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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
4
A Rotary club address warned that rapid scientific progress and armaments threaten civilization. The speaker urged individual duty and participation in Rotary and Lions to foster justice, fraternity, and peaceful progress toward a higher civilization.
Secretary L C Thomas of the Alliance chamber visits the North Star temporary route from Alliance to Bridgeport and reports excellent shape for a temporary road. He commends Bridgeport and Morrill County road crews, requests a drawing of auto gates and insignia for uniform marking, and notes a single mud spot south of the Bonner railroad crossing needing minor work. A picnic celebration with delegates from route towns is urged to mark the opening.
President True Miller of the Alliance chamber thanks towns and chambers for backing the effort to keep the Alliance land office open, noting Senate action and anticipated House approval. He praises community help and pledges reciprocity for future aid. Another note complains that movie show crowds make seating scarce.
H O Werner of the University of Nebraska inspected 35 Triumph seed samples at the William Newman place in Alliance and arranged for dual tests in Scottsbluff. He urged farmers to file seed certification applications by June 20 and forecast a strong market for western Nebraska seed due to Mosaic disease resistance boosting yields.
Joe Baker alias John Barker alias Cr. L. Clark was taken back to Cheyenne on the charge of leaving with unpaid goods bought in Cheyenne stores. He arrived Alliance May 26 after borrowing $125 to cover freight, and claimed to have paid over $200 for the goods. Baker and family faced hardship, while union officials sought instalment terms to settle the debt.
Dr. Robert F. Gilder, artist and archaeologist, announced plans to paint the sandhills of western Nebraska to capture light effects and colors. He recalled past desert lighting trials and noted resuming work in Sioux County after an Arizona period, with fellow painter William Adams commenting on Arizona’s dazzling light.
The Antioch women's progressive club held its May meeting with 22 members and two guests. President Mrs Campbell and Secretary Mrs Wolfe received flowers. Treasurer Mrs Moore was given pansies and tulips. New secretary Mrs Homer Wilson replaces Mrs Ed Osmund. The program included a memorial service at the church with readings, songs, and tributes to Civil War and World War veterans, followed by a graduation event and a community dance. Memorial observances featured remarks on patriotism and a reading of veteran names, concluding with the Battle Hymn of the Republic and The Star Spangled Banner.
The federal farm loan association lowers loan interest to 5.5 percent. The office is at Purinten Route 1 Alliance.
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