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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
1
Roy Beckwith proved strawberries thrive in this area by starting with 100 plants in 1913, losing about 75, then replanting 125 more to total 150. This year all plants survived and bore fruit, with ripe berries shown to a local store as proof they compare well with southern shipments.
The Alliance division of the Burlington route was heavily busy over Saturday and Sunday as about twenty four trains moved through while a washout four miles long near Mc Cook forced schedule changes. Regular trains ran hours late due to congestion and pilots were used under the safety fret policy. Union Pacific trains were considered then abandoned.
The Herald thanks George A Heilman of Alliance for an immense thermometer. The base exceeds four feet in length and nine inches wide, attractively painted yellow and black. It stands outside the Herald building for passersby to view, with temperature readings available by phone during office hours at 340.
Mike Bayer recently purchased the Box Butte and Second pool hall and left Tuesday for Henry Nebraska for two to three weeks with his youngest son Lea to visit relatives and enjoy nature, hunting, and tent living. his eldest son Johnny arrived from Sioux City to manage the business for two months.
A meeting is called for Saturday evening for boys under 14 to join a junior band organized by W A Wilson. The plan aims to train youngsters for the city band, with promotion once ready and instruments available through Wilson. The city band currently offers weekly concerts and pay for rehearsals and performances, while seeking steady participation.
The Alliance Volunteer Fire Department completed a unique swimming pool funded by members and opened June 12. Visitors from the stockmen’s convention and Crawford firemen praised the facility, with swimming lessons planned and a ladies day on Wednesdays. Bathing suits, towels, and tickets are available for a small fee, and water is heated and carefully monitored.
Mounts and family will depart Monday in their auto for an extended trip taking in the country and visiting relatives and friends. From Alliance they will go to Chicago, then Kansas City, thence to Wichita and back to Alliance. The trip will cover at least a month and will be a delightful one.
Delegates from South Omaha and Sioux City toured Alliance Nebraska for the 21st Nebraska Stock Growers Association meeting. The visit featured speeches by Hitchcock and party camaraderie with jokes and songs, drawing about 5,000 attendees and multiple political exchanges.
In Omaha, excitement grows over evangelist Billy Sunday who will begin a revival campaign next September. A committee traveled from Omaha to Philadelphia to observe Sunday’s meetings, and church members debate his work though praise his outreach and influence.
The report shows rising interest in Billy Sunday beyond meeting sites as readers purchase the authorized book Billy Sunday the Man and His Message by William T. Ellis LL D. Royal Richardson sells copies during vacation, delivering sixty four copies in Alliance and over two hundred along the Northwestern line, with Crawford and Chadron also canvassed.
World Film Corporation presents William Elliott in a five part photoplay based on a Brady production. The scenes shift between New York and Paris with crime passion and a murder charge resolved to a happy ending. Arthur Shirley wrote the play and Dick Seymour stars with a tale of underworld intrigue and romance.
Bruce Wilcox acquired the Bridgeport News-Blade from J. M. Lynch in a Tuesday closing. Wilcox, active in law and Alliance politics, returns to publishing after years away, pledging a strong paper for western Nebraska while remaining in Alliance temporarily.
Walter Anderson won first prize a 22 piece set in the Booster contest at The Right clothing store. Anita Blair placed second earning an 11 piece set. Other contestants listed include Treasa Vandervoort Grace Rhodes and Mrs Carl Witham among nine entries this week.
E B Babcock of Babcock and Son Sioux City commends Alliance for hospitality and progress. He notes clean wide streets and friendly welcome from Herald and Mayor Romig. The visit boosts expectations of better rail access and equality with other markets for livestock shipping.
The farmers club met at C. L. Powell's home on Tuesday June 16 with over fifty in attendance. A hearty dinner followed, then a program featuring county demonstrator Mr Seidell and Rev Murphy. Mrs Laing contributed a reading and music. Mr Lee took a few photos for inspection at the next meeting at L. J. Sehill's home.
Harry Zickert departed Saturday for Chicago to visit relatives and then begin voice culture at a conservatory. He settled in Alliance five years ago, proved up on his land, and has sung in concerts with the School of Music. Friends say his bass could rank with leading singers after training, and Alliance regrets his absence.
Hot Springs sets a three day celebration July 9 July 4th and July 6th. The event features Hankinsons auto polo Rushville versus Crawford hub and hose race Romanoff versus Domer wrestling water fight balloon ascent and music by three brass bands. Alliance residents and nearby towns are assured a good time by the committee.
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