Dry Federation Meeting Discusses Prohibition Campaign
Hex Butte County Dry Federation held a Thursday meeting in the Court House with dinner at a local hotel. They elected R. M. Hampton treasurer, formed a publicity committee, and planned funds and county precinct federations as part of the state-wide prohibition effort.
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Hex Butte County Dry Federation
Court House
Lotal
R. M. Hampton
T. M W. Tarnes
Mayeart
A. Gregory
St. M. Tampton
J. W. Thomas
A. Tt. Lunn
N Dg
Stalmer
J. B. Carns
Jas. Marry
O. Palmer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Big Refund Promise
In Toledo Ohio a sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. A. Cheney & Co. offers to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit notes the firm will stand behind the cure with a notary public witness dated December 6 in ink. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken orally and marketed by F J Cheney & Co. with testimonials and a related promotion for Hall's Family Pills.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. A. Cheney & Co
Keegan Files for Box Butte Assessor Nomination
J A Keegan a well known Box Butte county farmer and former real estate agent filed for the Republican nomination for county assessor. He farms three miles northeast of Alliance and advocates fair state and county wide assessments with the state board of equalization. He filed Monday morning. An advertisement for Campbell Correspondence School promotes a cheap route to agricultural education.
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Box Butte County
J. A. Keegan
Box Butte
Keegan
Alliance
State Board of Equalization
Agricultural College
Campbell Correspondence School of
Soil Culture
Campbell Correspondence School
Cullen
Billings
Montana
Sloan's Liniment Relief for Soreness and Bruises
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases pain from bruises over-exertion and cleaning. It promises quick relief, restful sleep, and peaceful recovery, noting a grateful user calls it worth its weight in gold. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Printing and Paper Prices Jump Again
Pauper stock used in newspapers and job printing has advanced for the second time in thirty days. Wholesale houses report 15 to 25 percent increases since the last rise with envelopes paper bonds and newsprint up about 20 percent. Overall costs are 40 to 50 percent higher than two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven Helpful Says Chadron Man
James A. Kersey of Chadron Nebraska reports slight kidney symptoms and a family history of Bright's disease. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he says the medicine quickly cured him and he recommends the remedy. The price is 60 cents at dealers.
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Alliance
Bright
Dean
James A. Kersey
Chadron
Nebr
Doan
Doa
Kersey
Pfoster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Prince Albert Tobacco Urges Fresh Start For Smokers
A sales pitch promotes Prince Albert tobacco as a solution for smokers who fail with pipe or homemade cigarettes. It promises a cooler, finer flavor with less bite and parching, urging readers to buy nickel or dime amounts and humidor options for a relapse-free smoking experience. The ad lists P A tobacco products and Winston-Salem tobacco company details.
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Prince Albert
Tash Files for Judge in Box Butte County
I E Tash filed last week for county judge in Alliance Box Butte County. The nonpartisan race currently lists two candidates including incumbent L A Berry seeking re election. Tash emphasizes dignity of judicial office and denounces mudslinging while noting some campaign actions by others.
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Tash
Box Butte County
Alliance
Tush
Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkening Ad
An old remedy promises to restore natural hair color using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold at drug stores. The ad touts easy, even darkening with a dampened sponge and warns it is for cosmetic use only.
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Wyeth
Voreth's Lane
Letter from Myers J W Myers on Nebraska Kansas trip
Myers J W, a student at Kansas City Veterinary College, writes home from Alliance Nebraska detailing potato quality in Box Butte and Kaw valley. He notes price discrepancies, asks about telephones, and discusses cattle disease swamp fever and potential outreach literature. He mentions Prof F F Brown and student Lynn Cantwell and ends with ad blurbs from local merchants.
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J. W. Myers
Kansas City Veterinary College
Kansas City
the Herald
Alliance
K. C
Nebraska
Kansas
Alliaance
Kaw Valley
Veterinary College
F. F. Brown
Chicago Veterinary College
Wood
Seed Corn Scarce and Tests Spark Local Action
The county agricultural agent notes seed corn shortages and urges local testing to find viable seed within the county. Tests show low germination in 1915 samples with old corn at 64 to 77 percent and crib selections yielding poor results. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as liver aid with sugar coating and a 25 cent price.
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Dr. King
Alliance Roundup of Visits and Local Events
Alliance residents and visitors are noted throughout the week including Mrs J Y Myers, Ed Durgnan, Ed Masteller, Clarence and Walter Peterson with their mother, and L W Skala visiting from Madison. W E Rice traveled to Alliance for a dentist, J Vo Myers visits Missouri and returns in April, and Miss Adah Hill teaches Rush Lake school. Roymond Johnson buys a new milk cow. A box social and dance at Rush Lake Schoolhouse is set for March 24 with two girls staffing a candy booth. all invited.
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Thomas Squibbs
Alliance
J YY. Myers
W E. Rice Ranch
Claude Renneau
Orlando
Grant Keenan
Kearney
W. E. Rice
Ed Durgnan
Ed Masteller
Clarence
Walter Peterson
Marke Skala
Madison
L. W. Skala
Wien
Marie Myers
Fred Keller Ranch
J. Vo Myers
Missouri
Adah Hill
Dalton
Rush Lake School
Lillian Hughes
Roymond Johnson
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DRY Federation
Abcord
J. P. Barger
R. J
P. A
R. J.reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N.C
Jimmy Pipes
Makin’s Cigarettes
Parthan Ofice
Alliance Herald
Myers
Lynn Cantwell
JV Myers
Herakd
Forest Lumber CO
Kish Lake
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