Red Cross column details auction and knitting drive
The auction last Saturday raised funds for the Ways and Means committee with 41 dollars 50 cents handed to Mrs. H Moore. Virgil Marah donated a watch that sold for 35 dollars and V Kucera contributed a rooster for 6 dollars 50 cents. The King's Daughters supplied knitted items including sweaters socks wristlets and many handkerchiefs. Carnations and other gifts raised 19 50 from sales while a plea goes out for more white cottons and linens for Christmas packets.
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Ways and Means
Virgil Marah
V. Kucera
H Moore
Home Service Rules for Red Cross Garments
Directions from Elizabeth J. Lindsey outline home knitting and comfort kits for Red Cross work. Emphasizes hospital supplies should be uniform and made under supervision in a central work room to prevent disease spread.
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Elizabeth J. Lindsey
Woman's Service For
Nebraska
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Town and Country’s Quiet Work Shape a Nap and a Well
The Topeka Capital notes a town man can align his business to rest beside it, while a farmer, after daily tasks, must still dig a well. The piece contrasts urban ease with rural labor, suggesting persistent labor leads to essential resources.
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Topeka
Local and Personal News From Peetz and Nearby
Mrs. Rodeen Allen returned Monday from a two week visit in Cheyenne and Denver. Dr. Roche came back Wednesday from Omaha after personal missions. Mrs. McIntosh and Mary and James visited in Denver last week. Mrs. Milton hosted the Altar society with good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Vath enjoyed ten days with Will Vath of Schuyler Nebraska. Mrs. R. D. Devine went to Burley Idaho to spend Thanksgiving with niece Mrs. Warnicka. Oscar Lindberg reports army life in the Philippines. Mr. and Mrs. Shipman Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Whitelock attended Sammies Smoke dance. Mrs. Nick Brachtenbach returned from Eaton and other Colorado visits. W. R. Burns underwent appendicitis surgery in Omaha and is recovering. Mrs. Burns stays with him. Abe Lumpkins of Phillips Wyoming is in town regarding business after final homestead proof and fine crops. A. P. Seibenaler of Sidney Draw may enlist to sell his farm within a week. Tom Tompsett, northeast of town, is the first Sidney boy in France. letter to father confirms army experiences. Simmons Cook returned from Camp Dodge after his grandmother’s illness. he is a corporal and sharpshooter and supportive of army life. Instructions for treating furniture dents with warm water, brown paper, and heat.
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Tom Tompsett
Will Tompsett
Town
Sidney
France
Cc A Lesten
Mrs Fulton
Jake Hansen
C M. Johnson
Geo Peetz
Y M. C
N Hiett
Chamberlain
Jao Thompson
Fur
F. Pegden
Virgil Marsh
J. R. Green
L. C. Barker
F. D. Halston
L. A. Schmitt
W. P Miller
Lewis Wassem
O Hade
J. L Tewell
Alex Lampres
P. Thomas
J. W. McDaniel
S. F. Rezannina
Chas. Semerad
Chas, Price
Peter Lenzen
A. Klein
Gust Nargis
Frank Lamb
M. Livoni
Mr. Troidle
Walter Martin
R. O. Smith Eer Eee
W. H
C. E. Renolds
J. C. Gyger
J.C. Murphy
W. J.targart
Sidney Ice $ Produce Co Severore
L. K. Jorgenson
A Friend
Ed. Fisher
Eee
Herman Krueger
W. B. Frueman
Eae
A. A. Bauer
A. Shimka
Abe
Adolph Brachtenbaugh
B. V. Thompson
J. R. Nelson
F. A. Hand
Ene Wee
Nellie Neimoller
Eaare
H. BE. Mantor Sete
Jno Pelnek Any
J. Nelson Serene
Mirina Schinter
Jno
Banal Hard
Reik Schinter
C. F. Brauer
J. H. Fisher
W. B. Kelley
C. F. Siders
CG. E. Francis
Zimmerman Pr
R. E. Ware
Fastenow Po
U. P. Shop Boy
Otto Wallen
Paul Martin
R. H. Rodgers
H van Alstein Pe
J. Hedges
Wm. Breternitz
M. Swatzlander
Leo Osborn
Chas. Kilroy
P W. Barker
D. E. Zeller
A. J. Jorgenson
E. R
Coppen
G. H. Moore
A. van Hoosen
Dr. Zwink A
Chas. C. Kennings
Marl Willdreth
N. Spittler
W. P. Troy
Estelle Kinney
F. Grosshaus
Jas. F. Davis
E. C. Graft
Alma Jack
Oka McDougal
Bessie Crist
Soarentas Bie
Mrs. Haiston
A. Friend
L. Patroski
EB. McDaniel Beh
Dryer
Aibbert Bennish
Dr. Murless
Geo
Art Cleaman
McKinley
Bryan Bee
Sam Sweet
D. Worden
Klint ThoreeNok
Im. Radcliffe
H. F. Lichty
S. H. Snyder
Hardy Ear
Bob High
W. T. Elkner
Walker
Ewe
J. C. Jorgenson Inc. Troidle
Blackman & Bottles
H. BE. Litsey
Ole Dimick
F. A. Bush
E. V. Hiett
Thos. Oberg
BE. L. Andrews
A. Christensen
J. Elsner
Otto
Mr. Loose
Jno. Hajek
Jas. Walker
KR. Whittenberger
BE. R. Wood
Renee
Jno. Edwards
W. E. Payzant
F. D Knob
Performance Praise From a Four Year Old
The assistant concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony orchestra conducted a full orchestral performance. Afterward his four-year-old son was asked how he enjoyed it and replied that he watched his father balance on the podium for two hours and did not fall off the box.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
MISS ROMANOFF TO U S
Alissa Tatiana Nichelaevad Romanoff, second daughter of Nicholas Romanoff, escapes from Siberia and travels toward the United States with a British chaperone. The twenty year old plans to stay about a year in the country, with Mrs Margaret Barry Carver of Denver acting as guardian and companion during her New York visit.
