Rumor of gold vein at Agate oil well stirs Hemingford
Dispatches describe wild talk in Hemingford over an unconfirmed claim that the Cook ranch oil test at Agate in Sioux county struck a vein of gold ore valued at thirty five dollars per ton. The report of a fifty thousand dollar appraised apparatus and twenty two hundred foot drilling feeds local excitement amid snowbound roads. Ora F. Phillips denies plans to fly Hemingford enthusiasts to the site, saying no rush to a new gold field is evident.
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Hmingford
Cook Ranch
Agate
Sioux County
Associated Oilcom
Wyoming
Ora F. Phillips
Hemingford
Signs of Activity in Polifical Circles
Alliance officials report growing political interest ahead of city elections. Fifteen blanks distributed by City Clerk Kennedy remain unsigned while George W. Nation is circulating a petition. Many potential candidates decline to run despite urging, leaving the field open for a wide voter choice as filing nears.
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Kennedy
Alliance
Cit
George W. Nation
Herald
Actire
Red Cross Directors Hold Monthly Meeting
The Red Cross board for Box Butte and south Sheridan counties met at the courthouse with seven directors present. They agreed to purchase equipment for first aid classes at the campus. Dr. Minor Morris offered his teaching services. The Alliance Woman's Club offered sponsor help for Camp Fire Girls, and the board planned to utilize their bands. Isaacson will return Friday from a trip to New York.
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Red Cross
Box Butte
South Sheridan Counties
Court House
Minor Morris
Woman's Club of Alliance
Weather forecast for Alliance and vicinity
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change and stable conditions across area.
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Alliance and Vicinity
Alliance Taxi Messenger Service Begins Operations
The Alliance Taxi Messenger Service opens this week under proprietor G. C. Madsen, formerly with Burlington railroad. Starting with one car, he plans expansion to meet rising demand, offering night service from Buick Garage and a dedicated messenger service for letters and packages. Local dry goods merchants already use the service for deliveries.
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Alliance Taxi
Alliance
G. C. Madsen
Burlington Railroad
Buick
the Herald
New Pipeline Organ To Be Played Friday Evening In Alliance
The Robert Morton orchestral pipe organ installed at the Imperial theatre in Alliance will debut with an opening concert Friday. Reporters heard the organ during a test by organist Keach, who praised its dignified diapason and human-voice imitations. The instrument includes a rich flute, string, oboe and brass sounds, plus harp, cathedral chimes, orchestral bells, xylophone and drums. The Imperial pledges top-tier acoustics and leadership in western Nebraska theatre.
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Robert Morton
Imperial Theatre
Alliance
du- Bu
Imperial
Brandeis Theatre
Omaha
Holdrege
Des Moines
Herald
Keach
Nebraska
DuBuque
Diid
California
Nebraska Legion Opposes State Bonus With Priority for Wounded
The American Legion in Nebraska rejects cash bonuses and backs an endowment plan of 2 million dollars to fund liberty bonds for needy World War I veterans. The fund would be run by a state board of control, with the Legion aiding outreach, while supporting other measures like a boxing bill and resistance to a language law.
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American Legion
Nebraska
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legionnaires
Board of Control
Norval
Woman Dies on Train En Route to Hospital
Mrs. Alice Reynolds Nelson of Lingle Wyoming died aboard the Casper line Burlington train at 1:40 a m while being taken for hospital treatment. She had been ill for months and had previous hospital visits. She and her husband were traveling to Alliance for care when she died near Vance Siding. The body was sent to Villisea Iowa for interment.
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Alice Reynolds Nelson
Emil H. Nelson
Lingle
Wyo
Casper
Burlington
Nelson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Alliance
Vance Siding
Darling Undertaking Rooms
Villisea, Is
Alliance chamber promotes farm cooperation plans and services
Secretary Carey of the Alliance chamber outlines support for farmers and ranchers including market and live stock reports, telephone alerts on arrivals, car shipping for cattle and potatoes, seed and crop inspections, and university experts who travel to assist. The group also backs boys clubs and offers prizes for stock wing contests.
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George M. Carey
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Brennan Drug Store
Carey
University College of Cericulure
C. A. Newberry
Alliance
American Legion Dinner Planned for Thursday Evening
Alliance post No 7 American Legion schedules a 6 30 pm dinner February 10 at the Fern Garden Alliance Hotel with over forty attendees expected. A short business session follows a program of army songs and a discussion on A E F plays.
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Alliance Post No. 7
American Legion
Fern Garden
Alliance Hotel
J. M
J. A. Johansen
Cudahy Company
Cheyenne
Omaha Army Recruiting
Survey of Alliance Trade Territory Underway
The Alliance chamber of commerce, aided by A T Luann of Newberry Hardware, surveys the trade territory across Montana, Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. Data on population, schools, mercantile and manufacturing firms, freight rates, and railroad links will be compiled to aid equalization of rates and inform businesses considering establishing plants or jobbing houses in Alliance.
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George M. Carey
A Aliance Chamber of Commerce
A. T. Luann
Newberry Hardware Company
Alliance
Chambers of Commerce
Montana
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
J. Lunn
Two Members Speak at Alliance Chamber Luncheon
At the Alliance chamber of commerce Monday, L. H. Highland urged hiring a freight tariff expert to audit members’ freight bills amid rising and complex rates. Rev. B. J. Minort compared the city to a six cylinder car, stressing community spirit as lubrication and citizen groups as spark plugs.
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Chamber of Commerce
L. H. Highland
Highland
Alliance
Crawford
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
B. J. Minort
First Baptist Church
Theater manager opposes censorship and Sunday closing
H A DuBuque, manager of the Imperial Theatre in Boxrt County, denounces a state censorship bill and a move to close Sunday theatres in Alliance. He argues three state censors would control all film content with no appeal, forcing patrons to bear censoring costs and depriving adults of viewing choices.
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H. A. DuBuque
Imperial Theatre
Box Rt County
Trong
Sena
Bean Breyer
Children’ Code Commission
Moving Picture
Bureau of Motion Picture
Nebraska
Child Welfare Council
State Welfare Bureau
Alliance Women Launch Weekly Chamber Luncheon
The Alliance women vote for a weekly luncheon at the chamber of commerce. The first session will be next Tuesday from 12 to 1, open to any Alliance woman. Employers are urged to adjust hours so attendees can participate. The venture already has strong local interest and aims to boost social life.
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Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
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