Alliance Woman's Club leads late thrift economy drive
The Alliance Woman's Club slows to start its economy campaign with Mrs. Will Johnson as chairman for Garden County after initial delays. The effort aims to reduce prices through sensible buying, with pledges and price lists prepared but not signed, amid public and retailer concerns.
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Alliance Woman's Club
W. W. Norton
California
Los Angeles
Will Johnson
Box Butte
Woman's Army
Alliance Club
McKelvie
United States
Nebraska Federation of Retailers
The
Association of Retail Clothiers
Former Alliance Resident Dies in Florida
B. McClure, longtime Alliance resident and former owner of a leading local dry goods store, died in Florida Sunday of last week and was buried Thursday. He moved to Florida about three years ago. He belonged to the Knights Templar and the Shriners. Mrs. McClure is the sister of Mrs. Joder of Alliance.
Funeral for Fred Hoover Held After Home Tragedy
Funeral services for Fred Hoover, burned to death at his Alliance home, were held at the Episcopal church with the Odd Fellows in attendance. Hoover, born June 6 1884 in Summit City Pennsylvania, died February 20 1920 near Alliance aged 35 years 8 months 14 days. He moved to Nebraska as a child, lived near Gordon, and later resided in Alliance. Survived by wife Blanch L Chapman and one child, plus his mother Mrs Powell of Gordon and brother Ray of Long Pine. He was a member of the Episcopal church Masonic and Odd Fellows.
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Fred Hoover
Alliance
Odist Episcopal Church
Mearl C. Smith
Odd Fellows
Fred M. Hoover
Summit City
Nebraska
Gordon
Blanch L. Chapman
Episcopal Church
Masonic
Oddfellow's
Powell
Ray
Long Pine, Neb
Alliance High School B teams surge to strong stretch run
Alliance teams ignite a late-season push with close battles and a double header Friday. The girls threaten a league title tie with Scottsbluff, while the boys beat Bayard 35 to 15 as captain Glen Joder leads a sharp defensive and offensive performance. Coach Tyson’s umpiring adds drama to the spirited Scottsbluff game.
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Alliance High School
Scottsbluff Girls
Sidney
Tyson
Scottsbluff
Westion
Alliance Boys
Bayard Girls
Glen Joder
Earl Meyer
Alliance
Alliance Girls
Chadron Normal
Elsie Simpson
Garnet Lunsford
Clara Garrett
Lily Simpson
Thelma Zobel
Frances Schott
Blanche Peterson
Central
Emerson
McCandles
Chadron
Bayard
Torrington
Wyo
Teachers' Meet Called Off in Alliance Nebraska
Western Nebraska teachers convention scheduled for Alliance is canceled. Secretary Miss Opal Russell cites coal shortages influenza disruptions and a desire to minimize vacations as reasons. President W R Pate left for Cleveland to attend national education association sessions.
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Nebraska
Opal Russell
W. R. Pate
Pate
Cleveland
National Education Association
Alliance
Irate Father Impersonates Deputy Sheriff in Arrest Plot
A Crawford man impersonating a deputy sheriff to avenge a daughter allegedly caused the arrest of George Miller at Hemingford. The ruse led to Miller’s release after the Hemingford marshal and Night Watch Trabert acted on the warrant claim. Miller then went to Crawford to confront the impostor, whose scheme was uncovered by Chief Posson.
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Taylor
Crawford
Hemingford
George Miller
Worley Ranch
Miller
Trabert
Mr. Miller
Posson
Bail Not Secured for Laurence Lackey
Friends have not raised the $5,000 bail for Laurence H. Lackey. Attorneys argued for release on bond citing his dependents and low flight risk. Judge West granted the plea at a special term, but bondsmen remain unsecured.
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Laurence H. Lackey
Lackey
Westover
Alliance Police Shatter Romance Elopement
Chief Nora Taylor disrupted an elopement by thwarting a Sunday meeting of Jack Dutt of Scottsbluff and Emma Harding of Minatare. A telephone tip from Emma’s mother led to their capture despite a snowstorm. Parents met the couple in Scottsbluff and Minatare as they were returned home.
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Nora Taylor
Jack Dutt
Scottsbluff
Emma Harding
Minwtare
Taylor
Minatare
Elopers
Plan Lively Session for Insurance Men at Alliance
Nebraska association of insurance agents declares a two day meeting at Alliance on March 23 and 24 with a program mixing entertainment and business. President J W Guthrie outlines plans including a potash plant visit to the 10 050 000 site and a smoker to close the evening while Alliance hosts a lively attendance. last gathering was in Kearney.
