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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
7
A W C T U pamphlet reply by Mrs Florence K Richards questions town life after a dry town. It warns of economic strain from electricity water fire insurance and bonds and argues against temperance militants endangering jobs and safety.
January section reports a break in the cold spell and welcomes nicer weather. Families like Coker and Carey host gatherings at home. J. C. Hawkins and Perry Mall ey attend court in Alliance. Aunt Sally Underwood and Nettie Underwood visit Mrs Hawkins while court is in session.
A historic vote chant argues ending whiskey sales will curb crime and waste. It claims savings from bars and taverns could fund housing, groceries, and public services, while critics warn of economic harm. The speaker envisions a dry town improving farms, policing, and local industry.
There will be no meeting of the Boy Scouts this week due to the absence of Mr. Brown from the city.
Pleasant weather continues with few cattle deaths from cold with calves the only losses. Pilen Ganong and Luda visit uncle Edwin Owen. Thomas Vantress works for Gene Thompson. Mrs Ruth Owen took teachers exam at Alliance. Willis Beck will move cattle 25 miles to feed hay. Mrs Dr Churchill returns home. Archie Jones to feed cattle away for weeks. Roy Scott and wife dined with Dr Haworth.
County Court hears petition to probate the Last Will of William Lee McNamara and appoint Elizabeth McNamara executrix on February 12, 1912 at 10 a.m. Heirs and interested parties are urged to appear or have the will probated and the estate administered. Published in the Alliance Herald for three weeks.
Dates may be left at the Herald office in Alliance or written to Lakeside Nebraska describing local notices and deadlines.
Ralph Blue violinist and Mas Blue pianist offer music for all occasions in Alliance Nebraska. Contact via phone 21 on 11 for bookings and ensembles.
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