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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
The store showcases dresses and silk dresses for afternoon street and evening wear inspired by foreign designers. American manufacturers lead this season with a charming display of dresses and suits at moderately priced, appealing to fashion fans.
The Fashion Shop in Alliance highlights its exclusive ladies ready-to-wear stock in Box Butte County. Promoters report large opening day crowds, with customers seeking spring garments at right prices. The store vows to carry the latest women’s styles in ample varieties to suit all tastes and purses.
Several new shipments of garments arrived this week including reproductions and adaptations from top east style centers. Our stock is rebuilt after last Saturday’s patronage with a large range of styles and prices and evident quality and individuality. See the new arrivals to appreciate the full selection and value.
Our season display offers versatile garments from numerous models at prices from $12.50 to $45. Smart Tailor-Mades available at $25.00. Fabrics include gaberdines poplins taffetas serges checks and colors are soft yet practical. Silk Petticoats range from $2.50 to $6.50 in special colors and styles to match new frocks and suits.
A Burlington railroad Safety First meeting is set for next Sunday March 19 at the Phelan opera house. Rev H J Young will deliver a sermon and stereopticon views will show railroad accident data with special music planned. E M Switzer and other Burlington officials will attend and speak.
Alliance plans a 25th anniversary electric welcome sign unveiling at Third Street and Box Butte Avenue. Mayor Romig will turn on the light for the first time and a parade representation will be formed by four-person committees from contributing options. The sign, to be temporarily hung on wooden poles, signals Alliance as a prairie region pioneer with a large crowd expected for land opening and auction.
The Alliance high school girls beat Sidney 44 to 23 to close the season with a 6-2 record. The girls benefited from four returning players, while the boys’ team is described as mostly raw material with one seasoned player. One final game against an alumni team is planned but no date set.
City records for the month ending February 15 show improved finances across departments. Light earnings reached 3046.71 with net 1580.47 after expenses, while water receipts stood at 1274.54 and general fund receipts at 1941.20. The police magistrate reported 81 total fines and fees.
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