First Box Butte Soldier Killed in France
Richard Haugh aged twenty five from Alliance left in 1917 for Camp Funston and was later reported killed in France last week. He claimed no exemptions, worked for farmer Charles Heath northeast of Alliance, and is remembered as a steady industrious local who died serving his country. His older brother Roy also entered the draft in 1918.
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Haugh
Alliance
Richard Haugh
National Draft Army
France
Box Butte
Charles Heath
Army
Camp Funston
Sault St. Marie
Michigan
Pontiac
Roy Haugh
Donaldson
Roy
L. M. Beal
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Box Butte County
Box Buttee County
Fordson Tractor Demonstration At Beal Farm South Of Alliance
The Fordson tractor impressed Saturday on the Thomas Beal farm as it pulled two plows and performed stunts to showcase the latest Ford product. Leonard Pilkington of Coursey & Miller guided the machine, plowing a nine inch deep furrow in blankroot boil. A new carload of tractors may be available by order, per Coursey & Miller. The Beal farm also features a promising potato crop and plans for regional potato meetings involve county agents and dairy executives from Nebraska and Wisconsin. Mrs. Glen Runyan, visiting from Broken Bow, will stay with her parents before returning home.
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Thomas Beal
Alliance
Ford
Leonard Pilkington
Coursey & Miller Garage
Coursey & Miller
The
Herald
Beal
Tom
Glen Runyan
Broken Bow
Service Flag for Alliance Suggested by The Herald
The Herald urges Alliance to create a city service flag to be hung on the welcome arch. Eastern cities display flags to honor service members, and many locals could donate time and materials to make one. The aim is to reassure the troops in France and at home that they are remembered.
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Alliance
France
Stll
Democratic county convention held in Alliance district court room
A harmonious Box Butte county Democratic convention met in the Alliance district court room with delegates from across the county except Snake Creek. William Mitchell was elected chairman and John W. Guthrie secretary. The resolutions praised President Wilson, condemned pro German criticism, and praised Governor Neville and state Democratic officers while honoring the army and navy. Continued on the editorial page.
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Alliance
William Mitchell
John W. Guthrie
Burlew
Graham
Kinsella
Snake Creek
Morrow
Zobel
Berry
Caha
Box Butte County
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Congress
Neville
Transplanting the Box Butte County Court House
A long account recalls the 1901 move of Hemingford’s Box Butte county court house to Alliance. The piece blends local rivalries with details of the 40250 foot two story structure hauled twenty miles on trucks and flat cars, guided by railroad workers and W. A. Meyers.
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Old Court House
Old
Alliance
Box Butte
Bel
Alliance Herald
Hemingford
House of Justice
W. A. Meyers
Court House
Roosevelt Fears For Quentin Roosevelts Death On War Front
Paris reports Lt. Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of Theodore Roosevelt was killed at Chateau Thierry on July 14 after his patrol plane was attacked by German fighters. A dispatch notes he was returning from a patrol when shot down. A cable from Paris to Col. Roosevelt and his wife offered unconfirmed hope he had not died.
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Quentin Roosevelt
London
Roosevelt
Marne Front
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Oyster Bay
N. J
Col. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Potash Prospects Grow Near Lakeside Nebraska
John J. Lawless sold lakes near Lakeside for 75000 cash after discovering potash on adjacent dry land. The seven lakes cover 32.5 acres eight miles north of Lakeside and twelve miles northeast of Antioch in Ellsworth district. Brine beneath dry land yielded 10 percent solids and 29.42 K20, underscoring Nebraska potash’s early stage.
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Sand Hill
John J. Lawless
Swift & Company
California
Lawless Lakes
Lakeside
Antioch
Ellsworth
Lawless
Nebraska
Guthrie Heads to Hot Springs for Century Club Convention
John W. Guthrie Alliance insurance man travels by special train to Hot Springs with his daughters to attend the Century Club convention of Equitable insurance employees. T. F. Guthrie, his brother, is also a top member. He plans a Washington trip before returning.
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John W. Guthrie
Alliance Insurance
Hot Springs
Virena
Century Club
Equitable
T. F. Guthrie
Chicago
Guthrie
Washington, D. C
George Wittenberger Returns From France
George Wittenberger, who joined as a boy at age 17, returns from France after serving with his father John Wittenberger in Antioch. His mother, now at Norfolk state hospital, was reported to be mentally infirm. He visited her, then resumed teaming work, saying military service changed him and he would return to France if able to join the conflict again.
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Anntioch
France
Weekly Weather Report from Alliance Bureau Prophet
F. W. Hicks reports total June rainfall reached 1.91 inches. The past week’s weather summary follows with daily readings and conditions for Alliance.
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F. W. Hicks
Alliance Weather Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fordson Tractor
New Ford
George Neuswanger
Boxe Butte
Kimball
J. G. Miiwara
Wisconsin Potato Growers’ Association
R. F. Howard
Nebraska Potato Growers’ Association
Greeley
Colo
Butte County
Vis
Ichard Bevan
Richard Bevan
Are
America
Ingford
Hampton Alliance
Nolance
Simon
Congress Bright
Mesa G. Clark
G. Sullivan
Mr. Broome
Teil
Sma
Box Butte County Court House
SKY
HIN
Theodore Roosevelt
Marne
Dormans
Courtemont
Chadron
George Wittenberger
Mother In Hospital
Max Min Raintem
Sean Th Seene
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