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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
8
The Herald notes many subscribers and friends who back the paper with payments and encouragement. Names include Arthur Feagine J A Keegan D B Parrinton M Ewing and County Commissioner Beck. New and renewing subscribers pledge ahead with two year or premium wall charts as others report good crops and farm activity nearby.
Rail and local society notes from Alliance include inspector trips by A V Gavin and Sept Weldenhamer over the Black Hill, and engineers Hicks Allen Edwards Carl Nelson on duty. Frequent mentions of show trains, premium wall charts sent to Canada, and a major accident injuring brakeman Harshberger.
The Ringling Brothers World Biggest Show drew one of the town’s largest crowds last Saturday in Alliance. The parade moved from Box Butte Avenue to the show grounds amid good weather until showers. The Nat Reiss Carnival Company closed its engagement, paying Alliance over 210 dollars in city charges but failing to attract patronage beyond what the Ringling show brought. The Herald notes no parade charge was levied against Ringling. only minor costs for water and hydrant work were paid.
Frequent showers keep ground moist and air cool in Northwestern Nebraska. Pastures and hay benefit from the rains while late planted corn and potatoes look to make fine crops if frost stays unlikely.
J. P. Barger left on an early train for Chariton Iowa where he operates a nursery. He plans to close Iowa stock and run all nursery business from his Box Butte County site southeast of Alliance. He believes many tree varieties can be grown here and will invest to build a larger nursery to meet demand.
The Co-Operative pays the best bid price for produce presented to it. The notice highlights fair pricing for farmers and emphasizes prompt payment and reliable purchases.
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