Military Shav eche By Homesteader War Exemption Notice
Military guidance issued by the land office explains that U S settlers on government land or with homestead claims who enlist or are in military service gain credit for residence. It covers proof, dates of credit from April 6 1917, and notification suggestions to avoid complications, including sample notices for enlisted and unsurveyed land entries.
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Sterling
Land Office
United States
U S. Land Office
Sterling, Colo
Preserving Butter In Italy by coating with milk curd
The Halltus preserve butter by coating unsalted blocks with milk curd. The curd forms a hard crust that is said to keep the butter sweet and fresh for years.
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Italy
Cheyenne County Boys Enjoyed Trips to Camp
Roy Hedges writes from Camp Funston Kansas on September 21, 1917 describing the Cheyenne County boys journey by train through Sidney and Fairbury. He recalls loud cheering crowds, flags decorating the cars, handshakes and tears from locals, and a welcome supper in Fairbury plus meals and drills as preparations continue for a potential stay. He notes an anticipated 60,000 to 70,000 men and 10,000 carpenters building barracks, with Will Jameson among the crowd.
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Sidney Buat Fairbury
Fort Russell
Wyoming
Will Jameson
Yaegels
Cheyenne County
Grand Island
Fairbury
A Reason For Forgiving
A Baltimore American humor item about a family forgiving a son who eloped with the cook. The father laments the difficulty of keeping a cook, while the mother notes the Joneses are quick to forgive and want the couple to come home with their bride.
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Joneses
Baltimore
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Ouraua
Guies
J. J. Treinen Proprietor
Camp Funston
Kansas
Ike
Roy Hedges
Benedict
Jack
Fenske Bros
the Home of Quality
Sunol, Nebr
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Frank Hahler
Detroit
Wagner
Continental
Schebler
Hyatt Quiet
Saxon
F.o.b. Detroit
M. W. Osborn, Sidney
Nebr
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