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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
4
Advertises a civil service postmaster examination with five questions testing arithmetic, decimal operations, and practical measurements. Lists earnings, post office duties, and required forms, with pass marks and age and service preferences for appointment. Also notes eligibility rules for women and veterans and the need for local examination boards and five guarantors.
Anton Zavad of Humphrey is accused of attempting to assault a 17 year old girl who narrowly escaped while driving on a country road. She raised an alarm and farmers aided. Zavad claims drunkenness as an excuse though legality is doubtful. He married about four months ago.
The Metcalfe Club plans a non partisan farewell banquet for Richard L. Metcalfe on Thursday July 17 in Lincoln Nebraska. The event honors his upcoming role as governor of the Panamm Canal Zone and invites Nebraskans friends regardless of politics including a special invitation to ladies. Dinner at 6 40 pm tickets are one dollar and can be ordered via Dr EL Arthur Carr Lincoln Nebraska.
Washington reports that fourth class post office appointments will be filled via Civil Service examinations open to all, including current postmasters. Tests cover arithmetic, penmanship, letter writing, copying addresses, and suitability for local post office operations.
A note requests the return of a stolen garden item to stop the sheriff from visiting. It names Roy Strong and mentions Adviii-11 254 as a reference. The message pressures the thief to restore the item to avoid legal scrutiny.
Lost since June, an old grey horse tall and light weight with an A branded on the shoulder. Reward offered. Contact J. BP. MAZARD for details.
Verner Moore of Strasburger formerly a typo in the Rushville Standard was in Alliance on Tuesday and Wednesday en route to Denver to spend the 4th.
Nebraska Stock Growers Association officers and executive committee members are named, including President M. Hampton of Alliance and Vice President A Metzger, with a long list of other board members and officers.
The Nebraska Stock Growers Association hailed its annual convention as one of the best ever with stronger business, new plans for an official paper The Alliances Herald, and a yearlong member subscription. Allen Dudley & Co and Wood Bros. were highlighted for dependable service, honesty, and wide reach across Chicago Omaha Sioux City and South St. Paul markets.
South Omaha stockmen attend the N. G. A. convention at Alliance, strengthening ties with Union Stock Yards firms. Ads from Frazier Johnson Co., Rosenbaum Bros., National Live Stock Commission Co., and others highlight services and long histories in South Omaha trade. The Herald notes improved shipper convenience and ongoing promotions by local firms.
The Alliance Horse & Mule Company announces a sale on July 11 and August 1 at Alliance. Major buyers attending last sale included Ben Miller Tecumseh J B Murphy Buffalo Hilliken Mitchell Lewis Cone and others from South Omaha East St. Louis and Connecticut. Auctioneer W J MurphyAlso listed are Smith & Son Burt Saxton Henry Dean Sammy Parker and Rentfro Bros among participants.
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