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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
6
Alliance merchants report strong sales in rough conditions as one vendor sells thirty five cases of rubbers in a week and others note high demand for rubber boots swimming trunks and cough medicines. Doctors say business is brisk as mudbound activity continues.
Tom Briggs state legislator reports fourteen head of steers lost north of Antioch where shelter is scarce despite hay. William Omaha sheep ranch near Alliance notes heavy spring lamb losses though total sheep totals remain high. John Snyder from Alliance says a Black Hills stockman lost five thousand sheep with expectant overall losses near fifty percent. right of way crews skin dead animals and snow in Minnekahta reaches four feet.
Contractors report breaking two glass panes during installation on the opera house block. On the same day the Rhein hardware front was repaired after a snowball thrown by a bold vandal caused disastrous effects, leaving locals noting the luck of others.
A fragment shows a tense moment as ally countries debate military and political strategy amid shifting loyalties. Leaders from several nations weigh risky moves, seeking consensus before a key summit.
The passage notes Arbor Day as a sensible holiday rarely remembered as banks close and people forget. It mentions unfavorable weather hindering tree planting while students still participate in some parts of the state, underscoring the loss felt when the holiday is slurred or forgotten.
Tele graph notes Superintendent W R Pate of Alliance visited Sidney friends last week during the District Declamatory contest. The report calls him the jolly fine superintendent, still cheerful in Sidney school leadership and enjoying local visits.
A Herald carrier reports younger pupils began wearing overalls to class this morning. The teacher disapproved but allowed them to continue for the rest of the school year. The kindergarten has not joined yet, with six weeks remaining.
Lieutenant Lee R. G. Ward of the General Recruiting Service stopped in Omaha for a hurried inspection at the Alliance Recruiting station. He attended the recent demonstration. Major Morris of the Seventh Division is expected soon to visit Sergeants Frey and Ryan. The local station has performed well over the past month.
Dr. G. EB. Condra head of the Nebraska Conservation and Soil Survey and state geologist passed through Alliance on train 41 en route to Crawford and Lander. He will stop in Crawford to inspect a gas well brought in there a week ago and is regarded as a leading geologist frequently consulted on oil propositions in state work.
Harold Thomas of The Thomas Company purchased the new bungalow recently completed by builder John T. Capps in Belmont Addition to Alliance. Mr. Thomas will soon occupy the home.
Wim Beans of Lakeside, an employee at a potash plant, was brought to Alliance Sunday night after falling and being caught in belts and pulleys. He broke his right arm and lost the thumb on his left hand and badly mangled the hand. He is resting as well as could be expected.
Dance enthusiasts praise the weekly events held each Wednesday and Saturday at the Armory offering music and good times. Community members attend to enjoy social gathering and live entertainment from local organizers.
The May term of district court begins May three with several cases listed for docket. Principal items include the State of Nebraska versus Lawrence H. Lackey Dwight Zediker and Tom Rubin.
County Treasurer Irish notes strong business last week despite poor weather. Vehicle license numbers dipped due to the cold, but the shortfall is expected to be made up later in the season.
A small fire at 509 Niobrara Monday afternoon around 6 o clock destroyed a shed used to store hay. The residence was occupied by Lloyd Tigner, an employee at Dieks Lumber Co.
Report notes a fire likely sparked by children playing with matches and praises the fire truck's usefulness in Alliance streets. The piece mentions the difficulty of bringing heavy equipment across soft areas and states Frank Rychman will replace James S. Whitney as city lighting plant engineer after May 1.
Sailor Jim White, claiming to be the Navy’s original strongest man, will stage a strength exhibition at Joe Smith's pool hall tonight at 8 30. He shows papers and cites prior Red Cross and Liberty Loan activity, and says he may enlist in the Army from Alliance once papers are ready. The event, free to attend, is expected to draw interest.
A reward of 25 dollars is offered for the return of a mink. The notice asks no questions and directs the finder to return the animal to Mia, J A Mallory at 501 Laramie. Contact Lloyd CG, Thomas, Room 8, Reddish Block, phone 20.
A reward is offered for the return of a large loose leaf world atlas about 4 by 21 inches that departed from an office roughly two months ago. The owner requests its return and will pay a suitable reward.
For Sale two six room houses on Sweetwater Street. Modern except heat. Price and terms right. See Nebraska Land Company.
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