Sidney boys drilled in trench warfare at Ft Winfield Scott
Charles Fred Parks writes from Ft Winfield Scott California July 18 1917 about Sidney boys training in trench warfare learned from European tactics. He explains infantry lines artillery coordination moppers up trench repairs and use of smoke to hinder the enemy while noting absent and present comrades and daily camp life with a Fourth of July parade and school annual The Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott
California
Sidney Telegraph
Kaiser Bill
Uncle Sam
Europe
Sidney
Albert Green
Carl Wallace
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Albert
David Ells
David
Bob Sellars
Elmer Wright
Herman Shmke
Raymond Clinton
Zeb
Edgar Berkland
12Th Infantry Band
Ft. Scott
Frank Eliott
Clayton Parks
Frisco
Pathetic Old Age and Athletic Death Toll Highlighted
An editorial laments aging and loss of usefulness, praising the elderly for their past work while noting the need for sympathy. It cites Dr. Robert E. B. Coughlin on athletic sports fatalities, listing baseball leading with 284 deaths, auto racing, boxing, cycling, horse racing, wrestling, golf, bowling, and lawn tennis through ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Gazette ‘Times
Robert EB. Coughlin
New York City
New York Medical Journal
Ope
Second Hand 1817 Steam Engine at Bargain
ROR SALE offers a second hand 1817 flue steam engine at a bargain. Pp. Avery returns. A. Schmitt Implement Co. features screen doors at Cheyenne County Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
A. Schmitt Implement Co
The
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
North Divide visits feature local families and farming progress
North Platte visitor Mr John Santo tours Cheyenne county with nephews Chas and Frank Portrey as Mrs Ed Reynolds from Shubert considers relocating. A party including Miss Lucy Hedges surveys farms, crops, and barns. they stop at Bartells and Grohsau farms praising wheat, granaries, and prosperity amid dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Santo
North Platte
Chas
Frank Portrey
Santo
Cheyenne County
Ed Reynolds
Shubert
Frank Winton
Kinton
Louisville
Kentucky
Rosa
Portrey
T. C. Spiker
Clyde Kinton
J. C. Shulenberg
Richardson County
Henry Bartells
Grandma Ehmke
Sidney
Miss Lucy Hedges
Ganesta Clark
Cheyenne
Farmers Homestead
Wyoming
Mr. Hedges
Lucy Hedges
E. S. Flagg
Fred Bartells
North Divide
Henry Grohsaus
Groshaus
Chas. Bartells
Day trip highlights farm visits and Dalton outing
A narrative recounts a day visiting multiple farms and homes from Jadine to Dalton. Inspected Mr Jadine’s prosper ous farm and Mr Fred Harr’s home, shared hospitality, noted electric plant work at Mr Perso’s, visited Dalton Chautauqua grounds, refueled at the garage, and observed local commerce and ice cream quality. Concludes with Flaggs repairs and a home return at 7 pm. Also mentions a Farmer’s Union picnic at Kruegers lake and local residents taking possession of a new home while planning to stay only until spring. Clyde Kinton and wife shopped at Sidney.
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Jadine
Ladine
Fred Harr
Mr. Perso
Miss Lucy
Perse
Dalton
Gurley
Flaggs
Farmer's Union
Kruegers’ Lake
Dave Jones
E. S. Flagg
Clyde Kinton
Sidney
Courage to persevere amid ingratitude cited by Washington Post
A Washington Post quotation urges firmness to perform duties despite ingratitude and harsh criticism. It recalls a lesson about serving others, noting a time when someone was taught to rely on resolve while cooking for a camping party.
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Washington Post
Under Suspicion, Husband of a Prima Donna Earns Credit
In the Birmingham Age-Ferald review style a character notes one detail about a prime performer's spouse. The husband works hard yet receives little recognition for his own achievements within the arts scene and public notice.
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Charles Fred Parks
Amtirie
Puckett Bus and
Dray Line
McDaniel Bus and Dray Line
Inzrotes National
George Puckett
Nebraska
ROR Sale
Jos
Bentley Bldg
Nebr
Nolan
Hatiler
Hahler Garage
Oakland
Studebaker
Jos. Hahler
Harper Furniture
C. E. Harper
S. A. Schmitt Imple
Sidney, Nebraska
Standard Oil Company
Omaha
A. R. Lesueur
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