Conference of governors and mayors urges rapid return to normalcy
President Wilson hosts a White House meeting with state executives and city officials focusing on labor, unemployment, and demobilization. Reports from Rome claim 200,000 returning Italian reservists and 100,000 more soon. Nebraska agriculture leaders urge irrigation driven development and new land use for returning soldiers to ease transition and prevent industrial panic. Local notes mention weddings, sales, and residents’ visits with brief community updates.
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Wilson
United States
France
Congress
Conference of Governors
Nebraska
White House
Rome
Australia
Dean BE. A. Burnett
Nebraska University College of Agriculture
State Corn Improvers Association
Nebraska farming congress fuels dairy outreach drive
Organized agriculture in Nebraska drew crowds of over 1,000 to daily sessions of farming groups at a Tincoln congress. Talks highlighted dairy extension efforts with bankers, county superintendents, and agents supporting cow and calf clubs, testing associations, and statewide surveys underway.
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Nebraska
Farming Congress
Tincoln
State Bankers Association
Waste and Waste Not in War and Peace Times
The article warns that while saving during wartime yielded a record, current waste is small but avoidable. It cites Northwest wheat shipments clogging Seattle ports, a massive fire at Savannah area facilities, and a shift to higher city wages at the expense of rural food production. It urges conservation, smarter farming, and disciplined use of land amid rising population and land scarcity. The piece reflects on Japan’s labor strategies and stresses an intensive, waste-free national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Savannah
Georgia
Wego
Southern Fertilizer and Chemical Company
Seaboard
Japan
Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce
Tokio
United States
Scrappy Pair
A terse newspaper item records a remark by a widower about marriage and companionship, noting a quarrel or exchange that frames a dog as a symbol of loyalty and a partner’s absence. The line reflects public discourse on domestic life and unconventional partnerships.
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Aent
Big Bill for Germany Claims Reach 750 Million
The State Department announced that American citizens file about 750 million dollars in claims against Germany and Austria-Hungary. The claims cover two classes: submarine atrocities and other acts by the Hun empires, including losses of lives injuries vessel destructions cargo losses and property confiscations in enemy or occupied territories.
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State Department
Washington
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Comforting Thought on Self Worth and Social Perception
The note reflects on the idea that one may not meet others’ opinions, whether seen as superior or inferior, and suggests resilience in conversation and actions despite judgment. It frames comfort in personal value beyond external appraisal.
Wanted Ads and Book Offers From Detroit Peppering Classifieds
Classified items include for sale mahogany chairs a slide cot and a library table with contact numbers 358 and 156. A girl seeks office or housework via P O Box 46 Sidney Nebraska. Book ads promote History of the World War by Francis A Mareh Life of Roosevelt by William Draper Lewis with Taft intro promising up to 500 monthly earnings through a Liberty War Book Association outfit in Detroit.
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P.O
Sidney
Neb
Francis A Mareh
Peyton C. Mareh
Roosevelt
William Draper Lewis
Wim. Howard Taft
Liberty War Book Association
Penobscot Bldg
Detroit
For Sale Choice Farms in Golden Prairie wheat belt Burns Wyo
Real estate firm Lemaster and Romsa of Burns Wyoming advertises for sale choice lands in the Golden Prairie wheat belt with reasonable prices and easy terms.
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Golden Trairie Wheat Belt
Lemaster & Romsa
Burns
Wyo
Optimistic Thought About Accusations
A terse reflection argues it is dishonorable to be accused by those who themselves deserve blame, presenting a sharp moral contrast and ethical stance on accountability.
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Tose
Advice after mischief is like media after death
A compact reflection likening mischief's aftermath to media following a death, noting how actions ripple into perception and narrative through time. The phrase contrasts immediate impact with long term interpretation, urging mindful restraint and responsibility in conduct and commentary.
Hillsdale Ad Promotes Battery Service Station
An ad lists MANN'S BATTERY SERVICE STATION at Brewer Building in Hillsdale offering expert battery work.
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Mann’s
Brewer Building
Pleasant Valley Moving Heads Town News
Pleasant Valley notes a local move and family changes as Taiian LeBlanc relocates to Crook to work for Stanley and Harris. Iid Rogers near Proctor moves onto LeBlanc’s former place. Jay Simpson relocates to spring, Canon resides with his father, Antique LeBlanc oversees the farm, Geo Fisher’s daughter was ill, and Mr Opitz recovers at home after a sickness. A large crowd gathered at the home.
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Louderback
Charlie Barber
Ollie Wilson
Albert Otties
Mr. Wilson
Sullivan Place
Biiney
T. W. Simpson
Taiian LeBlanc
Crook
Stanley
Harris
Iid Rogers
Proctor
Mr. LeBlanc
Jay Simpson
Spring
Canon
Antique LeBlanc
Geo Fisher
Opitz
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Sidney, Neb
H. E. Gapen
Cora ¥. Warner
Nebraska van Hye
F. C Pellett
American Bee Journal
Chas. Cadmallader
Lincoln
Nebraska Sheep and Wool Growers Association
American Bankers Association
John Fisher
Denver Post
T. J. Hildebrand
Denver
Udvt
Bassett
WE i
Big Bill
U. S
Hillsdale Daily
Andrews & Son
Scotts Emulsion
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
BloomSold
N. J
Dance Brothers
Dodge Brothers
John F. and
Horace FE. Dodge
Ford
Sidney, Nebr
Dodge
M. E. Smith
Omaha
Wheeler
Nebr
Brothers
Braska
P. S
Osborn Motor Co
Lincoln Highway
Pleasant Valley
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