City Election Set for April 2
The city schedules a municipal election for April 2 with one measure concerning the septic tank system. Voters will decide on the proposed updates and related fees, as announced by the city clerk.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
1
Election boards named as April second city race looms
Polls open April second with a new septic tank bond issue of about seven thousand dollars. Council and school board candidates are listed by ward with reporters noting a likely small field. Election judges and clerks are announced for each ward and polling sites set in Central School City Hall basement McCorkle Building and Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Spencer
John Snyder
Ed Henry
L. H. Highland
First Ward
Kibble and Riordan
Clercks Marks
Sallows and Butler
Central School
Lawler and Stearns
G. H. Woods
Pilkington
Emerick
City Hall
Brenman and Vance
Swan
O'Keefe
Andrews
McCorkle
Fourth Ward
Laing and
Clayton
Tom Beal
H Reddish
Cogswell
Postmaster General rules private bank notices on Bond payments
Responding to Secretary McAdoo the Postmaster General states no law allows banks to mail free notices to clients about due installments on Liberty Loan Bonds. It declares this a private bank customer transaction and bars providing franked cards or envelopes for such notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Postmaster General
Potato Day Substitution Rule set by Nebraska official
On Potato Day each Thursday retailers may substitute four pounds of potatoes for one pound of wheat flour. Merchants may sell at most 48 pounds of flour per sack and may substitute potatoes for no more than half of the required substitutions. Gordon W. Wattles Federal Food Administrator for Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon W. Wattles
Nebraska
Red Cross Dance at Phelan Opera House Saturday Night
A Red Cross sponsored dance will be held at the Phelan Opera House Saturday night with good music for dancers. Proceeds from the event will go to the Red Cross fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan Opera House
The
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
Carrier Clerks Examination Notice
Males who will be eighteen within thirty days of the exam and under forty five are eligible. The examination will be at the post office on March 23, and all who pass will be eligible as carrier clerks.
Fertilizer Licenses Due by March 20 in Washington
All firms involved in fertilizer importation manufacturing storage or distribution must obtain licenses by March 20. Applications are filed with the Law Department License Division United States Food Administration Washington D C. Foster Lumber Company was inadvertently omitted from the Alliance Commercial Club member list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Department
United States Food Administration
Washington, D. C
The
Foster Lumber Company
Alliance Commercial Club
Mrs Kieper Plans Trip to Hear Billy Sunday
Mrs. E. H. Kieper wife of the auditor departed for Chicago before midweek to hear Billy Sunday. Her parents reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Kieper
Kieper
Chicago
Billy
Smallpox case in Alliance quarantined resident
One small pox case reported in Alliance with patient Mr. FM Sidell. He contracted the disease at Gordon and was brought to Alliance yesterday where he remains quarantined at 811 Laramie under medical supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
FM. Sidell
Gordon
Allance
Laramie
Sheridan County Boosts Highway Plan With Local Meetings
A Sheridan County rally gathered 49 residents to back road funding and route marking. Officers chosen include W. G. Wilson president and C. N. Empson secretary as committees were named for towns along the route. A push to press county officials over road repairs and Potash Road designation was announced with Alliance boosters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan County
Good Roads
W. G. Wilson
Antioch
Pres
C. N. Empson
Lakeside
M. L. Kinealta
Bingham
A. Moore
Ellsworth
Clark Denny
Hoffland
Fred Campbell
Robert Cook
C. L. Murphy
Lee Ballinger
Rushville
Bingham Rally Draws Big Crowd for Red Cross fund
The first patriotic meeting in Bingham drew 110 Red Cross members and raised a large sum for the Red Cross fund from ice cream cake and other sales. Judge Osgood spoke and music by Mr and Mrs Fosdick with a solo by R R Kincaid highlighted the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Red Cross
Osgood
Fosdick
Recruiting in Alliance Nebraska for Railway Forces
The recruiting officer in Alliance Nebraska invites men ages 18 to 40 to join railway companies being formed in France for railroad work. Also accepts sturdy men for the 30th Engineers known as the Famous Gas and Flame Regiment. By order of the Secretary of War W T Bates adjutant general. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church will meet next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J W Morris home. Indies invited please bring thimble and needles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Nebr
France
W. T. Bates
Ladies Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
J. W. Morris
All Indies
One Reason Why Insurance Is High
Jim Huyes of the Water and Licht Department relays a visit by an insurance man. He assessed Alliance water, saying rates are high because per capita water supply and emergency reserves are inadequate. The report notes a new well could provide ample water for summer use and fire emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Huyes
Water and Licht Department
Alliance
Good Roads Fair on Home Stretch
The Good Roads Fair runs April 2 to 6 with mid way attractions and multiple organizations running evening entertainment. Local donors include J. M. Miller Alliance Hotel and First State Bank at $100 each, plus A. G. Sasason and International Harvester Co at $50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
J. M. Miller
Alliance Hotel
First State Bank
A. G. Sasason
International Harvester Co
Alliance
Box Butte County
E. L. Brown
Brown Fruit Co
Grand Island
W. D. Fisher
Seo’y
Alliance Commercial Club
Alliance Nebr
E. D. Brown
The
Omaha District Stands Third in Recruiting Figures
December enlistments show 61,491 men in the Regular Army with the Omaha district ranking third among districts sending recruits east. Alliance is near the top in enlistees within the Omaha District, and the accompanying list outlines districts including San Francisco New York Minneapolis Denver with various figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Alliance
Winners of Thrift Stamp Prizes
