Soldier’s Letter From Kelly Field Describes War Benefit Work
Kenneth writes from San Antonio in 1918 about Red Cross sweater drives for the squadron, arranging comrades to stay together, and securing assignments. He notes pay disappointment, rank constraints, and hopes for prompt pay plus pride in moving from private to officer in a large wartime influx. He mentions housing, mail delays, and his plan to join the school at 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Red Cross
O. K
Ian
Henry
Washington
Fort Riley to be used exclusively for hospital work
Word received by officers states Fort Riley will be used exclusively for hospital work. Plans are underway for the medical department to take over operations and establish inpatient and administrative facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Medical Department
Construction of Barracks for Bus Hospital Accommodations
Plans propose building over all facilities including barracks and quarters for the bus hospital. The use of the entire project will provide accommodations for several thousand men.
County Board Seizes Stock Show For County Affair
Jefferson County commissioners adopt a resolution to take over the stock show and agricultural exhibit from Fairbury and run it as a county project with free admission. A nine member board will be appointed. referendum possible with 15 percent voter petition. modest initial appropriation planned for park-adjacent buildings with future improvements. Fairbury city to provide park facilities and utilities for show patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Jefferson County Commissioners
Fairbury
Fairbury Journal
War credits extended to foreign governments
The United States extended war credits totaling 4 286 400 000 dollars since entry. Britain received 2 045 000 000, France 1 285 000 000, Italy 500 000 000, Russia 325 000 000, Belgium 77 400 000, and Serbia 4 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Belgium
Serbia
McAdoo Takes Control of U S Railroads at Midnight
In line with President Wilson, Secretary McAdoo becomes Director General and assumes possession of the nation’s railway systems. He orders staff to continue duties under existing terms while operating the rail network as a unified national system to serve public needs. Existing rate schedules and ICC orders remain in force until changes are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McAdoo
Treasury
Eva Pyrene
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thenterstate Commerce Commission
When a Man Loses Confidence and Dignity in Life
A reflective piece on personal failure driven by lack of self belief and trust in others. It lists habits that corrode character: ruling by force, chasing wealth over humanity, neglecting rest and recreation, prioritizing plans over people, envy, and a disregard for neighbors. The text urges daily improvement and kindness as antidotes.
Government-Irrigated Farm Offer in Big Horn Basin
Uncle San advertises government irrigated lands in the Big Horn Basin near Burlington on the main line toward Denver Wyo. The offer promises land at cost with twenty years to pay and three years cultivation, claiming high future value from oil discoveries irrigation and agriculture. Nebrask a and Colorado lands are also offered for dairying wheat and livestock on favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
San
Burlington
Denver
Wyo
Nebraska
Colorado
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U.S
America
Pleasant
J. C. Blauser
Newton
C. I. ‘Clark
F. Vv. Lowe
Steele City, Nebr
Kenneth Fouts
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Information Bureau
Elk Point
A. I. Tinstman
Diller, Nebr
Jefferson County
Monroe Davis & Son
First National Bank
Fairbury, Neb
Col
Henry Eden
Missouri
Lanham, Kansas
H. R. Royle Auctioneer
J. B. Wright
Beatrice, Nebr
Franklin, Gage
Jefferson Counties
Diller Record Office
DR. H. Bauguess
Diller
O. C. Diehl
Nebr
Waggoner Bros
SOG
Seventh Street
BD. Co
S. B. Howard
C. B
Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska
SESS
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