Death of James W Sloan Former Congressman's Father
James W Sloan father of the Nebraska congressman died early Sunday after a yearlong illness. Born December 1834 in County Antrim Ireland he moved from Ireland to Philadelphia and later farmed in Monticello Iowa. He and his wife Bessie Magee later settled in Geneva Iowa where ten children were born. Funeral attendees include Willis J Charles Mamie Sickles Robert J and Frank W Sloan. His wife survives him. Sister Margaret Glerk of Philadelphia was with him at death.
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Geneva
Neb
James W. Sloan
County Antrim
Ireland
Philadelphia
Bessie Magee
America
County Cavan
Monticello
Taylor County
Iowa
Willis J
Merrick and Willmore
Frank W
Margaret Glerk
Presbyterian Church New Year Service Promises Practical Messages
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday morning services for practical guidance for a happy New Year. A Union service is planned for the evening. Weekly meetings have drawn good attendance and organizers expect a great turnout.
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Theo J
Asmus
Record of Hog Cholera Work by Dr. F H Oberg
Dr F H Oberg reports for 1916 under the Nebraska Live Stock Sanitary Board a survey covering 39 hog herds totaling 286 head. Of these 86 had temperatures above 104 at vaccination time, 24 died after vaccination, and no abscesses were reported.
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Osceola
Neb
Nebraska
F. H, Oberg
Swansott of Stromsburg Makes County Visit
C C Swansott from Stromsburg was a neat visitor to the county on Tuesday, engaging with local residents and officials during a brief stop in town.
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C. C. Swansott of
Stromsburg
Homecoming Revered Poet James Whitcomb Riley
Dr. Robert Emmet Ward recalls a Christmas issue of Scribner in which Riley's return home fills the scene with waiting children and crowded memories. The verse invites the beloved poet to share stories and rhymes one more time as family memories unfold.
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Orphant
Annie
John Henry
Robert Emmet Ward
Scribner
Thanks for Kindness and Floral After Loss
The Jackson and Quick families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for deeds of kindness, comforting words, and floral offerings during illness and death. J A Jackson Josephine Jackson Margaret Jackson and family thank for support after the death of their beloved wife and mother. Mrs Ida Quick and family also thank friends for sympathy after the death of their father Mr John Quick.
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J. A. Jackson
Josephine Jackson
Margaret Jackson
John Quick
Ida Quick
Cattle Losses Suspected From Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Veterinary reports from multiple sources indicate a large portion of cattle deaths in attack fields are due to hemorrhagic septicemia. Some sheep losses are also attributed to the disease, though vaccination efforts are yielding generally favorable results.
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Veterdinary
The
College of Agriculture
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Digestive Relief
Bickering headaches and constipation signal an unhealthy stomach and bowels. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea claims to aid natural bowel movement and overall health. Begin tonight at Barber’s Pharmacy.
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Hollister
Bar‘ber
Widow Mary Jackson Remembered For Virtue And Faith
Mrs Mary Jackson wife of J A Jackson died at home Friday December 29 after a year long decline. Born August 17 1859 in Clark County Virginia she moved to West Virginia and settled in Polk County Nebraska in 1882. Survived by her husband and two daughters Margaret and Josephine. Funeral at Ovceola Cemetery with Rev FE M Reed officiating.
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Mary Jackson
J. A. Jackson
Mary Albin
Clark County
Virginia
West Virginia
Kabletown
W. Va
Polk County
Nebraska
Margaret
Josephine
FE. M. Reed
Methodist Church
Death of John Alfred Quick in Shelby area
John Alfred Quick born in Asbo Sweden December 8 1849 died at his home Tuesday at 12 30 apoplexy age 67 years 1 day. He came to America in 1870 lived in Illinois 11 years married Ida Holmstrom in 1881 and moved to Nebraska. Survived by wife two stepchildren nine children two died earlier. Funeral at home near Shelby Friday morning at T o clock with interment in Swade Home cemetery.
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John Alfred Quick
Asbo
Sweden
Quick
America
Illnois
Ida Holmstrom
Nebraskan
Ida Quick
Mary Robeson
Edd ‘Quick
Nell. BeListe
George
Henrty’Quick
Julia
Ericson
Edna
Maude
Elmer
David Quick
Mildred
Harold
Shelby
Tis
Swade Home
Forming State Association of Farm Bureaus
County farm bureau officers plan a state farm bureau association to unite county agents and bureaus. A Friday meeting at the university farm during Organized Agriculture week will include a noon box lunch a program and Herbert Quick conference on organizing National Farm Loan associations.
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Farm Bureaus
University Farm
Organized Agriculture
Herbert Quick
Nebraska Corn Show Promises Prizes and Classes
The Nebraska Corn Improvers Association plans its annual state corn show in Lincoln at the city auditorium January 15 to 18 1917 as part of Organized Agriculture Week. Three hundred dollars in cash prizes and numerous trophies are offered plus many exhibits entries include shelled corn grain sorghums threshing wheat oats and single and ten ear corn. Special classes for seasoned exhibitors new award winners and youth under 18 plus regional divisions Eastern and Western Nebraska are provided.
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Nebraska Corn Improvers’ Association
Lincoln City
Nebraska
University Farm
Lincoln
Barber's Calendar Coupon Good Until March First
A 10 cent coupon from Barber's calendar remains valid for any dollar purchase of goods advertised in the calendar and can be used anytime before March first.
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Barber
Wilson Peace Note Avoided Threat Cited as Confidence Booster
In commentary on President Wilsons peace note experts note it contained no threat of US entry to war yet amid alleged general national unpreparedness the lack of coercive language is praised as a compliment to national resolve.
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Wilson
United States
Alfalfa Rotation Boosts Corn Yields at Nebraska Station
Experiments at the Nebraska Experiment Station Lincoln show alfalfa in rotation increases corn yields. In 1915 the alfalfa plot produced 78 bushels per acre versus 60 on continuous corn. in 1916 the rotated plot yielded 75 bushels.
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Nebraska Experiment Station
Lincoln
Universiy
The
Community social and literary group seeks a hall and programs
A community social and literary organization would bring home talent entertainment for youth and families, host lectures, bands, choirs, and social events in a city hall or auditorium. Proposed facilities include a two story hall with basement, reading rooms, club rooms, and space for rehearsals, heated by the city plant, with an estimated cost under 1200 dollars.
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City Auditorium
Gold Church
Commercial Club
City
Asl
Mushroom cultivation as a small family luxury
The mushroom is a costly delicacy beyond many families on farms yet growing mushrooms on a small family scale needs only a modest initial outlay and little attention according to agricultural guidance.
Notice of Probate Estate of Joh Quick
Notice to interested parties in Bask County Nebraska that a petition for appointment of Jon Quick as administratrix of the estate of Joh Quick, deceased, has been filed. Hearing is set for January 28, 1917 at 10 o'clock A M. Dated December 28, 1916. FP Ball, County Judge.
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Joh Quick
Nebraska
Jon Quick
Whiich
Ball
Trade My Hupmobile Top For Close-In Residence
Classified note offers a Hupmobile touring car top trade for a close-in residence. Mentions willingness to axe some items and asks “What have you.” Signed M, Z, Bittner.
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Bittner
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Charles Brown
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W. B. Sack
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M. D. Sack
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