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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1920

Page

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Nebraska potato growers form Alliance based exchange

W C Andreas praises a western Nebraska potato growers exchange centered in Alliance with Leo Stuhr backing. Inspectors will grade shipments under state law, pledging No 1 grades for key districts like Kearney, boosting prices with a 20 cent premium and improving buyer trust.

W. C. Andreas State Bureau of Marketing and Market Reports Allies Potato Growers Exchange Nebraska Alliance Leo Stuhr Andreas Michigan Bureau of Markets and Marketing A. E B. Grove Yale Siding Birdsell Berea Leton Grove Andreag Mr. Andreas Kearney Kansas City

B R C A Dance A Labor Day Feature

The Labor Day dance by the B R C A at the Root Garden September 6 aims to support the sick and accident benefit fund. Andy's jazz orchestra will provide peppy music as the town attends the final open air dance before roof garden enclosure. Dollar admission for men. ladies admitted free. tickets on sale.

Root Garden Andy

Paper From Garbage Process Invented for Wrapping

A new method turns garbag e into wrapping paper. The project envisions recycling waste to create marketable packaging material.

Proposed $5 Tax on Bachelors Sparks Civic Debate

The proposal to levy a tax of five dollars on bachelors draws criticism as an intrusion on personal freedom and prompts discussion on government reach. Wherry cited as a figure in the debate while supporters argue it could fund public projects.

Ban On Jazz Music Enforces Rules at Dayton Dance Hall

Dayton officials ban jazz dances and jazzy music at a popular hall, enforcing rules to curb disruptive performances. The move targets performances deemed too jazzy, drawing reactions from patrons and performers alike in the city.

Dayton Ohio

A Cure For Idiocy Found Yet Demand Outpaces Supply

A quip noting that a supposed cure for idiocy has been discovered but that demand will outstrip supply. The remark underscores skepticism about overpromised remedies and persistent public demand.

Alliance Briefs Officers Plan Two-Carrier Train at Crawford Event

Alliance chamber directors meet at noon and plan to secure a two car train next month. Crawford in good shape for the Alliance meet and promises favorable action. An officer and army field clerk will be at the Alliance recruiting station on September 3 and 4 for Victory medal issuance. Discharge certificates required and each man must apply himself. This is the Victory medal not the Victory Button.

Chamber of Commemame Ane Crawford Alliance Stuhr Box Butte County Alliances Rufus Jones Chamber of Commerce State Department Box Butte

Carpenter injured when ladder and board slip at Golden Rule store

William Yegger, a carpenter at the new Golden Rule store, was badly hurt when a ladder fell after a board across two rafters slipped. He was on the top step, suffered a cut above the right eye requiring two stitches, and sprained his ankle.

William Yegger New Golden Rule Yegger Mr. Yegger

Oil prospects at Mule Creek Wy predicted by USGS

Experts cite a USGS bulletin stating oil may be found on the western anticline of Mule Creek in eastern Wyoming. Current production on the eastern anticline is about 3,000 barrels daily from Lakota sandstone at 1400 to 1600 feet, with wells on two leases and more testing planned on the western side.

Robert G. Dill Denver Post United States Geological Survey Mule Creek Wyoming Lakota Burlington Railroad Dill Wyoming-Northeastern Oil Company Alliance

Goat Recovers After Dog Attack in South Alliance

A dog attacked a goat in South Alliance on a Wednesday evening. The goat suffered a badly chewed jaw and other injuries. a physician stitched the jaw and prescribed iodine. Three neighbors helped restrain the animal during treatment as the owner arranged care.

South Alliance

Officials Sample Broncho Lake Water for Fish Stock

A Nebraska delegation led by Leo Stuler W C Andreas and Geo A Koster inspected Broncho Lake Alliance to test water for fish stocking. Past stocking from state hatcheries may continue with plans to stock Crescent and Big Blue lakes if water supports fish survival.

