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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (March 28, 1918)
ft . t mrmnrttinmMmtmitwKViim KID CLOUD, RIBKAIKA, OHXXF ' l . 1 ft ? . SAVE ) BY PLANTING YOUR TEN MILLION COUNTRY GARDENS IN 1918 B Y Rpondliitf hair nu liour a day t your Harden you can render as i .. i.. ,.,ii. n,i fjni'i.riimont ns in any capacity and if ns our most brllllatit diplomats claim, Hi cnrnnKO of war continues Tor from three io nvc ).'. -"' -" less of nationality, crood, color or birth, owe to our locol commun lty ns well ns our government, what services wo can render tosavo.us from tho privations that would seem Inovltnblo iu view of the less oning of European Industry. Even tbotiRh the war should bo terminated before wo can place this proposition before youi there tdionld h. no lessening of pro ductlon, duo to tho fnot that two years, or more, must clapao boforo Europe can produce even a small portion of her natural production. PLANT A GARDEN HOWEVER SMALL AS AN INCENTIVE WE ARE GIVING to every student In our schools from first grado up, as woll fts tho geuernl pupllc, a chance to compete for tho following prizes. Even tltpugh tbcro are four In tho family eaoh should have n little patch to care for. How to Plant What to Plant When to Plant How to Care for Come in and get a Booklet on above subjects free HAMILTON-CATHER CLOTHING COMPANY PRIZE 1 flLiymJLi ' ' ' I for the Best omuv?remronre Medals Looking hardens 2 Qold Medals for the 2 Largest Potatoes 2 Qold Nedals for the 2 largest ears dried Sweet Corn Come in and Get a Booklet CONSERVE By Buying the Best Goods Wich . Aw.ys. Ckpl Chase & Sanborn Coffees and Teas Iten Crackers and Cookies G. W. Chase & Son Chocolates Sun Kist Dried Fruits Iron Clad Hosiery Henderson Corsets Corticelli Silks . J. P, Coats Thread The Best Goods are Always the Cheapest You will Find Them at M. A. Albright's Open Day and Night1 DINE AT OUR CAFE Powell & Pope THE RED CLOUD CHIEF Red Cloud, Nebraska. PUBLISHED EV,EttY THURSDAY Cnterod In tho I'ostofllco nt Hcd Cloud, Neb nil Bocond Clnsn Matter A. H. McAKTllUR M. K. QU1UM3V l'lJllMSHKl! MANAOKIt tUk ONLY IJEMOCKAT1U FAl'KU IN WEUHTEIl COUNTY Millers Agree to a Change in the Rules Hereafter the exchange of wheat flour for wheat will be discontinued by millers throughout Nebraska. Tho only exception is that a miller may ex change for tho amount that can be boughtWff the ppenroarfcet, and in nc; event t$j excecu" ric liupdrcd ppujiflSj At the Bamo time tiio man who4 ex changes must take substitutes cover ing the amount of the exchange. The Nebraska Millers association adopted the above agreement In re sponse to a request by Gurdon W. Wattles, federal food administrator for Nebraska. The purpose of tho ac tion is to further conserve wheat and to equalize the distribution of this im portant commodity. "Wo are making no sacrifice in eat ing one-half substitutes," said Wattles in his address to tho millers. "In my opinion we will be eating one hundred per cent substitutes before tho next harvest comes. We are behind in our promiso to feed the Allies and our boys in the trenches. We must and will make good our pledge to our as sociates in this great war for democracy." Officers Make Appeal To Market All Wheat "Market your wheat before the first of May, save only cnouch for seed purposes. This is a war call and you can do no greater patriotic service than marketing all wheat." Tho joint appeal is sent to the farm ers of Nebraska by Herbert Hoover, food administrator, and Gurdon W. Wattles, food administrator for Ne braska. "We arc behind in our pledge to our associates in the war. We have promised to supply them with wheat sufficient to make their bread. So far we are behind in our shipments. Wo must show the soldiers imtho trenches that yo are back of them to