Army volunteers depart Alliance amid carnival debate
Local column laments the free carnival access and its drain on business while praising the Red Cross women and the soldiers departing for service. It urges replacing the carnival with wholesome fair grounds entertainment and notes the community’s pride in the boys joining Company G and the broader U S war effort.
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the Herald
Omaha
Alliance
Fair Grounds
Carnival Company
the Red Cross
Nebraska
United States
Talk Is Cheap and Often Disgusting Barber Shop Talk
The piece laments long discussions in barber shops and similar places where men talk loudly and use crude language. It argues such chatter is parasitic and wastes the day, praising proprietors who keep business like and not a stage for endless talk.
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Nebraska
Red Cross Campaign in Alliance Surpasses Goal
The Alliance district exceeded its $7,600 target for a 1.0 billion fund, donating more than the goal due to strong leadership Frank Was and Harry Highland guiding five committees. Newspapers thank leaders and emphasize the value of publicity in campaigns.
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Red Cross
Alliance
Frank
Nebraska
Harry Highland
American Red Cross
Community Rallies Behind Alliance Soldiers Heading to France
More than two thousand residents from Alliance Hemingford and Box Butte county packed a city hall farewell to the volunteers bound for training camps and service in sunny France. Citizens from rich and poor backgrounds gathered to pledge support and open their hearts to the troops heading overseas.
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Alliance
Hemingford
Box Butte County
France
Suffrage Petition Debate Our Editor Raises Support for Equal Rights
The Herald summarizes petitions to trigger a referendum on the limited woman suffrage bill. W C T U leaders Mamie E B Claflin and Lela G Dyar describe anti suffrage efforts and urge readers to back unlimited equal suffrage, noting prior opposition in 1914 and urging Nebraska voters to approve the 1917 bill.
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The
Herald
Nebraska
Box Butte
Nebraska Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Mamie E B. Claflin
Lela G. Dyar
Columbus
Tard
Chadron Blackmail Case Set for Alliance Trial Date
Dawes county to host October 15 trial for Chadron blackmail case with Chadron and Omaha defendants. Judge Grimes granted venue change citing Alliance facilities. All trial costs to be borne by Dawes county as immense crowds are expected.
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AlLance
Chadron
Omaha
Miller
Dawes County
Grimes
North Platte
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John W. Thomas
George Edick
Herald Publishing Company Incorporated
J. Carl Thomas
Jack Miller
Company G
Alliance of Columbus
State Alliance
Germany
Local Alliance
Schmeller & Mueller Piano Co
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co
Farnam St
Neb
Dray
DYE & Owens
F. Stephens
Box Butte Ave
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