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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
4
A colonel riding at dusk is halted by a guard shouting halt who discovers no guard was posted. The sentry explains he is practicing, and the colonel dismounts and questions the error while vowing vengeance on the sergeant responsible.
A regiment of colored workers aboard a transport faced fire from a submarine during the voyage. After several cannon shots and an abandon ship alert, a loud racial taunt from the rear rank relieved the tension, ending the immediate danger.
A pilot let a British aircraft fly itself for about 20 miles while he kept feet on the rudder bar and hands off the controls. The single preflight act required only gentle steering to reach an airfield two miles away, then the pilot resumed control to land.
A couple argues about a honeymoon destination noting no other man in sight as the sole objection, highlighting the setting as delightful for their trip.
A renowned electrician calculates that a single lightning flash could supply enough energy to illuminate a two mile by two mile area at about one candle power. He notes that producing this level of illumination would require 13 000 horsepower for one second.
Government urges six month campaign to boost building and jobs. Repair work will resume as wartime restrictions end and paint is profitable long term. Painting a Henke home costs about 125 dollars for 60 years of upkeep, proving paint pays. Old paint can prime barn or fence but better to repaint with fresh coat for durability.
The government has produced protective coatings or dopes to guard iron and steel from rust and to weather proof and fireproof airplane wings. Officials note potential commercial uses for these coatings beyond wartime needs. It pays to advertise in The Herald.
A Norwegian wedding is a delightful spectacle with the national costume in full view. The wedding party travels in procession to the church and after the ceremony a village green dance follows with violin accompaniment. Festivities continue the next day and may extend further.
An article notes fog banks create zones of silence where sound is retarded or stopped. In the same fog area a clear lane allows sound to travel, so one ship may hear a distant vessel while missing nearby ones.
A concise aphorism notes that no government can easily govern men whose intentions are honest yet whose consciences are bewitched, highlighting political caution and restraint. The remark underscores the complexity of managing principled opposition within a state.
A fragmented note urges those inclined to drink or gamble to seek vacation and change of scene. It claims absence from home can cure a blue vision and that contact with others helps become reasonable. It also advises seeing the better side of life and practicing kindly speech despite discomfort.
The Jefferson Review editor took a long overdue vacation and Irene notes that his wife runs the business by banking income yet avoids paying bills. She claims she works hard but keeps them busy since their move.
The passage notes Japan favoring golden teeth in professional settings while India prefers red-stained teeth and parts of Sumatra regard any front teeth as unacceptable for a respectable woman.
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