Potash Industry Faces Threat of Extinction in Nebraska
The Nebraska potash industry centered in Antioch Lake and Hoffland stalls as American firms favor German potash under distribution agreements. Prices have fallen, Germany controls vast reserves, and tariff relief is hoped for but unclear. Industry leaders warn the once booming sector may vanish without policy action.
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Nebraska
Antioch
Lake and Hoffland
Congress
Omaha Bee
Germany
United States
Atlantic
Fe Dizer
Missing car theft案 near Alliance highway investigation
A Dodgurin car belonging to J. F. Spatman vanished after being seen near Alliance highway. Harold Watkins, once employed by Spatman, was spotted Friday night at the Henry garage driving the Spatman vehicle. Sheriff Miller traveled to Antioch Sunday following rumors the robbers were there, but no clear whereabouts have emerged.
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J. F. Spatman
Alliance Highway
Harold Watkins
Mr. Spatman
Henry
Spatman
Spad
Jeffers
Agarave
Watkins
Thomas
Miller
Antioch
The Fashion Shop Announces Special Price Reductions
The Fashion Shop announces a fifty percent reduction on all ladies' suits coats dresses furs skirts blouses sweaters and more. Sale begins Wednesday with unrestricted choice and timing aimed at Christmas shoppers. Special inducements offered to encourage purchases during the event.
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Enabuichitent
Weather forecast for Alliance area
The forecast for Alliance calls for a fair night and a colder Wednesday. Expect lower temperatures tonight and a chilly start for Wednesday with continued cool conditions.
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Alliance
Alliance Firefighters Visit Gering For Social Call
Five or six loads of Alliance volunteer firefighters travel to Gering to return a social visit after Gering hosted Alliance with a stage show. The trip aims to foster goodwill and discuss funding for the state firemen’s convention in Norfolk January 17 to 19.
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Alliance Volunteer Department
Gering
Alce
Nebraska
Norfolk
Alliance
Bud” Schaffer
G. J. Hand
Carl Anderson
Charles Safford
Henry Blume
Vesaly
Traveler Sees Oil Well In Action On Train Ride
A traveler on a southbound train along No 43 reports sighting what looked like an oil well in action. He described black, crude like oil with white steam and a derrick, noting plans for a temporary setup and speculation that a gusher could soon be established amid cautious optimism from observers in the oil field.
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Rick
M. Bevington
Porest Limber Company
Scottabluff
Bill
Drummer Boy of Rappahannock Comes to Local Baptist Church
Horace Greeley is referenced as a donor gift for a Civil War era entertainer tied to the Baptist church event. Mayor Hendershott has hosted him for five years, with the boy and his son presented through the work of the church’s B Y organization.
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Baptist
Horace
Do Your Christmas Shopping Early Why Not
A historical persuasive essay urges early Christmas shopping to ease sales staff burden and store crowding. It argues that early purchase planning saves money, expands selection, and avoids hurried, unsatisfactory buys while highlighting national growth of the early shopping movement.
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United States
Sion
Chantal Engl
Scotland
Zeala
Police Holding vitor Anvestisation case summary
Police report states Victor Anvestisation received three years in I ska and a ten year hitch in the Uplorade pen for theft. Schrader notes both sentences stand. Authorities suspect he may be sought by a road camp.
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Schrader
New Officers Elected for Alliance Elks Lodge
A special election of officers was held after the resignation of Exalted Ruler F. P. Meyer. Meyer was transferred by Burlington to Chicago weeks ago, leaving the knight position unfilled. Exalted Ruler Meyer will attend a meeting in Lincoln to attend a secretaries’ gathering.
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F. P
Burlington
Chicago
The
Elks
Meyer
Lincoln
Denver merchant L Nicholas visits Alliance friends
L Nicholas of Denver, once a noted dealer in Alliance, returns to the city to visit friends and plan a visit.
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L. Nicholas
Denver
Alliance
Box Butte Farmers Eye State Dairy Cattle Plan
Box Butte farmers show interest in a state dairy cattle program. They consult bankers on loan prospects and assess farm building needs to enter dairy operations as the commerce movement progresses through a standing committee and local agricultural leaders.
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Box Butte
Hinsmatter
Apsiul Committee
Amrton
John Deere
Commissioners Refuse to Present Box Butte Petition
Box Butte county commissioners at the Omaha county officers meeting declined to present a petition signed by about two to three thousand residents urging approval of the Hashman road for safe aid. They noted the state engineer's office holds final sway and pledged to press taxpayers' road desires but warned of possible deadlock.
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Box Butte County
Omaha
Lincoln
Johnson
Arate Petitone
Charry Freing Aoner
Mexicans Involved In Silk Theft At Hemingford
Three Mexicans allegedly staged a shoplifting at a Hemingford store, distracting a single clerk while two others stole silk worth about 300 dollars. They also took lunch provisions. Authorities chased, several suspects examined, later arrested in Crawford with matching descriptions. Names given: Carlos Rodriguez, Jose A. Montes, Enrique M. Fovar. No merchandise recovered. suspects held for further investigation.
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Hemingford
Crawford
Marshall Grimes
Alliance
Carlos Rodriguez
Jose A. Montes
Enrique M. Fovar
Gering and
Secottscluff
Ramsingtore
Basye
Havelock Police Seek Address of Alliance Woman
Havelock police request the address of an Alliance woman after receiving a telegram and unclear information. Chief Jeffers is investigating and attempting to contact the person involved.
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Havelock Police
Alliance Woman
Jeffers
Have
Tibbets
Etsen
Hag
Osborne to Meet County Assessors at Alliance
State tax commissioner W. H. Osborne will convene western Nebraska assessors in Alliance around January 19. He plans to attend and present views on duties amid many changes in laws and regulations to ensure uniformity.
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W. H. Osborne
Nebraska
Alliance
Arrest of vandals damages cemetery chapel reported
City records show vandalism at a cemetery chapel with window lights damaged. The City Manager raised the concern and urged public tips to identify suspects and secure a conviction.
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Pel
Bridgeport Road Boosters Defended Amid Cost Controversy
The News Blade defends Bridgeport road boosters and Morrill County commissioners after a cost dispute over the North Star route. The Herald notes some boosters lacked reciprocity, while Alliance supporters had backed a two to three year search for a bore road. Continuous page 7.
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News-Blade
Bridgeport
Herald
Aloe
Alliance
Fao
Morrill County
Morrill
Allan
All Star Ancestry: Western Nebraska Eleven Chosen by Carrig
Professor Carrig of Torrington selects a Western Nebraska all star eleven from Platte Valley teams. Scottsbluff and Gering lead with multiple picks, including captains and key backfield players, across first and second teams.
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Nebraska
Carrig
Torrington
Mr. C
The
Republican
Professor Carrig of
Torringing
Platte Valley
Western Nebraska Football Association
Scottabluff
Secon
Gering
Alliance
Sidney
Mr. Carrig
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