Appeal to Americans by 8 Stanwood Menken
A 1917 call by National Security League president 8 Stanwood Menken urges Americans to support the World War effort. It condemns German submarine warfare, argues for ally victory, and outlines civic duties including voting for prowar Congress members, saving for Liberty Loans, eating fairly, and exposing slackers to ensure United States victory and liberty.
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Congress
United States
Orfe
Europe
Germany
England
Washington
Lincoln
America
Prussia autocracy claim argued by NY lawyer
Henry A. Forater, a constitutional lawyer from New York City, argues Prussia was an autocracy, citing 1856 U S American law reports and the King of Prussia v Kuepper's Adm'r case where an administrator challenged the monarch's unrestrained power. He notes Prussia recognized autocratic rule after its 1850 constitution.
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Henry A. Forater
New York City
Prussia
National Security League
American Law
Ita
King of Prussia
Kuepper
Missouri
Words of Comfort For the New Year
Samuel Gardiner Ayres reflects on the passing Old Year and the arrival of the New Year. The verse contemplates the gifts and uncertainties of time and vows to welcome and improve the year ahead while marching forward through days.
White-Breasted Nuthatch: Winter Steeplejack Of The Forest
The white breasted nuthatch is described as the champion steeplejack of the world able to move head first down trunks and perform other gymnastic feats with ease. It outpaces squirrels on trunks while the winter hawks try to chase it. The bird braves cold and offers beauty and companionship in winter days.
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Kaiser
Sultan
America
Germany
Sea-Lion Performers Show Impressive Circus Tricks
The article describes sea lions performing stunts such as balancing balls on snouts and tossing them between trainers. It notes their noise using horns drums and bells and other feats like walking a ladder with a baton and diving from a tank. Each trainer tests common tricks first and then adds new routines.
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Sealong
Elopement Sparks Parental Parley Over Housing
A daughter elopes prompting a brief dialogue where a parent questions forgiveness until the couple secures lodging. The exchange underscores concern over securing a place to board before reconciliation or acceptance.
Nebraska Veto Power History Pamphlet Featured in State Notes
State Historical Society publishes a 104 page pamphlet by Knute Carlson tracing the veto power since 1864 and its pros and cons for Nebraskans. Volume 18 of the society’s publications spans 450 pages with business records from 1908 to 1916 and essays by Bryan Miller Metcalfe Wakely Murphy Bassett Sheen Harvey Cook Gilder Webster Watkins and others. Topics range from cattle trails to Neapolig and the 1867 statehood dispute.
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State Historical Society
Nebraska
Knute 5
Carlson
State University
Nebraska State Historical Society
William Jennings Bryan
Geo. L. Miller
Richard L. Metcalfe
Eleazer Wakely
Father Murphy
Samuel C. Bassett
John K. Sheen
Robert Harvey
James H. Cook
Robert F. Gilder
John L. Webster
Albert Watkins
Saunders County
Mending Corner Pocket With Sewing Machine
A craftsman describes repairing a corner pocket on a man's side coat using a sewing machine. He threads black thread, positions the coat under the machine, pins the fabric, sews zigzag, trims thread, and folds the pocket flap to reveal a neat finish.
District 71 Social Notices Highlight Local Visits
Sunday visits and weekday trips across Sidney unfold among Loretta Walker Ben Walker Mrs Brown Wm Juedes Juedens Harvey Honnebutte Witzel Chapman Schneulle and others. Neighbors share time with family friends including visits to Bidney Gurley and Harvey households with recurring mentions of meals shopping and butcher work.
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Loretta Walker
Ben Walker
Brown
Sidney
Henry Emke
Wm. Juedes
Will Witzel
Mattie Harvey
Jennie Honnebutte
Wm. Juedens
Bidney
Tate as oldest word in use editorial claims
An Interstate Medical Journal editorial asserts Tate as the oldest written word still in use. It states the word sale appeared in 14th century BC Egypt to mean snow and ice and was later adopted by Arabs to denote the talc mineral used in talcum powder.
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Interstate Medical Journal
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Sidney, Nebraska
C. B. Whittenberger
Frank A. Barger
Osteopathic
Oshorme
Joseph Oberfelder
DE. C. W. Zike
Palace
Glenn Bliss
Neubauer Building
Nebr
R. E. Roche
M. D
Joseph M. Swenson
McIntosh Black
W. H. Wiker
Optometrist
Stukt & Hink
Dr. Myron L. Babcock
Logan County Bank
Sterling
Colorado
Henry E. Gapen
Law Office
Gapen
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W. BR. Weeden
Enbalmer
NEW Osborn
General
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Neb
J. C. Pedersen
Gering, Nebr
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Security League
Stanwood Menken
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Zimmerman
Mexico
Japan
Wilson
Samuel
Gardiner Ayres
Tate
J. J. Treinen
National Cafe
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Werthy
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Dearborn
M. W. Osborn
Bordwell Building
Chevrolet
Bulock
Meares
Hapmobil
Hahler’s
Lincoln Highway
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