Red Cross Opens Communication Bureau for War Europe
The American Red Cross offers a new bureau allowing any in good standing to send personal messages to relatives or friends in Germany Austria Belgium Poland and allied or occupied territories. Messages go via Washington and neutral countries but delivery is not guaranteed in war conditions. Only personal family messages supported by a reputable sponsor are accepted. political or financial content cannot be forwarded. Messages are delivered at no cost with replies returning through Washington.
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Germany
Austria
Belgium
Poland
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Washington
Hoi Polloi
Knit and Red Cross Notices At Sidney Variety Store
Instructions invite knitting lessons and help at the Sidney Variety Store each Friday with Mrs. Anna Jorgenson guiding sock knitting. Donations of two knitting machines by Mr. Nolan aid the Red Cross led by Mrs. J T Jones and Mrs. Burgess. Board meeting next Friday plans amendments to the constitution.
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Variety Store
Anna Jorgenson
Sidney Variety Store
Nolan
Red Cross
J. T. Jones
Burgess
Red Cross Magazine
Optimistic Thought Remedy for Every Invasion at Right
A concise proverb stresses that there is a remedy for every invasion when applied correctly, urging confidence in finding solutions. The line echoes a belief in proactive measures and timely responses to counter threats with proper strategy.
Notable Odds and Ends in a Whist Party Banter
Quips fly between Shem and Noah about waiting for a man who vows never to wear a full dress suit and a woman who stays silent during a whist game. These lines capture playful caution and social ritual in a lighthearted scene.
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Shem
Noah
A Cynic on Weddings From Life Magazine Style
A satirical tale contrasts house and church weddings with cynical humor. It mocks wedding notices, gifts, and family drama, noting preparations, receptions, and the ultimate quest for “freedom” or escape. The piece ends by lampooning matrimonial norms and the lure of Reno.
Getting Around It in Wartime Dress Codes
A Colier's note mocks civilian fashion as soldiers’ lookalikes emerge via belts on coats and waistcoats. It argues real support matters more than costume symbols, urging restraint and condemning flimsy displays of zeal during the war.
Wonderful Bridge Spans Danube
The Danube river corridor between Russia and Bulgaria in Roumania hosts Trajan's wall and the Bucharest Constanza railway bridge. The latter, part of a 214 mile long line, features a 200 yard cantilever span, 120 foot high piers, and cost about 7.59 million dollars.
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Danube
Russia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Roumanian
Black Sea
Constanza
Bucharest-Constanza
Definition of offal delights readers in rationing notes
The food ministry clarifies the term offal defining it to include tongue kidneys ox tongues hearts tripe and calves feet. To ease rationing concerns the London Globe notes officials may adopt a more euphonious label for these items.
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Food Ministry
London Globe
Pondering Replies and Sunstroke Advice From Exchanges
A reader note quotes Bridgesport News Blade on restraint from roasting others and the value of kindness, then cites a French doctor on avoiding sunstroke through rest and deep breathing. The excerpt warns that heat stress can trigger a stroke in hot, close rooms and emphasizes prompt care.
New Edison gifted to Mrs Furer by husband and doctors build tennis court
Mrs Furer received an Edison as a surprise gift from her husband. Dr Barger and Dr Zwink spent spare time constructing a tennis court and plan to greet friends and tour guests around the game. Mrs Dodge of Chappell hosted Sidney callers last Sunday.
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Furer
Edison
Nis Court
Mrs. Dodge
Chappell
Sidney
Lodgepole Social Notes From Colorado Trips And Local Visits
Lodgepole residents report two weeks outing in Colorado for Mr and Mrs J W Rogers and guest Miss Hudson. Sidney visitors include Mr and Mrs Ernest Worden and daughter Elizabeth and Mrs Casey of Pasadena for estate matters. Several town residents Ill or traveling, including Dan Jewett to Sioux City, Dr Mantor improving, and Mettey house furniture to be auctioned. FOR SALE Old newspapers offered at the office.
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J. W. Rogers
Miss Hudson
Colorado
Ernest Worden
Elizabeth
Sidney
Doherty
Mitch Pusha
Dan Jewett
Sioux City
George Schwake
Lodgepole
W. L. Bates
Glenn MacCreath
Funston
Camp Dodge
Frances Kidney
Kimball
WR. Jewett
Colorado Springs
J.D. Doherty
Ogallala
Ruby Bates
Casey
Pasadena
California
C. Bb. Mettey
Ray Peterson
Yanzee
Meadows
Wyoming
Helen Wooldridge
Mantor
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