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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
16
A string of humorous clippings shows a Scottish grocer enlisting, a quarrel with an umpire, a delivery joke, and light domestic quips. The jokes feature Mackay in khaki, a pacifist remark, a talking butcher, and a new father seeking solace in medicine.
E W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family has used Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always takes it on extended visits. He believes forethought prevents illness and expense.
Summer school opened June 11 at Peru Normal with high enrollment. The program follows the catalog. Weekend highlights included literary societies open program, senior class day, festival of music, semi centennial celebration, and commencement with about 190 diplomas. A pageant raised funds for the Red Cross and Army Y M C A. Civil War veterans were honored guests.
A chautauqua is set for Peru from June 29 to July 4. The programs will be budget events replacing the summer lecture course. A splendid recital by students from voice piano and expression departments was given last Wednesday evening and shown the quality of work in these departments.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds grippe croup and bronchial affections. It claims soothing action loosens phlegm antiseptic effects kill germs and quick relief for all ages at five cents.
June 15 to 24 Nebraska State Holiness Association camp meeting in Lincoln. June 18 to 20 Nebraska Press Association Annual Convention in Omaha. June 19 to 20 Nebraska State Sunday School Convention in Omaha. June 25 to 27 International Association of Railway Special Agents and Police Meeting in Omaha. June 25 to 30 State Golf Tournament in Lincoln.
An 19th or early 20th century style ad promises relief for muscle soreness from bending lifting strains and rheumatic pains. It touts easy application without rubbing, no skin staining, and claims to fight gout lumbago grippe bruises and backache. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
The Ardmore Independent Consolidated School District invites bids for a brick school building measuring 40 by 42 feet over two stories with basement. Plans and specifications are with Minnie Caylor, Clerk. Contractors should write for details. Minnie Caylor, Clerk, Ardmore, Dak. 25-31-8879.
The Third Annual Congress of American Indians will be held in Gordon Nebraska on June 19 to 21. A parade and new games will entertain attendees with racing and dress displays. Honorable judges and speakers from the Sixteenth Judicial district and Rosebud Reservation will address the crowd, with beadwork displays offered for prizes and exhibitions planned daily.
An article from Charles F. Schafer of Battery Service Station describes testing each cell with a syringe hydrometer. It covers vent removal, syringe use, and careful reassembly to avoid cross‑cell acid transfer. John Schirk and family visited Jennings Nebro last week.
Local note highlights hospitality efforts in Gordon during events on June 19 20 and 21 with community hosts and organizers inviting visitors to engage in activities and local cuisine.
An ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a mild laxative that regulates the bowels and relieves congested intestines. It claims the pills remove waste without griping and improve energy and mood, selling at 25¢.
Rev W York and family traveled by auto from Hemingford Thursday for a short visit. He is the Hemingford Methodist pastor and Northwest Nebraska M E Conference secretary. He came to Hemingford last year from Gerling and is well liked by locals.
The company explains its policy to finance local and long distance line extensions with investor funds rather than profits. It emphasizes offering a reasonable return to attract yearly investment for adding to its plant, ensuring the investing public trusts steady returns to support further stock or bond sales.
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