Michigan Growers Organize Outlook for Potatoes
Western Nebraska growers face higher prices as markets rise and crop shortages elsewhere lift western Nebraska potato prospects. Reports from The Packer note Washington acreage is small and pest pressures rising, while Ohio rains aid late plantings. Chicago markets rally after a dip, with varied prices across regions and steady shipments expected though subnormal crops persist in Oklahoma Arkansas and eastern sections.
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Nebraska
Washington
Wenatchee
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Louisville
Gulf States
Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
Chicago
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
Burbanks
Porter Stabbed On Train Near Broken Bow
P. T. Darby a 24 year old Pullman porter on No 41 was stabbed by a St Louis recruit bound for Seattle to join the Navy. The wound required eight stitches and Darby was treated at Dr Mullins in Broken Bow before continuing home to St Louis. He reported arriving safely at St Josephs hospital for further care.
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P. T. Darby
St. Louis
Seattle
Navy
Darby
Here
Ansley
Harry Tierney
Broken Bow
Lacey Conrad
Nate House
C. L. Mullins
Burlington Road
Detroit
House
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. House
Red Cross Chapter Ships Large Batch of Relief Items
The Alliance Red Cross chapter sent four boxes of dry goods and a wide variety of items to aid overseas relief. J. C. Morrow oversaw packing while members of the Junior Red Cross contributed child clothing and knitted afghans for orphans in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Chapter of the Red Cross
J. C. Morrow
Junior Red Cross
France
Overton Buys Martin King Garage in Alliance
Walter Overton, former ranchman now of Alliance, purchases the Martin King garage and auto agency at 216 18 West Third Street. He will run Overton's garage, continue selling Hudson and Nash cars, and offer used car bargains with details in this issue.
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Walter Overton
Alliance
Martin King
West Third Street
Overton
Hudson
Nash
The
Herald
Canadian Kiddies star Swanson tours after Elks farewell
The Winnifreg, Canada entertainer Miss Swanson of The Canadian Kiddies captivated a large crowd at the Elks farewell to soldiers last Thursday night. The group just concluded a successful war benefit tour across the United States and Canada.
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Winnifreg
Canada
Elks
Miss Swanson
United States
Fifty three Ware Savings Societies organized in Box Butte
William Carson Shaw directed a campaign that led to the organization of fifty three Ware Savings Societies in Box Butte county last Friday. The report lists secretary names and members for multiple school districts and local groups including Farmers Districts and churches, with various counts of members and district numbers. George Snyder visited Alliance from Ellsworth, boasting a Ford capable of crossing sand barriers and joking about an Allied victory through a potash lake defeat scenario.
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Ware Savings
Box Butte County
Wriday
William Carson Shaw
oMeera
George Snyder
Ellsworth
Alliance
George
Nebraska
Secretary Fisher may leave Alliance for Butterick post
Secretary W. D. Fisher of the Alliance Community Club may quit to join the Butterick Publishing Co in New York, offered $4 000 first year plus $50 annual raise to work on community development. He plans to wait on church matters and fund pledges, while keeping options open until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Fisher
Alliance Community Club
Met
Worton
Mrs W M Weildenhamer Visits Alliance With Granddaughter
Mrs W M Weldenhamer of Chicago and Mrs Frank Bronkhorst arrived in Alliance last Sunday for business and visits. They brought granddaughter Wilma Andress home for a stay. Mrs Weldenhamer plans to return to Chicago Thursday.
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W. M. Weildenhamer
Chicago
Frank Bronkhorst
Alliance
Wilma Andress
Lloyd C. Thomas Seeks Re election for State Representative
Lloyd C Thomas editor of The Herald and estate representative from Seventy third district covering Box Butte and Sheridan counties filed Wednesday for the Democratic renomination for a second term. A letter from an eastern Nebraska fellow Democrat praised his record and urged him to run again.
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Lloyd C. Thomas
Herald and Estate
Box Butte
Sheridan
Thomas
Easternebraska
House
Ben Brewster Holds Recruiting Record in North Western Nebraska
Ben Brewster, postmaster and former editor, tops the region with eight enlistments sent to Alliance recruiting in the week ending June 29. The recruits include Wilbur Ellsworth, Karl Miller, Anson DeCoursey, Joseph Belold, Philip Gibbons, Peter Dubinger, Hera Bandlin, and Charles Fors, plus others from Alliance and Staging at Fort Logan Colorado.
