Ride of a lifetime eyed for 1915 across the nation
Cody Wyoming rider Henry C. Weber plans a 4000 mile cross country journey on a single horse from Cody to San Francisco via Bangor New York Buffalo Chicago and San Diego. The race, staged for the Panama Pacific exposition and Wyoming clubs, offers a 15000 prize and requires disciplined endurance riding with depots and checkpoints along the way.
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Weber
The
Herald
Denver
Cody
Wyoming
Bangor
Maine
San Francisco
Committee of Events
Federation of Wyoming Commercial Clubs
Wilson
Washington
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York State
Buffalo
Lake Pine
Chicago
Lincoln Memorial Highway
San Diego
California
Carey
Houk
San Diego Fair Association
Boy Burned to Death in Seneca Visit
The five year old son of Burlington fireman L D Carter died after entering a shed near a barn and starting a straw fire. Flames spread quickly and the child could not escape. he died a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Carter
Burlington
Seneca
Alliance Day for Four Days Ends Saloon Licenses
Saloons in Alliance will close for four days from the evening of April 60th until the morning of May 1st because the license year runs May 1 to May 1 and the first Tuesday in May falls on May 5th this year. The attorney general offered no fix without council action, which the council declined, resulting in a four day lid on licenses.
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Alliance
Hastings College Glee Club entertained by church group
The Hastings College Glee Club was royally entertained by the Christian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian Church at Miss Vera Spencer’s home after the concert at the opera house. Games, magic, readings, and a lunch by Mrs. W. E. Spencer and Mrs. Elia Young followed, and all departed early in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings College
First Presbyterian Church
Vera Spencer
Opera House
W. E. Spencer
Elia Young
Advertisers urged to deal honestly for local ads
The Alliance Herald urges careful inspection of newspaper ads and urges advertisers to be truthful. It notes stronger federal fraud laws, rising reader scrutiny, and editors turning down unsuitable offers. The piece advises readers to consult ads carefully and mention The Alliance Herald when contacting advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
U. S
Menna
the Herald
Alliance Herald
The Stockmen's Legal Guide pamphlet advertised
Knowledge in power it to aal. The Stockmen's Claim Association of Omaha has compiled and printed in pamphlet form the law of Nebraska and Iowa and the United States relating to the raising breeding shipping of stock. The booklet is indexed for convenient reference and should be kept after reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockmen's Claim Association of
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
United States
Stockmen's Legal Guide
the Herald
Hotels Spotlight Lincoln Capitol Pullman Millard in Omaha
The Herald endorses Thompson Hotel Company properties led by Lincoln Hotel and Capitol Hotel for value and service. It notes the new Pullman Hotel near Burlington Station in Omaha under T C Douglas, plus long-standing Millard and proprietor Home Miller as top Nebraska choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hotel Company
Lincoln
Capitol Hotel
Hurlington
Union
Omaha
Pullman
Burlington Station
T. C. Douglas
Millard
Nebraska
Hotel Boquet Heads to Stockmen Hub in Omaha
In heart of Omaha’s retail district sits Hotel Boquet run by J W Boquet & Son. They aim to be stockmen’s HQ with special attention to accommodation. The ad notes convenient location for South Omaha business and access to central Omaha.
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Omaha
Hotel Boquet
J. W., Boquet & Son
Tent use grows for summer camping and health benefits
Readers urged to study descriptive catalogs and price lists from the Western Tent and Awning Co. in Lincoln and the Gate City Tent and Awning Co. in Omaha as canvas goods age and demand rises. Advertisements urge immediate inquiry for season foods and camping gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Western Tent & Awning Co
Lincoln
Gate City Tent & Awning Co
Omaha
The
Herald
Reliable Hospe Company Endorsed by Local Musicians
A. Hospe Company of Omaha is praised as a reliable music house through personal acquaintance with its head and ongoing dealings in instruments. A free Victrola booklet is offered for a two cent stamp, with useful information promised regardless of future purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hospe
Reliable Music House
Omaha
Hospe
Taft's Dental Rooms Ad Published in The Mer ald
The Mer ald urges careful dentist selection for health and endorses Taft's Dental Rooms in Omaha. Readers are advised to consider the ad as a helpful recommendation during their travels.
Livestock Commission Firms Featured in The Herald
The Herald highlights a slate of honest stockman firms including Alex G. Buchanan & Son Tage Brothers Rosenbaum Bros. Co and the Great Western Commission Co. Readers are urged to study their advertisements and steer business their way for mutual benefit.
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Livestock Commission
Herald
Alex G. Buchanan & Son
Tage Brothers
Rosenbaum Bros. & Co
Great Western Commission Co
Merald
Lincoln Horse and Mule Market Opens in Lincoln
F W Lester and son Claude Lester of Alliance lease buildings at the state fair grounds. The first sale January 16 sold about 75 head, with roughly 225 head disposed of at the March 26 sale. Lincoln Horse & Mule Company formed with 25000 capital, including leading Lincoln horsemen as stockholders.
