Nebraska's Onward March Toward Food Conservation
Nebraska extension director C W Pugsley reports Texas requests Nebraskan aid to preserve seed stock and cattle breeds amid drought. He notes seed corn shortage across states, plans to reserve and distribute seed for next spring, and nearby talks with hog breeders and stockmen. Land Commissioner Shumway highlights government land reclamation for wheat and beet sugar as wartime contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
C. W. Pugsley
College of Agriculture
Nebraska State University
Pugsley
Washington
Government
H. J. Gamlich
State University
Cheago
Shumway
Lincoln
Agricultural War Fund
Supreme War Cabinet Proposed to Coordinate U S War Effort
A wartime editorial argues for a central superior war council to coordinate all military and home front activities. It calls for a single buying commissioner, master of transportation, labor director, and unified authority to save time and reduce duplication as the nation mobilizes for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Navy
Wilson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Patriotic Education Society
Germany
Federal Aid in Education and Nebraska Vocational Plan
Federal funds support Nebraska vocational education with 20 400 dollars allotted locally and 28 000 approved by the last state legislature leaving 2 400 to reach the 40 800 goal. Governor Neville chairs a meeting with State Superintendent Clemons and State Treasurer Hall alongside federal advisers Ww. F. Cramer and J. C. Wright who pledged assistance. Nebraska officials emphasize practical agricultural oriented plans and early plans approved by the federal board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Parks
Congress
Federal
Smith-Hughes
Nebraska
Neville
Clemmons
Hall
Ww. F. Cramer
J. C. Wright
Wright
Irresistible force meets insurmountable obstacle in everyday quips
A collection of dated quips and proverbs on life, work, weather, and politics. It references Washington and the Kaiser with a schoolroom anecdote about a child answering for peace. The tone mixes humor and social commentary with domestic scenes and holiday remarks.
All Exemption Orders Cancelled by War Draft Board
Washington announces that all exemption orders are cancelled under the selective service law. Crowder states all persons subject to the law must know their order number and may be inducted or lose rights. Local boards will mail notices of actions and duties to registrants and interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
John Quincy Adams Toast on Country’s Rightness
A quotation from John Quincy Adams expresses that he would rather see the country be right than merely successful in any cause. He further states that the toast should be for the country to be always successful, but to remain right in all actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Adams
Locust Cakes from East Emphasize Insect Diets
In the East, locusts, grasshoppers and crickets are eaten dried or ground into powder and molded into cakes. The practice highlights a regional reliance on insects as a protein source and reflects local food traditions.
Turpentine Lemon Mixes For Removing Milk Stains
A home stain remedy recommends mixing one part turpentine with two parts essence of lemon. Apply with a soft cloth and rub gently until the milk stain fades from fabric.
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court during estate of Frederick W Vath deceased. Mary Vath petitions final settlement and final account. Hearing set December 27 1917 at 16 00. Notice to interested parties by three weekly Telegraph publications prior to hearing.
Farmers State Bank of Gurley Incorporated Nebraska
Notice of incorporation for Farmers State Bank of Gurley Nebraska. Article names the bank, principal place Gurley Cheyenne County with commercial banking as business. Capital stock $10,000 fully paid. Business to begin about November 1 1937 and terminate November 1 1967. Directors include President Vice President and Cashier. Indebtedness limit two thirds of capital stock. By J M Seyee President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Gurley
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Cnadler
Farmers State Bank OF
J M. Sey
Order of Hearing in Cheyenne County Probate
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska Simeon Rose deceased the November 21 1917 petition by Charles W Hornaday seeks probate for Simeon Ross Illinois resident died about February 6 1893 intestate leaving heirs Milan Ross etc all heirs over 21 years in Greene County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Simeon Rose
Charles W. Hornaday
Simeon Ross
Greene County
Ilinois
Milan
Ross
Determination of Heirship Sought in Cheyenne County Land
Francis A. Ross of Pratt County Illinois and Simeon Ross of Andrain County Missouri seek a court ruling on heirship for Simeon Ross who held a large land tract in Cheyenne County Nebraska. After more than two years without administration, the petition requests a formal heirship determination to secure title to the property. A hearing is set for December 28 1917 at 10 a.m. in the County Court Sidney Nebraska, with notice to interested parties via The Telegraph for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Ross
Pratt County
Illinois
Simeon Ross
Andrain County
Missouri
