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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
1
London April 18 The allies appear to have begun a counter offensive against German forces in France with French and English artillery pounding a broad front. The admiralty reports British shipping losses totaling fifteen due to mines or submarines in the past week.
The Thedford Home Talent company presents a matinee and an evening performance at the opera house this Saturday. The cast features thirteen members and includes Miss Sabarjaroff singing in the evening. All proceeds from both performances will go to the Red Cross fund.
John W. Guthrie left Tuesday night for Chicago to attend the wedding of his younger son Charles.
The Liberty Loan Committee urges voluntary corrections to war security cards to ensure fair distribution of government securities. Many entries will be reviewed in coming weeks. those who adjust their cards may buy additional fourth Liberty loan securities. The county seeks full loyalty and efficiency upon war’s end.
Nebraska legislature passes a far reaching sedition bill introduced at Governor Neville's request. The law defines sedition, prescribes penalties up to ten thousand dollars fine or twenty years, and covers acts obstructing war effort, disloyal talk, recruitment, fund raising, and aiding enemies.
Box Butte county farm bureau mobilizes to send one or more carloads of Early Ohio potatoes to the Red Cross. Farmers will ship to Lincoln or Omaha where proceeds go to the local Red Cross chapter. Rail transportation is hoped free, with farmers urged to donate 24 or 50 bushels and notify the county agents promptly.
Irvin Zedicker faced a county court plea after police confiscated a trunk of liquor last Saturday. Judge Tash assessed a $100 duty plus transport costs on the liquor from Wyoming, swelling the county fund with the levy.
Mrs H H Dietrich of Mullen spent several days this week with Mrs Ray Hoag.
Nebraska House delegates were invited to the State Association of Commercial clubs annual meeting in Alliance on May 21 and 22. Delegates appointed include Christ Anderson Bristow L O Todd Union George A Hunt Crete Jatoh Sass Chaleo J F Fults Beaver City D D Schwab Lebanon F E Stearns Morrill J A Axtell Falebury George W Greenwalt Troken Bow Theo Osterman Central City J H Craddock Omaha Dwieht S Dalbey Beatrice George G Waite Lincoln George W Reneker Presle City H J White Ainsworth John Murtey Alvo Dennis Cronin O Neil Eneene Beal Ogalilla Co W Trumble Hazard Al N Dafoe Tecumeh George Jackson Nelson.
By Thursday noon Box Butte county subscriptions totaled about 450000, well above the 268000 county quota. Equitable Life Insurance plans a five year policy returning bonds equal to the policy value, with 44 percent interest to the beneficiary if the insured dies. An official report by Chairman Graham will publish the final results once all returns are in.
The article denounces The Alliance Times for false reporting about the Board of Educational Lands and Funds meeting held April 12, accusing the paper of seeking financial gain through misrepresentation. It asserts the Ridgell side and other officials were present with the governor, clarifying the meeting’s true sequence and denying alleged secret sessions.
The Fuel Administration warns consumers to place coal orders now for autumn and winter supply. It urges using trusted suppliers and not delaying to avoid past shortages, noting government bodies can aid but cannot force action.
Alliance business leaders joined Hemingford residents for a welcome gathering to honor 106 new families. Judge Tash and County Agent Neuwanger spoke of community spirit and agricultural opportunities while entertainment came from the Hemingford orchestra and free community club cinema.
The senior class has chosen the play Back to the Farm featuring Corrine Molring Edith Reddish Leila Cutts Beulah Reddish Wilma Mote Leo Snyder Walter Anderson Louis Griggs Ralph Wattenine and Howard Bennett in the cast with life pathos and humor for school patrons.
A special council meeting will be held Friday April 26 to consider bids for a new septic tank and issue licenses for pool halls plumbers electricians and others in the licensing class.
The car situation for potato shipments improved slightly as the 1917 crop from the west dwindles. Chicago receipts stayed light with demand fair and prices steady to firmer, while western shipments declined due to lower market prices and higher freight costs.
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