A school contest awarding thrift stamps as prizes. Third and fourth grades honored Lillian Swain and Helen Fleming with first and second prizes. Other winners include Thelma Sandres Virginia Eubank Dorothy Hurst Hazel Edwards Ruth Macey James Tunnell Ruth Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Banks
Lillian Swain
Central
Helen Fleming
Thelma Sandres
Virginia Eubank
Emerson
Dorothy Hurst
Hazel Edwards
Prise Central
Ruth Macey
James Tunnell
Ruth Stanton Emerson
Alliance Boys
War Department memo argues soldiers should not serve as domestic guards
A public War Department memorandum states that trained soldiers should not perform police duty protecting property behind lines. It urges civilians to guard against enemy intrigue at home while soldiers focus on Europe battlefields, warning that unnecessary detentions hinder war aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Europe
Nebraska Potash Works Doubles Capacity With New Machinery
The Nebraska Potash Works company reports installation of new machinery that doubles its production capacity. The upgrade aims to meet rising demand and expand output at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Potash Works Company
American Potash Co Reports February Potash Output
The American Potash Company produced 1609 tons of potash in February and is constructing a 580 by 11 foot food warehouse at the plant's west end. Harold Brenaman, formerly with the coast Artillery, recently stationed at Fon ofan Colorado, is now in 4th company in Key West Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Potash Company
West End
Harold Brenaman
E Coast Artillery
Fon * Ofan
Col
Key West
Florida
Mrs Hartman Returns Home After Idaho Visit
Mrs Fred Hartman comes back to Pocetella Idaho on Monday following a visit with her sister Mrs G A Keegan vertrekken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
Pocetella
Idaho
Mra
G. A. Keegan
Hupmobile Agency Opens in Alliance
A new Hupmobile agency at Alliance formed by Chadron ranchmen with 32 years local ties. The firm, in the former Alliance Auto Supply Co. building, offers full parts stock and fast service with an expert from the Hup factory managing customer needs. Showrooms will display a full stock of cars soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Chadron
Hupmobile
Alliance Auto Supply Co
Hup
War Savings Drive Gains Ground in Box Butte Nebraska
Box Butte County has raised over half its $130 780 quota in the wartime savings drive. Chas Brittan of the First State Bank chairs the district campaign ahead of the March 22 effort, urging citizens to exceed the target in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Box Butte
Chas Brittan
First State Bank
War Savings Stamps Drive Passes Fifty Million Mark
Treasury receipts from war savings stamps exceed 50 million dollars and grow at about 11 million weekly. Millions join war savings societies across counties in the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, the West Indies, and South American cities, converting small savings into 25 cent and five dollar securities. Investments are backed by the credit of Uncle Sam and viewed as safe as other securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States
Honolulu
Alaska
West Indies
Buenos Aiires
Baby Banda
Uncle Sam
White Slavery Charges Filed In Local Arrests
Woolsey and Mrs. H Howard, living near Newberry Hardware Co, were arrested on a white slavery charge related to Mason lodge at La Crosse Wisconsin. Night Officer Stafford moved them to county jail. Tyson, from Scottsbluff, and Miss Andrews of Bridgeport were also detained with possible white slavery charges. The suspects admitted guilt calmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsey
H. Howard
Newberry Hardware Co
Mason Lodge
la Cross
Wisconsin
Stafford
Western Hotel
Miss Andrews
Bridgeport
Tyson
Scottsbluff
Women’s Defense Council Report on County Membership
The Women’s Committee of the Council of Defense reports 264 members in the county. The state quota was 80 dollars plus one cent per badge totaling 82.64 dollars. After sending to the State Treasurer 6.36 dollars for postage remains 27 dollars in the county treasury from 116 dollars collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Committee
The
Council of Defense
J. G. Dole
Excellent speaker for banquet to address community club
The community club has secured E. T. Perrine of Denver to give the principal address at the banquet on Thursday March 21. Perrine is praised as a prominent businessman and engaging speaker, with strong recommendations from Alliance businessmen. Secretary Fisher urges prospective attendees to reserve promptly as accommodations are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Perrine
Perrine
Denver
Alliance
Fisher
Community Club
No Hitch in Council Meeting Grist of Business
A city council session proceeds smoothly with routine agenda items. Officials discuss budgets permits and committee updates amid a steady stream of standard notes and approvals.
Septic Tank Proposal on April Ballot and Water Plant Bids
City council discussed water system upgrades and bid notices at the March meeting. A 950 note covers hose bills while ordinances on sewer charges and liquor laws were approved. A separate April 2 ballot will decide the septic tank, health the main justification, with bids sought for a boiler pump and well to boost capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Commercial Club
Arnold and Wright
Nebraska
the Herald
Tre Hose
H. P. Courseys
Jim Hughes
Stockdale Praised by Merchants for Clear, Practical Talks
Business leaders deliver glowing comments after Stockdale’s talks. Newberry Hardware calls him clear and direct, easy for any listener to grasp. Highland says any merchant missing the talk is a loser, while Miller lauds his live wire experience. Rhein-Rhousey praises his retail knowledge and profitability. Issason notes one idea gained is worth the talk. Zamson of The Rogue Store calls him a man worth hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry Hardware
Stockdale
L. H. Highland
Glen Miller
Rhein-Rhousey
A. G. Issason
Otto Zamson
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Ells
Worth
C. M. Looney
S. W. Thompson
Henry B. Ramsey
Prudential Insurance Co
James Pierce
Mr. Louie and
William Schwabe
Dee
San Francisco
New York
BOMOD
Savcee
Minneapolis
Teres
Indianapolis
Nebraska Potash Works
American Potash CO
Hupmobile Agency
Schwabe Bros
the Auto Business At Alliance
N. W. Counties
Grant Box Butte
Sheridan
Dawes
Morrill
Hooker
Sioux
Cheyenne
WAR Savings
Keith Neville
Ward M. Burgess
W. E. Rousey
Women’s Report
Grist
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