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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
10
A dynamite blast during floor demolition at the old courthouse caused concrete debris to rain onto the roof and a window. Clerk Hargraves and Mr. Basye avoided injury by sidestepping a concrete fragment that pierced the glass, while occupants watched in shock.
Trixie Sing, a woman described as a dope fiend from Sheridan Wyoming, is committed to an asylum as authorities move to remove her from the local scene.
A Lincoln woman, after two days of detention and now in the Insane asylum at Norfolk, was moved from Lincoln where authorities considered returning her to Alliance. Locals recall her escapades in the jail, including climbing near windows and shouting for a cigarette. Officials hope a stay at the asylum helps, though her case is seen as hopeless.
Atlas Smith, 10, was instantly killed by electrocution while untangling a fishline from live wires on the Cross & Roberts Electric Co. transmission lines. His body was recovered from the river after he fell in and burned blue. son of W. P. Smith, city scavenger.
A yard garden is ruined by neighbors' chickens prompting a shotgun vigil. The piece then shifts to New York potato overproduction with prices to consumers far above farm quotes, noting limited outlets in the US and diverse uses overseas, including Germany. It cites a federal view of potatoes as mainly food and few domestic nonfood outlets.
An old remedy titled Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to restore natural color and fullness. Advertises easy application with a brush through hair and claims gray strands vanish after use.
A historical column urges merchants to advertise consistently with truth, noting the current hard winter and consumer demand for bargains. It warns against misleading claims and stresses that constant honest advertising draws trade beyond just discount notices.
An ill handled ride leads to a crude exchange as a minister speaks Italian to a driver while a silent illiterate passenger is taunted. A boy asks a question about watering a horse and then plans to milk a cat, revealed in a Ladies' Home Journal anecdote.
A light verse extols the value of a sincere smile, claiming it brightens moods, fights gloom, and motivates effort. It stresses a cheerful, heartful expression as priceless and timeless, with a closing quip about a joke exchange between a mother and child.
Clarence Rosenberger promotes Minnesota Red River Ohio seed potatoes free from scab and dry rot. Each farmer should plant five acres this year and buy enough seed at delivery price 90 cents per bushel sacked. He asks to see Mr. Seldell’s opinion on the seed and to place orders immediately. Hemingford Com Club secretary.
County Commissioner Cal Hashman reports a strong demand and good price for alfalfa seed grown in Box Butte. Kimball County recently ordered thirty bushels at ten dollars per bushel.
An ad announces a new blacksmithing shop offering first class smithing and horseshoeing in the alley behind Rodgers' store run by W. L. Carroll.
The Bonner Ranch, led by Hall and Graham, continues growing their holdings by buying adjoining land. Acheson Bros. real estate agency arranged last week’s deal adding another land section to the ranch.
A vintage ad claims TIZ relieves sore feet by banishing corns blisters and bunions. It promises quick relief from foot torture with smaller shoes and improved foot comfort, suggesting druggists or department stores as sources.
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