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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
4
A quip from the Country Gentlemen notes a hay stack burn yields a simple answer yet a debating society can still enjoy two hours proving it otherwise. The line humorously contrasts fire physics with rhetorical proving.
A humorous note recounts a suitor sending a four-gly exchange gift of socks with a card reading For our feet. The incident unfolds as the leap year proposal mood fades and the day ends in a gentle, teasing tone.
Readers are urged to follow the Life of Woodrow Wilson serial in The Herald. The first chapter appeared January 2nd and the paper recommends consulting the last two issues to start reading from the beginning for enjoyable reading suitable for boys and girls.
A fragment critiques deceptive methods and praises honest efforts in campaigns. It contrasts ineffective campaign work by a political figure with months of effort to secure endorsements for those who supported the party, highlighting concerns over rewards for contributors.
Dawes county commissioners designate The Chadron Chronicle and The Crawford Tribune as the official publications for the year. The move aims to ensure notices fulfill legal publicity requirements and reach all parts of Dawes county.
The Oxford Standard notes Governor Morehead named Fred C. Ayres editor of the Holbrook Observer as deputy state oil inspector for the irth district. It jokes Ayres may write editorials instead of inspecting oil but praises his merits and welcomes his appointment.
Elder Frank A. Woe writes on subjects of interest to many readers in The Hers. article lauds careful wording and concise style while affirming loyalty to the church. It notes the piece avoided superfluous detail and aimed to serve its purpose efficiently.
The Alliance Herald editor declares continued support for the party and its candidates in the coming Democratic administration. He discounts pressure from machine politicians and notes a shift since Willie’s death, affirming that the paper serves the rights of the common people with the rank and file behind them.
Local column lists Mrs Zehrong with grippe, Mrs Highland with neuraglia, and various residents traveling or visiting. It records relocations including A J Pickett resigning from Burlington to Arcadia Nebraska, the Bogue trip to New York, and Wayne Wilsons returning from Thayer County. Also mentions hospital cases and railroad incidents, with several residents visiting relatives and attending events.
The article notes several weeks of pleasant visiting with relatives while Dr J L W Curtiss was bedbound by la grippe. Roy Burns son of Prof Burns sustained a bad left hand injury yesterday when a revolver discharged accidentally during play.
Alliance leaders press petition to have Rev. James A. Duffy of Cheyenne reconsider residence for the Diocese of Kearney. They cite Academy, hospital, churches, and business support as reasons to relocate the see to Alliance, pending church approval.
A hayload theft was discovered when two individuals found something in a hay stack while loading feed. They took the objects to town and returned them to the owners who are offering a ten dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders.
Misa Mary Regan will travel to Chicago within days to buy a fine spring line for her ladies furnishing store. She plans a two week trip to select goods to stock the Phelan Opera House Block shop.
A church notices event at the At the Churches Baptist Church with plans for a community gathering and schedule details for worships and activities.
Multiple faith communities list weekly events with Sunday schools preaching and services. Methodist Episcopal Church hosts morning and evening programs led by Rev Geo A Witte while First Presbyterian and Immanuel German Evangelical Lutheran also publish service times and youth meetings.
A large group of about thirty five ladies enjoyed a five o clock dinner at Miss Virginia Broome’s home in a floral table seating game. Guests dined on pancakes as the first course with multiple courses following while Miss Broome entertained with vocal selections and an orchestra.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church plans a Valentine party on February 1 for members and church youth. Elaborate preparations are under way with an oyster supper and games. The party location will be announced later.
Burglars entered the Alliance Forest Lumber Company office and seized a number of valuable records. The loss time is unknown and several old records containing data were later found by a farmer while hay stacking.
Alliance High School's Latin Club staged Dido the Phoenician Queen last Friday. Ambitious scenery and imported costumes heightened the ancient temple and garden setting as Angela Ware impressed as Dido and Lloyd Tully led as Aeneas.
The Interior Department orders new payment routing to project fiscal agents for federal irrigation projects, switching from land offices to Mitchell for the North Platte project. Receipts no longer keep large balances at land offices. deposits go to the U.S. Treasury and banks forward vouchers to Washington. The Alliance Herald reports listings of lands restored to public domain with entry dates and special warnings on settlements post withdrawal.
The Herald prints 500 heavy ledger maps for Dutte county distribution. Each map withstands rough handling and will be sold at The Herald with one free map for every new subscription or renewal during the next ninety days.
A Valentine social will be held at the Reno church on Wednesday evening February 12. Oysters will be served and the event is expected to be enjoyable. All are cordially invited and proceeds go to the church.
A compiled ledger lists individuals and their parcels in Nebraska and nearby states. Entries include Grace Ro Anderson Broad water and others with fractional and full sections across multiple townships and ranges.
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