Lorenzo Windy Snow Returns at Farm Community
Mr and Mrs Meier and family spent Sunday with Flemings. Dwight Bolton hauled two carloads of cattle to Omaha and will be away until Friday. He plans to visit his sister teaching school. Mr and Mrs Smith dined with Blackman and Boltons. Frank Blackman and family from Tipton are traveling to California via Lodgepole. Earnest Opitz and Frank Blackman visited the Blackman Bolton home. Jacobsen rode to Sidney, and Kremer joined him there. Mildred Meier’s eighth birthday included a decorative cake and pink and white crocheted dress. Kremer and Smith planned trips to Peetz, a booming town with waterworks. Smith assists local residents this week.
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Mildred
Mr. Kremer
Mrs. Smith
Peetz
Mr. Smith
Always in the Limelight of Flemish History
The history of Flanders is traced from its early rulers through the influence of the dukes of Burgundy. The text highlights continual attention and growth, noting counts seeking scope beyond their borders and crusading spirit as exemplified by Count Robert the Crusader, called The Sword of Christianendom, for his valiant deeds in the First Crusades.
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Flanders
Burgundy
Planders
Robert I
Chrisendom
Superstitions About Salt in History and Rituals
The article surveys long held beliefs about salt in various cultures and religious practices, noting ceremonial uses in scripture, salt in meat offerings, and historical customs such as salting a child’s mouth at baptism and adding salt to holy water to ward off evil.
CARE OF LIVESTOCK Demand for conservation as livestock wanes
A Colorado Agricultural College notice warns that world livestock supplies are rapidly depleting and urges farmers to conserve stock. It advises saving heifer calves and expanding pig, lamb, colt, calf, and chicken production, with specific feeding and growth targets for pigs, calves, lambs, cows, and mares to maximize value amid rising meat and dairy prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Clark
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
Fatigue Ties to Blood Poisoning and Rail Accidents
Medical science warns fatigue poisons the blood and weakens the system, increasing infection risk. Studies show fatigue as a direct cause of many accidents, with railroad safety reforms reducing crew working hours to avert incidents.
Real Estate Transfers in Cheyenne County Summary
County of Cheyenne transfers list deeds from multiple trustees to individuals and couples in Sidney and surrounding areas, detailing lots and sections, and sale prices ranging from 1.00 to 32,500 dollars. Notable entries include transfers to George Firestein, Robert J. Tate, F E Britton, Lewis A Olson, Joseph M Swenson, T C Spiker, Lena Bethscheider, Wallis & Davis, M W Osborn, Lyman Hammett, William Collett, and George W Lovercheck. Transactions cover sections 6 14 52 33 15 50 26 15 49 4 15 49 49 50 47 50 49 and additions in Callahan's and Morrow additions in Sidney Nebraska.
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Cheyenne
George Firestein
Fef. Weidner
Robert J. Tate
Charles Callahan
F. E. Britton
Callahan
Sidney
Nebraska
George F. Galyean
Lewis A. Olson
William E. Jones
Mary Ann Thompson
John Thompson
Owen R Owens
Lena Bethscheider
Dora Camblin
Wallis & Davis
Morrow
Wallis E Davis
M. W. Osborn
R M. Lorimer
Lyman H. Hammett
Elk
Nash’s
Ledgepole
Neb
Pennsylvania to memorialize embarkation site for Continental march
A Pennsylvania park plan at Taylorsville will honor Washington and Continentals who crossed the Delaware to Trenton. Gov. Bruinbaught signed a 25 thousand dollar appropriation for the purchase of the site. The Pennsylvania Historical Society and the Daughters of the Revolution pledged equal sums, creating a 75 thousand dollar fund for the park, with construction not starting until after the war. New Jersey previously used the landing site for a similar park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Taylorsville
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Bruoinbaught
Pennsylvania Historical Society
Daughters of the Revolution of Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Judge Blames Druggist Then Fines He for Cruelty
In Asheville North Carolina a judge ruled a hostler charged with drunkenness not to blame because a druggist knew his intent and sold him horse liniment. The judge fined the druggist and also held the hostler for cruelty to animals for depriving horses of medicine.
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Solomon
Asheville
N. C
Uncle Hy Explains Why They Smile at Corn Fields
A summer boarder asks why cornfields are called smiling fields. Uncle Hyperbole Medders answers that the foal questions city folks pose about cornfields bring wide smiles, ears turning up in amusement.
Daily Optimistic Thought Reflections
A concise daily thought notes that the smallest acts carry value and pride can be found in tiny efforts, encouraging consistent progress through modest steps. The piece emphasizes optimism and resilience, urging readers to value incremental gains and maintain steady personal growth.
Ecco Cabinet on Anandal Pressure and Money Belief
A brief note in a 19th century commentary argues that many girls and women fail to accept that money does not fall from heaven. It critiques reliance on magical or effortless gains and urges practical effort to improve financial standing.
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Nnl
Lima Beans and Classic Dishes From Old Cookery
A historical recipe excerpt lists Lima Beans a la Poulette and Vegetable Soup with carrots turnips celery potatoes and onion. Veal Hash with onion, paprika and Worcestershire, served on buttered toast with a poached egg. Peach Trifle with peach stones, sugar syrup, fruit cake layer and almond flavored whipped cream.
Prices of Eatables Higher Than Last Year
Government crop reports show increases in almost all agricultural and horticultural articles with two exceptions tobacco down 220000 pounds and peaches down 120000 bushels. Prices on November 1 1917 vs November 1 1916: wheat up 28 cents per bushel corn up 33 cents oats up 6 cents potatoes down 17 cents hay up 6 dollars per ton cotton up 10 cents per pound eggs up 6 cents per dozen. Wages across most departments have risen to meet the general advance.
Suez Canal Origins in Ancient Egyptian Times
The plan of a water link between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea dates back to early Egyptian history. A canal seems to have been built in the reigns of Seti I and Rameses I around 1300 B C, extending from the Nile to Lake Timsa and then to the Red Sea.
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Mediterranean
Red Sea
Seti I
Rameses I
Nile
Timsa
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Farrar
Hamilton
Sidney, Nebraska
Lorenzo
Mathias Kremer
William H. Collett
Tod. Lovercheeck
George W. Lovercheck
Piansg Historical Park
Uncle Hy
Standard Oil CO
Omaha
Ecco
W. A. Zwink
Osbore
Suez Canal
Chas. Perry
Grood Service
Sidney, Nebr
Sidney Municipal Service
Oil District
Wheat Country
Kimball County
J.r.g.carter
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