Commission named to settle wartime labor strike
President Wilson named a commission led by Secretary Wilson to mediate labor disputes over strikes in mountain districts and Pacific coast shipyards. The panel includes Sam B. Wilson, Col. J. L. Spangler, Verner Reed, John M. Walker, and KE lL March, with Felix Frankfurter as secretary. The administration offered to pay half of wage increases for companies benefiting from commandeered ships as talks continued in San Francisco amid a 25,000 worker strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Colorado
John M. Walker
Illnnia
KE Ll March
Felix Frankfurter
New York
San Francisco
Shipping Board
Board
Department of Labor
Americans urged to cut sugar to aid France
Washington on September 24 The American people are asked to make the first real wartime sacrifice by cutting sugar consumption by one third to provide sugar for French civilians and troops for the next two months Herbert Hoover food administrator urged the appeal stressing sugar vital to soldiers wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A friend is a friend when you are absent
A humorous old saying notes that a true friend remains loyal in absence and affection, while a boastful man like Trappy may have many fair weather friends. The quip contrasts genuine friendship with ostentatious social vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trappy
Minny
Grand Island Horse and Mule Co seeks govt contracts
A. H. Landmann represents Grand Island Horse and Mule Company in bidding for U S Government horse and mule needs. The firm, based at Perkins livery barn, has supplied tens of thousands of animals to allies in 1916 and this year and will now focus on U S Government purchases. John Null rode to Denver for army exam after a misrouted notification and local board delayed him awaiting telegram clearance from the Provost Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Landmann
Grand Island Horse and Mule Company
United States
Perkins Livery Barn
Grand Island
John Null
Denver
Red Cross Sewing Progress and County Barbecue Plan
A Sidney Red Cross delegation reports brisk sewing at Lodgepole and countywide plans for a free October 11 barbecue funded by local efforts. The week sees eight sewing machines in use, donations from J A Bentley, and a secure supply of yarn. News notes clarify no National shipment of garments occurred and praise local efforts from Potter visitors and Cheyenne County volunteers.
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Red Cross
National Department
Red Cross Supply Service
Sidney Draw
Cheyenne County
Potter
Adriance Corn Binders Pushed By Implement Co
1e A Brott highlights Ford overhaul specialty. Two Heider tractors on hand for immediate delivery. A Schmitt Implement Co promotes Adriance corn binders and related farm equipment in this concise trade notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heider
9. A. Schmitt Implement CO
Adriance
A. Schmitt Implement CO
Ss. A. Schmitt Implement CO
News Briefs From World Fronts Include War Progress and Trade
General Cadorna’s forces report nighttime progress on the Julian front. Bavaria’s king sends pearls valued at 145000 dollars for sale to neutral countries. U S Steel announces a ten percent wage increase effective October 1. A mother in Michigan faced charges after a deadly incident involving her three children. Convoys reduce submarine losses as navy officials report. French Premier Painleve’s speech met with skepticism in regard to Alsace Lorraine. A British destroyer was sunk by a German sub near the channel. General Alexeen resigns as chief of staff per Petrograd reports. Raymond R. Croke of Denver receives the French War Cross for Verdun service. Russians advance near Rudna on the Riga front amid German resistance. Malians capture Corsican prisoners including Turks. Italian officers say Austria-Hungary seeks reserves to halt the advance. American steel interests report 100 percent investment gains. Joseph Davies testifies on steel pricing before Congress.
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Cadorna
Julian
Rowe
Bavaria
Berlin
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Julia Mikula
Hatutrainck, Mich
Admiralty
London
Ajextem Has Y
Kerensky
Petrograd
Raymond R. Croke
Denver
Colo
France
Verdun
Riga
Rudna
Means Arrested as Slayer in Maude A King Murder
Gunton Bullock Means, former business manager of Mrs Maude A King, Chicago widow, was served with a warrant charging her murder. The warrant, issued at the request of Hayden Clement, follows meetings with New York and federal and local officials. The case centers on the August 20 death in Concord, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. C
Maude A. King
Chicago
Gunton Bullock Means
Automobile Party
Ih Jadl
Hayden (Clement
Swann
New York City
Copper Price Agreement Stabilizes Wages and Supplies
Wilson approves an agreement entered into by the War Industries Board to secure copper for the United States, its allies, and the public at 2324 cents a pound. A formal statement says departments will be asked to take over wines and plants of those who balked. The copper industry wages, already high, shall not be lowered.
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Washington
Wilson
War Industries Board
United States
F. E
New York
Market Summary for Chicago Commodities and Livestock
Open highs and lows for corn oats and wheat shown with bid prices. Grain and hay prices edge up with spring and patent wheat ranges. Cattle hogs and sheep quotes listed by grade, weight, and quality, reflecting steady demand and pricing across beef and pork markets.
