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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
4
Alliance Herald reports Burr Printing Co owners at the port office in Alliance for transmission through the area. The official newspaper of Box County is published weekly by Burr Printing Co with George Burr Jr and Edwin M Burr in leadership roles.
The Good Fellows of America collapsed after organizer Mr Hansen was arrested on fraud charges. Postal authorities cracked the case, revealing he gathered about $60 000 from a scheme based on light wines and beer promises. He sent 25 cent appeals with coin cards, preying on thirsty subscribers before legal liquor rules shift.
A nostalgic note recalls a 15 to 20 year old joke by Marsh Milder or Eli Perkins about a whisky bottle with a rubber hose grafted into a steam of a watermelon. The grafted setup allegedly let the melon absorb liquor during ripening. A Sunday school picnic allegedly featured the scandalous melon.
A 20 year old memory returns as Burlington Colorado reports a tale resembling a whisky soaked watermelon in these dry days when people crave any straw for relief.
Dispatches claim a Burlington melon grower group aims to produce highly alcoholic fruit by injecting yeast on the vine. The enthuai reporter jokes that Volstead law may not apply to “kick” fruit and envisions cantaloupes as nighttime sustenance, with a husband staggering upstairs amid quips.
The writer notes experiments with cantaloupe wine are in early stages and doubt its appeal to connoisseurs. They suggest watermelons might yield more liquor but caution about many new drinkers. The piece ends shifting to a safe topic, movie censorship as legislatures adjourn.
The piece notes ongoing public fear and limited censorship moves in Universal City and other film hubs. It highlights coast magazine arguments defending films as non immoral, blaming taste, and urging supply of public demand while producers trim vamp and sex appeal pay rolls. A Bayard Villier fable offers a fresh point of view on press agents.
A man seeks clothing that fits both a ten year old and a forty year old. The tailor cannot, and the man threatens to close shop. a censor later demands a single picture fit for both ages. The exchange ends with the speaker unable to detain the censor.
Rancher Tracy Gillis, raised in isolation by his father, experiences Omaha’s city life after 33 years without a woman. He admires tall buildings and fashion, plans a return to the ranch, and wonders about marriage while clinging to his upbringing and faith.
An open winter ends as a coal dealer writes letters aiming to secure business for a hard summer. The campaign profiles how winter softness contrasts with anticipated demand. Names and places are not specified in the readable text.
A lawn social will be held on the church lawn Friday evening. Ice cream orange sherbet cake lemonade and pop will be served. Everyone is invited. A six room unfurnished house with a garage is wanted. call 170 or 757.
Laura H Beck of Scotteblu and Edward F Peterson of Lynn Neb were united in marriage on Wednesday July 27 at 1 o’clock at the home of the Petersons in Alliance area. Rev A J Kearns presided with relatives and close friends attending. The couple will reside on the Peterson ranch 28 miles southeast of Alliance.
Mrs. A. G. Smart entertained at dinner Wednesday evening honoring Mrs. William Carson Shaw of Sierra Madre California. The guests included Mrs. Fred Holsten Mrs. Anderson Mrs. M. A. Dickenson Mrs. B. H. Holsten Mrs. W. C. Shaw Mrs. George L. Burr, Jr. and Miss Fannie Streey.
The Alliance country club held an open house with members inviting city guests to tour the grounds clubhouse and bathing beach. The golf course remained closed to the public while 25 to 30 members hosted dinner for about 50 attendees during day and evening activities ending with 9 o clock dancing.
Mrs Ira Tash hosts a Kensington this afternoon at 3 o clock honoring her sister Mrs R A Gripp visiting two weeks and Mrs J A Mallory departing for Honolulu tomorrow. Guests include numerous local ladies and gentlemen listed by name.
The alies society of the B of L F and KE will hold a picnic supper at Broncho lake this evening. They meet at the I C O F hall at 4 pm and travel by auto to the lake for bathing in the afternoon and supper at night. Ralph J Emmett and Miss Mable Gilbert, both of Chicago, were married at the courthouse on Tuesday July 26 by Judge Tash.
A large picnic featured copper served for about one hundred attendees. Claude Hazelton and Mable Rockey wed by Judge Tash at the bride’s parents home. Marvin Holt and Virgie Hendrix married at the courthouse by Judge Tash. A dinner was hosted by Mrs. John Beach and a birth announced: Mary Jean McCormick, seven and a half pounds, born to Frances Nolan and Roy McCormick of Madison Wisconsin.
Mrs Clyde Gledson and daughter Zelda of Auburn Washington arriving last Saturday and visiting in the city at Mrs George E Davis and Mrs H E Leonard homes. They will depart at noon for Fairmont Nebraska to visit relatives, then continue an extended visit in Virginia before returning home via California.
C B Muxcock of Kimball Neb with a $147 55 claim against the Oscar O Bannon estate was heard in county court Thursday morning. Attorney W R Metz represented the claimant and Willian Mitchell defended the estate. The court disallowed the claim for lack of evidence that the estate was liable for work on another person’s car.
Fleas cling to dogs due to host-specific chemistry and mobility. They prefer animal fur over humans as hosts because of easier feeding, grooming avoidance, and closer breathing zones, making humans less attractive and less accessible targets for blood meals.
The article notes that audiences favor silent plays because such drama avoids interrupting discussions about the performance. It suggests that minimal disruption allows viewers to focus on the play’s themes and execution.
A humorous remark suggests that some women viewed equal rights as the right to wear socks. The line frames gender equality with a playful take on fashion and practical everyday freedoms.
Lee Moore James Carmody and Charlie DeMoses fished at Minatare on Wednesday in a casual outing. They spent the afternoon by the water enjoying the day and the activity together.
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