Canadian agriculture outlook and land values rise amid wartime demand
The article forecasts strong Canadian farming prospects over the next two years with high prices and profitable yields. It notes Western acreage steady, later seeding but quick germination, possible harvest labor shortages, and rising land values driven by returns. It also highlights homesteading as an inducement and Canada’s role in boosting food supply for allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Banda
Echoola Seth
Crowder Warns Local Boards on Exemption and Fairness
General Crowder directs local draft boards to avoid favoritism and ensure equal sacrifice in exemptions. He calls boards a court for resolving disputes and urges careful, unbiased investigations and affidavits while serving national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weathington
Crowder
Crowiders
Corn crop damaged by hot winds across Kansas and Nebraska
In Kaneae Crope and across northern Kansas hot winds severely damage corn. Agriculturists warn losses could reach across the state, while Nebraska forecasts show two thirds yield of total grain if rain delays persist. Officials urge rain within days to avert repeats of 1894 losses.
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Kaneae
Sith Center
Kan
Kansas
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Nebraska Council of Defense
State Farm
KE. R. Denterson
State Board of Agriculture
Atete
German air raid against Paris marked first since 1914
The German squadron attempted an air raid on Paris for the first time since January 1914. No damage was reported as the attack was repelled and the menace in Petrograd centers on frontier closures and a decree for rigid extermination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ombard Parise
Paris
Meade
Petrograd
Angeet TS
Prom Gow Watt
Must Appear Before Board for Registration Exemptions
A fragmented notice outlines that individuals sick or away may apply to appear before the board for examination or exemption. It notes doctor confirmations, two day appearance rules after call duties, and government authority to grant or deny exemptions, with emphasis on registration and eligibility processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noewitte
Partial suffrage petition halts on state ballot
A late July petition with about 12 000 names seeks to refer a suffrage measure to a statewide vote. The act would delay action until the 1918 general election, letting male voters 21 and older decide whether women may vote for non constitutional offices in the next tall election.
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Peter Endam
Appointed Review Tribunals Named for Nebraska Draft
Washington appoints two district boards for North and South Platte regions to review county and city exemption decisions under the selective draft act. Members include Dr. A D Cameron, M C Peters, and John Robert Gon among others. fifth member recommended by Governor Neville but not yet confirmed.
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North
South Platte
Nebraska
Wilson
Washington
North Platte Territory
A. D. Cameron
Kearney
Douglas Oones
Fierce
Jonn Ll. Kearney
Omaha
M.C. Peters
John Robert‘gon
Joy
Territory
Fred. W. Ashton
Grand Teland
LL. B. Freye
Lincoln
B. M. Pollard
Nehawka
Charles Smrha
Michigan
Neville Det
Covernar
Special Train For Veterans Heading to National Encampment
A circular from A. B. state headquarters informs local posts of a special train bearing the official delegation leaving Lincoln on Saturday August 18 for the national encampment in Boston August 19 and returns to Omaha, following a ruling by Judge Lestie in a state case.
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A. BR
Lincoln
Boston
Wnions
Omaha
Lestie
Decrease in Valuation In State Assessment
A small note reports a decrease in property valuations affecting local taxpayers. Officials cite revised assessment methods and adjustments that lower estimated values across several parcels. Residents voice concern over potential tax implications and service funding.
Auditor Smith reports rising inmate costs at state institutions
Lincoln the State Auditor reports a 17 percent rise in cost for inmate fees and clothing under board control, noting quarterly expenditures and budget allocations. The second quarter shows higher costs due to increased prices for provisions and supplies, with total outlays and specific agency spending detailed.
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Lincoln
Oftecs
Smith
Tate Counett
Defense
Banes
Ne Nilehie
Witl
Methaninol
Cue Sipport
Boreat
Nebraska Plans Home Guard Rise After Guard Deployments
Major Walter Steele’s removal as adjutant general prompts formation of new Sixth regiment and home guard units. Meetings called to organize local companies as rail crossings conference drafts uniform signals plan with county officials during state fair week. Nebraska Railroad Commission will hear railroad input before final agreement.
