Census Work Begins for 1920 National Count
The 1920 census starts January 2 with eight districts in Butte county covered by seven enumerators. It explains confidentiality, purposes, and the need for public cooperation, detailing questions for all persons and specific farm questions, along with the roles of clergy and teachers in easing fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weise
Wilbur F. Patterson, Jr
J. J. Vance
Joseph Jalenik
Joseph W. Kennedy
William J. Johnston
United States
Congress
Act of Congress
United States Department of Agriculture
Census Bureau
American Legion to Meet Tonight in City Hall
Alliance post No. 7, American Legion, will meet this evening in the city hall in special session to discuss unfinished business including the new state constitution and the formation of a ladies auxiliary. State Commander Earl Cline notes temporary charters for auxiliaries will be issued from Lincoln after proper forms are filed by fifteen women and approved by the post and state commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Post No. 7
American Legion
League
Earl Cline
Nebraska
Lincoln
The
Legion
Merritt Chaffee to Lead Auto Sales for A H Jones Co
Merritt Chaffee leaving Newberry Hardware to join A H Jones Co as auto and truck salesman starting January 1. Territory covers north and east of Alliance and he is an ex soldier with strong prospects. Third salesman from Alliance offices. Cal Cox resigns from city police. Chief Oscar Reed also resigns leaving one officer after January 1 unless filled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Chaffee
Newberry Hardware Company
A. H. Jones Company
Alliance
Chaffee
Cal Cox
Oscar Reed
Alliance Stores Close For New Year’s Day
Indications show nearly all Alliance stores including big dry goods, clothing, and groceries will close on New Year’s Day 1920. Banks and city offices will also be closed as officials take a holiday after rushing to resolve fuel distribution delays.
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Alliance
Brakeman Injured In Local Yards
W. H. Wilson a Burlington brakeman suffered what were believed to be fatal injuries when his head struck beams on a viaduct about 4 a m Sunday. He rode in a freight train caboose and stuck his head outside to look for signals. He was rushed to the hospital and did not regain consciousness until Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wilson
Burlington
Wilson
Bellwood
Construction advances on Lowry and Henry garage project
The last wheelbarrow load of cement was poured into the first floor frames of the Lowry and Henry garage. Workers spent the day spreading sand and preparing supports for the next floor while the engine supplying heat to the cement was removed. The front walk will reopen, and with favorable weather, construction continues. plans call for a second, taller garage for another automotive firm after spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry & Henry
Funeral for Peter S Rouche Held at Catholic Church
Peter S Rouche sixty five died Sunday morning. Funeral held today with out of town attendees J P Roueche Omaha L R Walter Hershey W E Roueche Hershey and Marian DeFrance Mitchell. Rouche once rancher near Dunning had been ill three years and joined Catholic church recently. Night Watch Taylor arrested three young ladies in a local rooming house at 3 am Sunday for disorderly conduct and they bonded out before court. they left town on No 42 eastbound.
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Peter Sebastian Rouche
J. P. Roueche
Omaha
L. R. Walter
Hershey
W. E. Roueche
Marian DeFrance
Mitchell
Roueche
Dunning
Texas
Catholic Church
Taylor
St In
No. 42
Churches Unite for Watch Night Services Tonight
Churches in the city join at the Presbyterian church for a union watch-night program to mark the year’s end. The event includes readings, solos, a missionary box appeal, and a worldwide watch-night prayer titled Ravished Armenia with proceeds supporting Armenian and Syrian relief. Auction of Souls is featured as a historical drama at the theater, with donations to Box Butte County’s relief quota.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Cite
Women's Missionary Societies
W. E. Spencer
J. Orrin Gould
Hershman
Reading
Eva Beal
Missionary Box
Norman McCorkle
Evangeline Acheson
Dunning
Dixie McManus
C. A. Fuller
Aseneth Shell
Armenia
Aurora Mardiganian
Armanian
New York
Hutte
Jewa
Babylon
Final Pershing visit invitation reaches Lincoln route tweak discussed
Secretary Rufus Jones pushes Alliance arrival for General Pershing as he plans to pass Lincoln en route to Ogden Utah. Congressman Kincaid and Mark Woods aid efforts with Woods promising to place the invitation in Pershing's hands and a favorable reply received in Lincoln papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Jones
Alliance
General Pershing
Cheyenne
Congressman Kincaid
Lincoln
Pershing
Ogden
Utah
Mark Woods
Auction of Souls at Imperial Tonight
The film Auction of Souls drew an enthusiastic reception at the Imperial yesterday and will be shown again this afternoon and evening. A box for Armenian relief contributions sits in the lobby, with the royalties also aiding relief. Rev. A J Kearns notes Box Butte county has not met its Armenian relief quota this year, with a shortfall of about 1650 to reach the 2216 goal.
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Imperial
A. J. Kearns
Box Butte County
Nebraska
War Declared in Court House as Mouse Invasion Ends
Janitor at the county courthouse declares war on mice that invaded the building. Traps and cheese catch 18 mice. four more freed, totaling 22 believed captured. A chase ends with a radiator sighting and a broom handle strike, blamed on prize grains from an agricultural exhibit from Lincoln.
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County Court House
Eri
Court House
Lincoln
Hastings firm eyes Alliance for new branch distro point
J. L. Clayton of the Hastings produce company visited town to scout a branch distributing point. He favored Alliance over Sterling, citing the housing issue as a major hurdle and urging the city to provide adequate housing to attract new industries and support a possible temporary quarters setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Clayton
Hastings Produce Company
Hastings
Sterling
Alliance
Clayton
Women and Their Role in Local Listmaking
A compact notice notes how lists and women influence community record keeping. It highlights social dynamics and the practical value of organized entries in town life.
Chance for Boys to Attend the Short Course
Box Butte county each precinct will send one boy to a four week agriculture short course in Lincoln starting January 26. Newberry Hardware owner A Newberry will cover expenses to promote scientific farming. selection will use a committee including Opal Russel Jorge Neuswanger and W E Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte County
Lincoln
A. Newberry
Newberry Hardware Company
Newberry
Professor Hunt
State University School of Culture
Opal Russel
Jorge Neuswanger
W. E. Spencer
Alliance Creamery
Warty
Box Butte
Nebraska
Rufes Books Worth Looking At
The Herald reports Rufus Jones, secretary of the Community club, shows a neat and exact set of books since last April. The disbursement ledger details every penny by department, with a transparent system that even a child could grasp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Rufus Jones
Community Club
Jones
Miss Worley Hosts Kensington Evening Guests
Miss Mabel Worley entertained guests at a Kensington Monday evening including Miss Ruth Rice Miss Ethel Graham Miss Alta Young and Mesdames Axel Johnson and R Le Johnstone in a social gathering with light refreshments and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Worley
Kensington
Ruth Rice
Ethel Graham
Alta Young
Axel Johnson
R. le Johnstone
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Uncle Sam
Ladies' Auxiliary
See's
ISIT
SLEES
C. A. Newberry
Rufe
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