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New York
Alissa Tatiana Nichelaevad Romanoff
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Siberlia
Aosone
United States
Wade Pullie
Tobolsk
Ausperor
Harbin
Mancluria
Japan
Pacific
Russian Post Ogee Department
Constantine's Cross as emblem of death and punishment
The cross stood as the symbol of a slave’s death and a murderer’s retribution, viewed with horror by the Jew. After Constantine’s famed vision the ruler ordered a golden jeweled cross, the “tree of cursing and shame,” to sit on scepters and be marked on kings’ foreheads.
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Constantine
Happy Thought Stepping Stones to Success Are Rocky
A concise aphorism notes that progress toward success often comes via a difficult path and persistent effort, suggesting resilience and steady work as key to achievement. The remark frames ambition as a challenging journey rather than a simple ascent.
Local Army Notes Enlistments Dominate December Rush
Local volunteers shipped out since the previous report include Maurice Keen and George Walker of Coast Artillery, James Devries Elijah Lott Dean Arborne Alfred Wallin and Gustaf Wallin of Aviation Section. The Field Artillery is open for enlistment again, with a government forecast of a rush through December 15, and all must be completed by that date.
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Maurice Keen
Coast Artillery
George Walker
James Devries
Elijah Lott
Dean Arborne
Alfred Wallin
Gustaf Wallin
Field Artillery Service
Recruiting Office Adds Sergeant Pierce From Fort Dodge Iowa
In anticipation of the rush for enlistments the recruiting office here has added Sergeant Marvin G Pierce to its force. He was transferred from the General Recruiting Station at Fort Dodge Iowa to the Sidney Recruiting Station and arrived November 19.
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Marvin G. Pierce
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Sidney
Smaller Towns to Get Federal Aid for Schools
Federal agents in Lincoln explain that towns and villages with populations not exceeding 2500 are classified as rural and will receive state and federal funds for agriculture, home economics, and industrial training, like country districts. The delegation met with Chancellor Avery, C W Puggsley, and Dean Fordyce to discuss fund distribution and program operation.
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Lincoln
Federal Board of Vocational Education
State Board of Vocational Education
State Board
Avery
C. W. Puggsley
State Farm
Dean Fordyce
University Teachers’ College
Coal seam found near Mine 175 by Seward Alaska
A four foot coal seam eight feet below ground and 30 feet from the main U S railroad line was located at Mine 175 near Seward Alaska. This discovery highlights potential transport links and prospect value for the region as exploration continues.
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Graes Roots
United States Railroad
Alaska
Seward
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Miss Wooldridge
The
Rodeen Allen
Cheyenone
Denver
Dr. Roche
Omaha
McIntosh
Mary
James
L. W. Vath
Will Vath
Schuyler, Nebraska
R. D. Devine
Burley
Idaho
Warnicka
Oscar Lindberg
Phillipine Islands
Nick Brachtenbach
Andres
Eaton
Colo
Greeley
W. R. Burns
Stone Garage
Mrs. Burns
Abe Lumpkins
Phillips
Wyoming
A. P. Seibenaler
Sidney Draw
Simmons Cook
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Cook
Simmons
Sidney Telegraph
Telegraph
E. Grabill
Ig Medlock
Hornaday
R Campbell
West
Stowe
R Jones
A. Ashiman
R. Owens
Miss Romanoff
U. S
Hardy Hardware CO
Court House
Sidney Mercantile CO
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