Liberty Bond Push and War Talks Spur Nebraska Fans
Local papers urge Liberty Bond drives from June 18 to 23 and celebrate Red Cross efforts while condemning German sympathizers. Citizens are urged to support war funding, with warnings about penalties for signs on bridges and culverts. The Clarke Enterprise and David City Banner quote readers across Dodge and Lancaster counties as editors report subscription cuts and civic pressure for America’s war unity.
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David City
Dodge County
America
Nebraska
Germany
Clarke Enterprise
Nebraska Patriotic Rally and War Bond Drive Highlights
Patriotism fills Polk County with Red Cross activity and war bond pledges as Lincoln hosts the Nebraska Semi Centennial June 12 13 14. Theodore Roosevelt to speak on Americanism next Thursday at 8 30 pm in Lincoln while fundraising tallies rise and local resolve grows against Kaiserism.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Definition of Democracy: Lincoln on government by the people
The quote recalls Abraham Lincoln describing democracy as government of the people by the people for the people. It emphasizes popular sovereignty and civic participation as the core of democratic rule.
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Abraham Lincoln
British Make Gains North of Scarpe River Front
London official report says British troops captured German positions north of the Scarpe river over a front of about a mile in the latest engagement.
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London
Scarpe River
Miss Mary Wilcox Heads to France with Red Cross Nurses
Miss Mary Wilcox a well known figure in Polk and daughter of Arborville residents departs Omaha with nine other Red Cross nurses commissioned for service in France.
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Mary Wilcox
Polk
Arborville
Omaha
Red Cross
France
Japs to the Rescue If Russia Quits
Public men intimate that there is reason to believe that if Russia makes a separate peace with Germany Japan will throw her splendidly equipped army into the breach.
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Russia
Germany
Japan
Flag Inspires State Pride at Nebraska Semi Centenary
The piece highlights patriotic scenes from a National Flag Day salute and announces the Semi Centenary Celebration of Nebraska in Lincoln June 12-14. Nebraskans will display red white and blue as soldiers and citizens pledge allegiance and celebrate unity, justice, and state honor.
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Henry Holcomb Bennett
Nebraska
Lincoln
Dentist and Optician Advertised Services
Dr. G. L. Spencer dentist and Dr. Ayers graduate optician offer free examinations Eyes tested and glasses accurately fitted Readable ad copy from a historical newspaper segment promoting dental and optical services.
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G. L. Spencer
Dr. Ayers
Benson Fountain hog waterer ships for farmers
Farmers receive a new shipment of Benson Fountain hog waterers, marketed as the best waterer on the market. For more information call 10-22.
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Benson Fountain
Stromsburg Tire & Repair ad promotes tire repairs
Stromsburg Tire and Repair Co offers to repair damaged tires of all makes and sizes with guaranteed workmanship. Evening service in English advertised by A. W. Carlson, Pass.
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Stromsburg Tire & Repair Co
Stromsburg, Nebr
A. W. Carlson
Y M C A Work Front Fund Aids Soldier Life
A letter from Reuben A Faulk of Omaha to Nathan Wilson of Stromsburg praises Y M C A units in army camps for upholding moral standards and bringing comforts of home to soldiers, boosting their duty to country. It notes a Polk group formed last Thursday with solicitors chosen to raise support.
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Reuben A. Faulk
Omaha
Nathan Wilson
Stromsburg
Polk
Central City Visitors and Out-of-Town Trips
Mrs. Sandall and two sons along with Mrs. S P Benson and daughter visited Central City on Wednesday. Misses Hannah and Esther Sundberg vacationing with relatives in Iowa and Dakota. Chas Collis Philip Sack and J T Samuelson were business visitors at the county seat Wednesday morning.
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Hannah
Esther Sundberg
Iowa
Dakota
Chas. Collis
Philip Sack
J. T.samuelson
Methodist Notes Services at Regular Hours at Viking Theatre
A notice invites all to Sunday services at the Viking theatre with Sunday school presenting a Children’s Day Cantata next Sunday night. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Methodist
I Viking Theatre
For Sale A Span of Work Horses
For sale a good span of work horses. In quire of Dan Ice phone 1912.
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Dan Ice
The Elopement at Viking Theatre Friday Night
Bradshaw home talent presents a play titled The Elopement of Ellen at Viking Theatre on Friday night June 8. Reserve seats at Crow's Drug Store.
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Bradshaw
Elon
Ellen
Viking Theate
Crow’s Drug Store
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