Army life at Ft Scott reveals rapid trench work and training
Charles Fred Parks reports from Ft Scott California June 18 1917. The fort bustles with activity as new barracks rise to house 5000 more troops. Soldiers describe building seven foot deep trenches with wicker wattle, barb wire, observation posts and connected underground passages. Night artillery drills practice range finding from sea tow targets. Soldiers note schedule changes and transfers to light artillery and quartermasters. Letters from Sidney boys recount hospital stays, shore visits, church services and Liberty Bond drives led by Mary Pickford.
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Ft. Scott
Sidney Boys
David Bus
Elmer Wright
Bob Sellers
Raymond Clinton
General Hospital
Grippe
Cyril Wallace
Albert Green
Cyrl Wallace
EL Paso
Texas
Light Artillery Corps
Frank Elliot
Clayton Parks
Ft. McDonald
Alcatraz
Angel Island
Herman Ehmke
Sidney
Herman
Lodgepole Creek
Jesse Jackson
Navy
Jesse
Ed Berkland
Presido
H. P. Loft
Ft. San Pedro
Los Angles
H. P
California
Army
Jim
Walter Davis
Busby’s Minstrels Delight Grand Junction Crowd
Grand Junction locals hailed J. M. Busby’s Minstrels as the best tented show in years with a packed house. The troupe delivered tuneful, humorous acts and strong singing praised for its appeal. The parade band drew compliments for high music quality and the wardrobe featured silk and velvet costumes. The company performed at Sidney, Nebraska, on Monday, July 2.
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Grand Junction
J. M. Busby
Cgrand Junction News
Sidney, Neb
National Crop Improvement Service on mixed feeds
A farmer who criticizes mixed feeds is presumed ignorant of their proper form. Fraud is unlikely since state laws are stringent. with any doubt about a feed’s value, contact the State Experiment Station to obtain accurate information.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Borring Ford Cylinders by A Brott
A. Brott states he specializes in boring out Ford cylinders, indicating focus on machining services and cylinder reconditioning for Ford engines.
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Ford
Four-Year-Old Dark Gray Stallion Stands Near Sidney
A four year old dark gray horse described as almost a ton will stand at the owner N. W. Olson’s place one and one half miles west of Sidney during the first part of each week in 1917. From Wednesday through Saturday it will stand at the North Side livery barn under C. J. Hellwig. Live cost is $12.50 with a service fee due if ownership changes or the horse is moved from the country. Olson disclaims liability for accidents.
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My Place
Sidney
North Side
C. J.hellwig
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Spring Tonic Ad
It improves the blood cleans the stomach regulates the bowels helps the appetite livens you up You work better feel better look better Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea a real Spring tonic 35c WATH PHARMACY.
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Hollister
Wath Pharmacy
Kidney pills advertised with testimonial claim
An advertisement urges readers to treat possible kidney trouble with Dean's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from Mrs. G. H. Green of Sterling Colorado describes back pain and vision issues relieved by the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. 6 percent money for home building. Sidney Lumber Co.
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Dean
G. H. Green
W. Main
W. Main &J
Sterling, Colo
Sidney Lumber CO
Flags and Colors Explain National Emblems and Meanings
The article notes red as the dominant flag color worldwide with Greece as the exception in Europe. It observes blue signaling justice and white symbolizing purity while citing nations like Egypt Morocco Austria Hungary and Japan as largely red banners. It describes red as a natural symbol of valor and bravery.
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Europe
Greece
Egypt
Morocco
Austria-Hungary
Japan
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