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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. Cecil Smith visits C. C. Smith family in Alliance after a Omaha stay. Many residents travel, relocate, or attend events. births and deaths noted, including a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waters. Local business and social calls, school board action, and marriages recorded.
The Daughters of Isabelle announce a food exchange and apron sale at Newberry's store on Saturday April 14. Community notices recount weddings, entertainments, club meetings and church anniversary events across Alliance and nearby areas with multiple hostesses and venues.
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Holy Week offerings include litany from 10 to 3 and Easter day services. Holy Rosary Masses and cross adoration. Baptist Easter service at 11 with baptism at 7:30. Christian Church Easter program by Missionary Circle. Lutheran services including German at 10:30. Services led by Reverends Shaw Manning Layton Young Worthmann.
University of Nebraska home economics teachers advise choosing rugs that blend with walls and furniture. Use unobtrusive colors and designs, consider multi color rugs for varied furniture, and prefer the smaller size if between two options to avoid bare floors.
The Herald advertises the largest stock of typewriter ribbons in Alliance available at all times. For inquiries call 346.
Professors Brown and Hendricks attended a Falls City church convention. Abba Bowen addressed Brock Civic League on cooperation for civic improvement. Superintendent Lee Henderson of Ainsworth visited Peru seeking a commercial teacher. First 1000 copies of the Summer School Bulletin and Annual Catalog will be distributed Saturday. Peru Day closes the Normal for Teachers’ Association events in Nebraska City. A special train will return after the evening program. Charles Spacht returns from vacation in Alliance.
The College of Agriculture advises spring as best for tile drainage to avoid crop damage from summer digging. Hand digging through dense gumbo is easier after frost ends. Accurate levels and an engineer drawn map of tile lines ensure a permanent land record and future value.
The horticultural department reports tests show potato peels provide insufficient reserve food for a strong start, leading to low yields. This advice answers a repeated mall query on whether planting peels is worth it versus using seed potatoes.
The fifth community concert will be held at the Phelan opera house Sunday afternoon at 2 30. An Easter program will be rendered featuring a selection by the male chorus and music by Wiker.
The North Platte Valley Teach Association met last Thursday and Friday with large attendance. W R Pate of A acted as toastmaster Friday evening. Officers elected: Matheny of Scottsbluff president Ada Hardman Ge secretary Ti of Kimball vice president and treasurer. Next year’s session set for Scottsbluff.
The Commercial Club will hold its annual officer election at the Phelan opera house Thursday evening. The program includes a smoker and address talks by H. G. Taylor of the Nebraska Railway Commission and Dr. C. S. Nusbaum.
Soldiers from Ft. Robinson under Lieutenant Fitz have been stationed at Belmont tunnel to prevent any damage to the railroad at that point.
Major Holderman of York arrived in Alliance Saturday to aid recruiting for a Nebraska Regiment company. He spoke at the theatre to outline duties and outlook. J. B. Miller will lead the company in Tantry as recruiting proceeds with vigor and practical prospects.
A Beatrice farm demonstration with the county agent shows cattle fed a full corn ration produced greater overall gains and profit despite slightly lower profit per pound. The split herd compared a limited versus full corn feed, highlighting the economics of total intake and weight gain.
Nebraska home economics experts advise using sunlight to guide interior color choices. For sunless rooms they recommend cream and warm sand tones, with restrained blue. Green options can vary from vivid to grayish while remaining attractive.
Job seekers are urged to try The Hero's job department for their next position. Call 240 for prompts and results.
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