Federal express system eyed as rail carriers face new rates
The article explains federal supervision of express services and railroads, noting a July 1 start for the federal express company with railroads taking 50 percent of gross revenues. Director General McAdoo seeks a 25 percent freight rate rise and higher passenger rates, while wage and fuel costs create a $200 million 1918 deficit to be offset by economies and reduced train service. The piece emphasizes anticipated fare increases, wage rises for 100,000 workers, and the goal of transparent public reporting as federal control expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Express Company
Adams
American
Wells Fargo
Southern Express Company
George C. Taylor
McAdoo
Federal
Federal Ledger
Rodman Announces Republican Run for 76th District
J A Rodman of Kimball Neb announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 76th District subject to voters in the August primary.
Guy Roberts Seeks Democratic Nomination for Nebraska District 76
Oshkosh candidate Guy Roberts announces for State Representative District 76 on the Democratic ticket. He pledges wartime co operation with the federal government, ratification of prohibition and woman suffrage, postwar public works to absorb labor, a State Labor Bureau, and state ownership of terminal grain elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
76Th
Nebraska
Guy Roberts
Oshkosh
Nebr
President Wilson urges prolonged session to fund war effort
President Wilson addresses Congress stressing a longer session to secure treasury resources for wartime needs. He presents clear, logical reasons for new taxation and faster shipbuilding, highlighting unity, willingness to bear burdens, and his vision of duty. He also notes a shipyard visit at Alexandria and a Sweden grain-for-shipping deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Treasury
Gunston, Hall
Alexandria
Sweden
United States
Nebraska Farmers Hopeful As Rain Brings Strong Wheat Prospects
Government weather and railroad reports emphasize plentiful rains in western Nebraska boosting wheat yields and increasing acreage. The optimistic condition promises revived agricultural activity and new life for farmers across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Nebraska farms rally amid war demand and youth in farming
The article notes wheat conservation urged by the food administration to ensure exports for soldiers and allies, with 56 million bushels total on June 1 and only 26 million for home use. It celebrates Junior farm army youths during farm week, praising pig, chicken, and garden winners. It also mentions Prof. C W Pugsley’s resignation and his praise for Nebraska agriculture, including a $155,000 emergency extension grant.
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Nebraska
Washington
Food Administration
University
C. W. Pugsley
Nebraska State University
National Capital
Avery
National Council of Defense
Dean Stout
Pugsley
Crowder's Fight or Work Order Expands War Labor Duty
General Crowder issues a broad Fight or Work order under Selective Service regulations. It targets idlers gamblers and certain service workers to shift into war production or farm labor. The aim is to reduce waste and increase national efficiency by reassigning workers to essential occupations and instilling discipline for a stronger home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travost
Crowder
Sele Ted
General Crowder
Boys in Brown News Items Highlight Local Enlistees
Mrs. J Simodynes returns from Kansas City where her husband served at Camp Funston now on the Atlantic coast. Home Guards honor the enlistees who shipped out last Friday including Jack Dearman Gibson Fritz Ed Runge Funston and Delbert Cook. Albert Rutner healing from scarlet fever on sick leave. Lt Lewellyn Martin now at Fort Lee Virginia received insignia this month. Hugh Slawson son of the county clerk has enlisted at Fort Logan at eighteen after nearly finishing a Denver business course.
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J) Simodynes
Kansas City
Camp Funston
Atlantic Coast
Jack” “Dearman
Gibson Fritz
Ed Runge
Funston
Delbert Cook
Fort Logan
Home Guards
Hugh Slawson
Popular Sergeant Jones Teams With Corporal Millett on Recruiting Tour
Sergeant Jones, beloved at the station, returned Wednesday and Thursday then joined Corporal Millett to drum up recruits on a traveling recruiting tour.
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Sergeant Jones
Corporal Millett
The Man on the Street Brings Small Town Gossip
Loyal folks brag about their pets and engagements while quiet excitement stirs a neighborhood. A new forty eight pound flour sack drops on a line as kids who romped last year now play on full teams. Foster Cook visited Chappell to see his father and brothers before they left for work.
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Foster Cook
Chappell
Mr. Cook
Wir
J W MacDaniels Praised for Long Service at Camp Funston
J W MacDaniels has long served as a volunteer at Camp Funston, honored for months, now overseeing 1000 horses and a battalion of SS negroes. Once a knee britches horseman, he was quickly recognized as a master with the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. MacDaniels
Camp Funston
Jimmie
Touching on Courtship in Days of Romeos
A Pittsburgh Post column recalls old fashioned courtship humor. The item notes several Romeos contributing to the hour’s levity with a light anecdote about a couple at a buggy ride and a playful exchange over buckwheat or corn cakes, ending in a shy laugh.
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Pittsburgh Post
The Preacher And The Young Doctor Dialogue
A brief exchange features a preacher lamenting patient deaths and a young doctor responding that the deaths fuel his experience rather than bother him. The line captures a stark, morally ambiguous tone between faith and medical practice.
Guests from Ithaes Nebraska visit Weeden family
Dr and Mrs Robinson of Ithaes Nebraska are the guests this week of their daughter Mrs W R Weeden.
