Box Butte County Fair Opens September Three Days
The Alliance fair runs Sept 27 for three days with thrilling aerial flights by W H Bowersox, numerous harness and running races, and a strong night program including Martin's Fireworks, Gate City Theatrical Exchange vaudeville acts, and Alliance Concert Band. Exhibits are expected to be the largest in number and variety in the district with ample amusements and courteous treatment for attendees.
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Box Butte
W. H. Bowersox
Curtis
American Aviations Association
Martin’s Fireworks Company
Gate City Theatrical Exchange
Alliance Concert Band
Nebraska
Fair Association
Asc
Right to persuade workers on union joins upheld by appeals court
The United States court of appeals upheld the right of organized or unorganized bodies to peacefully persuade fellow workers to join a union. It denounced lawless methods to bring about organization and sustained a judgment against Arian gas miners accused of beating a mine screen.
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United States Court of Appeal
French Marines Guard Athens Legation Established
French marines from the fleets have landed and set a guard at the French legation in Athens, reinforcing protection amidst the situation. The move signals a formal protective presence by France in the Greek capital.
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Athens
Legation
Tribute to William Myers Brings Peetz Community Quiet
A deep gloom fell over Peetz when William Myers was killed around 1 30 AM while working with his engine. Born September 13 1875 in Pope Nebraska he united with the United Brethren Church in Peetz and helped in all church duties. His wife three children and three step children mourn his loss as the town honors his life at a Peetz church service with about 300 attendees.
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Neghborhood
William Myers
Colorado
United Brethren Church
Peetz
Will Myers
Pope
Nebraska
H. Adkins
Greenlee Couple Set for Prolonged Honeymoon Journey
CITIZEN GREENLEE AND WIPE LEAVE CITIZEN GREENLEE AND WIPE LEAVE A. IK. Greenlee and wife begin a long planned honeymoon today. They will land near Toledo Ohio to visit relatives then travel through several states by train, taking their time since no one at home needs them. Their daughters finished college and teach in Idaho while the two sons attend the state university.
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A. IK. Greenlee
Toledo
Ohio
Idaho
Prominent Figures Fall as War and Strikes Roil News
Major General Alpert Mills died in Washington. Belgian canal miners strike for higher pay. Horace White, noted journalist, dies in New York. Chicago banker Joseph Luma dies by his own hand. Troops set to return home then redeployed to the border. New York surface car improvements noted with one death and two injuries during hunting season in South Dakota. British gains overshadow French fighting. Indianapolis banker Charles P. Cou elected president of the American Life Association. Caterpillar cars partly produced in Peoria for British Somme use. Lieutenant Raymond Asquith killed in action. Fargo chosen for a proposed million dollar packing plant by the Society of Equity. Major Cedric Dickens, grandson of Charles Dickens, killed in France. Six hundred Villistas invade Chihuahua City. many captured and executed. Railroads report July net revenue up by 17,889,325. Greek cabinet seen as pro-war with Entente. Charles E. Hughes begins western speaking tour at Peoria. Frank Gotch retires, sacrificing a large film contract. Yale Board of Control to govern athletics. Mrs. Annie Howe dies in New London. President Wilson attends funeral. Bill Jones the avenger dies in Washington. Catholic charities to meet in Washington. nearly 1,000 delegates expected. Farmers seek Farm Loan Bank hearing in Denver. Fire at unoccupied building in Minneapolis causes 200,000 loss and hotel guests flee. Congress urged to limit Interstate Commerce Commission authority on livestock ratings. National Guard units to begin border mobilization. Baker pushes border training before discharge.
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Alpert Mills
Washington
Horace White
Yerk City
Joseph Luma
Chicago
New York
South Dakota
Charles P. Cou
Indianapolis
American Life Association
Somme
Peoria
Raymond Asquith
Premier Asquith
Fargo
Society of Equity
Cedric Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
France
Chihuahua City
Charles EB. Hughes
Frank Gotch
Yale Corporation
Annie &. Howe
Wilson
New London
Conn
William Jones
Bill Jones
Guitean
Garfield
United States
Fourth
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Federal Farm To
Denver
Minneapolis
Birthday surprise for Mrs Jed Ahrens by friends
A dozen intimate lady friends hosted a birthday surprise last Saturday evening for Mrs Jed Ahrens. Husbands attended briefly. Guests presented a set of salad forks, followed by lunch and a general good time.
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Jed Ahrens
County Fair Race Winners Report
Winners list from the county fair details multiple days and events. Names include J. Reisdorf, J. D. Ewing, W. Et. Todd, Bar None owned by J. M. Miller, and Flash Light among others. Races cover quarter mile to half mile and three eighths mile with horses, motorcycles, stock cars. A mix of first and second place results listed for Thursday Friday and Saturday events.
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Golden Link
J. Reisdorf
Dexter
IL. QO
Fundingsland
Ind
Cathryn
J. D. Ewing
W.et. Todd
Lady Hymes
Lee Neigh
Im Cassin
Bar None
J. M. Miller
High Pocket
W. JT. Todd
J. D.wing
W. T. Todd
Reisdorf
Cathryn Mc
Ewing
Todd
R. L. Crock
Albin Olson
Crock
Olson
Bert Smith
Bentley
A. Closman
King Riley
Diamond Industry May Develop Here
Gardner Miller and his auto caravan paused on a hillside by the Burlington cut to view lights and colors on the bluffs. He found a dull white stone, sent it for polishing, and set it in a ring. It passes the diamond tests except time and use, yet radiates color and cuts glass. controversy grows over whether it is a true diamond. The hill in N W Olson pasture yields stones unlike this one, sparking talk of possible Golcondas. Build a home. Sidney Lumber Co. offers loans.
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Gardner Miller
Burlington Railroad
Mr. Miller
Golcondas
N. W. Olson
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C. R. Owens’ Garage
Sidney, Nebraska
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