War Declared and Obituary Notice in 1917 Dispatch
The article reports the United States declaring war on Germany and Congress adopting a war resolution after President Wilson addressed the extraordinary session. It also provides a lengthy obituary for Eric Lindberg of Ogallah born in 1862, noting his migrations, marriages, children, church affiliations, character, cause of death from stomach cancer, funeral details, and the family's expression of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Eric Lindberg
Ogallah
Mr. Lindberg
Lindsberg
Sweden
Ogaliah
C. J. Anderson
Louisa Israelson
Lindberg
Hattie Countryman
Methodist Church
Ogalish Holiness Association
Ogailah
Woodward
Water Wins Out Over Electricity in Town Debate
The author argues water is more essential than electric light, noting 1916 Wight bill of 9.60 and a 30 cent charge for an iron card. They claim water substitutes are rare, while electricity can be replaced by other power options, urging prioritizing water service over electric. The piece hints probate and business uptick if not at war and jokes about electric plants and municipal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Perhi
Wight
Easter services and sale notices from local church and ads
Services of praise at the M E Church on Sunday morning and evening with Easter program. For sale city lots 9 to 18, block 78 District 1. L LeBron, 1476 i Mey street Omaha Nebraska. Abstracts of title made at reasonable rates by W H. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Eversis
Epwort
Esaelma Lynn
L. LeBron
I Mey St
Omaha
Neb
W. H.S
Seed Wheat Held Back Urged By Kansas Farmer
Co C Vetter of Ogallah Kansas urges farmers after a state grain shortage warning to reserve seed wheat for next fall. He recalls seeing wagon loads of wheat idling at elevators and notes a likely poor wheat crop this year. He advocates holding sufficient seed locally rather than shipping grain out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Topeka
Trego County
Kansas
Co. C. Vetter
Ogallah
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Margaret Swiggett
Keeney, Kansas
Buster Brown
Oxfords
Maxine Shoes
Harlow
Courtney
Fairbanks Morse
Garden Theater
Keraus
Wa-Keeney Clothing Co
Harriet Lindberg
Albert Lindberg
Mina Taylor
Little Sister
Baby Anne
Ladies Outfitters
Wakeeney
Bakers
Baker's
A. C. Sellers
Collyer
Wa-Keeney
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