Nebraska Alliance Leo Stuler Agriculture W. C. Andreas Bureau of Marketing Geo. A. Koster Broncho Lake Koster F. E. Holsten Alliance Anglers Club Big Blue Crescent Lakes Oshkosh North Bend Benkelman Gretna Carey Syndicate

Case Dismissed At Cost Of Plaintiff In Land Dispute

Frank Matousek of thirty five miles northwest of Alliance sought a peace bond against neighbor Albert Hovorka over disputed land access and alleged harassment. Hearing set. Matousek did not appear after claiming a missed train. Judge noted timing and Matousek claimed letter and train delays before further statements showed past conflicts between the men.

Frank Matousek Alliance Albert Hovorka Matousek Hovorka Cain Havorka Garye Hemingford Tash

Miller elected to state executive committee of American Legion

J B Miller commander of Alliance post No 7 was elected to the state executive committee at the state convention held at Clarke hotel Hastings Saturday. The convention chose three delegates, with Miller the only attendee. Delegates debated but votes were unanimous on major issues. Robert Simmons of Scottsbluff named state commander.

J. B. Miller Alliance Post No. 7 American Legion Clarke Hotel Hastings Lass Alliance Post Jack Miller Fitzgerald Kearney Miller Robert Simmons Scottsbluff Mr. Miller Simmons

More Pay or Less Work Reflects High Cost of Living

A brief editorial note argues that higher wages cannot fully offset the rising cost of living, warning workers against accepting reduced hours as a solution. It frames the issue as a critical economic pressure affecting households and families.

Alliance Ball Teams Win and Lose Game

Alliance split a Sunday doubleheader with Edgemont substituting for Mullen. Edgemont defeated B R C 10 9 while Bayard beat the Q Team 8 6 on long hits including a Bayard homer by Maxwell. A refractory oil stove caused a fire department call to F K Sanders home on Mississippi. fire under control upon arrival.

Edgemont Bayard Mullen B. M Black McNulty Maxwell F. KE. Sanders Mississippi

Powell avoided fine after county court hearing

George W. Powell was discharged by County Judge Tash after a Saturday afternoon hearing in county court. His wife Clara Powell had charged him with striking her during a family dispute. The judge ruled he could not fine or imprison the breadwinner, noting occasional spousal correction may be tolerated. The couple left the court arm in arm and later visited an ice cream parlor.

George W. Powell Tash Clara Powell Powell Ann Box Butte Avenue

Style Revue Dates September 5 and 6

The Fashion Shop announces a style revue showing at the Imperial on Sunday and Monday September 5 and 6. Films feature gowns from the Chicago style exhibit at the Marigold gardens and a reel valued at half a million dollars.

Marigold Gardens

Notice to high school students registration week

The principal's office will be open this week for registration on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday and Friday all day. It is requested that as many students as possible register during this period.

Man Plans to Seek Forgetting Recalled Pier Days

A man contemplates asking to forget and recalls happier, simpler pier days when bait was easy to obtain.

Alliance Chamber Boosts Good Roads and Lincoln Highway Link

Alliance chamber of commerce directors at a weekly luncheon discussed boosting good roads to connect with Lincoln and Potash highways. J W Guthrie to write to Angora Dalton Sidney and Bridgeport urging concerted road improvement and a banquet to spur progress.

Alliance Chamber of Commerce Alliance J. W. Guthrie Chamber of Commerce Angora Dalton Sidney Bridgeport Lincoln Highway Ravenna Lincoln the & Henry

The Day She Paid at Imperial Tonight

Franveena Billington star and Charles Clay headline a six reel drama about a clothing model who marries the man she loves while hiding past events. Oil Can Romeo comedy accompanies the bill at the Imperial.

Franveena Billington Dallas Tex Charles Clay Imperial Romeo Geraldine Farrar Miss Farrar Louw Tellegen America Thoraday Enid Bennett Thomas H. Ince Enid New York Roger Moran Sing Sing New England Miss Bennett Roger

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