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Mrs. Robinson
Ithaes
Nebraska
W. RK. Weeden
Parcel Post And Transportation Advances For Farm Shipments
Dispatch from Washington notes Postmaster General Burleson ordered simplifications to parcel post to ease farm product shipments. Improvements include more frequent parcel post service, faster express options, and the advent of motor trucks transforming farm logistics compared with a generation ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Parecel Post
Are You Snatching the Bread Out of a Soldier's Mouth
A wartime plea urges Americans to cut wheat and sugar use and limit meat to two pounds weekly. Food Administrator Herbert Hoover and Nebraska Wheat Administrator Gordon Wattles frame the appeal as a duty to soldiers overseas.
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Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
United States
Gordon W. Wattles
Nebraska
Knitted Garments Bring Warmth and Thanks to Sailors
Mrs. Anna Steese Richardson recalls a naval base near New York where sailors who survived a ship sinking received knitted garments. The crew eagerly searched gifts for letters and addresses to thank the donors, proving their deep appreciation for the care and personal notes tucked with sweaters and bags.
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Anna Steese Richardson
The
Woman’s Home Companion
New York
Humorous Naval Tale of a Destroyer Escort
A British naval officer recalls a joke about a destroyer assigned to escort a transport with troops. In darkness the convoy is lost, the nervous convoy captain blamed, and the destroyer speeds to port. Entering the harbor, the convoy asks plaintively if they should continue following.
Butcher Sees Flowers Turn Frustrating in Anniversary Display
An uptown butcher planned a ten year service celebration with floral decorations in his shop. Customers smiled at first, but upon closer glance he found the wreaths resting among sausages, with a “Rest In Peace” banner and a joke about a Schweitzer cheese devotee. The piece recalls a New York Times remark on memorial displays.
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New York Times
Finland’s struggle under Russian rule in history
The Marine Journal describes Finland as a buffer between Russia and Sweden. It notes Peter the Great’s 1721 conquest, Viborg’s loss, and Alexander II’s 1809 integration into the Russian Empire. Since 1890 Finnish liberties waned, the diet’s powers ended, a Russian dictator appeared in 1903, and repression spread with spies, arrests, and bans.
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Finland
Russia
Sweden
Peter the Great
Viborg
Alexander II
The
Marine Journal
A Home Wrecked In Odd Domestic Claim
A brief domestic dispute unfolds as Mrs. Gabson leaves Mr. Gabson and returns to her mother’s home. She accuses cruelty, while a gas mask incident is described as the catalyst, prompting disbelief at the alleged abuse.
Local clubs and societies share war effort and social notes
The B M S club met with Mrs Ed Ahrens for table talk and Prominent People. Exy Burgess sang with Frieda Yammer accompanying. Zella Owens read. They voted to focus on Red Cross and urged dollar Liberty Bond payments to Mrs Hugh Moore. PEO society hosted guests and Belgian orphan fund drive over lunch. Sergeant Ledbetter returned from government work to Camp Travis. Mission board meets Monday with officer elections and division colors. B Ds war work with guests Robinson and Johnson. Frank Stafford and Metz hosts with 500 and lunch. King’s Daughters met for war work.
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Ed. Ahrens
Eva Miles
Exy Burgess
Frieda Yammer
Zella Owens
Red Cross
J. McCleghan
Think on These Things and The Holy Spirit's Mission
A church reports a fine Rerrd's day with 11 in Bible school and full morning and evening services. Music and special numbers were praised as the work grows nicely under J J Langston inviting all to worship. Next Lord's day expected to be splendid with best efforts for the Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
J. J. Langston
Court News Highlights and Local Notices
County Judge Chambers fined two suspects $100 and costs each for illegal liquor possession near Ogalalla. A statutory offense case was noted. parties were held. Judge MecCleneghan fined $15 and costs for a drunken incident. Another man paid $1 and costs for riding without consent while awaiting draft-board action. Mrs. B A Jones travels to Broken Bow to visit Mrs. H B Hail. Stockmen's Convention in Alliance June 11 14. W D Fisher secretary. Batteries and lens services advertised by Osborn Garage and Betts Jewelry Tobin Corner E S Sherrer d eye sight specialist.
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Chambers
Ogalalla
MecCleneghan
Draft Board
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Sidney, Neb
F. A. Gapen
Albert Rutner
Camp Cody
Lewellyn Martin
Fort Lee
Virginia
Cvorner
New Jersey
Parcel Post and Transportation
P. E. O. Society
J. T. McIntosh
National Cafe
F. A. Bush
Carl L. Ledbetter
Bertha Ledbetter
Kimball
Helen Burke
Julia Armstrong
Lela Bush
Harvey
Jarvis Bush
Earl Ledbetter
F. B. Ledbetter
Kreuger
Sergeant Ledbetter
New Port News
Camp Travis
Texas
Woman’s Board of Christian Missions
W. R. Roettger
Cheney
B. D's
W. R. Weeden
Robinson
Ithaca
Weeden
J. W. Johnson
Frank Stafford
Earl Metz
Metz
King’s Daughters
Leo Bartholomew
B. A. Jones
Broken Bow
H. B. Hail
Stockmen’s
Alliance
West
W. D. Fisher
Osborn Garage
Betts
Tobin Corner
E. S. Sherrerd
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