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Walter Steele
Thil
Hall
6Pew National Guard
The
Railway Commission
Nebraska
Nebraska herd faces six week critical period for livestock
A forecast warns Nebraska livestock may suffer in the next six weeks due to poor pasture, heat, and scarce feed. Farmers are urged to watch herds closely, identify weakest animals, and supplement with added pasture and hay in racks to support animal husbandry.
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Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Not Likely to Publish Names in Nebraska Petition
Governor Neville announces appointment of BE. PD Bench of Lincoln and State Senator John BR Henry of Cofferin to receive ballots as referendum petition supporters fear publication. Text refers to stoners of the referendum and possible military service in 1017 with unclear details.
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Neville
BE. PD
Lincoln
John BR. Henry
Cofferin
Nebraska Iters
Tny
Nebraska and Iowa News Roundup of Trials and Trials
A fragmented state page reports multiple items including suspects from Prom Linewhire to Hower county entering pleas at preliminary hearings. Rev G W Gregory and Rev George Withem Kenntetdi connected to local churches. a depot fire near Virginia faced reconstruction. a Lutheran hospital project discussed at Patte City. war related mobilization in Lincoln County. a county fair plan for Kimball and Banner. a Pawnee county farm inheritance matter. a Milford tragedy tied to a self-inflicted shooting. federal arrest of Mackamith for alleged sedition. women at Burlington shops in Havelock. and local civic plans for a coronation ball in Omaha with sewer project in Millard.
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Bite
St Prat
Hower County
G. W. Gregory
Dickson
Johnstown
Nevaeka
George Withem
Pester
Riverdale
Taffalo
Depo Tate
Jwerehat
Onder
Washington
Eniek Rafeer
Pirkrell
Poland
Virginia
Cege County
Philadelphia
Amerian Teague
Hierothe
Lincoln
Lancaster
Hichardson
Patte City
L. Sitth Nebraska
Albion
Barnet Dt
Athlon Bea
Aalto
Juniata
Adams County
Kimball
Banner
Kimhail
Reokwalter
Pawnee
Annaat
Wileaen i
Burlington
Havelock
Pifert
Omaha
Aurora
Mlattemouth
Company Fifth Infantry
Ord
Texas
Aeaanamamalien
No Man's Land Death's Edge described in vivid prose
The passage paints No Man's Land as a perilously beautiful frontier where monuments and ruins stir awe. It likens it to Niagara in grandeur and forebodes lasting memories of desolation, with wild landscapes, overgrown cabbage patches, storm battered trees, and birds seeking roosts as thunder rumbles, all under a night lit by rockets.
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Heroes Abbey
Bond Street
Wight
Sime
Niagara
Tortal
Cactis
Frances
Only Woman Jailer in World Holds Lyon Prison Post
In the Rhone valley of Switzerland the female jailer at the Aigle prison governs alone. She married the chief warder and after his death was asked to take his place, running the site from spring to winter. The facility houses twelve to twenty male inmates with sentences from three months to three years, and many have reformed under her disciplined yet humane oversight.
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Switzerland
Aigie
Rhone Valley
Soan
Aigte
German Trench Classifications In World War I
An early WWI description outlines four trench classes used by German forces. The first is rifle pits shallow pits four feet long two feet wide with a low earth parapet. The second is kneeling trenches described as simple defensive dugouts under fire.
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Blutes
Reneh
War hazards and life risks framed by history figures
A Philadelphia Ledger writer notes Marshal Joffre and James M Beck on war danger. He cites Verdun casualties 840000 between February and August, compares civil and battlefield risks, and suggests modern warfare with machine guns and shelling kills far more soldiers than rifles.
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Marshal Joffre
James M. Beck
Verdun
Philadelphia Ledger
Insurance Company
Estatistice
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Antietam
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