Parcels Post Change Opens New Ground for Merchants
The parcels post changes take effect August 14 increasing allowed parcel weight to twenty pounds in the first and second zones and simplifying the rate map. Local delivery areas within 140 miles gain lower postage and offices receive new official listings of nearby offices. A Burleson explanation outlines zone boundaries and carrier delivery applicability. A Women's Work paragraph promotes Scott's Emulsion as strengthening aid for domestic laborers.
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Burleson
Portage
Postage rate changes favor local mail orders and hurt long distance parcels
A discussion of new parcel post rates shows reductions for initial poundages and added weight while increasing maximum weight to twenty pounds for first and second sacks. The change is expected to bolster local mail order merchants in Alliance while disadvantaging distant customers, with The Herald promoted as the Nebraska Stock Growers Association official organ.
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Kewer
Beerlive
Spen
Herald
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Cox Butte
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and brief notes
One hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as internal medicine targeting blood and mucous surfaces. Fr J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses it with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and local druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and short local notes about Mrs Lowe, Bridgeport, Alliance, Sheridan, J A Hunter and son visiting.
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Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Onte
Fr. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Mall
Businessman Praises Dr Miles Heart Remedy
A Lincoln Pennsylvanian merchant recounts a heart trouble episode in 1910, used Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Nervine after doctor guidance, and reports his heart normal for six months. He endorses the products and notes long mercantile career and retirement. Miles Medical Co sells and guarantees the remedies.
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Pennsylvania
Seeeember
Miles Medical Co
Dr. Miles
A. B. Hollinger
Lincoln
Penna
Idaho Letter Laughs at Alliance Visitors and Local Happenings
A letter from Idaho recounts Charlies Tully visiting with a wool dealer once in Hay Springs Nebraska. It notes Weiser’s orchard fame, land interest by Reed and Boyer in Alliance, and humor about a fashion suit and a family of 4000. Weather, hail, and local events fill the rest with brief items from Peru and area.
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Nebraska
Alliance
Charlies
Tully
Wan Ool
Hay Springs
Lowether Wisserie
Avera
State Street
Beheld
Mr. Reed
Bnech
Fin Atyle
Antista Quartet Concludes Lecture Series With Opera Actas
The Antista Quartet performed three acts from the opera Pane in costume and sang several quartet selections during a Thursday evening lecture series. On Friday President Hayes shared an account of his trip to Salt Lake City at chapel. The Phiomathean literary Society presented the play Strongheart on Saturday evening, the third presentation of the production.
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Costure
Pres. Hayes
Salt Lake City
The
Phiomathean Literary Society
Strongheart
Absurd Man Warned Against Constancy and Cough Aid
A fragmentary ad cites an absurd man who never changes and promotes Allen's Congit Bakeam for coughs and colds. It claims relief and mentions a long-standing reputation, while warning of harmful ingredients and pricing at $1.00 per bottle.
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Allen
Aat
Alliance Man Lawler Named Deputy State President
F O E T M Lawler of Alliance was appointed Deputy State President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles this week. He is a prominent member and esteemed by the organization for the honor conferred.
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T. M. Lawler
Alliance
Alliance Rare No. 136
Order of Baghes
Lawler
Boy Returns Home After Three Years Away
A letter from Roy Washington dated July 26 1919 thanks Jake Bicknell of Alliance Nebraska for reuniting John Hutchinson with his mother in Rey Washington after more than three years apart. The note mentions a deceased father, a second husband, and plans to provide clothing and support for the boy.
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Wayward Boy
Alliance
The
Herald
John Hutchinson
Rey
Washington
Jake Bicknell
Allance
Mr. Bicknell
Roy
Nebr
Civil Service Examinations Planned for Alliance on August 18
Alliance prepares for an August 18 civil service exam list including Chauffeur at 660 dollars annually in the Bureau of Mines Washington. Instrument maker at per diem 5.12 dollars for Naval Observatory Washington. General Mechanic 720 dollars in the Yankton Indian Agency. Agricultural Education 1800 to 2000 dollars with Experiment Stations Office. Bacteriologist 1800 to 2000 dollars in New York lab Bureau of Chemistry. Mechanical Engineer 1000 dollars for Public Roads Office. J S Johnston is the local secretary at the Alliance post office for full details.
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Hraeld
Trusek
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Naval Observatory
Washington
B.ee
Indian Service
Yankton Indian Agency
D. Avestamt
Department of Agriculture
New York
Office of Public Roads
J. 5. Johnston
Focal Scretary
Alliance Post Office
Dr King’s New Life Pills That Bless My Family
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr King’s New Life Pills the King of all laxatives and says they keep a ban at home. The ad urges readers to get a box and get well with a 25 cent price. Recommended by Fred E Holsten.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Fred E. Holsten
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