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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
9
Lloyd C. Thomas presides with J. Carl Thomas vice president and John W. Thomas secretary in a post office notice for Alliance Nebraska. Second class mail matter. Subscription price is 1.60 dollars per year in advance.
The Herald urges a unanimous election for Mame J. White as Box Butte County superintendent, noting her as a proven, capable teacher. It mentions Opal Russell’s write‑in in the Democratic primary and suggests she defer candidacy to a future year.
A 1914 view notes nominees refrain from boasting after primaries. The coming election remains uncertain as campaigns begin with nomination notices. Both sides trade courteous sentiment toward defeated rivals while awaiting future opportunities.
A Nebraska ranching region notes rising demand for cattle feeders as eastern corn yields shape fall needs. J M Dineen of Alliance discussed a 5000-head shipment to Madison county, signaling strong feeder demand amid improving crop prospects and more silos and prepared cattle feed boosting feeding capacity.
The Herald reflects on Richard L. Metcalfe as a governor candidate in Nebraska. It notes Governor Morehead’s renomination, George W. Berge’s aggressive campaign, and Metcalfe’s 12 000 primary votes indicating his popularity across parties.
The great European war may boost infant industries in the United States by reducing reliance on European supplies. Price spikes follow cuts or curtailments, with wholesale New York prices rising 50 to 200 percent on many imported articles and up to 300 percent on a few.
An editorial argues that truthful advertising pays and is essential for business. It cites the Associated Advertising Clubs of America declaration that truth governs all aspects of advertising from creation to dissemination and warns against misrepresentation.
Alliance merchant Horace Bogue arrived back after a four week plus absence spent in New York City and eastern buying centers. He secured a large stock of fall and winter goods amid a war related shortage of kid gloves silk hose and related items, noting most supplies were ordered earlier for his fall trade and that the best silk hose are made in Germany.
Dr Slagle treated a patient at St Josephs hospital while Marie Buechsenstein returned from Iowa Illinois visits. Fred Hoover left for Omaha with two cattle cars to the South Omaha market. P F Farrell and Mrs Farrell paused in Alliance en route to Bridgeport. Robert Plester bought Lot 32 in county addition for 2000 dollars. E C Drake and A P Brown families returned from a Black Hills trip in Ford autos.
Alliance Fire department at their regular meeting last evening voted to recommend Leonard Pilkington for appointment as driver of the new motor fire truck. The city council will make the final hiring decision. Only two applicants were considered.
Mrs. W. M. Weidenhamer hosted a seven o clock dinner and dancing party Monday evening at the Weidenhamer residence on Cheyenne Avenue. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Arrison of Alliance, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dalley of Sterling Colorado, the Weidenhamer family, Miss Jeanette Tschigr of Sheridan Wyoming, Harry Rodgers of San Francisco California, Miss Ola Burmood and H. R. Beal of Alliance.
Mrs Elnora Reed formerly of Alliance died Sunday morning in Pocatello Idaho after moving there months ago. She was active in Alliance church work and had many friends. The body will be interred in Galesburg Illinois. Her son F E Reed of Alliance traveled to Sidney to receive the body and will bring it to Alliance, planning to return next week.
Avia Joder hosted a 6 45 dinner Wednesday evening at her home. A five course meal followed by games. In the post office game Hattie Renswold won first prize a box of stationery. Hazel Bennett took second prize a book of stamps. Guests included Ethel Johnston Grace Johnston May Nation May Barnes Hazel Bowman Cynthia Davenport Julia Frankle Pauline Montgomery Ruth Montgomery Bessie Hamilton Elva Hamilton Eva Duncan Edna Benedict Blanche Kibble Maude Spacht Alta Young Laura Mounts Nelle Shrewsberry Vera Spencer Mamie Collina and Hattie Renswold.
The Omaha Bee clarifies opening dates for migratory game birds in western Nebraska and Missouri. The Nebraska season starts September 1, while Missouri would begin October 1 if a presidential law change occurs. The earlier October 1 Nebraska opening was incorrect.
At the church there is Sunday school at 10 00 a m with no preaching morning or evening service because the minister is absent. The schedule lists 2 30 p m Junior B Y P U and 7 00 p m B Y P U meetings. Choir practice is Thursday at 8 00 p m. Frank Barrett Pastor Phone 761.
The Christian Church on Ninth St. and Box Butte Ave. invites families to Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and two worship services. At 11:00 a.m. the pastor preaches The Harvest of Summer Time, 3:00 p.m. Junior C. E., 7:00 p.m. C. E. meeting, and 8:00 p.m. preaching on Making Men Safe. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45, choir practice at 8:30 after the prayer meeting. Minister H. J. Young. Phone 844.
Preaching services will be held next Sunday afternoon at Fairview church. The fourth quarterly conference will be held on Saturday, September 5, for Lakeside and Fairview, in Alliance at the Methodist church, 2 30 p m. If murder is a crime what is need less war.
Immanuel German Evangelical Lutheran Church to hold German services at 10 a m at Garner Yellowstone Ave and 7th St with Pastor Titus Lang. Contact Missouri Ave church office at Black 605.
The notice lists services at St Matthews Episcopal on August 7 with 7:30 a m Holy Communion 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Morning prayer and sermon and offertory selections Beautiful Land of Dreams by Miss Marian Grebe. 8:00 p m Evening prayer and offertory The Earth is the Lord's by Miss Bertie Vernon. Dean A T Eller.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at Corner Niobrara and 4th Street schedules 10:00 Sunday school and Bible classes, 11:00 and 8:00 worship, 7:00 Epworth League, choir practices, prayer meetings. United Presbyterian Church at Gev Laramie Ave and 5th St lists Sunday school 9:00, services 7:00 and 8:00 with prayer meetings and choir. First Presbyterian at Box Butte Ave and Sixth St posts 11:00 sermon, 7:00 Christian Endeavor, 8:00 preaching by Rev. Seel.
Corner Sweetwater and Third Street hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Rev F Gafert is pastor and all German residents are invited.
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