Tug of War Highlighted At Fourth of July Fair
The Alliance Fourth of July program includes a tug of war between Pleasant Hill and Fairview farmers unions at 6 on Box Butte avenue. A large manilla cable will stretch the street as teams pull, part of a larger set of events added to the fair schedule. Communications invite volunteers to phone committees for details and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Pleasant Hill
Uce
C8hone
Dane Krageland Granted Stay in United States
Immigrant Kragelund, arrested after refusing to pay for a meal at Jerry's cafe, faced deportation. He admitted anti American views and anarchist ideas, but was allowed to remain to avoid removal. Officials noted his threats to blow up or burn buildings caused broad fear in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Krageland
Krugelund
Kragelund
Hyami
Dane
Geneva
Weather Forecast for Alliance and Vicinity
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. The outlook calls for partly clear skies and light breezes across Alliance and surrounding area.
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Alliance and Vicinity
Keen Competition Among Salesmen of Chautauqua Tickets
The article notes lively early sales for Chautauqua tickets with children like James Hunter and Drusilla Adams leading the fund drive. It warns season tickets sell out before opening and single admissions cost more, urging supporters to buy early. Bob Acheron of Bingham will visit Howard Cogswell for a week, and Mrs. H E Gantz has recovered enough to be up and about.
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James Hunter
Drusilla Adams
Bob Acheron
Bingham
Howard Cogswell
Marsland Man Fined for Drunken Disorderly Incident
Earl Johnson, farmer near Marsland, was arrested by Sheriff Miller and fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Tash for being drunk and disorderly. The costs totaled over 25 dollars after two arrest trips from Marsland to Alliance. Johnson allegedly wandered the mare and insulted Mrs. Eunice Fox during an Auto load visit Sunday.
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Earl Johnson
Marsland
Miller
Alliance
Johnson
Eunice Fox
Fox
Farmer Labor Party selects county and state candidates
The Farmer Labor party of Box Butte county released its primary filings list naming candidates for state and county offices. State senator F W Johnson Nashville and state representative Allen Gordon Hemingford head the ticket with others including county treasurer A H Robbins Alliance and county clerk O M KrumtumMerle Gwinn Alliance. County commissioner third district Abtt and second district J P Knapp also listed along with Myrtle Reeves Alli. Attorney Eugene Burton spent time in geport.
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Farmer-Labor” Party
Box Butte County
F. W. Johnson
Nashville
Alliance Herald Consolidates With Alliance Semi-Weekly Times
The Alliance Herald merges with the Alliance Semi-Weekly Times under Ben J. Sullows with George L. Burr and Edwin M. Burr staying in Alliance. The consolidated paper will be the Alliance Semi-Weekly Times and The Alliance Herald, lowering advertising rates and expanding news service while keeping high standards.
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Alliance Herald
Alliance
Times
Ben J. Sullows
George L
Edwin M. Burr
Herald
Consolidated
Metz Outlines Law Systems in Rotary Club Talk
Attorney W. R. Metz spoke to Alliance Rotary on law and courts. He traced the origin of U S law in England and outlined unwritten and written traditions, citing common and civil law, Alfred the Great and English statute influence, ending with a note on ethics in the two nations.
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W. R. Metz
Alliance Rotary Club
Metz
United States
England
Blackstone
Alfred the Great
Edas the Confessor
America
Alliance post office adds extended hours for money order window
Beginning Saturday July 1 the money order and registry window at Alliance post office will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to serve patrons earlier and during noon. The general delivery window will also close at 6 p.m. due to few patrons using that window after six.
Births in June Bring Three New Additions
In late June, Mr and Mrs Roy C Strong welcomed a girl on June 28. Earlier, June 25 saw a baby on the way to Mr and Mrs Fisher. June 20 marked the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Smith.
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Roy C. Strong
Cc. Fisher
Mrs. George Smith
Mrs. E. Shanks Visits Relatives in Bridgeport
Mrs. E Shanks, a Bridgeport native, is visiting relatives in the city with her son and daughter. The trip highlights family ties and local hospitality as they tour the area.
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E. Shanks
Bridgeport
Alliance
Peculiar Hobo Arrest Shocks City Women
F. F. Giersdorf described as a musical instructor was arrested in Jalil on a gangraney charge after entering several residences to search and look around. He claimed ties to Alliance and brickwork on a new schoolhouse, but police suspect drug use and poor health. Released with warning to seek work or depart.
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F. F. Giersdorf
Jorged
Jalil
Giersdorf
Charles W. Jeffers
Jeffers
Central City
Immigration Agent Praises Box Butte Agriculture Prospects
Burlington immigration agent Val Kuska toured Box Butte county with a chamber of commerce delegation and praised the region's agricultural potential. He noted farmers' progress and spoke at a Lions club meeting, urging active promotion of immigration and cooperative real estate efforts to develop untapped lands.
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Val Kuska
Burlington
Sparanectersst
Earance Chain of Commerce
Kuska
Box Butte County
Mr. Kuska
Chamber of Commerce
J. McCorkle
E. C. Barker
F. A. Bald
W. &. Acheson
C. R. Wiese
G Ma. Burns
Country Club
Kueka
Puesta
Lions Club
Chamber of Commercce
Melaska
Alliance
Burlinston
Westin
Nebraska
Kimball
Beverly Boyd Visits Alliance From Detroit
Beverly Boyd of Detroit Michigan visits his uncle E H Boyd in Alliance. The pair left Wednesday for his ranch and Beverly plans to stay in Alliance for a few weeks.
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Beverly Boyd
Detroit
Mich
E. H. Boyd
Boyd
Alliance
Tentative Spud Tour Outline in Western Nebraska
A tentative program for the annual western Nebraska potato tour under H. O. Werner outlines a four day itinerary August 15 to 18. It includes field inspections in Kimball Bushnell Box Butte and Dawes counties and a Box Butte county dinner and informal meeting in Alliance on August 17.
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Nebraska
H. O. Werner
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Kimball
Bluff
Box Butte
Dawes
Chamber of Commerce
Werner
Box Butte County
Alliance
Gus Forsling
August Cadekin
H. J. Holick
Bushnell
Scotts Bluff County
Gering
Scottsbluff
Linevin Hotel
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Krageland
U. S
Parmer
Labor Party
Avtorney
Eugene Burton
Sallows
Grand Island
Alliance Post Office
Peebles
Lusk
Wyo
C. W. Jeffers
J. F. Peebles
Bernice Peebles
North Platte
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