Soldier Francis J Herbert’s brave voyage to New York trip note
Francis J Herbert writing from Hempstead Long Island to his sister recalls a San Antonio departure with Red Cross hospitality along the route. He describes crowds cheering as soldiers passed. On arrival in New York the squadron is praised as among the best, with plans to sail for Over There. He chose service over staying home, showcasing patriotism and reliability. Sidney Lumber Co. ad ends the piece.
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Francis J Herbert
Hempstead
Long Island
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Ile
Red Cross
Francis
Sammy
France
Sidney
German Losses Revealed as War Drags On
Washington dispatch reports Allied and American officers view the German offensive as slowing under elastic defense. Major General Mirrily says no alarm at home, while Leonard Wood predicts failure but favors open warfare training for Americans. British and French lines show stubborn resistance with gains west of St Quentin and continued heavy combat.
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Washington, D. C
Field Marshal
Haly
London
Paris
Berlin
Mirrely
Tle
Douglas Paig
Wood
Woods
Meld Blarshal Flaty
David Lloyd George
France
Picardy
Germaan
Gernos Haive
St Quentin
Nesle
Guiscard
Mittee
MacLachlin
Nortig
Washington
German Offensive Surges as Paris Bombardment Shocks Washington
Allied officers estimate German losses at 100000 daily while the offensive uses nearly 1.2 million troops. Major General Wood testifies that Teuton gains are near ten miles from the front, with Paris subjected to long range shelling from a gun located near Laon. Washington officials react with disbelief at the distant bombardment claim.
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Berlin
Paris
Laon
Washington
D. C
Third Liberty Loan Opens April Six To Raise Billions
Washington March 27 the third Liberty loan will open April 6. It aims for 3 billion dollars with all subscriptions at four percent interest. Bonds from the first and second loans may be converted into the new issue while third loan bonds will not convert to future issues. Secretary McAdoo urges Americans to supply the dollars and materials needed to end German militarian atrocities in France.
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Washington
Liberty
McAdoo
France
America
Cannonading Heard in Holland and London Reports
Reports from Amsterdam say cannonading on the western front was distinctly heard in Holland during the latter part of last week, with amplifying sound reaching London as well.
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London
Holland
Amsterdam
Community notes from Wymore and vicinity portions
North Divide residents Ida Alden and children visit Frank McManus and wife as many families gather for dinners and chores. Local farming activity includes two tractors contracted for breaking two sections, and plans surface for Frank Kinton’s possible summer trip to the coast for work. The winter wheat shows strong recovery after fears of loss, with recent trips to Sidney, Grendo, and southeastern Colorado shaping local outlooks.
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Ida Alden
Wymore
Frank McManus
Lewis Shulenberg
Homer Haskins
Geo. Nieman
C. M. Andrews
Vern McManus
Clyde Kinton
Frank Kinton
John Wolfe
Sidney
Henry Ehmke
Fred Bartells
Henry
Adam Anzmenger
Streeter
N. C
McCann
Grendo
Wyo
Huntsman
Homer Haskin
Hamilton County
Is Henderson
Wayne
F Henderson
Little
Ed Stoner
Farmers Union Local
No. 77
E. Henderson
Dix
Ship building era losses and farmland to spring crops
The notice mourns the loss of Mr. Kinton and his wife from the community. It reports Stoner breaking one hundred acres of sod for a man in Omaha to plant spring wheat and oats, indicating ongoing agricultural work and land development.
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Promotes Restful Sleep Cure
Fifty two years of use across the United States touts Boschee's German Syrup for coughs bronchitis and throat settled colds. Claims easier nocturnal rest easier morning expectoration and natural healing. Bottles priced 30 and 90 cents sold by Red Cross Pharmacy. Osborn Garage sells dry cell batteries. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
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Boschee
United States
RED Cross Pharmacy
Vast Railway War Chest Ordered by McAdoo
Washington by March 25 A sweeping order from Railways Director McAdoo requires all cash deposits loans and time drafts on railroad books at end of 1917 to be under director general control for railway mobilization. Large balances may be shifted between companies by simple bookkeeping entries.
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Washington
Railways
McAdoo
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Oak
Mattison
Sidney Lumber CO
H. E. Mantor, M. D
Stewitts Building
S. R. Sweet Contractor and Builder
Union Pacific
Rose Street
W. A. Zwink
Osborn
Sidney, Nebraska
Frank A. Barger
Osborne
Joseph Oberfelder
Nebr
C. W. Zike
Offico
Nebraska
Glenn Bliss
Neubauer Building
Joseph M. Swenson
McIntosh
Henry E. Gapen
Gapen Bldg
W. R. Weeden
Enbalmer
NEW Osborn
Sidney, Neb
U. S
Crerman
Mistor
Leonard Wood
Senate
Western Battle Front
Senate Military Committee
Laudemont
Miles
Gouzeaucour
Baillencourt Pt
Bantigny
Lesdain
Cambrai
A Et
Serdavillers
Aubendieu
LE Catelet Soy
Velacourt
Vo Odroux
Cambrain
Cambrai Calient
Dance Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Dodge Bros
M. W. Osborn
Prop
North Divide
Osborn Garage
Tobin Opera House
Sidney, Nebr
Cal Stewart
Josh
The
Phonograph
Gypsy Rossini
Kieth
Orpheum
Margie Stewart
Comedienne
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