Explanation of Angora gas explosion and coal finds claim
G W Nation of Alliance Neb explains that the Angora gas pocket likely results from residual blast gases and not oil. He notes several coal veins in Sioux County and a 26 to 48 inch vein near Alliance, proposing potential development with partners and a railroad link, and cites a Nebraska coal reward offer.
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Nebraska
G. W. Nation
Alliance
The
Herald
Angora
Nation
Mr. Nation
Oregon
Sioux County
Weather forecast for Alliance and vicinity
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with colder temperatures tonight. The outlook emphasizes clearer skies and a dip in temperatures across the region.
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Alliance and Vicinity
Nebraska Reward For Coal Finds Across Lands
A long standing state offer in Nebraska promises $4000 if a coal vein twenty six inches thick is found near surface and mineable. The prize rises to $5000 for a three foot vein. Rewards also exist for iron ore £2000 and for oil or gas £15000 to landowners, with bath discovery at £20000. Coal has appeared but not in payable quantities.
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Nebraska
Alaska
Bath
Light Vote in Special Election Shows Low Turnout
The special election observed low public interest with under 200 votes by 2 pm. Ward tallies showed Five ward 11 votes, Second ward 100, Third ward 61, Fourth ward 22 as activists issued handbills from both sides and remained cautiously optimistic or doubtful about outcomes.
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Beiner
New Year's Eve Dames and Drunken Roaming Ends in Jail
A small turnout on New Year’s Eve led to police intervention at a roof garden. A man named John Doe was jailed, fined 50 dollars and costs after a drunken episode. A young woman, arriving from Morrill, was escorted from the station and left town after warnings. The eighteen year old resisted briefly before complying.
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John Doe
Jones
Altho
Morrill
Jeffers
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Name Change
The telephone company here will henceforth be known as the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. On January 1 the three Bell companies across Nebraska Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota were consolidated under one name. No changes occurred in officers or management.
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The
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bell
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Comes
New Alliance Chamber Secretary Outlines Goals
George M. Carey of North Platte, new secretary of the Alliance chamber of commerce, outlined plans to boost roads, promote farmer and rancher cooperation, and expand membership outreach. He spoke on weekly luncheons, vocational training, and a new three-member membership council with Rotary, Women’s Club, and volunteers, while urging broad member participation.
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George M. Carey
North Platte
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Carey
Alliance
Rotary Club
Woman’s Club
Earl Mallory
Chamber of Commerce
John S. Rhein
Mallory
G. Laing
Seneca
Rutcatin
Hall Bevington Union In City nuptials
Alben Hall and Esther Bevington united in marriage at the bride’s parents home January 1 at 6 o’clock with Rev. A J Kearns officiating. In attendance were Denver cousins Elizabeth and Lawrence Card. The couple left for Denver after a late reception.
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Alben Hall
E. A. Hall
Esther Bevington
W. M. Bevington
A. J. Kearns
Elizabeth
Lawrence Card
Denver
Card
Freak
Rocky
Colorado
Mrs Courant Visits Son and Daughter in City
Mrs Courant arrived from Hot Springs eight days ago on Monday for a visit with her son and daughter in this city.
Potato farm plan urged to aid western Nebraska
Lloyd Thomas of Alliance urged the Nebraska legislature to establish a state experimental potato farm to boost western agriculture. He cited Box Butte and Sheridan counties producing high quality potatoes and argued such a farm would boost seed selection and soil care, aiding ex-service men in settling western lands. He warned potash and rail routes affect regional industry while noting local deaths and travel for other notices.
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Lloyd
Nebraska
Box Butte
Sheridan Countrie
Dawe Ath Boo
Thor Cern
United States
Congress
Sandhill
Grand Island
Burlington
Lincoln
Who's the goat in thrift and economy
The passage argues thrift is regulating income to enjoy life now and in the future. It warns that pausing purchases hurts transport and production, leads to unemployment, lowers wages, and reduces savings for all. It concludes that the individual bears the ultimate responsibility.
Mrs Melhaney Yet to Be Sentenced in Court
District court session opened with Evelyn Priess Melhaney awaiting sentence after a two week old conviction for the Earl B. Atcherson case. A new trial motion likely to be heard Wednesday, and a female escort for Melhaney remains to be arranged. An Eastern Star initiation is set for Tuesday at the Masonic Temple with a special invitation to members.
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District Court Dopwenend
Evelyn Priess Melhaney
Earl B. Atcherson
Miller
Mrs? MeElhaney
Masonic Temple
Scottsbluff Star-Herald confirms packing plant for Scottsbluff
The Scottsbluff Star-Herald declares Scottsbluff will secure a packing plant, rebutting Alliance papers that warned against moving the project here. The paper argues Scottsbluff’s growth and ambitions outpace Alliance, asserting one city’s setbacks do not predict the other's fate.
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Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Star-Herald
Alliance
Scottsbluff
North Platte Valley
Scottsblu
Scottabluff
Coeee
No votes against plan as Hemingford stockholders reject move
Hemingford stockholders meeting at Alliance Armory votes no on removing to Scottsbluff the proposed million dollar packing plant serving five states. Despite calls to relocate, 206 of 205 shares represented. Plumbe urges firm stance and local support while outlining benefits of Scottsbluff site, board, and facilities.
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Alliance
Armory
Heming
Charles Hucke
William Mitchell
Prem
Plumbo
Nebraska Packing Company
of & Weries
Scottebinif
Lien Fm
Scottehiaff
Yeong
Geore Platt
T R. Enyeart
George Ll. Taylor
Charles Baldwin
Charles Moravek
R. E. Plumbe
Scottsbluff
Plumbe
Anes
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C. OF C
Hall-Bevington
Spud
West
Lloyd Thomas
W. E. Cutts
Giltner
Nebr
Tom Howard
E. A. Bennett
Rushville
Mrs. Melhaney
Hemingford
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