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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
10
Dr Annie G Jeffrey and her husband Dr J Jeffrey returned from a ten day Colorado vacation. They golfed at a Lakewood club near Denver. Dr J Jeffrey resumes Casper chiropractic practice while Annie reopens her city office.
Miss Mary E. Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Smith of Antioch marries Dewey G Donovan of Alliance at Lincoln Cathedral. The ceremony was at 9 am on Wednesday June 30 with Father O Loughlin officiating. They plan to live in Alliance after August 1.
The Sunday sermon topic is The Good Samaritan. An evening union service meets on the roof garden at 8 with Rev J O Gould speaking on Mormonism From the Inside. If storms arise the service moves to the Baptist church. The fourth quarterly conference is Monday at 8 led by Rev O S Baker. All members urged to attend.
Theda Bara stars in William Fox’s Cleopatra at the Imperial on Tuesday July 13. The article traces Cleopatra interpreters from Siddons to Bernhardt, noting Bara continues a grand lineage of iconic portrayals and lures audiences with a sumptuous production.
George E. Mintzer proprietor of Alliance Tire Works left Wednesday night for Omaha to spend the rest of the week on business. He plans to return with a vulcanizer to grow his tire business. Mrs. Mintzer accompanied him. Mrs. C. W. Lyons of Hemingford visited Alliance Tuesday for medical advice.
The child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rehder of 206 East Third Street died at home Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from Miller undertaking establishment. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
P D Roberts of Yellowstone avenue and Third street owns two small grey wolves raised as pets. The male and female wolves stand up to twenty inches high and are valued at about 160 dollars. Roberts plans to move to Denver tonight to arrange transfer to the city park there.
Clarence Schafer, manager of Schafer Auto Supply, has installed a new electrical testing machine at a cost of 1000 dollars. The tester assesses batteries ignition systems generators magnetos and other automobile electrical appliances. It enhances free drive in service and helps motorists know the condition of vital auto parts.
In a witty exchange from the New York World, Jed Hicksleigh calls the village postmaster the smartest seller, noting he learned six languages not in college but by reading posta cards. The traveling salesman doubts the tale, prompting a comic clash over streetwise cleverness.
A vivid department store advertisement from New York portrays a leisurely scene with a flower like lapel item. The copy emphasizes resilience, delicacy, and life infused by the makers hands.
A man in Abingdon was fined by a magistrate for sleeping and snoring during a church service. No action was taken against the clergyman who allegedly put him to sleep. Richmond Dispatch report, May 17, 1870.
A wry remark about marriage prospects frames a pun on a bachelor uncle who has just taken up aviation, hinting at wealth and an unexpected hobby. The quip reflects social norms about marriageability and fortune in a dated tone.
London Opinion notes the House of Lords considers insanity as a potential cause of divorce, a shift from its current role recognizing it only as a cause of marriage. An unrelated Detroit Motor News quip mentions repurposing an old Ford body into a hall umbrella stand.
The per capita money circulation increases by 1.28 dollars from last year yet moves so quickly that the rise goes almost unseen.
A reformer linked smoking to injuring female complexions. An official note states the typical American soldier’s discharge height was 67.72 inches, appearing three feet taller to German observers.
Question centers on whether the husband who gave his wife a revolver with an invitation to shoot caused the death by his own act or bore only contributory negligence.
A brief note imagines the appearance of this year’s strawberry shortcake, hinting at seasonal flavor, presentation, and anticipated appeal without specifics.
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