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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
3
The Burr Printing Company publishes the Alliance Herald as the official newspaper for Alliance Texas Butte County. George L. Burr Jr and identwin M. Burr serve as owners and officials with editor and business manager roles.
The 1921 Alliance chautauqua faces a likely deficit with guarantors paying the bill. Across the state, chautauquas struggle as public support wanes and business interest shifts from festival style promotion to entertainment value.
The article extols a valuable local institution, praising its ability to attract talent at low cost and its importance to the city. It urges the city not to fall back into chauvinist or exclusionary attitudes that would hamper its growth and potential.
Regular teachers examination to be held at the Court House for two days July 22 and 23. OPAL RUSSELL County Superintendent 65 66 07.
A humorous collage from Don Marquis in Life reviews marriage through many viewpoints. Voices range from Cynic and Flapper to Political Economist and Bigamist, depicting marriage as romance, economy, fate, or constraint, ending with the Married Man's whispered punchline.
An Adler-i-ka based glycerine mixture of buckthorn bark and other ingredients is claimed to remove foul matter from the bowels and prevent appendicitis. It is said to relieve gas and constipation, with instant pleasant effects observed by doctors and patients alike. A businessman reports benefit in a long standing indigestion case. Harry Thiele, druggist. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Gavin traveled to Denver for a short visit with friends.
Real estate assessments from twenty one counties reported to State Tax Commissioner Osborne indicate a near fifteen percent overall decline from last year. Farm lands fall about 15.53 percent while city property drops 14.37 percent, with some counties showing larger cuts and others small increases in city real estate. The exemption of $200 for household goods further reduces valuations, potentially shaving about forty million dollars from the statewide grand assessment roll.
The Angora Community club will meet this week with Anton Beister. R Kelly travels to Bancroft Nebraska to wake his father ill. Mr and Mrs Cash Kelsey and Ed Roach go to Sidney Saturday. M Dove Mrs J W Perkins and air Johns drive to Bayard. Mrs Jacob Weins and Helen visit with friends. Leo Lewellyn hosts a small gathering Thursday. Joe Morrill and son from Bridgeport spend weekend with Sherlocks. J W Perkins and Cass Wyoming daughter visit relatives.
The article details a busy weekend with a barn dance at Ware Miles, a large Angora Fourth of July crowd enjoying good weather, and visits by families including Herman Case and relatives in the eastern part of the state. It notes a 7 to 21 Angora game loss to Beren Sundee and mentions local businessman travels from Grand Island.
Two eastern colleges will play chess by wireless link. The setup promises faster play with fewer ties. An oil investor will not need to travel to Holland to participate in Dutch games.
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