Exposition Preparations Advance for Alaska- Yukon-Pacific Fair
The Alaska- Yukon-Pacific exposition’s buildings will be completed by May 1 with key government and state structures on track for April 26. By January 1 work was over 90 percent done and progress continues daily. The fair opens in June with all grounds clean, exhibits installed, and streets paved. Twelve buildings are finished including auditorium and fine arts. Government and state buildings proceed, gardens mature, and two million plants are ready for formal gardens. Livestock show plans draw breeders nationwide. $1 million in premiums are allocated.
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Alliance Herald
Seattle
United States
New York State
Washington
Oregon
California
Hospital
Government of
Western Office Supply Company organized in Alliance
The Western Specialty Co. with Alliance as headquarters has organized the Western Office Supply Company. Two salesmen are on the road and a third will be added soon, covering western Nebraska eastern Wyoming and the Black Hills district of South Dakota selling typewriters and office supplies. The venture benefits Alliance and business men praise the effort.
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Western Specialty Co
Alliance
Nebraska
Wyoming
Black Hills
South Dakota
Rebeccas Install Thirty Candidates
The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas of Alliance held a banquet at the Odd Fellows hall and admitted thirty applicants for membership. Attending from Hemingford were Theo Colvin and family, Mrs Johnson, E L Everett and wife, Geo Baker and wife, Clark Olds and wife, C H Burleigh and daughter, Miss Gladys, H J Ely and wife, McClusky Bros., John Hughes, Isaac Rickell, H L Bushnell and wife, G W Leer, E Abley and H Strong.
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Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
Alliance
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebeccas
Hemingford
Theo. Colvin
Nellie
Sarah
Rollo Johmson
E. L. Everett
Geo. Baker
Clark Olds
C. H. Burleigh
Gladys
H. J
Crystal Theatre expands seating to ease crowding
The Crystal theatre increased its seating capacity last Monday to accommodate all patrons. Vaudeville performances and moving pictures continue to draw audiences, making the venue a popular entertainment hub for the community.
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Crystal Theatre
Crystal
Harness repair and oiling offered at McKeen's shop
Do It Now call invites repairs and oiling of horse harnesses at McKeen's harness shop opposite Palace livery, Hill's old stand. Oil service priced at $1.00. McKeen, successor to Hill, guarantees proper servicing.
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Palace
McKeen
Hill
State Firemen Fight Over Boose At Norfolk Convention
Fremont won the four-town contest for the state firemen convention venue by a 135 to 105 vote over Alliance York and Wilbur. Ridgell of Alliance argued the dry town issue and a camel banner. the convention struck all reference to booze from records and rejected the camel sign.
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Fremen
Norfolk
Fremont
York
Wilbur
W. S. Ridgell
Norfolk Daily News
Barris
Ridgell
Nebraska
Association
J. C. Elliott
West Point
One Sided High School Basketball Game Alliance Defeats Crawford
The Alliance beat Crawford 56 to 104 in a high school gym game last Saturday. Crawford endured a one sided loss but kept playing until the final buzzer. Next Saturday the High School team hosts Chadron at home.
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Alliance
Crawford
Chadron High Seeks Lead City Basketball Rival
Viance notes Chadron boasts a strong basketball reputation and invites spectators to a proposed game with Lead City Dakota. Lead City reportedly wants a visit, promising a top season match as Leac holds a premier team.
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Chadron
Lead City
Leac
District Court in Session This Week in Alliance
The district court advances with multiple trials. Frank E. Augustine is convicted of statutory rape, State vs Ashton verdict guilty, State vs Wilson ends without verdict and set for retrial. Thurber faces freight car burglary case with Burton and Mitchell leading the prosecution and defense. Liquor indictments loom, with many cases likely to proceed soon.
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State of
Nebraska
Frank E. Augustine
Burton
Wm. Mitchell
Clyde C. Barker
Ashton
Wilson
Hong
Thurber
Alliance
Mitchell
Farmers Institute at Alliance Two-Day Event
The Farmers Institute will be held in Alliance on Monday and Tuesday February 8 and 6. Three speakers from abroad will present, plus local talent. The meetings are under the University of Nebraska and Alliance Farmers Institute association, and admission is free to all. A full program will appear in the Herald.
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Farmers’ Institute
Alliance
University of Nebraska
Alliance Farmers’ Institute Association
The
Herald
Arthur I Love and Bertha Moore wed in Alliance
At 2 p m Saturday Jan 23 the marriage of Arthur I Love to Bertha Moore was performed by Rev J R Jordan at the home of Miss Lore on Big Horn avenue in Alliance. The couple will live on their homestead 35 miles west in Sioux county. The Herald offers congratulations.
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Arthur I
Bertha Moore
J. R. Jordan
United Presbyterian Church
Atkins Siding Named After Bridgeport Project
Notes from Bridgeport report the siding between Bridgeport and Bayard will be called Atkins with a signboard ready for erection. C. E. Miller of Eastwood appeared before the grand jury in Alliance. Fred R. Reddish adds a twenty stall livery barn to reach sixty stalls at Midway. J. L. Miller and R. C. Neumann plan a double building south of Hotel Bridgeport for hotel rooms a steam laundry and possible opera house.
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Bayard
Atkins
C. E. Miller
Eastwood
Alliance
Jayhawk Valley
Fred R. Reddish
J. L. Miller
R. C. Neumann
Hotel Bridgeport
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