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Telegraph
Sidney
Seal
Co. P. Chambers
Determination of Heirship in Hall Estate in Cheyenne County Nebraska
James P Hall died intestate around 1911 leaving Lorenzo T Hall as sole heir. Paul L Martin petitions Cheyenne County Court for a determination of heirship to land in section 23 township 17 range 52, to establish title. Hearing set December 18, 1917 at 10 a m. notice to interested parties via The Telegraph Sidney Nebraska for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
James P. Hall
Paul Ll. Martin
Bureau County
Minois
A. D
Lorenzo T. Hall
Monmouth
Illinois
Telegraph
Sidney
P. Chambers
Notice to Creditors in Beyer Estate Nebraska 1917
In the County Court at Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska proceedings concern the estate of John C Beyer deceased. Creditors are notified that claims will be received and examined on February 23 1918 to adjust and allow. Claims must be presented within three months from November 23 1917 and debts paid within one year from November 23 1917. Beale P Chambers seals the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne
John C. Beyer
Sidney
Said
Beal
Nienhuser Heirs Sought In Nebraska Estate Case
On November 17, 1927, William Nienhuser files a verified petition in Cheyenne County Nebraska seeking a determination of heirship for Henry Nienhuser who died testate or intestate around April 8, 1900. Listed heirs include widow Louise Nienhuser and multiple children in Indiana Illinois Missouri and Nebraska. Estate consists of E half of section 3 township 12 range 49 in Cheyenne County. Court set for 10 a.m. to consider claims and interests of all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Henry Nienhuser
William Nienhuser
Ohio County
Indiana
Louise Nienhuser
Lizzie Smith
Grossplains
Chris Nienhuser
Martha Steinbrueck
Blackburn
Lena Streuter
Okaville
Ilinois
Amelia Sierman
Grove City
Ohio
Anna Bushmann
Alma
Missouri
Rebecca Allison
Kansas City
Alma Nienhuser
Fred Nienhuser
Herman Ludwig Nienhuser
Ernest Henry Nienhuser
Chapin, Dinois
Wiliam Nienhuser
Sidney
Witness my band and the seal of said Court November
Witness my band and the seal of said Court November 17th A.D. town at 21 c. P. Chambers.
Heirship Petition In Pfeifer Estate Filed
On November 16 1917 James L McIntosh files a petition in Cheyenne County Nebraska to determine heirship of Joseph F Pfeifer who died around August 3 1910 intestate leaving one half interest in the northeast quarter of section 12 township 13 range 51. Pfeifer was a resident of Sutherland Springs Texas and the sole heir at law is his father Frank Pfeifer of Greeley County Nebraska. A hearing is set for December 17 1917 in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Joseph F. Pfeifer
James L. McIntosh
Ned
Sutherland Springs
Texas
Frank Pfeifer
Greeley County
Telegraph
Sidney
A. D
Probate of Mary Ryan Will in Cheyenne County Nebraska
In Cheyenne County Nebraska probate court Mary Ryan estate petitions to prove, probate, and grant administration to Anton Link as Executor. Hearing set for December 17, 1917 at 10:00 AM in the county judge’s office Sidney, with public notice via The Telegraph for three weeks prior.
Order of hearing on petition for administrator
To heirs at law and all interested in the estate of John Cawley deceased. Lovina E. Karney petitions that James K. Childers be appointed administrator. The County Court ordered appearance on December 7 1917 at 10 a m to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Publication in a weekly newspaper in the county for three weeks prior to the hearing. Witness the court seal dated November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Said
C. P. Chambers
Frederick W. Vath
Mary Vath
Telegraph
Mary Ryan
Anton Link
Sidney
Seal
Co. P
Chambers
John Cawley
Lovina E. Karney
James K. Childers
A. D
Cheyenne
Samuel P. Jones
Mary Ellen
Jones
C. L. Mann
the Telegraph
P. Chambers
Nebraska Estate Claim Notice for Pierburg Decease
In the County Court the State of Nebraska Cheyenne Henry Pierburg deceased. The County Court directs all claimants against the estate to present claims for examination and adjustment. The time limit for presenting claims is three months from November 30, 1917 and for payment of debts one year from that date. Dated 9-4. County Judge C. P. Champeers.
Jones estate hearing petition in county court
Samuel P. Jones deceased of Mary Ellen seeks administration to C. L. Mann as administrator. Court sets December 24 1917 at 10 am for hearing and orders publication of the pendency notice in The Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing. County Judge notes.
Sidney Cereal Mill Incorporation Article Summary
Articles filed for Sidney Cereal Mill of Sidney Nebraska outline a corporation to manufacture and blend flour and grain products. Principal business in Sidney Cheyenne County with authorized capital stock of 16000 dollars, three directors, annual stockholder meetings, and officers including President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Edward Bitz
George H. Glidewell
Leroy Litz
David Rr, Jones
Sidney
Nebraska
C. L. Mann
Notary Public
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supreme War Council
Federal Aid
Father
Turkey
France
Christ
E. P. Chambers
Town
Cheyenny County
Henry Pierburg
Sidney Cereal Mill
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