County board tightens relief rules over lavish pauper meals
County commissioners Hashman and Ubrig, after reviewing a week of county grocery bills, announce a crackdown on aid to families living at home with board supplied. They cite a single household with a $30 plus weekly bill and lavish purchases, threatening to send such cases to the poor farm unless strict limits and oversight are set.
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Hashman and
Ubrig
Alliance
Hashman
Herald
Weather Outlook for Alliance Area Tonight and Wednesday
Generally fair conditions persist for Alliance and nearby areas with cooler temperatures. A cold wave affects the extreme east portion bringing zero degree readings, shaping a sharp temperature drop into the night and into Wednesday.
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Alliance and Vicinity
Poor Judgments Lead to Unwise Scuffle Near Recruiting Office
A Saturday incident near the recruiting office shows a man chosen to confront Ryan proved capable of handling himself. Henry, described as handy with his fists, kept the intruder at bay. A steak application was used to fade the aggressor’s color.
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Ryan
Henry
Alliance Packing draws strong early stockman interest
Six representatives of Alliance Packing report enthusiastic response from stockgrowers on the first day of promotion. Officials say financing arrangements are near, and the project is seen as a path to lower costs and higher profits for Alliance and the surrounding district. The commercial group urges support with the rallying cry Lets Go.
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Alliance Packing Company
Alliance
Allance
Alliance Teamwork Pushes Past Scottsbluff in Opener
Alliance basket tossers win 34 to 18 thanks to teamwork and fast play. Star guard Ray Edwards leads with a long string of baskets while G. Joder contributes despite a sprained ankle. Coach Prince has built a rapid five and next faces Kimball. Joe Reardon of Omaha visits city.
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Alliance
Husky
Prince
Ray Edwards
G. Joder
Joder
Edwards
Kimball
Board of Commissioners Appoints Knight Highway Czar
Box Butte county voters see County Surveyor R. B. Knight named highway commissioner with broad charge over state highways and local roads. J W Bicknell petitions were rejected amid large remonstrances. Dr Charles E Slagle retained as county physician as 1920 session continues with budget talks and insurance disputes.
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R. E. Knight
Dr. Slagle
Board of Commissioners
R. BE. Knight
Box Butte County
Knight
J. W. Bicknell
Bicknell
Charles E. Slagle
Box Butte
Hashman
Uhrig
Duncan
Cc. L. Hashman
Court House
John Lawrence
Alliance banks show big gain in assets
Rufus Jones, secretary of the Community club, reports a composite bank statement from three local banks First National Alliance National and First State. Total assets amount to 3 421 031 29 with loans 2 132 297 58 cash on hand 983 394 89 U S bonds 259 143 82 federal reserve stock 6 000 00 capital stock 135 000 00 undivided profits 14 770 63 circulation 99 997 50 deposits 3 088 218 72 Miss Falloon of the Alliance Packing company returns from Hot Springs where she spent a month on vacation.
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Rufus Jones
Community Club
First National
Alliance National
First State
Federal Reserve
Banking House
Deputy Reed and the I W W Card Yarn
Two months after Oscar Reed served as Alliance chief of police a false tale spread that he carried an I W W card. The story traced from a red leather card found on a prisoner to rumors Reed supported Reds, prompting a rapid investigation and swift withdrawal of the yarn.
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Oscar Reed
Alliance
Oscar
Nora Taylor
International Workers of the World
W. W
Herald
Reed
Law and Order
Reds
Miller
Untitled Yarn About I W W Referencing Local Deputy Sheriff
The piece traces a local yarn to within one man of its origin, warning against mocking Mr Reed and noting the deputy sheriff’s sharp mood when the topic turns to I W W. It urges choosing other subjects such as stolen hides or the so called house of hystery to avoid trouble and keep peace.
Organize a Boy Scout Troop in Alliance
Plan to organize another Boy Scout troop in Alliance limited to boys over twelve enrolled in the Methodist church. W J Mahaffy to act as scoutmaster and organization to be completed once credentials arrive. A meeting of interested boys will then be called.
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Wonder Way
Alliance
Methodist Church
W. J. Mahaffy
Alliance group assists installation at Antioch lodges
The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas from Alliance traveled to Antioch Monday evening to help install new officers for two lodges there. Sixteen Alliance members attended, along with Mrs. H. A. Grimes of Hemingford. A banquet followed the ceremony.
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Odd Fellows and Rebeccas of
Alliance
Antioch
A. Grimes
Hemingford
Railroadmen battle at Ansley leaves railroader injured
Paul Riddle former Alliance resident and Burlington brakeman was seriously hurt in Ansley Nebraska after an argument over a time card. Riddle clashed with an Ansley operator who knocked him down with a lantern and then stabbed him causing twenty nine stitches. The operator then fetched a shotgun to finish him but his wife intervened ending the fight. Authorities may hold the operator after discharge from the railroad.
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Paul Riddle
Alliance
Seneca
Ravenna
Burlington
Ansley
Neb
Riddle
County Budget Totals 54000 With Roads Drive and Court Costs
The county estimates total expenses for the coming year at 54000, up 12000 from last year. Road funding rises by 8000 and district court budget by 1500 to 5000 due to a costly Lackey case. Other items include county officers 8000, court house costs 2050, county agent 2000, board of health 800, telephones 300, misc 600, roads and bridges 20000, court house bonds 6000.
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Eiccinerio
Cscctepeceteneren
Board of Health
Forest Lumber to Build Office and Improve Yards
Forest Lumber Co. completed purchase of the lot between their yards and the Carroll blacksmith shop. They plan a two story brick office with full basement and new sheds as part of yard improvements. Construction to begin once possession is obtained, likely in March.
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The
Forest Lumber Company
Carrol Blacksmith Shop
Kids Try to Crack Safe at Darling's Furniture Store
Juvenile burglars attempted to force the safe at George Cy Darling furniture store using a hammer and cold chisel. They entered through a rear window, damaged the safe, but escaped after a failed theft leaving candy, a watch, and keys, with no further clues found.
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George Cy Darling
Darling
Omaha
Twelve Box Butte boys chosen for agricultural short course
A county committee selected twelve Box Butte county boys ages eighteen to twenty one to attend a four week agricultural short course funded by C A Newberry. The program starts January 26 with sessions beginning Monday.
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Opal Russell
W. B. Spencer
Alliance Creamery
George Neuswanger
Box Butte
C. A. Newberry
Ralph Harris
Charles Sisley
Arthur Grove
Cecil Beal
Loren Bliss
Elton Harris
Fred Seidler
Newberry
Russell
Sell us secondhand clothes at 164 Cleaners and Tailors
Round up your second hand clothes, suits and overcoats and bring them to the 164 Cleaners and Tailors. We pay cash for them. You can just as well have the cash as something that you can't use. We can use any color, any size. Bring them in and get the money. 164 ee 313 Box Butte,
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Box Butte
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Alliance Teamwork
Scottsbluff
Joe Reardon
City
Alliance Banks
Miss Falloon
Hot Springs
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