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Ben Brewster
Alliance
Nia
Anson
S. DeCoursey
Ene
F. S. White
Joseph F. Belold
Omaha
Philip Gibbons
Enid
Oxfo
Peter F. Dubinger
McKees Rocka
Hera B. Bandlin
Huntsville
Alabama
Fort Logan
Colorado
Charles B. Fors
Coast Artillery Corps
Regular Army
Mike F. Beck
Payette
Idaho
White Field Artillery
Beck
Louis J. Bohn
Engineering Corps
Herald Office
Misa Acner Knieat
Guthrie He¢Ghee Ee Ee
Democratic county convention call for Alliance area 1918
A notice calls for a Democratic county central committee caucus to elect seven delegates to the state convention on July 30 1918 at Hastings. Precinct conventions are set for July 10 1918 to select delegates, with separate caucuses for Alliance areas west and east of Box Butte avenue.
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Cratic County
Hastings
Alliance
Box Butte Avenue
Boyd
Mihir
Bisah Box Butte
Box Avenue
Mitchell & Gantz
Harry E. Gantz
Court House
E. M. Martin
Dancing party honors Miss Aileen Nelson
Miss Marguerite Brennan hosted a Saturday night dancing party in her home in honor of Miss Aileen Nelson of Omaha. Guests included Miss Nelson and several others, with musical selections by Miss Elizabeth Swanson. Alliance Odd Fellows and families plan an afternoon picnic at Purington grove north of the city with a large crowd expected and entertainment reflecting the order's spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabel Fleming
Isabelle Fleming
Sarahie
Katherine Dwyer
Mary Me
Elizabeth Swanson
Helen
Marjorie Grebe
Frances
Flora Spencer
Frances Katen
McCoy
Vera
Marguerite Brennan
Aileen Nelson
Omaha
Elisabeth Swanson
Gues
Helen Seldell
Dorothy Hampton
Sara O'Keefe
Helen Newberry
Frances Elizabeth Swanson
Harold Gavin
Bob Gavin
Francis Tynan
Jack Marks
Paul McCoy
Edward Morrow
Leon Akers
Alliance Odd Fellows
Purington Grove
Odd Fellows
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York
Michigan Growers
RED Cross
W.S.S
Organization OF Ware Savings Societtes
Aeu
Geo
D. Workman
East Side
E. H. Boyer
Frank Moeller
Ada P. Mullen
Mott G. More
Eeere
Wright S. D
Fred M. Hoover
Farmers
C. Nepper
Seaes
John Ditsch
Prairie Flower
Fred G. Leavitt
Father Sheldon
Frank Bartes
East Point S. D
R.C. Wambaurgh
Pleasant Valley
Ethel Michael
Liberty
Ford
Nikont
Chas
Moravek
H. J. Rees
Herman Rehder
Wilson S.D
John L. Wiltsey
Joseph, Hendricks
Minnie Bauer
Vieasant Hill
Hesper Hespersen
Frank Vaughn
Anton Astohal
Loyal
Wm, Duhton
M. Laursen
Nettie Ringer
Freedom
Miss Marion Derek
Measant Hill
Geo. C. Osborn
Allianee Herald
Lester ‘Olson
Ray Edwards
Baptist Sunday School
H. A. Carpenter
C. H. Powell
Presbyterian
W. E. Spencer
Wm, Everly
F. W. Hicks
Jay N. Wood
Lena Hominghausen
Newberry
Deatas
LMOB
W. Brennan
J. HH
Vaughan & Son
J. C. Vaughan
H. L. Meeker
Alliance Times BS
Vogel Jesus
Helen Schott
el Federal Building
Fred E. Feagins
Edna Benedict
Elke’ Lodge
Rerey Cogswell
City Mall
T. D. Roberts
Alliance Telephone Co
Agnes Aylward
Mable Burr
Rodgers Store
A. D. Rodgers
Gladys Jeffers
Opera House
W. G. Nieman
Ruth Morris
Alliance National Bank
W. J. Mahaffy
R. BE. Knight
St. Matthew’s Church
F. E. Holsten
L. L. Smith
Burlington Office
G. L. Griggs
Marion Mote
Box Butte Dist
F. G. Rowley
BE. Barritt
Ford Garage
T. Miller
Oeces
P. Coursey
Hemingford
Eneruue
Firet Saving Society
Independent Saving Society
Shane
R. L. Harris
Joe Carter
C. H. Mullen
Wm. Aspdean
H. Vogel
J. Redher
Anton Sternberg
A. H.bacon
John S. Gerdes
T. R. Emseart
Cc. F. Fenner
T. A. Green
C. Klemke
J. W. Shank
A. J. Tachacher Thos, Lawler
Paul Armstrong
P. J.knapp
Albert F. Bauer
H. C. Hansen
Fred E. Nicolls
John Jelinek
Clyde Logan
P. Mann
Chas, Calmer
Mary Kriz
L. C. Hackett
Frank Robertson
C. Drake
Webe
Pel
Fisher
New York
Nes
Leasant
Halls Evans Hotel
Pine Country
Gagery
Lloyd Thomas
Eadlitor
Chadron
oMee
Wooteey Lake Lawn
Snake Creek
Wright
Eee
William Mitchell
Democcratic County Central Committee
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