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Lincoln
F. W. Lester
Claude L. Lester
Alliance
State Fair Grounds
Lincoln Horse & Mule Company
West
Hide and Fur Dealers Ad Offers Trading Tips
Seasonal note highlights beaver and mink trades with the Omala Hide & Fur Co. offering advice on selling hides and furs. The ad suggests readers write for information not in the advertisement and mentions saddles and Harkness equipment for readers.
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Herald
Omala Hide & Fur Co
Harpham Bros Company Saddles and Harness Ad
Readers are invited to view Harpham Bros Company advertising for saddles and harness. The Lincoln makers are presented as well known reliable manufacturers and dealers in saddlery.
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Harpham Bros. Company
Lincoln
Seeds That Grow From Griswold Seed Co Lincoln
Promotes Griswold Seed Co seeds as tested reliable stock from Lincoln. Advises asking for Griswold’s at stores or writing for price list if unavailable. Also mentions stockmen photos and halftone cuts for newspapers with The Bee Engraving Department Omaha for information and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold Seed Co
Lincoln
Griswold’s
Bee Engraving Department
Omaha
Newell Eyes Western Nebraska Dry Farming Growth
H Newell director of the United States reclamation service noted Lincoln visit by a party of officials. He predicted western Nebraska north of the Platte will rival leading agricultural regions in a few years. The group toured western regions to spur farmer interest in reclamation and dry farming. They sought a view of Fairview to spot Secretary Bryan’s home.
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H. Newell
Tited States Reclamation Service
Lincoln
Heald
Platte River
Nebraska
Newell
Colorado
Washington
A. A. Jones
Interior
John Harvey
Jones
Clay Tallman
Mr. R. Dudley
Division of
FL Newell
United States Reclamation Service
W. c. Mendelhall
Land Classification Department
Geological Survey
E. Z.,. Murphy
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
T. N. Carvery
Chas
J. Brand
W. T. Swingle
Swingle
Denver
Fairview
Bryan
Alliance Junior Normal Opens June Eighth
The Alliance Junior Normal starts June 8 for eight weeks with expected attendance surpassing last year’s near one hundred. The state funded institution charges only a $2 enrollment fee. books are free. Institute week opens the program with Prof. C W Pugsley directing special institute work and Miss Della Reed registrar. The faculty mirrors last year including Prof. Earl M Cline as principal and others from across Nebraska.
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Alliance Junior Normal
Junior Normal
Normal
Alliance
The
Institute
C. W. Pugsley
State Agricultural College
Della Reed
Earl M. Cline
Geneva
Braham
Sidney
Earl Meyer
Lincoln
Simeon Moss
Wisner
Ralph Marrs
Bridgeport
Gertrude Fulton
H. H. Reimund
Weeping Water
Stock Brand Department Opens in Alliance Herald
The Alliance Herald announces a weekly Stock Brand Department alphabetized by counties and packed with name ranch location brand descriptions and cuts. Subscriptions include plates and engraving with tiered pricing for space, and a reduced rate for brand cards. The section starts in May with early orders appearing in the April issue.
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Alliance Herald
Herald
The
Nebraska
Nebraska Stock Growers, Association
Civing Name Ranch
Secretary of State
Department of the
Alliances Herald
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Hermald
Herald! Myhlishing Company Alliance
First Horse and Mule Sale Opens Season in Alliance
Dr Claude L Lester has arranged the 1914 season opening for the Alliance Horse and Mule Company with F W Lester and Son as managers. The sale at Alliance stock yards will be held Thursday and Friday June 1 and 12. Prospects favor a strong turnout and better results than last year. R M Hampton of the First National Bank can provide details.
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Lincoln
Claude L. Lester
Alliance Horse & Mule Company
F. W. Lester
New Florist Shop Be W Ray Opens In Car Unit
New Florist Shop Be. W. Ray has moved into a car built for the purpose. It will be located on the first National Bank corner. The car includes a built in refrigerator for keeping flowers fresh and ample window space for plant displays. A telephone and electric lights have been installed. The car is commodious and well suited to its use.
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BE. W. Ray
First National Bank
House and five acres for rent near hospital
A good house for rent with five acres of ground, a good well, burn and outbuilding. One mile west of the hospital. Suitable for a poultry farm or gardening. Owner moving to town due to sickness. Phone 262 or 435 or see C. F. Kroll at the place.
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C. F. Kroll
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Ody
Man Left Alliance
Pacific Coast
Henry C. Weber
Deaver
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Henry
Old Council
Glee Club
Lincoln Hotels
Omaha Hotels
Taft
Hide and Fur Dealers
Hranchmzen
Nifty
Sering Footwear
Altiandle Shoe Store
Si Buys Sa
Alliance Horse & Mule Co
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