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Chicago
Gragay
Iight
Sidney Social Roundup Street News
Roundup of local people traveling and visiting nearby towns and states. Ferl Griffith returns from Omaha while Henry Korstad shops in Sidney. Otto Zuhlke and wife visit near Center church. many residents embark on trips to Newcastle, Gering, Denver, and Wichita area. Notables include Miss Fadden visiting schools, A. B. Knox family, J. Palmer demo in Idaho, Myrtle Lips en route home from Pittsburg, and an automobile party to Sterling led by F G Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
F. G. Griffith
Buy Oils at old price for next year
A. Brott announces oils available at the old price through S. A. Schmitt Implement Co for the next year, encouraging customers to stock up before rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Schmitt Implement
Sidney Visitor and Local News From Lodgepole
Mich Fusha of Lodgepole visited Sidney last Wednesday. A splen did rain again Monday. Miss Mary Harris and Miss Bessie Jones returned Friday from Scotts Bluff where they had visited since the previous Tuesday. Joseph Oberfelder traveled to Grand Island Tuesday and returned Wednesday night for A & UW business. A son was born September 20 to Mr and Mrs Ira Chambers of Sidney Draw, staying with Mrs Wells in Sidney. Mrs H Casselman went to Toronto with sister Misa Ishabel Tulloch for about thirty days. A passenger fell from No 6 Wednesday morning needing a doctor after a shake up. Registration of women continues as cards were delayed prompting a nationwide extension.
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Mary Harris
Bessie Jones
Scotts Bluff
Joseph Oberfelder
Grand Island
A & UW
Onyx Hosiery Fall Line at Himk's Boot Shop
A fall line of Onyx Hosiery for the whole family is now available at Himk's Boot Shop, carried by A. Schmitt Implement Co. The shop invites shoppers to browse a complete selection for men, women, and children.
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Himk’s
Beverley era showers and dining in early wedding club style
Miss Leona Oberfelder honored her friend Miss Dorothy Hart with a pre nuptial shower at the Oberfelder home. Eighteen intimate guests attended a garden of flowers as Miss Hart unwrapped gifts from a decorated baby basket. The event featured dancing, music, and a three course lunch with doll bridal place cards marking each course. Mr and Mrs Frank Tobin hosted a dinner for Miss Lips of Philadelphia and guests included Miss Lips and Mr Griffith. Mrs Trognitz entertained at dinner with John Tucker and others.
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Leona Oberfelder
Dorothy Hart
Oberfelder
Miss Hart
Bentley
Frank Tobin
Miss Lips
Philadelphia
Mrs. Griffith
C. J. Edwards
Trognitz
John Tucker
Griffith
Tobin
Carl Trognitz
Red Cross Benefit Saturday Night at Ideal
Benefit night at the Ideal features a Red Cross fundraiser with all receipts directed to Red Cross relief efforts. Community members invited to attend and support through donations and event activities.
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RED Cross
IDEAL
Anti Glare Head Light Bulbs Sold At A Brotts
A Bratts or A Brotts offers 1 500 pair of anti glare head light bulbs for sale.
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A. Brotts
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Mabel Wallick
Gapen
West
William B. Wilson
Secretary of Labor
Illinois
U. S
Woodrow Wilson
Hoover
Minna Jewett
L. R. Barlow
Claud Moorehead
Laura Kintz
Lodgepole Red Cross
Sidney
Lodgepole
Ways and Means
Ll. Moore
Wath
J. A. Bentley
Ideal Theatre
Aladdin
Broadway
Henry Blome
FORD
A. Brott
Maude
A. R. King
Concord, N. H
Ferl Griffith
Omaha
Mroo
Henry Korst
Davison
Otto Zuhlke
Near Center Church
Lloyd Mann
Esben Closman
Newcastle
Ghh Short
Electra, Texas
C L Short
C. M. Wright
Gering
R. W
Fadden
J. W. Billups
H. M. Dirks
Ffildreth, Nebr
J.A. Palmer
Idaho
Myrtle Lips
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
W. R. Fuller
Fresno
California
Clark
Hubert
P. G. Henderson
Central City
Iowa
A. B. Knox
Paul Borgquist
Utah
Portland
C. W. Hornaday
Fred Dresser
Ingleside
Lydia Dye
W. H. Hornaday
Richmond
Indiana
Martha Greenlee
Albuquerque
New Mexico
The
State University
Peipenstock
Wayne
Nebraska
the W. Vath
Peipsnatock
Timm
Sidney Mercantile Store
Chappell
Panama
Mich Fusha
Wyoming
H. A. Stover
Odd Fellows’ Building
Lincoln Way
Nousewives
del Monte
Web Foot
Skinner
Furer Grocery O'Hane
Sidney, Melor
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