Appeal for Books to Aid Army and Navy Libraries
The American Library Association launches a campaign to supply library facilities for U S soldiers and sailors. Thousands of books and magazines are needed at once for study recreation and diversion in camps front hospitals and homes. Donors should provide in good condition readable works including adventure stories poetry and technical manuals with Kipling Doyle and Masefield popular.
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American Library Association
Kipling
Doyle
McCutcheon
O'Henry
Stockton
Tarkington
Hopkinson Smith
Service
Masefield
Noyes
America
Food Preparedness and War Time Consumption Notes
Reports show the new winter wheat crop nearly one quarter larger than last year. About 100000 manufacturers wholesalers and other distributors are under food control act licensing. The Food Administration warns against imposters claiming to represent the agency. Visible rye stocks rose 90 percent to 3454000 bushels as of October 20 1917. The piece urges saving food and eating less pork to aid the war effort while noting social anecdotes from Genoa and missing families.
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United States
Thanksgiving in Basin Gardens with extended families
Thanksgiving day in Basin Gardens celebrates thanks for health and service. The column notes a son en route to France, a family member recovering from illness, and reunions with relatives in Nebraska. Local households from Genoa to Alfalfadale gather for feasts and fellowship.
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Nebraska
Father
Mother Swim
Genoa
Neb
Frank Swim
QO. R. Irwin
Ellie Lewis
Ellidon
Irwin
Mere
Win
Tillard
May
John Frasier
AJ HL Tedmson
Sion
Patterson
Maker
Marion Crosier
Greyball Valley
van Pillared
Execution of Private Cadue Blamed on Liquor in France
The War Department approves the execution of Private Frank Cadue of the American infantry for the rape and murder of a seven year old French girl on November 5. Cadue confessed and claimed liquor impaired his actions. First such execution in the American army, by hanging after a military court martial.
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Washington
Frank Cadue
France
War Department
Cadue
Cadne
Parmley seeks absolute divorce in Wyoming district court
Jeanette Parmley files for an absolute divorce in Big Horn County Wyoming on October 20 1917 against Omar Parmley. Omar Parmley has unknown address and must answer by December 29 1917. Attorney G Hartigan represents Parmley. Also notes Catherine Goodrich leaves for Florida for extended visit with relatives expected back by June first, with sister Mrs Paylor in charge of hotel.
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Big Horn County
Wyoming
Jeanette Parmley
Plaintin
District Court
Catherine Goodrich
Florida
Win
Basin Town Regulation Ordinance for Automobiles
Ordinance No 161 regulates automobiles in Basin Town. It declares unlawful driving within town limits except as permitted and sets enforcement provisions. The document outlines prohibited acts and procedures for enforcement by local authorities.
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Basin
Asin
Masin
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Food Administration
London
Bobby Henderson
G. L. Shipman
Dr. C. Henry
Boudoir
Bocks
Animal Toys
Silk
Seal Brand
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Perth
Martin’s Cash Grocery and Bakery
Basin Gardens
Edrink
E. J. Sullivan
Jas
Ewers
Omar Parmley
G. Hartigan
Clyde Warner Outfitter
Pioneer
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