Weather and market notes from Elk Creek region
Clock change urged this Sunday as the gateway to Germany phrase anchors a report. Paul Kuper gathered corn near Elk Creek on Monday. Sam Friday sold 26 tons of alfalfa to Hartzel at 25 dollars per ton. Flour from wheat and rye offered by J. D. Fanders. Lost mud chain and Ford jack in town. reward offered by R C Colman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Friday
F ‘Hartzel
Mud Chaina
Ford Jack
Finder
R C Colman
Garrels Brother Dies in Beatrice from Pneumonia
Fred Garrels of Beatrice area learned his brother John Garrels died at his Beatrice home from pneumonia after influenza. Democratic state and county candidates were to meet in Diller at 9 30 a m tomorrow. it is unknown if the event is canceled due to flu quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Garrels
Diller
John Garrels
Beatrice
Military and local races shape upcoming Jefferson County ballot
Will Boettcher returns from furlough to Fort Leavenworth and plans to sail overseas. A T Watson, recently in city, leaves relief post at Camp Sun for Wymore home. C B Scott becomes Burlington car distributor and will reside in Wymore. Two county measures on aiding the Jefferson County Fair Association and selling the old courthouse will appear on ballots for the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Boettcher
Fort Leavenworth
J C Boettcher
A T Watson
Ilineea
C B Scott
Burlington
Wymore Hia
Wymorean
Jeffeson County Fair Association
Court House
Comfort Kit Recipient Recounts Lincoln Visit 1918
Letter from Henry Atwood acting sergeant thanks Comfort Kit contributors in Lincoln Nebraska on Oct 22 1918. He notes upcoming weeks in Lincoln and expresses appreciation for the Bible School and the support from Diller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebri
Diller
Christ Henry 5
Atwood
Local Parson Returns From Funeral and Student Home
Rev H W Wagner came back from Friend after conducting a funeral for a former parishioner. Miss Pearl Bausen, student at the State University, arrived home Wednesday as classes closed due to an influenza epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H W. Wagner
Friend
Pearl Bausen
State University
Leban on family visit brightens Sunday
Mre Tda Martin and her daughter Myrtle of Lebanon Kansas visited Sunday at the home of Mrs George Specht and with other relatives, traveling by car to share time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre-Tda Martin
Myrtle
Lebanon
Kan
George Specht
Shepherd Seeks Support Before War Leaves Local District
Jefferson County voter message from Alex Shepherd, candidate for County Commissioner, First District, asking for voters’ support due to impending deployment and his inability to meet them before the election. He pledges to handle duties in his absence.
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Alex Shepherd
Co. Com
Burial of Elwood Baker at Prairie Home Cemetery
Elwood Baker who died in a southern training camp was buried Sunday in Prairie Home cemetery. Attending were the Diller Home Guarda, Abe Baker his father from Odell, Mr Ed Bergman formerly near Diller, and several relatives from Manaska Kansas.
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Elwood — Baker
Prairie Home Cemetery
Diller Home Guarda
Elwood
Abe Baker
Diller
Odell
Ed Bergman
Manaska
Kan
Veteran Lt Henry Foote Granted Seven Days Travel Furlough
Lt Henry Foote of the Heavy Field Artillery, after finishing final practice at Ft Sill Oklahoma, received a seven day travel furlough to report for duty at Cam Jackson South Carolina on October 25. He spent three days at home with friends before departing with his wife remaining behind.
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Henry Foote
Ft Sill
Oklo
Cam Jackson
Fire Near Burlington Depot Diller Sparks Contained
Early yesterday morning a stove like fire sprang from spontaneous coal combustion in the station agents coal house a box car near the Burlington depot at Diller. The fire department arrived and extinguished the blaze saving a nearby damaged freight car and limiting losses to a nominal amount despite close shed proximity to the depot and Central Granaries Co offices.
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Burlington
Diller
Vlage
Central Granaries Co
Lost Coat Found by Floyd Hadley Sought
A school coat is missing and Floyd Hadley is asked to be notified if found. The Red Cross officers postponement references quarantine for the flu. Lester Nickegon closes his Diller business and moves to Hamline to resume work. Mrs L Greenwood travels to Waverly for her daughter-in-law’s illness. Dr A Lynch provides ENT surgical services at Fairbury Hospital. Aura Zook and Harry Shour wed in Lincoln and plan to live in Iowa.
