Red Cross Notes and Refugee Sewing Appeal
A Red Cross notes summary lists cash receipts and expenditures for Sidney Chapter including donations from Potter and Sextorp Aux, reimbursements from Western Union and other services, and a base hospital fund. The piece urges more women to sew for refugees to speed relief for destitute Europeans and ease overworked volunteers.
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Lodgepole
Lotter
Potter
Nebraska Base Hospital
Lrance
Sextorp
Sidney
Western Union Telegraph Co
Rene
OD Vonutior
Europe
Prairie Gem Woe and Visitors Hit Sidney Saturday Afternoon
Prairie Gem Woe recounts a stream of Sidney visitors including Chambers and FL 4 Tuaanimoni, George Hockinson, Everett Mohatt, Eli Henderson, John Owens, and Henry Elsen. Coyotes were pursued by locals Clyde Lovall and others. snow blankets the area aiding fall wheat and grain plans as cold weather persists. Lola Loyal misses four weeks of school and may return after the new year. Weather shifts and local stock remain healthy despite cold. Service noted as watchword alongside a Rumely tractor ad promising parts and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hockinson
Sidney
Everett Mohatt
Clyde Lovall
Eli Henderson
John Owens
Doe Morefeld
Henry Elsen
Lola Loyal
Osborn Battery Station Promotes Satisfied Service
A local alert encourages customers to patronize Osborn Battery Station promising friendly service and reliable automotive battery help.
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Osborn Battery Station
Wilsons World Union Peace Sparked At London Banquet
President Wilson reinforced the world union idea during a ceremonial Guildhall address in London, calling for a concert of power to preserve peace. He echoed gratitude at a state banquet with King George V and Queen Mary, praising allied sacrifices and urging joint efforts for liberty, law, and enduring peace.
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Queen Mary
London
Pec
Great Beittdin
Wilson
Finance
Jord
Americaun
Grant
Stoosevelt
Guildhall
John Hay
Thomas W. Bayard
Joseph of
Choate Whitelin Reid
Ambassador Page
Mainasien House
Wille
Ciubidbadl
Horace Marshall
City of London
Buckingham Palace
Mrs. Wison
Palace
King George
Wmiddle
Mary
Christian
Patrician
Ring Hall
George
United States
Enghind
Caine
Washington
Lincoln
Errth
President Wilson
France
Italy
Great Britain
Pindall Turns To Older Friends And War Letters
A fragmented wartime letter from I L Pindell of Base Hospital No 20 to Mrs Knox blends bizarre imagery with personal musings about a war partner described with exaggerated features. The writer jokes about loyalty, distance, and a distant “war son” and ends with a quip about a Mrs Styles joke.
Baltimore trader explains price rise on scarce materials
A Baltimore dealer defends a higher price for neckties citing material scarcity. He notes the same vendor previously sold items for twenty cents four years ago and argues the current increase reflects tighter supply and cost factors.
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Baltimore
Fragmentary note on Willie Saad and Robert’s memory
A garbled message mentions Willie Saad and a person named Robert. It includes phrases about a return, a play, a fatherly sentiment, and an unclear reference to a death. The legible parts suggest tribute or recollection rather than a clear news event.
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Red
American Red Cross
Shu
Shist OD
Enshite Bank
Leon Bine
Prairie Gem
Peter Peetz
U. S
Pindall
I L. Pindells
Base Hospital, No. 20, A. Bh. F
Gen Pershing
GE UP
Willie Saad
Thebert
Setioal
Csay
Robert
The
First National Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
W E. Swatzlander
A K. Greenlee
Leslie Neubaurer
Red Cross
W. F. Bassett
Lyceum
Parnells
Earth
U.S.A
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