wattles
Nebraska
National Food Administration
Alliance
Washington
Lloyd Thomas
Butte County
Wattles
Lloyd
Care For Croup Recalled By Green Ville Woman
Mrs Rose Middleton of Greenville Ti recounts experiences in treating croup and endorses Cucum’s Cough Remedy for rapid relief. The Bentley Land Company’s F King returns from an extended trip to Lincoln and Omaha praising growing interest in the region.
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Croup
Rose Middleton
Greenville
Celain
F. A. King
Bentley Land Company
Lincoln
Omaha
Nebraska
Remedy Ad Fillers the Mind with Cough Cure Claim
An advertisement fragment mentions a remedy used for coughs and colds with good results. It notes the product was not left behind in the home and implies personal experience with effectiveness during the period. The source reflects typical late era promotional style.
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Howe
Adv
Printing services offered by Herald Lat experts
Local printers advertise experienced aid for letterheads envelopes statements and all kinds of printing done neatly and efficiently. They promise skilled workmanship and reliable results for business and personal needs.
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Ellis
Chamberlain
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