Beating Swatting the Fly Alliance Invention Claims Fast Pest Death
Investigations show the common house fly spreads disease and causes illness. Scientists publish results prompting urgent efforts to rid homes of flies as the season approaches.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
1
Investigations show the common house fly spreads disease and causes illness. Scientists publish results prompting urgent efforts to rid homes of flies as the season approaches.
The Alliance man W J Hamilton unveils his patented Triple Fly Trap of May 28 1912. Demonstrations at St Josephs Hospital St Agnes Academy and Alliance merchants promote its use in schools and public buildings with two photo cuts included. Family size priced at 1 00 and large at 2 50 with contact to Hamilton Alliance Nebraska.
Notice of the Seventeenth Annual Meeting to be held in Alliance Nebraska on June 20 and 21 1912. Election of officers for the coming year and other business to be transacted. R M Hamrren president Cons C Jameson secretary.
The 112 session of Alliance State Junior Normal begins with attendance up 40 percent over recent years. Enrollment stands at 131 in the normal program and 17 for the Institute. Registrar Della Need is away due to her father’s illness in Idaho but is expected back by week’s end. Prof. Rouse will lecture Friday at 8:30 p m and a picture study class by Prof. Martin invites early enrollment. A new Herald normal reporter will start next week.
A dense Alliance column reports multiple business dealings and social events. Highlights include Ken nedy selling a Victrola to Station Agent, J R Kennedy selling his Rosenkranz blacksmith shop stake to Frank Fox, and Drake Hotel opening dinners next Sunday. Rev Willian McCarthy to preach in Chadron and Alliance, and Children’s Day program at M E church. Also notes rest room opening by Bee Hive Store, upcoming musical recitals, and travel by locals to Gordon for IOOF events.
Alliance invites all to attend the annual Nebraska Stock Growers Association convention set for June 20 to 22. Officials report about 3400 dollars already pledged by Alliance business leaders to cover expenses, with additional funds likely as needed. The Herald notes the program will be published soon.
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