the last ditch. We must feed them, even if we have 'to go without wheat." No, Thanks, Gentlemen,. I thank the Independent party for the nomination for Major .of the City of RettCloud I could not accept the omcejf cleoted.Vny' not' tary ihe hatcbit and be of one mind? Our present Mayor and Council have done much for the city. First: They have completed the Panama Canal (wblch!has water in it two or three times eaoh year) at a cost of about 12000, or more. Second: They have given the city a modern sewer system (which was much" needed) making it safe and sanitary for every one. Third: They have, in the past two years, pur chased two oil engines for the munici pal power plant, costing approximately 812100.00. Fourth: They have paved six blocks of the city htreots, and no doubt will pava the balance of the I streets if they remain in oillee. Fifth: The city only owes the following: ,Suwcr buiuls t 6 30,000.00 Electric Light bonds,-. il,0U0.0(i Wnterbouds, I5,o000() School bonds, Dist. No. 'J . . . . GO.OOJ.ut) Puving bonds (who is going to pay them?) 42,000.00 Christian Church Note t 'Mr. nod Mrs Coleman spent last Suuduy with relatives in Kansas. Father Duckworth attended the funeral scrvlco of his son-in-law nt Nonnuti tlie first of the week. Chris Jcusoti of Indian Creek, attend ed church Sunday morning nnd after noon nnd was entertained nt the Zeiss homo. CIihs. Shoror has returned from his school work at Hlair, nnd donned tho costume of n farmer and will help win the war by adding to the food supply. Dr. Cross departed by unto, Mnrch '21st for Douglas, Wyoming, whore he expects to locate on a farm forty miles from town and help develop the coun try, . A, birthday surprise was given in WVdr'iirdNr1. B'.ish un-dTera't1-Ird'clivo young son Lynn, on Monday evening. Their birthdays fall on the samo date. All reported a good time. Luncheon was served. Saturday evening Miss Fcarl Carpen ter nnd Mr. Cook were united in mar riage. Miss Carpenter is ono of Ited Cloud's charming young ladies. Mr Cook of Oxford is a splendid young man nnd is highly respected. They will live at Newport, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Gollatly hnvo returned from their visit nt Fairfield nnd Lin coin. Mr. Gellatly attended tho Delta TanJDcltabauquetlu Lincoln the 23rd. A line address was given by Major Dale I'erriu. Mr. Gellatly nnd Mr. Porrln nrc close friends and both members of this society. Why not boost the church! l is the friend of all progress. Tho chief advocate of all reform. Itculivates the highest Ideals. It appeals to tho best motives. It helps makes moral character It is tho avenue of culture. It is the chief support of the nation. It is the friend of Man and Uod. The Day Light Store VISIT OUR STORE Let us show you that we can sell you the Besl the market affords at Reasonable Prices Up-to-Date Staple and Fancy Groceries Vegetables Fresh from the Garden Cash or Trade for Your Produce Up-to-date MILLINERY J. E. BUTLER Both Phones Bell 45 Ind. 200 Total el53,0o0.00 WriY NOT LET THE UOOI) WORK GO ON? Respectfully, ,), A. .MuAimiuit. Nebraska Booming There is plenty of money in Ne braska these days. Enough of it passed through the Omaha clearing house to put her into eighth place in bank clearings, although 34th in pop ulation. She overtopped such cities ns Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Detroit, At lanta, Minneapolis and St. Paul. The com movement hud something to do with this. The car lot receipts of tho principal corn markets during'January and February combined were: Chicago 8,403 cars; Omaha, 8.35G cars, and Kansas City, 6, 727 cars. BLADEN Mrs. Jas. Lidgurd was a Blue Hill visitor Thursday: ' Mrs. N. S. Cowley was a Blue Hill Visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Boyd was a Blue Hill visitor Wednesday. Harold spence made a business trip to, Blue Hill Saturday. Miss Helen Robb visited friends nt Dug Friday and Saturday. Mrs. V. S. Hall and son, Howard) were in Hastings Wednesday. Mrs. John Zaiic of Deweese," spent the week with relatives' here. ' 3P. 