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Allance
Nebraska Association of Insurance Agents
J. W. Guthrie
Alliance
Kearney
Alliance School Board Names Supervising Architect
The Alliance school board selected Architect Meginnis of Lincoln to design plans for a new high school on the current site. Work is set to begin in spring. The board has enough petition signatures to authorize a bond issue and bonds totaling 150000 dollars will be issued.
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The
Alliance School Board
Meginnis of
Lincoln
Norton building to receive modern hotel water system
Pete Beckwell engages in stalling a hot water heating project in the Norton building. Upon completion the hotel occupying the upper floor will gain a modern hot and cold water system in every room.
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Pete Beckwell
Norton Building
Food prices rise while some items fall in January 1919
The labor department reports that average family food expenditures rose 2 percent for the month ending January 15, up 9 percent from January 1919 and 104 percent since January 1918. Forty four food items were tracked. 29 advanced, 11 declined, 4 unchanged. Major increases included cabbage 33 percent and potatoes 26 percent. Decreases occurred in strictly fresh eggs 8 percent and butter 5 to 6 percent.
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Labor Department
Community Club Banquet Sees Large Ticket Sales
The committee handling the annual banquet tickets reports surprisingly high sales. Those missed in canvass may still obtain tickets at the secretary’s office. Governor MecKelvie will deliver the main address, drawing notable interest.
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MecKelvie
Another Step Nearer Championship Goal for Alliance
The Alliance boys beat Scottsbluff 25 to 18 on their floor Monday night to move closer to the championship. After a rough first period the Alliances rallied, and with a Friday game against Sidney looming, a victory could leave Alliance, Kimball and Sidney tied for the title.
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Alliance Boys
Scottsbluff
Sugar City
Alliance
Sidney
Kimball
Taylor Arrests Man for Scottsbluff Case
Chief of Police Nova Taylor arrested Virgil Day a man wanted in Scottsbluff to answer grand larceny charges. Day also known as Jack Wilson Harl Wilson and Earl Smith confessed to being the suspect linked to automobile thefts and hides. He was found in a local pool hall while employed as a dishwasher in Alliance.
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Nova Taylor
Virgil Day
Scottsbluff
Day
Jack Wilson
Harl Wilson
Scottsbluf
Earl Smith
Alliance
Melick and Redmon Tractor School Opens With 50 Attendees
Despite cold weather and nearly impassable roads, Melick and Redmon tractor school opened Tuesday at noon with attendance over fifty. Expect larger crowds on days two and three as factory experts lecture on tractor operation.
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Melick & Redmon Tractor School
Griffith Company Reports Encouraging Oil Holdings in Poison Spider Field
Griffith Oil interests in the Poison Spider field near Casper show ongoing progress with multiple wells and nearby activity. Storkholdera continues to receive encouraging reports on holdings including 640 acres of leased state land and proximity to several drilling operations by Carter Oil Frantic New York Oil and Bolton syndicate wells.
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New York Oil Company
griMth Holdings
Fire damages laundry in Alliance with $3,000 loss
Rapid action by Alliance volunteer fire company saved the Alliance steam laundry from greater damage after a fire in the steam drying room. The blaze destroyed racks and clothing worth thousands, with $3,000 estimated loss and insurance covering damages. employees stayed late and the fire was extinguished within ten minutes of the alarm.
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Alliance Volunteer Fire Company
Alliance Steam Laundry
City Hall Hospital
Hill
Bliss to Hold Series of Market Day Sales
Col L E Bliss announces weekly market day sales each Saturday from 2 to 3 30 in vacant lots north of the Alliance hotel. Farm machinery small items and later cattle and horses will be sold at the Palace barn behind the lots. Bliss aims to help farmers move small lots of goods by regular sales starting the coming Saturday.
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Col. L. E. Bliss
Alliance Hotel
Palace Barn
Bliss
Elks Dances Stop During Lent With St Patrick Ball Planned
Elks club suspends all dances until March 17. St Patrick's Day open house will feature a fine orchestra, decorations, and light refreshments. After Lent, a formal ball with soup and fish dress rules is planned.
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Elks Club
W. R. Harper
Harper
Alliance Steam Laundry Notice to Patrons
Notice to patrons states a small fire damaged some customers clothes and the laundry will adjust all articles satisfactorily.
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Alliance Steam Laundry
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Woman's Club Committee
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Asheville
N. Co
Woman's Clubs
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Florida
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Neb
Alliance Herald
Post Office
Bor No
Laurence Lackey
Alliance Police
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