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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
1
The Nebraska House and Senate discuss a dry bill with two factions seeking a compromise before introduction. A public hearing is planned, and state leaders push for amendments to the highway and irrigation laws while weighing federal guidance and local opposition.
Alliance prepares to host major gatherings including the Knights of Columbus state convention on May 8 and 9. The Associated Commercial Clubs of Nebraska plan a May meeting, with John W. Guthrie serving on the district board. A large stockmen reunion and annual pow wow are also anticipated in June, promising boosted activity and visitor welcome.
The Herald reports a new alkali plant seven miles east of Alliance at Birdsell, Box Butte county, to produce potash by familiar methods. The venture plans a $100,000 fully paid capital, a July 1917 startup, and possible consolidation with other alkali efforts, signaling growing Nebraska interest in the industry.
Ed Jeffers was arrested Tuesday at Bayard after Sheriff Cal Cox pursued him since his escape while out on bond. He was bound over to the district court after a preliminary hearing before the county court on charges of wife desertion.
Farmers and dairymen in Box Hutte county were paid 101881 for cream sold to the Alliance Creamery last year. The plant reported 44247 pounds butter 111 carloads artificial ice and 15239 gallons of ov cream, a 22 percent rise with continued growth and a 5 percent dividend. The organization plans further improvements and is seen as a major asset to Alliance and local dairymen.
Fire department responded to a Sunday night blaze at the H. J. Ellis place 417 Laramie. The fire in outbuildings behind the garage caused almost no damage and was extinguished by the truck's small chemical tank. the cause remains unknown.
Clarence Sitzman, infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Sitzman of 219 Toluca Alliance, died Wednesday afternoon from pneumonia. He was one month and ten days old and survived by his parents and a three year old brother Bernard. Funeral at home Saturday afternoon. Mr Sitzman is an engineer with the Burlington.
Alliance commercial leaders plan a three day stockmen's reunion on June 27 28 and 29 with stock exhibits races bucking horse contests midway carnival and related events. The plan includes combining the reunion with a fall festival if the fair association cooperates and raises funds.
Box Butte County will retain its county agent with a $1500 appropriation approved by the county board. The decision follows petitions from landholders and business leaders in Allimmee and the county, aligning with Sheridan County which funds $1200 annually. County agent F. M. Seidel will remain in charge.
Members of the 1916 Alliance High School football team were presented with sweaters on Monday morning. Each sweater bears service stripes on the left arm, one stripe for every year the player has played on the team.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bicknell for Carl Bicknell who died Sunday morning from injuries in an automobile accident Saturday near Alliance. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. The car driven by William Rice struck a bank after speeding from Gordon to Alliance, leaving Bicknell pinned under the car with a crushed chest. An investigation found the steering rod loose. cause of the crash remains undetermined.
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