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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
4
A historical piece describes Eskimo suitors abducting brides by force then marrying in their huts, and Lapland customs where a bride’s marriage prospects depend on her father’s herd and a friend’s brandy aided proposal. It notes clan rites and burial of flint and steel with the couple.
A long, self described personal study argues diet rather than exercise or rest drives health. The author, from Springheld Illinois, claims nine of ten ailments stem from overeating and outlines his experiments with reduced meals, increased water, raw vegetables, seeds, and onions as blood purifiers.
J B Gehring notes tailors struggle with fitting imperfect physiques. He describes how shoulders, waists, legs and knees complicate garment shaping, especially for overweight clients. Also mentions regional news from Alliance and Sheridan with local travels and stock business.
A humorous column reflects on William Jennings Bryan and public life with jibes at gender roles, a Balkan war remark, misstatements, and light satire about fame, autographs, taxes, and railroad affairs. It touches on Johnson, a St. Louis girl, and American millsions abroad in a playful, era tonelike voice.
C C Joy returned from Phoenix after a several week stay. He says conditions are fine in the Salt River Valley and the Box Butte colony is expanding.
The article commends the U S Forest Service for work on sand dune reclamation in the Sand Hill area near Alliance and notes efforts in Palestine to stabilize drifting sands by planting trees. It cites successes like Golden Gate Park and Landes France, and urges merchants to back live newspapers as steady town boosters and advertisers.
A note praising the Omaha Trade Exhibit and Alliance newspapers. It argues a live town needs a live newspaper to reflect and support local merchants and growth. The piece stresses the connection between vibrant press and thriving community.
J W Dithel of Gillett Wisconsin, an early Alliance settler, visited the city this week to reconnect with old friends. He once ran the first saloon in Alliance and built the frame building that stood near the Watson brick store. Mrs M M Vaumeardner is remembered warmly by The Merald force for treating them to a welcome.
A local gardener named Aliiante presents four ears of fine roasting corn raised in her yard. They are reportedly the first of the season in town and praised as among the finest in her celebrated garden.
Mrs Ed O Donnell has been ill for a few days according to a brief society notice. She is receiving at home care and expects to resume her usual activities soon.
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