Nebraska Coal Urges Immediate Orders Amid Shortages
Governor McKelvie appeals to Nebraskans to buy coal now to avert a fall furnace shortage, citing labor shortages and 48 million tons less on hand than last year. He notes transportation gains but warns strikes disrupt trade, and highlights need for foresight in wartime transportation and grain policy. The piece also mentions the constitutional convention and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
McKelvie
Federal Grain Corporation
Omaha Trade
Assurance of Ice Supply for Coming Year
Officials pledge ample provision to prevent ice shortage next year and guarantee sufficient ice to meet demand.
Massacre debate over Armenian independence and mandates
The Harbord mission reports that a blanket foreign mandate may govern Armenia and Ottoman routes to curb racial violence and boost commerce. Armenian independence is urged, with frontiers to prevent future conflict, while Turks fear loss of control and favor American oversight over European.
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Constantinople
General Harbord
Near East
United States
Armenia
Ottoman Empire
London
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
J. L. Barton
Boston
Baku
Tifils
Batum
Fight plan to free pacifist Dow Allinson at Leavenworth
Resolutions from Rockford Illinois protested the release of Brent Dow Allinson a Chicago pacifist and conscientious objector serving a four year term at Fort Leavenworth Kansas for refusing military service. Local American Legion post forwarded the protest to Secretary of War Baker calling him a meat manhood specimen and saying the four year sentence should stand.
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Rockford
Brent Dow Allinson
Chicago
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Baker
American Legion
Allinson
Leavenworth
Carpenters Call In Umpire For Mediation
Chicago carpenters vote to bring in federal mediator F. J. Rhode to settle disputes with employers and other trades. A near unanimous decision supports the umpire, with a work return and meeting of the district council to decide negotiations.
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Chicago
F. J. Rhode
King James I Mockingly Teases Raleigh With Pun
A famous, harsh pun by King James I targets Sir Walter Raleigh. The monarch reportedly greeted Raleigh with a taunting line and a cold stare, ending with a retort that mocked his name. The anecdote highlights royal wit and political dislike.
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James I of
England
Walter Raleigh
Raleigh
Ladies Host Pleasant Lodge Pole Afternoon Party
Mesdames Bates hosted about thirty guests Wednesday afternoon at Lodge Pole. The event featured Five Hundred with a two course luncheon at five thirty. Sidney guests included Mrs Swan Dedrick and others. Gurley guests attended. Helen Wooldridge won first prize, C W Smith second, and Floyd Bauer consolation prize.
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Mesdames
W. J. Bates
B. J. Bates
Lodgepole
Swan Dedrick
Walter Davis
J. W. McDaniel
J. W. McDaniel Jr
M. Raacliffe
F. M. Wooldridge
Helen Wooldridge
Gurley
C. W. Smith
W. B. Jewett
Floyd Bauer
Nature’s Wonderful Work Time and Seasons
A reflective piece citing Dickens on nature’s дарk and gentle changes through life from cradle to grave, noting how each time and season offers its own beauty. It presents a poetic view of continual transformation shaping perception across days and years.
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Dickens
Optimistic Thought to the Coward on Glory and Safety
A brief and reflective line urging courage by contrasting cowardice with glory and safety. The quotation emphasizes resolve over fear, framing courage as essential for achievement and protection.
Parks Bros Electric Moves to Doran Hadley Building
The Parks Bros Electric Co announces relocation to the Doran Hadley Building three doors west of the Post Office, announcing their new address and continued service in the area.
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TEI
Sidney, Neb
Sidney
H. E. Gapen
Kimpstee
Renize Ogborn Battery Station
Sidney Ice Company
Mr. Phillips
Stuht Bros
America
Bafton
Beelare
al Uneon
Carpenters
Third Federal Mediator
The
Parks Bros. Electric
Essex
F.O. B
Detroit
D. F. Bassett
Hudson and Essex Dealer
Colorado
Kiowa County
Mr. Farmer
Sudan
Dalton Table
Cheyenne County
Kratz Land and Title Co
Omaha, Nebr
Farnum Bldg
R. G. Kratz
EADS
Colo
G. P. Kratz
Sidney, Nebe
E. RK. Kratz
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