'Duncan and family,. visited ,'in njneipill 'Saturday evening. I.Eddie Denton and' Ralph', Lidgard WflMi in BIub Hill Wednnsdav9 v Miss Helen Springer spent, the week- enu ,wiwj relatives iu nuaiiuus. . j?;3vo irrt,Kr i iMiss Anna Brommor spent ,Sunday- vrlth, relatives at Hastings. 1 Hosier Roy Marymco visited Hast ings, relatives Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mae Leetch of Campbell, visit ed at'the-Veston Robb home Saturday "IWrS. Frank Whclan visited her moth- ei, Mrs. Beck in Campbell Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. L lly and Mrs. W. B. Red Cloud Sunday. Mrs. Allan Baylor returned home the last of tho week from a visit with relatives at Nowata, Ok la. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Davis, Mrs. J W. Davis nnd 'daughter, Violet, nnd Miss Beinice Tucker were in Hastings Saturday. Thingo to Worry About. Tho doss of Uibrauor nre siioa vntu sealskin shoes. Our Daily Special. If you wunt to lose u friend lean on him. Huhl A queer old duck Is Dr. nil, ' Ills dopo Klves me a pain; He says a spongo cake diet will CJuro water on the brain. Paw Knows Everything. Willie Paw, what Is a sky line? Taw Any railroad that uses wooden passenger coaches, my son. Cramer and fam Cramer wore in Electric Wiring F you want your home &ore or garage wired let me furnish you an estimate' on the job; complete. Everything : Electrical -TV y ,i( . .: Our prices aire right, workmanship , "i jthe' )fest and material .guaranteed. 7 JY'; We order any sgeciai,,1 fixtures you an want and install them satisfactorily. Let us figure on your next job E. W. STEVENS Tho Curtain Lecture. With her roasts ho was very free, At naKritm: tio had cIuhs; And, though ho'd turn tho llcht out, Could not turn off tho i:as. We solicit a share of your patronage during ipi8 PLATT& FREES .VAV.V. .wuwuv Auto Hearse i Horse Hearse ho Sure! "Is tbcro any connecting link be tween fiction nnd fact'" asked tho old fogy. 'Certainly," replied tho grouch. "What is tho matter with marringo?" Music Teachers Will Convene Tho second annual convention of the Nebraska State Music Teachers will be held in Omaha at tho Hotel Fon tonellc, Api 11 1-3. Miss May Pershing, sister of General Pershing, will bo one of the features. Not A Candidate I wish to announce- that I have with drawn us n candidate for election as member of the school board. ' 'Mi Dad. IIo wanted money had, ho Bald, For ho wan dcop In debt; IIo bought a lot of green goods and IIo Rot It bad, you bet. Mean Drutol "My," exclaimed Mrs. Gabb, ns sho looked up from tho newspaper, "it says hero that whoa a girl in Ncm York got into tho church after nil ar rangements hnd been made for tho wedding, sho changed her mind nnd refused to marry tho man and an nounced that sho would becorao a mitt. Hlonarv." ,n "Hub," growled Mr. Gabb. "Soma guys have all the luck!" ED. AMACK UNDERTAKING s (LADY ASSISTANT) Vm Phone, Ind. Store 158, Res, 93 RED CLOUD, NEB. : r-wjwvn O.II. Minor Dr. S. S. Pcardorf.M. D,p, Manager Veterinary In Charge C. H. Miner Serum Co. -PUODUCEItS- Anti Hog Cholera Serum Red Cloud, Nebraska Wire or Phone at Our Expense I), S. Veterinary License No, 45 Dr. R. V. Nicholson Dentist ayi XAItVOU r.KAPANTFPn HTOffice Oveu Amtouiiit's Stob J RED CLOUD E. S. Geu-ber Wall Paper, Paints, Oils and Varnish PICTURE FRAMING (Work Guaranteed) Electrical Goods of all Kinds Will Wire Your House And Furnish You tho Fixtures Dr.W.H.McBride DENTIST Succo86orvto Dr. Cross OVEIt STATE BANK NEBRASKA X H V HlVIM? V. $C B038K1 ) fnr. HiaK i S j'k r L' : V l X -l'f'l, ,.. nfr..m $. ,"l )M&kMm AaAJim,M ?