Letter from Rev Carmony Rolamipont from France 1919
Rev Carmony Rolamipont writes from a snowy French hut dated March 1919 sharing daily life with family. He notes a first anniversary dinner for the 23rd Engineers overseas, a new fireplace planned for morale, ongoing evangelistic work, and hopes for revival updates from Blue Springs while awaiting letters and reporting duties.
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Rolamipont
France
Mar
Mamma
Arthur
23Rd Engineers
Comissary
Lindquist
Blue Springs
Papa
Letter from Captain Lindquist to Carmony dated March 17 1919
Captain A L Lindquist writes from the American Expeditionary Forces to Mr Carmony acknowledging kindness shown to his boys and noting travel plans and possible sail dates. He mentions meeting Y D boys and plans to visit on return home. He signs Amb. Co. 335 A P O 769 A E F.
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Mr. Carmony
Miss Ransom
Y. D
Mias Ransom
A. L. Lindquist
Amb. Co
Nebraska crops and livestock rankings over ten years
The Bureau of Publicity and Omaha Chamber of Commerce report Nebraska rankings in crop and livestock production for ten years. Wheat ranks fourth. corn and oats fifth. cattle third. hogs fifth. horses sixth. all crops ninth. all live stock fourth.
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Bureau of Publicity
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Bolsheviats Aim to Prevent Peace Calamity
The world steadies toward peace as Bolsheviats organize to avert any catastrophe. The group intensifies efforts to maintain tension and counter diplomatic progress, arguing that disruption protects their aims and ideology.
Lard Remedies for Chick Head Lice Cited
University of Nebraska extension workers advise using a pea sized dab of lard rubbed thoroughly on the back of the chick head to rid the pest. Apply after dark on a dry warm night and ensure the coop is treated for lice. Continuous chick raising requires ongoing lice control.
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University of Nebraska Extension
Alfalfa Needs Manure for Soil Health
Field and Farm notes alfalfa benefits from manure to add organic matter and humus, which improve soil structure and replenish nutrients lost to heavy hay yields. It explains alfalfa fixes nitrogen but cannot use it, making manure essential for sustained production.
Plant Sufficient Seed for Good Stand in Corn
Advice from agricultural experts urges planting vigorous seed of known varieties and a density of about four kernels per three stalks. Plentiful seed saves replanting, while weak seed yields poor plants and late maturity. The guidance emphasizes thinning a thick stand rather than replanting a patchy field.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corncob Adhesive Pilot Promises Wide Applications
A Midwestern plant plans large scale production of a dark brown corncob adhesive suitable for fiber board paper boxes bill posting and labeling. Yields reach 45 percent for grade A adhesive and 30 percent extra for grade B. The process could meet US demand with 3 percent of corncobs.
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Middle West
United States
Department of Agriculture
Cleaning Aids List From University Extension Service
The University Extension Service Women’s Section lists cleaning aids and uses. Naphtha soap for woodwork and glassware. white soap for wood and shaving surfaces. scouring compound for porcelain and windows. kerosene for outdoor areas. ammonia for windows. borax for softening water. chloride of lime as bathroom disinfectant. whiting for enameled surfaces. linseed oil for woodwork. gasoline for enamel surfaces. turpentine for dusting wax floors. washing soda for drains and toilets. rotten stone for brass and copper. and cautions on fire risk with certain oils.
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University Extension Service
These Won the War Will You Send to Pay for Them
Secretary Baker pledges jobs for returning soldiers and sailors. He notes the U S Employment Service placed 2,386,490 men and women in six months in 1918 and has found 100,000 applicants weekly since the war began. The service operates 750 offices and 1,900 bureaus for veterans.
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Baker
United States Employment Service
Cub Bear Startles Moose Lake Town
A ten month old cub bear wandered into Moose Lake Minnesota and scratched a restaurant back door. The cook mistook it for the owner's dog, triggering a flurry of kitchen activity until townsmen formed an escort and drove the cub back to its wild haunts. Bears are protected by law and the cub was not killed.
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Moose
Lake
Minn
Good Reason Why Eggs Hold Place In Easter Feasts
The article traces eggs as a central Easter food from ancient times through Russian practice. It notes eggs were blessed and served at Paschal meals after Lent, with early Christians forbidding eggs during Lent and viewing eggs as nourishing after fasting. It also highlights Russia's fasting rules and lavish Easter feasts.
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Rom
Russia
British Navy moved over 26 500 000 during world war
London reports that from August 1914 to March 2 1919 the British navy transported more than 26 500 000 soldiers and personnel. Nearly 200 000 prisoners 2 500 900 animals and 5 000 000 tons of live stores were also moved by naval transports. Walter Hume Long praised the navy for bearing its share toward peace with universal reach from North Scotland to the African lakes.
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London
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
House of Commons
Mr. Long
Scotland
Great African Lakes
Yet to Come Little Clarence Pawuh
Dialog from a humorous vignette features Mr Collipers and a boy named Clarence discussing why women do not wear whiskers on their bata. The scene hints at playful social observation and local character tone.
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Clarence
Paw
Binks Learn Touch System After Quick Borrow
No doubt arises as Binks claims progress with the touch system. He notes borrowing a V from a fellow, soon after introduction, signaling early adaptation and effort.
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Binks
Soaked Again. Sapleigh-Since I met you I have had her one thought.
Sapleigh recalls meeting a person who has dominated her thoughts since that moment, labeling her as an alias Pee and noting the strong fixation.
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Sapleigh
Alias Pee
Opportunity for gratitude The Price of Peace
The piece argues the country must support the Victory Liberty Loan to repay the cost of war. It praises victory, emphasizes loving peace, and urges citizens to lend willingly to fund postwar prosperity and insure wealth won by heroes.
Excuses and Responsibility in Victory Liberty Loan
In France the maxim Qui s'excuse s'accuse urges Americans to abandon excuses during the Victory Liberty Loan. The piece argues Americans, though a free, independent people, should forgo excuses and support the loan as the price of peace, noting the French example and the link between loan participation and endorsement of peace.
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France
Medals to Loyal Workers for Victory Liberty Loan Support
The medal design uses metal melted from a captured German cannon and honors workers who helped finance the war. It notes medals for participants in the Victory Liberty Loan campaign and for loyal newspapers in the Tenth Federal Reserve District, recognized for leading war work.
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United States
Federal Reserve District
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Cypt. Lindquist
RED Cross
England
Arthur Grosvenor
Oakfield House
Red Cross Hospital
Chester
CUB Bear
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