War talk in Aurora urges total national effort in blood toil
Congressmen Sloan tells Aurora at a Y M C A meeting that public support for war has surged from opposition to broad unity. He stresses the trench test of character and asks if citizens have backed the nation financially and with service, noting Belgium and northern France suffer Teutonic brutality.
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Aurora
Neb
Sloan
Fourth Congressional District
Germany
Belgium
France
Hamilton County
Athe
XE M. Co. A
House of Representatives
Washington
House
Senate
Mr. Sloan
Army
Navy
National
Red Cross
K. of C
Rosenberry and Willis Wed in Wayland Parsonage
Mr. J. J. Rosenberry and Mrs. Jessie Willis were married last Thursday in the Wayland parsonage by Rev. C. B. Nelson after presenting a license. Rosenberry, a local farmer, had bached five years while Mrs. Willis, from Trenton Missouri, recently moved here and made friends. The couple express hopes for a happier life together.
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J. J. Rosenberry
Jessie Willis
Wayland Parsonage
Rosenberry
Rev
C. B. Nelson
Willis
Trenton
Oats Investigations
Nebraska Experiment Station issues a bulletin on oats testing over 15 years showing early varieties suit most Nebraska and yield more than late types. In 12 years three early varieties averaged 11.1 bushels per acre 22 percent higher than four later varieties. Nebraska No 21 white Kherson strain yielded 9 to 15 percent more than the Kherson source.
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Nebraska
State Farm
Lincoln
Neb
Doan’s Ointment Promoted for Piles in Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Doan’s Ointment as recommended for itching bleeding or protruding piles and prices it at 60c at any drug store.
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Doan
MURDER PLEA AND FLIGHT IN UNWRITTEN LAW CASE
Chobar admits jealousy and says he acted under the unwritten law when killing his employer Blender in York county Nebraska. He tied his wife and fled with small funds, later surrendering in Todd county after months on the run. Authorities weigh whether the wife will corroborate or deny the tale as the trial date nears.
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Louis
Chobar
York
Mary County
Valentin
Valenne
Valentine
Tairly Bright
Americas
Gracie
Ewing
Mo., ‘and Frail In Health. ‘Hey
Nebraska
al Blender
Benedict
York County
Blender
Hubbel
Ford
Kearney
Caboose
Cherry County
Wood Lake
Be “Williams
Green
Williams
Hatin
Dick Allen
Otto Peterson
Sparks
Taylor
Todd‘ County
Charley Ballard
Fand
South Dakota
Ballard
Miller
Internal ‘Revenue
Geo. L. Loomis
Osceola
Loomis
Roosevelt as War Secretary would rally soldiers and aid victory
A reader argues that naming Theodore Roosevelt as secretary of war or navy would stiffen resolve, energize U S troops in France, and ensure victory. The letter praises Roosevelt as fearless and capable, urging bold, decisive leadership to support Allied forces.
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Omaha
The
World-Herald
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Department of Trunitions
France
Broadway
Panetellett e and the question of war aims
Estella and Panetellett discuss advancing to the top and whether to halt soon. They debate leaving defeated Teutons as keepsakes or erasing them from the map with firm action.
Four pounds flour per week deemed reasonable supply
Gordon W. Wattles, Federal Food Administrator for Nebraska, defines four pounds of flour per week per person as a reasonable amount to ensure even nationwide distribution. He calls for voluntary citizen cooperation to stabilize prices and prevent shortages while keeping bread affordable for all.
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Gordon W. Wattles
Nebraska
Mr. Wattles
Strayed Red Cow and Yearling Adverts Farm Notice
Strayed dairy stock near the farm six miles northwest on December 10 a red cow and a red yearling. Owners may claim by proving property and paying feed bill as stated in this ad. Andrew J. Anderson. Also an advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil claimed effective for earache toothache throat and burns.
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J. Anderson
Thomas
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the Surety Investment Co
John H. Roper
Rosenberry-Willis
Oats Investigations
United . States
Osgeola Bank
America
Flanders
W. H. Morrow
the World-Herald
John L. Kennedy
Fed. Fuel
Publc
United States
Polk County
Beebe & Mills
Osceela
A. O. Monson
Estella
Dearie
State Bank
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