War Ends Not Yet as Allied Offense Builds
Wartime editorials urge caution about proclaiming victory while praising Allied gains in Europe. They hail General Foch and Pershing, note Russia's instability, and forecast a renewed world with American resilience. Education and discipline emerge as key to sustaining effort and democracy through the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Voiemant
Foch
Pershing
Feneral Pership
France
Warias
Peive
Russia
Poland
Minland
Rumania
Ukraine
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bohemia
Austria
Italy
Pell Mell
United States
America
Red Cross
Yo M.ca
Belgian
Summer's End and the Schools
The piece argues for vocational education expanding with the Smbh Hughes act, detailing Nebraska funding of 43.6 million for agricultural and vocational programs. It notes early test schools, 25 planned vocational sites, and education shifting from culture to practical daily needs amid wartime demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Fulmer
Nerbraski
Nebraska
Fulmer
Scottsbluff
Ainsworth
Republic
Food order relaxes wheat restrictions and boosts supplies
The September 16 policy changes end wheatless days and meals, allowing more bread with higher wheat content as wartime conservation continues. Officials credit American sacrifice and farmer bumper crops, while noting price fixes drew critique yet remained wise for the war effort. Nebraska extension chief Gunness attends Washington conference and joins the production campaign. The food administration plans ample nourishment postwar for home and troops, reflecting the president's forward look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Food Administration
Nature
Oan
Washington
B. Gunness
Nebraska College of Agriculture Extension Service
National Capitol
Nebraska
Pref Gunnels
Department of Agriculture
Federal Department
Nature and Human Life Reflections on harmony between nature and mankind
The article discusses how natural seasons mirror human moods from prosperity to caution, and cites philosophers on life’s laws and rhythms. It notes awe at natural disasters, humanity’s wars, and the pacifying role of invention reducing losses, urging lasting peace and secure international cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
India
The Great Struggle Between Intelligence and Force
A reflection on global conflict and national purpose. The text argues wars are used by some writers to curb overpopulation and rising prices, but notes that prices rise while economy and tempered living benefit many. It praises sacrifices made for allies and for America, and foresees days of plenty after duties are fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Vilay
The Man on the Street and Everyday Shortages
A reflective column notes how job hopping for higher wages affects families, sugar shortages strain citizens, and conservative speech tires readers. It mentions German laws restricting widows re wedlock, calls for work beyond prayer, and recalls a local visit by Glen Bales, Frank Beyer, and Henry Schnidt with the county agent to Wimball county to buy sheep for small flocks. Weather shifts from a hot Sunday to cold rain that delayed threshing and haying but spared the corn crop and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bales
Frank Beyer
Henry Schnidt
Wimball
Teachers Institute Closes Session In Sidney
The Annual Institute for teachers of Denel and Cheyenne counties closed at the Sidney High School Friday August 30. Ninety teachers enrolled and heard lectures from Prof O Venner Chadron Miss Edoga Durland Omaha and Miss Ethel Simpson Corning. Resolutions praised superintendents boards and hosts and thanked instructors and Sidney citizens for hospitality and inspiration.
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Cheyenne
Devel
Sidney
O. Ro Venner
Chadron State Normal School
Edoga Durland
Omaha
Ethel Simpson
Corning
Denel
BETP
Anna McRadden
Retta Brown
Board of Education of
Board of County Commissioners
Fourtis
Pifyeh
Sheffer
Samuel Light
Lindervisno
Wilson Tout
Simpson
Durhind
Venner
Carrie Aura
Vpotter
Beatrice Smith
Jadesburg
Colo
Edith Oldershaw
New
Edna Cox
Big Springs
Neb
Rhine towns urge halt to air raids in Saarbrucken talks
Representatives from 11 Rhine towns met at Saarbrucken to protest allied air raids and seek a German accord to halt attacks on open towns. They discussed air defenses, repair of damaged property, and indemnity for bereaved families. Insurance rates in Rhine towns rose 38 percent. Fruit prices for canning noted, with peaches at about 83.15 per bushel.
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Geneva
Sept. T
Saarbrucken
Wreck on Colton line injures six as switch failure trips No 20
A derailment at Colton injures six when train No 20 is diverted into a side track after an open switch. Conductor Mose McFarland and engineer Billy Welch survive with minor injuries. The dispatcher and maintenance men Fred Funke and Charold Finnegan are detained for inquiry. Troop cars and baggage coaches are damaged but no fatalities reported. Rescuers free trapped passengers, aided by doctors in Sidney and North Platte. The accident prompts a broad recovery and repair effort with substantial financial loss deemed secondary to lives.
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Colton
Chicamibers
No 20
Sundl
No YO
Sidney
Mindutainer
Hhonesty
Telegraph
Antos
Mose McFarland
North Platte
Billy” Welch
Oman
Earle BR. van Cott
Long Island
van Cott
Swatzlander
Walter W. White
Shoemaker
Lyerson
M. M. Kline
Paul Livingston
William M. Welsh
AB Nellis
Dpiatte
Goermai
Fred Funke
Charold Finnegan
Sidney Yards
Pouches for cunning Saturday or Monday likely 8815 per bushel
ANDERSON CASH GROCERY lists prices in a terse, fragmented notice. The readable portion mentions pouches for cunning, and a quoted price of 8815 per bushel, with reference to a Saturday or Monday delivery window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Cash Grocery
First mortgage loans and receipts for year ending 1918
State of Nebraska reports the Cheyenne County association’s year end 1918 finances. Cash on hand, mortgage payments, interest, dues, fines, and other receipts total 32 950.00, with expenditures including salaries and other expenses. Signed by Secretary Robt Barlow and others, dated August 27, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AELSS
State OF
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Rob't Barlow
Robt A. Barlow
M. Hadley
E. Berry
Gosper County
Hattie Hamer
Arthur Hamer
Sidney
Sell
EH. Shalluenberger
Elwood
Nebr
E. T. Grunden
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F. A. Gapen
Staty
Father
Christin
Tree
Frita's
Berlin
Vye
Teachers’ Institute
Rhine
Capital Issues Committee
Asa E
Ramsay
Tssuca
Federal Reserve District
Kansas City
A. J. Suckstrof
Raymond John
Bloomfield
Job. Clements
AS Corbett
Boonville
Missouri
Sidney Loan & Building Ass’n of
Nebraskan
Lena L. Jessen
Henry T. Doran
Leslie Neubauer
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