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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
A local agricultural group plans a Saturday meeting in Hemingford to organize a permanent growers association. The aim is to standardize potato storage and supply practices and unite growers under a common program.
A Saturday meeting in Hemingford aims to perfect a cooperative potato storage and selling organization. Leaders from the Office of Markets and Rural Organization and farm departments outline plans to store and sell potatoes through a warehouse system to lift growers’ earnings and reduce reliance on speculators.
Box Butte county farmer and alfalfa seed raiser Matt Healy, formerly of Hereford Colorado, bought the Reed farm near Alliance. His Denver seed display valued at $12,000 showcased cold and drought resistant alfalfa seed grown in furrows on irrigated and unirrigated Colorado lands. Healy cites growing success, plans to double crop next year, and a potential long term market for alfalfa seed nationwide.
Joe L. Westover of Rushville is among applicants chosen for Fort Snelling Minnesota training starting August 27. Other Western Nebraska selections include William Rirchle Jr and G. Perry of Bridgeport, Ronald Moore of Alliance, plus many professionals and business men. Alternate picks list Frank J. McGovern, Frank M. Morrisey, James Mothbersead, and others.
Miss Rokahr concludes a spring and summer series of monthly home demonstration meetings in five Box Butte communities. The University Extension Service helped form five clubs with 32 attendees at the final session, each club to meet monthly and stay connected with the Extension Service for program planning.
The issue touts a complete review of local state and national news ahead of competitors. It claims a larger reportorial force and careful editing to deliver news fully and promptly.
County boards push to complete the Lincoln to Alliance road via Grand Island and Mason City. state and federal aid sought. Delegates at Mason City approve extension along Burlington line and urge Sherman and Buffalo counties to connect Custer Hall segments. Other routes like Northwestern North Platte and Sineola highways also advance for western Nebraska’s four east‑west corridors.
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