Oil Strike Reported in Riverton and Inavale Nebraska
The Lincoln State Journal notes a 48 percent pure oil found in shallow wells at Riverton and Inavale in Franklin and Webster counties. Tests indicate crude oil powers a Ford auto, with a drill crew and test wells already on site. Authorities expect a larger reservoir with ongoing borings.
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Lincoln State Journal
Riverton
Inavale
Franklin
Webster
C. P. Anderberry
Minden
Riv
Ford
Nebraska
Democratic Candidate For County Attorney Seeks Sheridan County Seat
A Democratic candidate for county attorney has lived in the state for 53 years and in northwestern Nebraska for 33. He has practiced law 24 years, served as Sheridan County Judge five years and as Alliance Police Judge two years. His son in France did not claim exemptions from military service. If elected and unable to serve, he would rely on the county commissioners to fill the vacancy.
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Nebraska
Sheridan County
Alliance
Bullock
France
Board of County Commissioners
Obituaries of Walter P. Peterson and Mabel Clare Hughes
Walter P. Peterson born July 3 1891 in Garden county Nebraska died October 15 1918 in Fort Omaha pneumonia following influenza drafted July 24 1918 served with 75th Balloon Company in Motor Dept. services held at Greenwood cemetery. Mabel Clare Hughes born September 28 1892 Polk county Nebraska died October 19 1918 Alliance hotel after nine days Spanish influenza married Maurice 8 Peterson July 10 1917 leaves six siblings two sisters and parents services held by family at Greenwood cemetery.
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Walter P. Peterson
Garden County
Nebr
Fort Omaha
Peterson
Camp Dodge
75Th Balloon Company
Motor Dept
Home Guards
Greenwood Cemetery
Rev
Epler
Mabel Clare Hughes
Polk County
Alliance
Maurice
Petergon
Frank
Belgrade
Herbert
Denver
Colo
George
France
William Bovine
Antioch
Clelia
Academy
Hyannis
Knitting aside as talk continues with Mr Boreleigh
In dialogue, a woman tells Mr Boreleigh she will knit while they converse, asserting that keeping the mind occupied is sensible and asking for his consent to proceed with this plan. The exchange reveals a casual, domestic tone and a subtle dynamic between the speakers.
Nebraska’s War Governor Keith Neville Reelected
A wartime endorsement lists Neville’s record across 15 points. It credits support for the federal government, protection of soldiers’ rights, anti profiteering efforts, tax restraint, seed and hog cholera measures, hail insurance integrity, seed analysis work, and prohibition enforcement. It asserts his administration reduced the general fund levy and saved farmers money while urging voters to keep his steady leadership through the war.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Federal Food Administration
Pure Food Department
Neville
State University
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Richison Coun
Farmers’ Union
Democratic
Box Butte County
Atlas Redwood
ATLAS
Atlas Tank Mfg. Company
Fred Boisen
Omaha, Nebraska
Keith Neville
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