Influenza wanes as local deaths rise in week
The influenza outbreak shows decline with only three to four new cases this week though three more deaths are reported. Gordon Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Oliver died at home Friday morning. Henry Schmek and Ralph Wills died at their residences recent days. Cheater Pawnee Leggina an Indian boy died Saturday and was taken to Pine Ridge for burial. Mr and Mrs Harry Pierce Mrs Alice Curtis and Anna Heath went to Alliance to attend Mrs Ben Curtis funeral.
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Gordon Oliver
Henry Schmek
Here
Ralph Wills
Cheater Pawnee Leggina
Pine Ridge Agency
Harry Pierce
Alice Curtis
Anna Heath
Alliance
Ben Curtis
Editor Seeks Calm After 1918 Nebraska Election
The Herald editor, defeated in the Republican landslide for the 73rd district, writes a conciliatory note acknowledging the outcome while pledging to continue in public service. He congratulates opponent T. L. Briggs and wishes a successful term, promising balanced, constructive criticism when needed.
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the Herald
Yeterday
Briggs
Box Butte
Sheridan
73Rd
Local War and Flu Affects Riot of Town News
Mrs Elinor Olds returns from Jireh Wyoming after two weeks with daughter Mrs Joe Kuhn. Sheriff Cox of Alliance visits. Numerous townsfolk travel to Chadron Alliance and Sioux City. Flu cases rise with several ill and injured. fire harms George Hedgecock's garage. medical visits to Omaha and Lincoln for care.
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Elinor Olds
Jireh
Wyo
Joe Kuhn
W. €. Moonts
Alliance
Regina Delsing
Iowa
Leora Austin
Chadron
Local Notes On Health Travel and War News
Local notes report influenza illness for Edna Donovan of Burton & Reddish, ship arrivals from Bryan Foss and Jerome Fleming, and Allen Downs potato buyers. Visits by Mr and Mrs L G Bald and Y M C A campaign planning in Hemingford are noted along with several families and service members’ news.
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Edna Donovan
Burton & Reddish
Bryan Foss
Jerome Fleming
dVerseas
Lloyd Thomas
C. C. Smith
Hemingford
Nebraska Over Subscribes Fourth Liberty Loan Quota
Nebraska reports to the Liberty Loan committee that the state has subscribed more than its $70,373,350 quota. Chairman C. Byrne and Secretary E. F. Folda said per county reports show oversubscriptions, with Nebraska historically going over the top in war drives.
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Clyde E Rents
City Ealtor
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No GO Kenty
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Nebraska
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Antioch
Lloyd C. Thomas
K. L. Pierce
Sheriff Cox
Bob Harvey
Sioux City
Harvey
Gertrude Delsing
Tom Freman
Tom Murphy
Newcastle
M. C. Beaumont
Jack Walker
Mr. Beaumont
Dick Kenner
Donald
Pierce
George Hedgecock
Walter Jones
Lincoln
Erle Anderson
Omaha
Gifford
Hutchison
Leslie Babbit
Albert Wells
WI Barrett
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Allance
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C. W. Lockwood
Hattie Kriz Fitzgerald
California
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RK. C. Melick
France
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Franklyn
Missouri
J. W. Thomas
Entree Valley
Wright
Downs, Kans
Box Butte County
L. G. Bald
F. A. Bald
Aurora, Nebr
James Malone
Denver
Childr
Mr. Malone
Floyd Lotspeich
Elmer Strehlow
Howard Rider
Warren Lotspeich
A. A. Layton
Billings
Mont
Eunice Hutchinson
Thomas Bald Investment Company
Desa Moines
Morris Hutchinson
Noel Young
Uncle Sam
Goat Island
Noel
Jessie Simpson
Sidney
Jessie
Jerome
Adam
the Alliance Shoe Store
Rumer Motor Co
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