Red Cross Fund Drive Totals and Donor List Noted
A 1918 local Red Cross fundraiser in River City Nebraska raised 306.50 with business and individual donors listed. The report thanks soliciting volunteers and notes potential omissions to be corrected by Dan Caswell, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross ‘Fund
C L. Clark
E. E. Schultz
Taylor's Pharmacy
J. W. Hicks
Bone-McLucas Lbr. Co
F. W. Lowe
Elmer James
W. C. Palmer
Geo. Wright
Dan Caswell
Frank Pospisil
Herman Petsch
Dea-DaVall Ooo
Lodge roles listed for Emma Rucker and others
The record lists officers and attendees for a lodge meeting on Wednesday night with Emma Rucker as P C of H and Anna Crinklaw as C of H. Other roles include May Greenwood L of H Myrtle Bundy Co of C Reesie Rucker R F Mead Erchart Treasurer Rose Barber Usher Rebecca James O W Maggie Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Sro
P. C
Emma Rucker
Anna Crinklaw
May Grenwood
Myrtle Bundy
Reesie Rucker
Mead Erchart
Usher
Alice Pamer
Aseiat
Rose Barber
J. W
Maggie Savage
O. W
Rebecca James
War Savings Stamps urged to aid war effort and economy
A public notice urges saving and lending to the government through War Savings Stamps, describing Thrift Stamps for children and $5 War Savings Certificates for adults. It warns against buying nonessentials, links spending to reducing sacrifice, and explains card systems and interest in simple terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Aviation graft question stirs talks of misuse
In a clipped exchange, a speaker asks if aviation graft exists and suggests any graft would benefit the man involved, reflecting concerns about corruption in aviation funding or procurement.
Hollenberg Route 1 Correspondence Patchwork
Local notes report visits and calls around Hollenberg Route 1 including Pat Haverty in Washington, Frank and Fred Smith at Hanover, the Embroidery Club gathering, and several family visits among neighbors and schools during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Haverty
Washington
Frank and
Fred Smith
Hanover
Mrs
Gay Henderson
Embroidery Club
Diveaday
Misa Mary Brenners
Local residents share weekend visits and travels
Water Clark aided Norman Fentimin in wood cutting Monday. Frenk Pree took a business trip to Washington. Monday Born and Clarence Price family noted. Multiple families hosted relatives over the weekend, including Carrico, Belding, Myers, Anderson, and Compton households. Travelers and visits extended to Missouri and St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Clark
Norman Fentimin
Washington
Clarence Price
Mendy
Ah Pound Sen
Gro Kenning Apent
Carrico. Wilson
Shoe
Fairbury
K. Flora. Martin
Meek
Sprid Green
Nemen
Pens
Man
Belding
Harry Myers
Morrowville
Kansay
John Malady
Will Jones
Russell Shoebotham
Walter James
Ike Martin
Charley Compton
Will Garrett
Jim Beetle
Will Compton
Perry
Cuthbert
Baby Will
Missouri
Endicott Grandma Cherry on the sick list this week
Endicott news notes Grandma Cherry is sick this week. Mrs. Mertie Helvey of Wamego visits her sister Mrs. Frank Chancellor. Mrs. Chas. Slaughter jokes about feeling fine despite the nickname. Burlington workers repair the turntable and perform other tasks. George Slaughter and Thomas Eeherd spent Sunday with Mel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endicott
Grandma Cherry
Mrs
Mertie Helvey of
Wamego
Frank Chancellor
George Slaughter
Thomas Eeherd
Mel
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Readers
Mr O G Cok of Macon Indiana reports the remedy gives the quickest relief of any cough medicine tried. Mrs James A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cannot be beat for coughs and colds. H J Moore of Oval also endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mr. OQ. Cok
Macon
Inl
James A. Knott
Chillicothe
H. J. Moore
Oval
Funeral and community updates amid a somber week
The town noticed grieving families after the death of Mr. J E Beach as Mrs Ella Murphy and Mrs Beasie Leopold attended his funeral in Aubert and Kirksville. W D Slaughter left for Camp Funston amid a new draft ruling while Jim Ida Emma Kellie and others organized Red Cross efforts. a 1978- era report notes 228 members and $223 in dues with a list of donated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ella Murphy
Aubert
Nebr
Beasie Leopold
Kirksville
J .E. Beach
E. Beach
W. D. Slaughter
Camp Funston
Walker
Jim
Emma Kellie
Hayer
Erdcort
The Lugubrious. Holiss on ps
Unclear fragment hints at funerals and uncertainty about the future with speculative tone. No identifiable people or organizations readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiss
Alimony Club Discussion Reveals Frugal Plan
A fragment notes an alimony club emphasizes a very economical plan. The dialogue frames a light exchange about shared financial arrangements and prudent living.
Mattoon Woman Credits Remedy for Digestive Relief
Mrs Robert Allison of Mattoon writes how eight years after moving there she suffered indigestion constipation headaches and dizzy spells with a heavy pressure in the chest. After using one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets she felt much better and says she is a different person. For sale by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Robert Allison
Probate Notice for Edwin A Bugbee Estate
Creditors must file claims with the Jefferson County Nebraska County Court by March 22, 1918 for examination and allowance. The notice appears in Steele City Press for four weeks. Dated December 22, 1917, County Judge Louis J Nuiamiar. Heasty & Barnes Attorneys for Estate.
Probate Notice in Jeffreon County Nebraska Estate
Creditors of deceased Thomas Malady will meet the administrator before the Jefferson County judge at the county court room on March 16 1918 at nine oclock for exam and allowance of claims. Three months from December 15 1917 to file claims. bar date March 15 1918. Notice published in Steele City Press four weeks. Louis J Nutzman County Judge. Moss Attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Jeffereon
Nebraska
Steele City Press
Louis J. Nutzman
Seal
Wid
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Willey
Wehling
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E J Weigel
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CM Woods CC
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Wealthy Babcock
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Chas. Slaughter
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McCall's Magazine
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Steele City
Louis J. Nuiamiar
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