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L. Greenwood
Waverly
Walter Greenwood
Aura Zook
Diller
Harry Shour
Lincoln
Iowa
Local notices and campaign appeal amid influenza ban
The piece notes Mr and Mrs Harry Gregory visiting at relatives while Mr Gregory serves at Great Lakes Naval training station. It reports a state health order banning public gatherings and closing schools due to influenza. It includes a political appeal forRegister of Deeds election on November 5th by a widow with two children seeking support.
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Harry Gregory
Esther Gretzinger
Reynolds
Gregory
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Chicago
State Board of Health
Office of Register of Deeds
Jefferson County
Fairbury Journal
Fairbury News
Land Bank Grows with Rapid Strides
D P Hogan of the Federal Land Bank states the Omaha based Predera land bank aims to be the region’s largest financial institution as it expands rapidly. He notes loans totaling over 15 million dollars with potential to reach 50 million in a year, citing bond funding from the U.S. Treasury and farmer ownership of capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilearld
Predera Land Bank
Omaha
D P Hogan
Federal Land Bank
United States Treasury
Land Bank
Jefferson County
First National Bank
Fairbury
Nebr
Parking Order Shifts Cars to Street Sides in Village
Village board meets to decide on curbside parking to free space for teams. Cars will be parked on either side of main street straight in, effective 1918. John J Henrichs divides land among six sons with $300 annuity per son. parcels listed in Jefferson and Gage counties. Mr Hepprichs retains 100 acres near town with home in Diller.
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Village Board
Main Street
R F Starr
Chm
C A Reinhardt
J T Henrichs
Fred
Jefferson County
George
Gage County
Edwin
Theodore
Ben
Will
Hepprichs
Diller
Reading Miss Agnes Turner Tells Relief From Indigestion
Miss Agnes Turner of Chicago Illinois describes overwork irregular meals and neglect of health leading to headaches poor digestion constipation and sleeplessness. After using Chamberlains Tablets she reports a complete recovery and now can eat and sleep in comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Turner
Chicago
Chamberlain
Woman Invests Life Savings in Liberty Bonds
Miss Elizabeth Fairchilds of Lincoln, a Lincoln Business College student, invested $1,000 from a matured life insurance policy into Liberty Bonds after a salesman asked for a large subscription. She announced she would pay cash in full, and the county Liberty Loan HQ is promoting the drive. She had previously divorced her husband Herman Fairchilds, who did not appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Liberty Bond
Lincoln Business College
Elizabeth Fairchild
North Twenty-second Street
County —Liberty Loan
Lincoln Commercial Club
Lincoln Star
Eliza Evans
Endicott
Eliza Dawson
Eliza
Divorce Granted Amid Blackmail Claims Against Fairchilds
The divorce and financial settlement were granted. Local friends view Herm Fairchilds civil slander case as a clear case of blackmail.
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Herm Fairchilds
Income Variation in Nebraska Farmers in 1917
University of Nebraska Farm Management data show wide income gaps among farmers. In Gage county one man netted 3379 on 160 acres while another earned 517 on 180 acres, largely due to stock sales. Stock revenue drove the higher returns, with 4843 versus 906. Other counties report 3059 in Seward on 180 acres and 3579 in Madison on 20 acres versus 1814 on 280 acres. Net labor income accounts for expenses, interest, and depreciation.
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University of Nebraska
Gage County
Seward County
Madison County
Camp Dodge rumors denounced by Camp Dodger
In Des Moines rumors at Camp Dodge spread wild false reports about conditions. Officials led by Col. E W Rich denied the tales as propaganda like Hun propaganda. Soldiers families faced heartache as exaggerated stories circulated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Camp Dodger
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Jones
Smith
Citizens State Bank
Diller, Nebraska
Germany
Paul Kuper
Elk Creek
J. D. Fanders
Jefferson Co
Floyd Hadley
Lester Nickegon
Hamline
A. Lynch
Fairbury Hospital
5Th St. Fairbury
Nebr Ts
Attentionee County
Blacklegoids
Shutt Drug CO
Liberty Bonds
Diller Markets
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