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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
4
The Alliance newspaper presents its January 29 1914 issue published by The Herald Publishing Company. It notes leadership including Thomas family names and the post office mailing as second class matter with a $1.60 yearly subscription in advance.
The Herald argues music can quietly promote moral and civic improvement without conflict. It notes rising interest in music and Alliance activities, praising its indirect but powerful positive effects on the community and urging intensified, practical support.
A $50,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Julienne Bond of Oklahoma City against United States Senator Thoms Gore is set for early February in Oklahoma County district court. The case, tied to alleged advances in Washington during Gore’s candidacy for internal revenue collector, draws attention from Oklahoma political circles where figures like James Jacobs and Kirby Fitzpatrick figure in proceedings and public commentary.
Damaged telephone cables under the viaduct on the Burlington radi alway south of town between Alliance and South Alliance caused about seventy five dollars in losses. A rifle was used to shoot the cable supplying phones in the Burlington shops and households. The culprits are known and officials vow to make an example of them if repetition occurs.
Dee Copeland reports on baseball developments across leagues New stars and signings include Willard Meikle joining Beeton Braves and Marty Kavaenaga praised by Detroit manager Jennings A fund drives for Fond du Lac in Wisconsin Sinclair league and updates on Red Sox Arlington reunion and Raleigh Atchison signing with the Superbs. Burns returns with a knockout triumph in California.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed to stop pain and heal frost bite, chapped lips, chilblains, cold sores, red rough skin and more. Described as best remedy for eczema piles and other skin troubles. Available at druggists or by mail from H. K. Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Bee Hive proprietor Kewer offers a couple a complete enamel kitchen ware outfit worth $5 if they marry at the Bee Hive location of his choosing and display their wedding in his window on a Saturday afternoon. First couple to apply wins.
Meritol White Liniment is pitched as a splendid remedy for sore throat and chest pains. Advertises saturating a flannel with the liniment and applying as a plaster. Claims deep penetration without blistering and high effectiveness. Exclusive agents listed as F. J. Brennan.
Citizens awaken to pride in the Alliance School of Music as a modest venue showcases solid work and builds a growing reputation that could lead to a dedicated conservatory building in the years ahead. A recent performance highlighted the institution’s potential and public spirited support.
A 1914 Alliance program features Part 1 instrumental vocal by Alliance School of Music faculty, Part 2 Gabriel’s Bethlehem led by Ralph Darrow with praise for the home talent. Obituary recalls John H. Devious of Alliance, with family and railway service details. Also a note on Herald printing improvements and sample comparisons.
Alliance hosts a major athletic show on February 4 featuring Stanley vs Jake Amen of Lincoln and Logan Champ vs Kid Florian of Whitman in a four round lightweight main event. Preliminaries and local talent add depth while talks of bringing Farmer Burns for a March 17 showdown later.
The event follows a failed I O O F membership drive. A large crowd is expected at the meeting to take part in the planned program and roast pig feed.
After attending a state firemen's convention in Columbus J W Guthrie visited Carroll Iowa then traveled to Alliance with his son J M Guthrie a bookkeeper with Standard Oil Co at Booth Bend Indiana They viewed the Sandhills country and the elder Guthrie proposed entering the mercantile business here the offer may be accepted and a permanent move could follow
Classified ads from western Nebraska and nearby towns offer furnished rooms in Alliance near Section 36 township 26 range 48 with owner J H DeBourd of Oskaloosa Iowa. Also solicit four young men for western Nebraska sales, and help wanted ads for Lady Representatives and AJAX SUPPLY CO in Philadelphia. Two pool tables for sale or trade and coal office contact ROWAN & WRIGHT in Scottsbluff Nebraska.
An advertisement lists J. D. Emerick Bonded Abstracter operating in Box- Butte county Office Room 7 at the Opera House Block. It promotes rates for confinement cases with nurse Mrs. Anna Zehrung and provides a phone number 287. Also notes money to loan on real estate and a milk cow for sale. A separate line advertises a ranch for sale or trade with relinquishment of 100 acres near Bayard Nebraska and a frame house, well, and irrigation potential.
Advertisement for a physician and surgeon office located in the First National Bank Building. It lists office phone 362 and residence phone 16 60 to 1608, indicating available contact numbers.
Classified items include W Ray Florist offering cut flowers and potted plants with short-notice floral pieces. For sale real estate lists a seven room house with outbuildings a barn and auto space at 711 Missouri Ave. J B Denton ad notes seven room house with outbuildings nearby. Rowan Wright coal wood and costs advertise supply and contact. George Darling cuts prices on wax phonograph records in closing-out sale.
On January 16, 1914, horses described as a black mare four years old with two white feet a yearling dark iron gray gelding and a bay colt were taken up on Sec 20-22-46, twenty two miles southeast of Alliance. Ranch owner notices public seizure and lists contact details for Forest Lumber Co. in Moffitt Nebraska.
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