Parcels Post Rates and Effects on Local Trade
Post officials discuss the new parcels post went into effect January first. Debates center on how the change will affect local merchants and capacity to handle increased package traffic. Officials note need for equipment and potential railroad adjustments, with zones and rates outlined from one to eight by weight and distance, including insured parcels and registration.
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Tolbarry
Bao
Furnishi
Allan
Biles
Pri
Express
Follo
Alliance
Pole Gate
Parcra
Nebraska
Intersicihimerce
al Loverk
Sibe
Ibe
Beerhess
United States
Pew
Panels Initiate Early Mail Deliveries and Parcel Jam
Early signs indicate business at the post office is starting ahead with parcels and general delivery opening yesterday. A skating accident near Alliance injured W J Lorance and his daughters while awaiting a parade. Dr Copfer treated a fractured forearm.
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Spencer
Allias
Hicks
Blaze destroys Beal Brothers cement block factory
Fire discovered about fifty minutes after nightfall consumed the Beal Brothers cement block factory in the southwest. Firemen saved about $5,000 worth of lumber from an adjoining building owned by Newberry. High winds hindered effort, gasoline cans exploded, and a switch engine moved a dozen cars to prevent a broader blaze. Estimated loss including machinery and supplies is $4,500 with $2,500 insured. Origin undetermined though tramp suspicions noted.
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Beal Brothers
Newberry
Bent Brothers
Sermons Planned at Local Churches for New Year
At the Methodist church sermons appropriate for New Year will be preached next Sunday morning and evening. The First Presbyterian church will administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at the morning service and urges every member to attend. In the evening the pastor will preach the annual sermon on the year text Have Faith to God Mark 11:22.
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First Presbyterian Church
A C Thomas Dies After Stroke At 28
A C Thomas died yesterday at his home after a paralysis illness. He was 28 and had many ties in Alliance. The funeral will be held Friday at two o'clock in the First Presbyterian church.
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A. Thomas
This Ciy
Alliance
Central School Fires Prompt Bond Vote And Rebuilding Plan
After the December 16 fire at Central school five hundred students face temporary quarters in Emerson and the High School. Board of Education calls a bond election to fund rebuilding while Supt. Pate reorganizes classes, transferring most Central staff to Emerson and High School, with three teachers remaining.
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Alliance Clty
Board of Education
Pute
Lincoln
Kane
Pate
Emerson School
Emerson
Emersom
Departmer
Emerton
Miss Jackson
Mise Niedermeyer
Misa Jones
Insurance Adjuster Fails to Settle After Building Fire
An Alliance adjuster, handling most insurers on the Central school building, visited to settle claims after the fire on the 17th. He proposed cutting the $17,475 payout by about $2,000 by valuing salvage as old brick and foundation. The board of education rejected salvage and the offer.
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Central School
Board of Education
Big Event Draws Large Crowd in Alliance Nebraska
A sizable town turnout attended a major event last evening in Alliance Nebraska. Among attendees were notable locals and visiting relatives, with reports of a lively orchestra, souvenirs, and a social gathering after the program. Funeral notices mention Babe Moran and attendance by family from Falls City and Denver.
Community Card of Thanks and Local News Notes
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for help during bereavement and mentions neighbors friends and family. Local notes report Sunny George nickname for George Darling, a newborn boy, visits by J B Hunseker, Hebekahs bringing refreshments at I V Co F Alliance meeting, Arminie Kennedy visiting, Welcoming Pete Christenheam family to Alliance, Dr J M Williams visiting from Marsindale, Mrs Hayes Brekebill arriving from Missouri for extended stay, and future plans of the Hayes family.
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Herald
Seward County
Alliance
Pete Christenheam
Utlea
Mississippi Avenue
Christeneen
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Moran
Will Landrigan
Greeley Center
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A. P. Gordon
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Norton
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Mr. Wnd. Mya
Marrs Thieleton
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Sturgear White
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Dan
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Jurr Kennedy
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Maithod
Hayes
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