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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
9
Imperial presents Romance and Arabella with Talmage as star in a series of love stories led by a young widow seeking thrills. A prosaic Bill inserts a string of would be suitors until the finale. Sunday features Shirley Mason in The Final Close-Up and a playful synopsis in the O Henry vein.
Scouts met Thursday in cold weather to assign parts for an upcoming performance depicting a day at camp. The show will highlight first aid, cooking and other Scout skills with Alliance residents invited and no admission charged. Further details will be published later.
The Nebraska federation of women's clubs plans to compile a record of World War I wartime work by club members and their families. The collection will be filed with the Nebraska Historical Society for permanent preservation as part of the state's history.
A rich man finds his funds unable to satisfy the needs of his own neighborhood as Buckshot weighs the challenge of directing money to meaningful local projects. The story reflects on philanthropy, community expectations, and the constraints of wealth in addressing urban s Qualms.
Pauline Velma Lackey aged six of Duncan's addition died after convulsions at home following a school morning. Dr Bink attended. death at 11 o'clock. Post mortem found no contagious cause. Funeral at Darling parlors Sunday at 2 p.m. with community sympathy.
Council members discussed fuel use and energy saving options amid uncertain supply. Opinions ranged from limiting hours to broader curbs on heat and lights, with a vote to leave urgent decisions to Mayor Rodgers based on evolving conditions.
The ladies of the Methodist church report a successful bazar held on December 6. Proceeds totaling $395 will be used for the construction of the new church next spring.
Burlington reports warn of another cold wave moving toward Alliance with Sheridan and nearby towns at 20 degrees below zero Friday noon. Train service in the division delayed as No. 41 encountered snow near Heckler, later reported en route to Alliance seven hours late.
A wry remark notes that giving the average man excess money leads to folly, suggesting such behavior underpins many labor problems. The quote attributes the cause to human nature rather than policy or organization. Bucksdot’s line offers a skeptical view of financial reward and its effect on workers.
Stewart Harrington reported his girlfriend sent a dozen kisses in a fetter the other day but postal authorities refused delivery. He has written to Burleson about it.
A quip notes dining car waiters stay immaculate while on duty but spoil appetites off duty, shaping perceptions of service quality.
The article reports express shipment issues with receipts and bills of lading, urging uniform procedures. L. H. Highland cites federal law and the group plans to involve a local auditor and state clubs to press authorities. Mr. Simpson outlines new packing rules effective Wednesday limiting heavy paper parcels and damaged cartons, with tagging requirements for pipes and castings.
Indications this morning suggested delaying the Alliance Breeders' association public sale planned for December 16 at Happy Hollow Stock Farm. Colonel Bliss cites worse roads than weather and says, if no improvement, the sale will move to December 23.
A small boy’s firm glare signals upcoming mischief, captured in a brief Exchange-style observation highlighting a child’s determined expression.
Government coal power limits set to three days per week for manufacturing, with exceptions for dairies bakeries essential foods waterworks and printing plants for newspapers. Heat only to 68 degrees Fahrenheit when powered, and lighting curtailed in offices after 4 pm except key facilities. G. L. Griggs, Superintendent.
The Carnegie endowment reports total war losses worldwide at 331 612 542 500 dollars. Direct costs are 186 billion, indirect 151.6 billion with neutrals totaling 1.75 billion. Civilian losses estimated at 33.55 billion. known dead reach 9,998,771 and missing 2,991,800.
A medical paper notes a man is slightly taller in the morning than in the evening. The quote ends with Buckshot remarking on current high costs.
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