Nebraska Seeks Seed Wheat as War Aid Itself
The Nebraska state council of defense urges farmers to sell surplus seed wheat to prevent shortages for the 1918 winter crop. Government wheat buyers report no seed wheat on the market and hoarding may push prices higher. Aimed at counties with surpluses, the drive stresses patriotism over profits to ensure adequate seed for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
State Council
C. T. Neal
Nebraska State Council
Neal
Omaha
Nebraska
No one recognizes a neighbor's spoiled child so quick
A collection of quoted moral reflections take aim at patriotism, wartime sacrifice, Prohibition costs, and civic virtue. The writer scoffs at idle praise, urges action, and mocks local papers for overreacting to bootlegger cases while praising sober behavior and honest citizenry. A Sid ney woman’s remark about a hen adds a wry closer line.
Potter Rallies Town for Red Cross Drive Send Off
Potter hosted a patriotic farewell event for soldiers, with all school groups present in a new garage venue. The afternoon featured speeches by Reverend Hansen and Professor Braham, a Miss Burgess duet, and a Red Cross fundraising push that raised over seven hundred dollars as a crowd of about five hundred looked on. Delegates from Sidney included Mrs. West and Mrs. Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Soldier Boys
Potter Band
James
America
Taylor of Potter
Hansen
Dr. Lewis
Frances Burgess
Braham
Sidney
Frances
Exy Burgess
Troelstrup
Red Cross
C. W. West
County Red Cross
R. O. Smith
Knox
W. J. Braham
W. LeRoy Larson
Professor Lewis
Frances and
Music Club
Left handed births linked to natural efficiency study
Statistical research finds about four percent of all births are naturally left handed at birth, indicating a small but notable share of the population with this trait. The finding quantifies handedness as a modest minority among newborns based on the analyzed data.
Special price on Wagons and tractors offered by SCHMITT IMPLEMENT Co
SCHMITT IMPLEMENT Co Adriance Corn Hinders at S. A. Two Heider tractors available for immediate delivery. They offer to convert any old car into a tractor or track. Carries a ten and a half. Watch for ad or inquire there. N. G. Brewer notes they now handle Sterling ice manufactured from distilled water. On hand at all times. Phone 348. Sidney Ice and Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heider
S. A. Schmitt Implement Co
N. G. Brewer
Sterling
Sidney Ice and Produce Co
Union Pacific Auto Train Accident Compilation
Union Pacific officials compiled seven months of accidents through August 1 arising from train operations. Seventy-eight incidents were recorded: trains or cars hitting autos forty-seven. autos hitting trains fourteen. autos through crossing gates eleven. autos hitting on duty railroad employees three. autos hitting switch shanties one. autos overturning embankments and landing on tracks one. household goods damaged on auto trucks one. Daylight accidents totaled fifty-six and after dark incidents twenty-two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Railroads Urge Farmers to Sell Wheat Now
The Railroads' War Board states the president will maintain the wheat price through the year and urges farmers to market wheat early. Railways can move more wheat to storage and mills for domestic use and export to allies. They seek community cooperation as military and supply movements rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroads' War Board
Food Administration
Local Army Notes Forwarded to Forts and Enlistment Branches
Fordwarded to Forts Logan on September 15, 1917. Harry Wilcox of Bayard Nebraska and James O Campbell of Spickard Missouri serve in infantry. Corporal Oscar Dewey of Omaha is stationed at the Local Recruiting Station, relieving Sergeant Jones on furlough to Kentucky. Branches open for enlistment include Infantry Cavalry Medical Department Quartermaster cooks and bakers Fourth and Seventh Nebraska Infantry National Guard and Engineer regiments with various battalions and road building units. Eligible men should apply at the Local Recruiting Station to review these branches.
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Logan
Harry Wilcox
Bayard
Nebr
James O Campblee
Spickard
Lafdahl
Sutherland
Neb
Oscar Dewey
Omaha
Jones
Kentucky
Infantry
Cavalry
Corps
Bakers
4Th
Ith
Nebraska Infantry
National Guard
Engineer
Peetz State Bank Sold and New Officers Elected
J Hansen vice-president of Grand Island National Bank H a Padcock of Potter Nebraska and M a Shipman Jr of Sidney completed the Peetz State Bank purchase. At the board meeting resignations were accepted and C C Hansen was elected president R A Babcock vice president M A Shipman Jr cashier and manager W J Chase assistant cashier.
