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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
City officials say fourteen houses remain under quarantine as epidemic appears under control. City Physician Bellwood expects restrictions may be lifted by Monday. Reported illnesses include one small pox case, two diphtheria, and about thirty scarlet fever since the six week outbreak.
Postmaster P H McEvoy reports North Platte post office sales of war saving certificates exceed 17000 with Miss Laura Murry, a local teacher, among the first buyers. The March 22 statewide drive targets 325000 for Lincoln county as Engineer Joseph Schwaiger and wife join in purchasing 2000 to back the war effort.
L H Highland notes graft cases in Civil Relief chairs and Red Cross work. He cites dependent soldiers receiving aid via central funds, contrasts with Canada’s biweekly checks, and praises relief oversight to keep soldiers confident their families are cared for.
The Alliance schools approved a 5 percent raise for women teachers for the next year. The request had been for a 15 percent increase, but the board deemed the extra 10 percent unjustified.
Secretary McAdoo announces the third liberty loan campaign will start on April 6 1918 the first anniversary of the United States entering the war against Germany. Details on amount terms and conditions will come after new legislation. The drive is expected to run three to four weeks and calls on all citizens to lend their means.
Grant and Hooker counties have notified W D Fisher Secretary Potash Highway that they organized and will start work by the 10th and aim to complete by the 1st of the month. Hyannis officers elected A C Sibbitt president S G Wright vice president L E Blaylock vice president Ashby J W Mann secretary treasurer. Mullen delegation elected C M Berebey president A G Humphery vice president C C Campbell secretary W AH Scott treasurer. Committees named to mark routes East and West and plans for a countywide Good Roads Day under way. Keep your eyes on the Potash Highway.
Thomas County Good Roads boosters from Seneca and Thedford organized to support the Potash Highway. County Commissioners pledge cooperation to complete the road across the county by May 1. A permanent committee, funds plan, and a Good Roads Day were announced to mobilize community effort.
The Nebraska State Council of Defense appeals for intelligent Nebraska girls to begin nursing training to replace nurses called to Red Cross duty. Mary Cogil of Lincoln chairs the training department, noting over 200 Nebraska registered nurses in Red Cross service and a shortage as only 187 Nebraska nurses will graduate this spring. College girls and teachers are urged to enroll. training remains three years by state law even as some states shorten programs for college trained entrants.
A late ruling by the Food Administration Hoover lifts meat restrictions. Other food rules remain unchanged. High stock feed prices spur pig and cattle sales. lifting meat limits may raise prices and boost production.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue urges immediate income tax payment by check money order or draft. Over 6,000,000 people will pay this year under the War Revenue Act of 1917 totaling 666 million dollars. Deputies visit counties to aid taxpayers and ensure proper returns. Cash must be sent by registered mail or insured express to the collector of internal revenues.
In a small office scene two women question Attorney Reddish about divorce fees. Desertion grounds prompt the lawyer to quote forty dollars while another client notes a fifty dollar price. The exchange ends with the sale clinched for the attorney.
A wartime notice lists Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps values and purchases. One stamp buys small gear like a tent pole or laces, four stamps buy canvas logs or two pairs of socks, twelve stamps buy a steel helmet, and higher totals fund coats coats and rifles. It cites specific item equivalents such as cartridges, belts, belts, gas masks, and blanket sets.
The deepest well, already 7 363 feet, is being drilled on the Goff farm eight miles northeast of Clarksburg in northern West Virginia. The prior record, 7 349 feet, was held by a bore at Czuchow in Silesia as of January 24.
Sergeant Scott reports Fred and Clarence Newton have enlisted, bringing the Newton family to three sons in military service. The Methodist church Ladies plan a St Patrick's Day social in the church basement next Thursday.
The town of Bingham hosts its inaugural Patriotic meeting this week with Sergeant Scott invited to attend and give a speech to locals.
Red Cross leaders urge expanded shipbuilding support to supply hospital and relief efforts. Harvey D. Gibson calls on 25 million members nationwide to recruit workers for ships, with 5.5 million in Central Division and 250 thousand more needed. Members to talk ships and register without leaving current duties.
Mr. B G Laing and von Verne spent several days in Antioch this week, visiting local sites and meeting residents during their stay.
Mr. Ackerman, superintendent of motive power, was in Alliance Monday on business.
Lloyd Thomas will return from his East business trip in the early part of next week. Quarantine at Mrs Tullys and Mrs McCules was lifted this week.
The Box Butte County Home Guards alliance adopted a constitution and by laws and elected civil officers at Friday’s meeting. George A. Hellman became president and Roy C. Strong and H. P. Coursey joined the executive committee along with Dutton Pilkington and others. The group plans regular meetings and drilling with Box Battern expected to build a capable mobilization within months.
Alliance merchants and nearby towns are invited to learn from Frank Stockdale over Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. He has visited 133 cities to study profitable practices and will share time saving, profit boosting methods for better store management and investment of effort.
Dr Ray Lymen Wilbur warned Friday night that this year could decide the war. He urged Americans to boost effort, oppose German peace propaganda, and prepare for intensive action to support the Allies against Germany.
Voters are urged to approve or reject bonds on April 2 prompting civic officials to seek broad participation and finalize financing for local projects. Community groups emphasize the clarity of measures and the impact on schools infrastructure and services.
District Court orders action to fund repairs or replacement of the old septic tank. Mayor Rousey asks voters on April 2 to approve a bond issue, with $7,000 needed for a new tank. without bonds warrants may be issued. The current tank is in poor condition and overdue for replacement. City council supports immediate funding.
Mrs. Fred Deweese of Dawson urges Nebraska women to grow food as wartime production. She advises securing level land, clearing debris, burning vines, using manure, planning with succession, and ensuring tools and knowledge to maximize garden output for health and economy.
Mr and Mrs C F Tracy hosted Edna Tracy's sixth birthday at 715 Niobrara Ave on Wednesday Feb 27 with thirteen children: Mildred Kennicut Frank Cale Dorthy Garrett Hellen Ward Martha Raw Bernice Edna and Mildred Burr Frances and Nelle Tracy Fern McNemee Leonard Tracy Vernon Kennicut. A two course luncheon was served and all reported a happy time.
P J Barret of Omaha and a Grand Trustee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles visits the local Aerie. He notes about 490000 members nationwide and 40000 in the armed services. The Buffalo Convention authorized a ten cent extra monthly assessment to fund a $1000 death benefit for service members. Locally no meeting is held due to quarantine to hear Mr Barrett.
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