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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
3
Tornado sweeping north Texas southern Oklahoma and Arkansas killed at least 167 people and cut telegraph lines. Towns like Canada and Mineola were struck hard with extensive property loss and multiple fatalities across the region.
Reports from ranch country indicate cattle losses from the Sunday and Monday blizzard will be light compared with 1913 losses. Ranchmen estimate three to thirty head lost with some areas unreachable due to downed lines and drifting snow driven by strong winds.
At a special board meeting the Alliance Community Club employed Rufus Jones of Williams Montana as secretary on a one year contract. Jones, a former newspaper man, comes with wide experience and strong recommendations. He is already on the job and seeks the support of every citizen.
W. R. Harper store in Alliance enjoys a notable rise in spring business as demand for new goods remains high. Proprietor Harper credits a timely stock of latest goods and quick public response, noting heavy use of advertising to attract customers and validate the boom.
Alliance high school girls fell 14 to 10 in a hard fought game at Scottsbluff with the home team viewed as one of western Nebraska’s strongest. Alliance, seeking a Friday rematch at the high school gym, remains hopeful and asks community support for an improved showing.
The Boys Working Reserve mobilizes 16 to 21 year olds to fill harvest labor gaps for farmers facing shrinking labor supplies. Through the Federal County Director E G Laing requests are placed on farms, with growing demand predicted for 1919 and farmers praising the boys work and seeking year after year support despite war conditions.
Charles F. Johnson manager of the John J. Grier commissary and lunch room was killed at the Burlington stockyards. Authorities believe robbery was the motive. Johnson’s body was found on the tracks after an axe blow and pushed by switching trains. Investigators comb the yards as the hunt for suspects continues.
The University announces a four weeks course for tractor operators to aid Nebraska road work. Beginning April 14, the program plans lectures and six hours daily lab work under agriculture and engineering faculties. About 200 operators are needed, with wages around seven dollars a day.
The Alliance High School declamatory contest drew a packed house at the Imperial theatre. Winners included Miss Marie Howe in drama, Mr Wade Grassman in humor, and Miss Alta Dye, with prize aims toward the district contest in Bayard on April 11. Judges included Mrs Fry and Miss McFadden.
Police Chief Oscar Reid vows to enforce the law to the letter and prosecute violators with sufficient evidence. He targets gambling and illegal alcohol connections such as Jamaica ginger and related concoctions, and will curb street disturbances with broad citizen support.
The Welcome Home for World War I veterans, planned months ago, will be held July 4 as the stockmen's reunion ends. Promoters foresee one of the county's largest celebrations with wild west performances and a program to honor the men who served.
A. B. Price, a Colorado chemist, says Nebraska potash plants could all operate by July 1 if his refining plan is adopted. He proposes leaching tailings at an old cyanide mill near Colorado Springs to extract potash and reprocess other salts. He met Nebraska industry leaders who showed encouragement and a trip by a prominent Antioch expert is planned to evaluate the method.
Alliance Volunteer Fire Department held its Wednesday evening installation of officers at the department club rooms. New chief Frank L. Merritt hosted a banquet and smoker. Dr. George J. Hand, new president, spoke on duties and functions. An athletic stunt show followed and a ball team was proposed with another meeting set for next Wednesday.
Mr Grant of Grant and Fulton consulting engineers is expected to arrive in Alliance this week to commence prep work for pavement laying. The firm surveyed the city and set drainage grades and is well positioned to aid the city in the improvement effort.
New administration outlines policy with single member committees and swift authority. Walter R. Metz named city attorney and Dr. George J. Hand physician. Power unit purchase challenged. well at city water works needs contractor action. Lease of city farm to Hugh Beal approved at $17 yearly. sanitation and street work deferred to April 22 meeting.
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