07 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
A digest from multiple towns reports Mrs. Cook visiting in Newcastle with her son H Cook, plus various locals in Stanton Wynot and Laurel. News covers teaching staff, army enlistment, family moves, health updates, bridge toll debates and a Dakota City bond issue discussion for a free crossing to Sioux City.
W. F. Gilman of the Commercial club urges Sioux City and Dakota and Woodbury counties to buy or build a bridge across the Missouri. He favors purchasing the Combination bridge to create free passage, arguing it would boost Sioux City’s growth and lower costs for residents and farmers. Mayor Andrews hopes for reasonable tolls or a free bridge without duplicating investment.
Bloomfield Neb mayor Wm H Harm spoke for 81 minutes in the county courthouse urging German born Americans to remain loyal to the United States. He recounted his own rise from poverty in Dakota City to mayor, urged repayment of loyalty to the U.S., and warned that Germany would demand postwar payments while delegitimizing German citizens who remain loyal to Germany. The meeting ended with unanimous votes to send a telegram of loyalty to the president.
Elmer Olson of Alberta Minnesota was called to Hubbard Nebraska for his ill mother Helena Olson and will visit before returning home. Norman Chas Olson and Joe Hurley left Hubbard for Nebraska. A Homer Red Cross street auction raised over 3000 dollars with 1000 attendees, selling horses hogs poultry butter cakes pies and more. Auctioneer A Ira Davis assisted and William P Warner opened with a patriotic speech.
Courtesy of Mr Stinson the Dakota City ladies host a thrift kitchen demo on Saturday afternoon March 9 at Stinsons store. A canning of meats demonstration will be held at Mrs Beerman's home on March 7. Samples are free. Anyone interested invited.
The war department seeks large straw purchases and discourages burning as a year with high demand. City buyers offer nine dollars per ton for baled wheat straw and board corn. Potatoes to be graded next year. grading rules available from the Bureau of Markets in Washington. Anna Steckelberg starts in Dakota county with a canning demo March 7 at Mrs Beerman and thrift kitchen kickoff March 8 at Stinsons. US Food Administration controls binder twine to curb distribution and speculation. Jackson seed corn testing hires two men. corn tests cost 75 cents per 100 ears.
The M E Church notes report Sunday services at 11 a m and 4 p m with cantata practice at 2 30. The Ladies Aid hosted an all day meeting at Mrs Don Forbes home last Friday with Red Cross sewing and many guests. Dr Furman district superintendent visits on the 23rd for a membership meeting and lunch in his honor.
For sale a good quiet riding pony described as perfectly safe for children. Contact Orr in Akota City, Nebraska.
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