Army Canteen History Shows Purpose and Growth
The article traces the canteen in the U S Army from its 1880 beginnings with the 21st Infantry at Vancouver Washington through its expansion, opposition by War Department, and current status as a popular, nonprofit venture. It notes aims to provide recreation and reading material, funds for messes, and support for outdoor sports while reducing reliance on saloons. It highlights Capt Stone’s Fort Sidney report and Gen Morrow’s advocacy for broader adoption and economic operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Telegraph
Twenty-first Infantry
Vancouver
Washtapi
Morrow
Evan Miles
21St
25Th Infantry
21St Infantry
Cariphenne
Fort
Sidney
Togo
Stone
Fort Sidney
Gen. Morrow
Capt. Stone
Court Rules Libel Charges Must Be Proved True By Defendants
In a criminal libel case the court declares the burden of proving truth lies with the defendants rather than the plaintiff. With Van DerVort prosecuting and Rosewater the defendant, Rosewater’s attempt to prove the charges true failed. The judge suggests dropping these cases for Omaha and all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee Ilsnsyy
Omaha
Messrs. Wilcox and
van der Vort
Mr. Rosewater
Rosewater
van DerVort
Reduction on corn rates and county politics debated
In Western Nebraska the 10 percent corn rate cut to Chicago draws little relief for farmers while railroads seek to ease demand. Sioux Reservation land openings at Pierre and Chamberlain spur settlement and immigration. Cheyenne county officials face scrutiny over county printing contracts and a widow’s appointment after a death. Proposals for encampment sites and tax management stir local commentary across Thedford Tribune and peers.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Tur
South Dakota
Pierre and Chamberlain
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Chas. Callahan
Cheyenne County
Ashford
Banner County
Siuney
A. Sioux Falls
Sioux City Journal
Sioux Falls
Denver
Senator Pettigrew
Missouri
Yankton
Gmaha
Norfolk
O. W. Fowler
Crigler
Frame
Davis
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
CricLey
E Ca
Sipxzy
Crigler and Frame
Thedford Tribune
Jincoln Journal
Gering Courier
M. M. Neeves
Ogalala
Sidney Land Office
Attorneys AT Law
E. H. Decastro
Notaily Public
Fire and Life Insurance
Second Street
Rose
Sidney, Neb
Sefe
KA & Reilly
Oberfelder Block
Hest & Rayner
Geo. W. Molat
Henry St. Hayner
Attorney AT Law
Norvell & McIntosh
Algo
Fre
Ife
U.S. Land Office
W. C. Reilly
AI Law
Motany Public
United States Land Office
Neb
E. Q. Lee
U. S. Land Ofice
South of State Bank
Martin
Domer, Tecter & Co
Powell & Whitney
W Pr. Miles, E
Land Ofice
Physicians and Surgeons
C. H. Fleld, M. D. E
U.P. Railway
United States
Pension Bureau
EB. U. S. Pemeroy
Compans Cattle Company
A. D. Scihermerhoern, Sec'y
North Platte River
Chesmne County
BE. Dor N
M. H. Tobin
Este
Cor. Rose
Sinnef
Anheuser-Busch
K. Bettendorf
California
Senn
Boot and Shoe Maker
Front Street
Wet
West Side
Rose Street
SASFI
E. Boettcher & Co., Proprieton
Webragea
A.S. Baldry
Sidney, MI
Cs. D. Essig
AND
Sidney, Nebrag
McFadden
E. Doran & Sons
Tieanea and
Collins Saddles
Postoffice
Sidney, Nebraska
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