Chief of Police Jeffers Fights Off Prisoner in Barbershop Scuffle
Chief Jeffers, famed for beating multiple challengers, arrested Paul Urban after Urban insulted women and refused to pay for a barber cut. A confrontation near the station led to Jeffers using a left handed upper cut to restrain Urban who was then jailed, Urban fined 25 and costs with part paid by cash and the rest by city labor.
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Jeffera
Willard
Paul Urban
Jeffers
Urban
Golg
Blacksmith Urban Arrested After Town Turmoil
An unidentified blacksmith known as Urban traveled to town seeking medicine described as joy water. After arriving he was jailed at the Hotel de Jeffers amid threats of violence, with the town chief noting Urban's capability with his fists and fear of being thrown into the mud.
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Urban
Hotel de Jeffers
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Expands Nationally
From a small beginning the sale and use of this remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. When you have need of such a medicine, give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial and you will understand why it has become so popular for coughs, colds and croup. Obtainable everywhere.
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United States
TIZ Foot Comfort Ad Promises Relief
An oldadvertisement promises relief for aching feet with a 25 cent box of TIZ. It claims to end burning sore feet corns bunions and raw spots and promises feet that never swell or hurt. A yearlong comfort guarantee or money back is offered.
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Acta
Dst
Contest for Buick for a Day Opens in Box Butte County
Ward B Norton launches a 100 word contest offering one day of free Buick use with a driver. Open to Box Butte and nearby counties, entrants must write a factual 100 word piece answering what they would do with a car for a day. Submissions go to Contest Manager Ward W Norton care. Entries due May 1 with winner announced after judging.
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Ward B. Norton
Chalmer
Box Butte
Norton
Nelighbor
Care Ward W. Norton
Banana Train Incident Involving Conductor Rider
A serious yet humorous event occurred on the banana train passing through town Monday. Just before reaching the yards, Conductor Char ley Rider handed the way bills to a crew member, prompting unspecified consequences.
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Charley Rider
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promoted for Darker Color
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a home product to restore natural hair color, gloss, and fullness. It claims to stop dandruff and itchy scalp, advising a simple nightly brushing with the mixture until morning.
Homestead Case Settled Leaving Land To Rice
The homestead case involving James McGuirk Coote C Malloy Francis C Malloy and James E Rice has been settled with Rice now owning the land. McGuirk entered the homestead on July 31 1897 and died January 27 1910 leaving it to Coote C Mulloy who submitted final proof May 6 1911 but faced withholding and later proceedings.
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James McGuirk
Coote C. Malloy
Francis C. Malloy
James E. Rice
Rice
McGuirk
Coote C. Mulloy
Francis C. Mulloy
James FE. Rice
James BE. Rice
Boyd & Metz
Alliance Cleaning Works Ad For Dyeing and Pressing
Cleaning, dyeing and pressing for ladies and gentlemen with dry and steam cleaning by the latest process. Pressing and repairing neatly done. Draperies and household work cared for. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 58. Alliance Cleaning Works Mrs Anna Zehrung, Prop.
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Alliance Cleaning Works
Mre
Anna Zehrung
Highlanders Attention Thursday Night Schedule
Drill team practice from 9 to 9 and social session from 9 to 12. Adjourned meeting set for Thursday night April 22. Board of Managers notes Ruth Leonard piano teacher at 918 Laramie with affordable prices.
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Board OF Managers
Ruth Leonard
Laramie
Alliance Public Library Adds Donor Titled Works
Alliance Public Library announces donated books and titles from the Alliance Woman's Club and others. The list includes Dickens and American history tales such as Loyalist and frontier stories, classic children’s volumes, and naval and adventure titles from authors like Leslie, Lang, and Alcott.
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Alliance Woman's Club
Rankin
Pete
Patel
Dickens
Otle
Silver Fox Farm
Coolidge
Stoddard
White Cave
Seawell
Virginia Cavalier
Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts Beyond the Seas
Lange
Silver Island
Laut
Lords of the North
Hughesa
Tom Brown
Oxford
Stark
Beauty
Egeleston
Warlock
Fox, Jr
Crittenden
Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
Dickson
Pier—Sentimentalista
Brady
Honor Roll
Hower
Long Shadow
Lynde
Grafters
Bosher
Atherton
Perch
Richmond—t
Harben
New Clarion
Rinehart
Forman
No Use to Try to Wear Out Your Cold
Coughs and Colds sap strength if neglected and early treatment helps. Dr. King's New Discovery is advertised as the first dose that clears the head, frees the air, and makes you feel better. Buy a bottle today and start taking at once. No. 1-Adv 6265
Homestead entries filed at Alliance land office
Applications for homesteads and final proofs are reported as moderately brisk at Alliance with multiple settlers listed. Names include Samuel L. Shepard Velma Howard J. Ash Daniel Floyd Goodro Wilber F. Roberts Charles J. Leieriz Clarence A. Nickle Herbert Db. Eshierill Hollis A. Staples Nora Meglenmere Michael Bergman Lulu Widup Harriet M Wiggins with varied sections townships and ranges across Nebraska dates from April 5 to April 12.
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Alliance Land Office
Samuel L. Shepard
Velma
Nebr
Township
Howard J. Ash
Bassett
Towneship
Daniel Floyd Goodro
Lewellen
Wilber F. Roberts
Orlando
Charles J. Leieriz
Lakeside
Clarence A. Nickle
Shekosh
Herbert Db. Esh
Ierrill
Hollis A. Staples
North Platte
Nora Meglenmere
Bridgeport
Michael Bergman
Chadron
Lulu Widup
Morrill
Harriet M, Wiggins
Bingham
Real Estate Listings and Investment Offers at Alliance Neb
Real estate agents invite buyers to inspect fine residence lots three to six blocks from corners, six-lot parcels with frame homes, and a 320 acre farm within five miles of Alliance. They advertise easy terms, small cash down, and prompt responses to inquiries. Also listed are ranches for sale or trade and office contact details for Kibble & Company at 211 Box Butte Ave. Nebr. Also an herbal tonic advertisement appears.
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Allance
E. T. Kibble & Company
Box Butte Ave
Alliance
Nebr
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Campbell Correspondence School of Soil Culture
Campbell
Correspondence School
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bell Telephone
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Jack Johnson
Johnson
Fred Reeder
Reeder
Kansas City
Billines
Cage
T. S. Fielding
Snyder’s Cigar Store
Alliance Public Library
Hollister
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