Burr Printing Company Official Alliance Newspaper
The Burr Printing Company publishes The Alliance Herald as the official newspaper of Alliance Nebraska and Box Butte County. George L Burr Jr serves as president and Edwin M Burr as vice president and business manager. The paper is issued on Tuesdays and Fridays and mailed via second class matter.
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Alliance
Neb
City of
Box Butte County
The
Burr Printing Company
George L. Burr, Jr
Edwin M. Burr
Acid test for city managers in Alliance election
The piece argues the acid test for council candidates is public spirit and willingness to sacrifice business interests for the community, not mere financial success. It urges voters to choose five candidates who will serve, endure low pay, and put public welfare above personal gain in adopting a city manager form.
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Alliance
The
Herald
Fourteen Points Reform Move By Episcopal Women
The executive board of the Episcopal church women endorses fourteen points to curb vulgar talk swearing indecent dress dancing drinking gambling cosmetics joy riding theater and literature. They urge no laws yet note reform may require salaried officials and inspectors for success. The piece predicts backlash from other reformers.
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Fountain Head
Woman's Auxiliary of the
Episcopal Church of the United
Episcopal
Reform impulse from home supporters noted by editors
The piece praises women who push for better conditions in the American home through fundraising and lobbying for laws. It commends their courage and calls for reform starting at home and pursued through organized financial support and legal pressure.
Why We Are In A Mood Of The Nation
A reflective column urges optimism after a wartime boom, arguing Americans enjoy abundance in food money and industry yet suffer mood swings. It mocks pessimism and calls for renewed energy, promising brighter days if people lighten up and act with confidence.
Why the Guarantee Stance Against Lyceum Bureau Requests
The Free Press rebukes lyceum bureaus asking towns to guarantee profits for shows in Minatare. It argues such bureaus are profit driven like any business and should not presume special status. The editor notes skepticism toward promises of upcoming factories or ventures and urges self-reliance.
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Lyceum
Minatare
Free Press
Palmer V Johnson Retired as Marion Mayor After Six Years
The Marion Star editor Palmer V. Johnson retires after six years as town mayor. His farewell column mocks voters and headlines a litany of local woes from land and family disputes to sewer woes and drug issues, ending with a nostalgic jab at old-time workmen.
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Palmer V. Johnson
Marion S. C. Star
Agricultural appropriation funds study on fruit transport behavior
An item in the agricultural appropriation bill provides £20 000 for study of how fruit behaves in transit including chaperone costs for peaches. The piece notes the sighting of gilt oil stock scraps in Oklahoma and quotes a remark about the line between girlhood and womanhood tied to appearance when running.
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Oklahoma
Indianapolis News
Ohio State Journal
Alliance Man Buys Residence and Grocery in Broken Bow
J. B. Walker of Alliance has bought the J. P. David residence in Broken Bow and moved his family there. He also purchased the Sanitary Grocery from David, paying cash for both. David praises the successor and expects continued patronage. Walker previously ran a ranch and is highly recommended by former friends.
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Custer County
J. B. Walker
Alliance
J. P. David
Broken Bow
Walker
Marriage Offer During Sermon Sparks Quick Wedding Line
A minister called couples forward near the end of a service after a young pair asked him to marry them. He offered to wed after the sermon, and thirteen women and one man stepped forward to be married today. A dismissive line about bandits appears in the text.
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Nebraska Land Co
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