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T J Hansen
Grand Island National Bank
H. Aa. Padcock
Potter
Nebraska
M Aa. Shipman Jr
Sidney
Peetz
Colo
Peetz State Bank
C C Hansen
R A Babcock
M. A Shipman Jr
W J. Chase
C € Hansen
Grand Island National
Mr. Babcock
Citizens’ State Bank of
Shipman
Clay Robinson
Chase
Bank
Passport to the North Pole Issued by Tobolsk Governor
A Tobolsk governor granted a passport allowing two English expedition members to proceed toward the north pole. He noted the pole’s uncertain location, poor chances of reaching it, and lack of policing there. The document allowed them to travel without jetty or hindrance to the pole.
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North Pole
Tobolsk
Arctic Ocean
Pole
Tower of London origins traced to White Tower
A royal palace forming the White Tower began under William the Conqueror and was completed by William II. William Rufus, who in 1088 surrounded it with walls and a broad ditch. Subsequent monarchs added structures, Edward I built the church, the White Tower rebuilt in 1098, and Charles III oversaw numerous later additions. The new Tower buildings were completed in 1850.
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White Tower
Tower of
London
Wis
William the Conqueror
William
Willian Stufus
Edward I
Charles III
Oils at Old Price for Next Year at Schmitt Implement Co
A brief notice from S. A. Schmitt Implement Co promoting oils at current prices for the coming year and highlighting Ford overhandling. A. Brott notes their selection as the best while others lag. Includes mentions of Meadowside butter at local groceries and meat markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Schmitt Implement CO
Meadowside
How Uncle Sam Trains Flyers For War
In Mineola Long Island, cadets learn complex aerial maneuvers under Bert Acosta. Tests include backward drops and near vertical spirals from 2000 feet, with safety and scientific planning emphasized. Captain Cushman A. Rice, veteran officer, details training and his path to commission as others await orders to France.
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Mineola, L. I
America
Bert Acosta
Army Signal Corps
Forco
Bert Acasia
Edward Holterinen
Acosta
Acosts
Ramips
Hugh
Aviation Corps
Cushman A. Rice
Rice
Cuba
Mr. Helterman
Captain Rice
France
Philippine
China
Ford Overhauling A Brott Butter Sale Note
Meadow side butter offered by A Brott for home use through Groceries and Meat Markets. Limited availability implied by the notice for purchase.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Lewis B Agard
Creditors of Lewis B Agard deceased must file claims for examination and allowance with Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court room by December 21 1917 at 2 PM. Three months to present claims and one year to settle from September 21 1917. Publication in The Telegraph weekly for four weeks prior to September 29 1917. Dated August 28 1917. (Seal) C C Chambers County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Agard
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Said
Telegraph
Cheyenne
Wilhelmina J. Gould
Sidney
Joseph F. Pancake
Notice to Creditors of Wilhelmina J. Gould Estate
The County Court in Sidney Nebraska announces a claims hearing for the estate of Wilhelmina J. Gould. Creditors must present claims within three months from September 123, 1917, and debts must be paid within one year from January 1, 1917. Witnessed by the County Court seal.
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court holds hearing on Charles Nelk administrator final account filed September 19 1917 for estate distribution and discharge. November 9 1917 at 10 oclock A M set for hearing with notice by newspaper publication in The Telegraph for three weeks.
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court presided by Judge C P Chambers set October 13 1917 at 10 am for final settlement of Frederick W Thompson deceased administered by J W McDaniel with distribution and discharge. Interested parties must appear to show cause why petition should not be granted. Notice to all interested by publication in The Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing.
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State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
P Chambers
Josephine Shelly
Charles Nelk
Telegraph
Sale County
C. P. Chambers
Frederick W. Thompson
J. W. McDaniel
Davison Landowner Tom Freeman Visits Colorado for Medical Aid
Tom Freeman of Davison precinct, a large land owner, arrived Tuesday evening from Colorado to tend to property matters while recovering from a broken metatarsus. He is using crutches during his recovery and planned a short stay to address his affairs.
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Tom Freeman
Davison Precinct
Colorado
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Sidney Womlar
Schmitt Implement Co
Adriance Corn Hinders
Tower of London
FORD
A. Brott
Uncle Oam
Mineola Field
Ideal Theatre
The
Bentley
P. Chambers
Western Drug Co
Dorothy Gish
Triangle
Stage Struck
WM. Farnum
Fox
Mutt & Jeff
Bud Fisher
Price
Ibe
Desmond Star
Jim Bludsoe
Danny
U.S. A
New England
Billy West
Charlie Chaplin
Yukon
Black Jack Hovey
Stranger
Isis Theatre
Denver
Dorothy Dalton
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