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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
7
The ordinance repeals conflicting provisions of multiple Alliance ordinances and sections and imposes fines from ten to one hundred dollars for violations with jail detention until fines and costs are paid. It takes effect after passage approval and publication. Dated July 13, 1920. Mayor A D Rodgers and City Clerk Grace H Kennedy attest.
J W Miller Sheriff of Box Butte County will sell at public auction on July 24, 1920 at 2 PM at the Burlington Cafe in Alliance to satisfy a claim against J B Templeton. Property includes ranges, tables, pans, forks and spoons, dishes, tools and more with total due 255.17 plus 10.75 costs. Sale cash to highest bidder.
Sealed proposals for 2232 feet of 4 inch water main with four 4 inch valves and three fire hydrants are due July 28 1920 in Alliance Nebraska. Estimated cost 4285 dollars with 5 percent certified check. Plans at City Clerk and Grant Fulton Letton Lincoln office. Council may reject all bids.
An execution issued by Ira E. Tash Judge of the County Court of Box Butte County Nebraska on a judgment in favor of Charles G. Mooney against J. B. Templeton has a levy list. The document states the property is levied upon under the court’s authority and schedules the sale actions.
Ordinance 284 provides for inspection of new water connections in Alliance Nebraska. It requires a $2 payment to the City Clerk before inspections, issues a certificate if compliant, and prohibits turning on service until certificate is issued. It repeals part of Ordinance 230 and enforces penalties for violations.
The city of Lincoln Nebraska invites sealed bids until 1 o'clock P M Mountain time July 28 1920 for sanitary sewers in districts 11 and 12 engineer estimates list 2936 00 for district 11 and 1930 00 for district 12 work includes 8 inch sewers manholes flush tanks and water services with 60 feet verticals bids payable to city clerk bid documents at the City Hall or Letton 505 Bankers Life Building and city reserves right to reject any or all bids by order of the City Council 13th
The City of Alliance Nebraska enacts three sewer inspection steps after a connection is made The fee is two dollars The Sewer Commissioner issues a certificate before any use of the connection The ordinance repeals sections of Ordinance No 140 and sets violations penalties for noncompliance
The ordinance repeals conflicting ordinances and sections, retains full force after passage approved publication. It states any person in violation is liable to jail until fines and costs are paid. Passed and approved July 13 1920, mayor and city clerk attest.
Warm spell continues in Lakeside with repairs by the water service crew. Local residents, including Mrs. Elizabeth Saylor and families like Crowther and Graham, visit, travel to Alliance and Denver, and attend church and social gatherings. Several townsfolk report illness, trips, or farm work, with town activity from Monday to Sunday and notices of Sunday school and Epworth League schedules.
A Boston Transcript note recalls Sir Thomas Lipton’s favorite story of a Scotchman at a horse race who bets sixpence on a 40 to 1 horse in the third race. The improbable win yields a fortune for the old man, who questions the bookmaker about the winnings and the longevity of the scheme.
The Boston Transcript argues eating in overalls is as costly as a $150 suit, noting different appetites. In overalls corn beef and cabbage satisfy natural hunger, while fine clothes curb simple desires and push toward delicate dishes in refined settings.
A suggestion emerges for a collective buyer group or "one lump" club to reduce sugar costs. The idea cites potential price leverage and shared bargaining, with no formal plan or participants named.
A lighthearted item notes a baby taking after his father with a mischievous moment. Mrs. Smith asks about the child and jokes about the bottle and crawling near the cellar stairs. A dentist advocates compulsory teeth inspection, provoking a playful rebuke toward the drill.
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