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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
2
The piece mocks a judge's measured stance on the emy training system and contrasts it with a then-current critique. It ridicules the era's fashion and aesthetic choices as seen in depictions of a freckled young man in Grecian attire and a lackluster young lady, noting the humor and failed illusion.
Judge Lewis voices concern over recent crimes by young men just out of the army. He says some soldiers show disregard for law and decency, with forgeries burglaries and highway robberies appearing across the nation.
The writer laments a rise in sensational crime stories about ex service members while noting there were few prewar offences. They acknowledge some veterans had flaws but critique the constant broadcasting of each man’s trouble as newsworthy.
A local editorial criticizes Judge Lewis for a harsh ruling on veterans and questions the role of the American Legion in pursuing or rebutting the case. The piece suggests press fabrication by a reporter and warns against labeling veterans as criminals while noting cynical humor in Denver newspaper illustrations for a twilight pageant.
The writer mocks Greek pageant costumes praising distant lighting yet finds Denver papers show an Irish lad posing with a statue in a grosteque close view. They argue pageants offend imagination unless participants are fully clothed and properly cast, noting Twilight pageant selection flaws and daylight exposure would ruin art.
In Pierce Nebraska two local schoolteachers reportedly married in secret a few weeks ago. A party night with a Ouija board allegedly confirmed the marriage after initial denials. The tale sparked female townsfolk to buy Ouija boards to track their husbands' evenings.
A new book explains treating varicose ulcers and leg sores with a painless method. Readers may obtain the book free by mailing a card or letter to Dr. H. J. Whittier at Suite 19, 1109 McGee, Kansas City, Missouri, with date June 12.
Two six room houses offered for sale with price and terms available. Readable line notes agent or company name Seven Land Company.
The Boy Scout troop No. 1 from Alliance recounts a week of camping at Fred L. Tollman’s ground near Belmont. Details cover daily routines, fishing attempts, games like Capture the Flag, a large campfire in honor of Mr. Simpson, weather setbacks, a quick return trip, and misadventures including a playful water scramble and a hailstorm that wet tents.
A historical remark notes that German divisions within the country reduce their ability to confront opponents. The statement implies internal conflict weakens collective military readiness and strategic capacity.
School District No 37 closed last Friday with a picnic dinner. Clara Bisley was teacher. Louis Powell plows with a new tractor. Women’s club met with Mrs Wm Newman last Thursday with large attendance. Vern Davia to give a dance Friday night. Dan Brennan busy breaking prairie.
Ernest G Joss checked land west of Berea last Saturday. J J Burke and J Dineen of Columbus Nebraska visited Wm Newman home last Thursday. May was wet with 4.46 inches. corn to be planted, pastures fine. Rural road mud hole needs repair and prairie breaking continues.
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