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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
2
The fragment outlines neighbors moving, visits by Mrs Cory's sister and Mrs Haynes, mail routines, and tales of local families from Norman GO to Mr Skinner. It includes stray horse searches, car troubles, and several absences as residents travel to Canton Sioux County Alliance Bennett and Chadron for work and family matters.
Mary Smith Hayward returned from Chicago and New York. A false alarm fire department response occurred Sunday afternoon. Daniel Kirksoon and Miss Lora Tickeon wed at the Methodist parsonage. Nelson's open house medicine show drew large crowds Saturday night. A box of silver was won by Misa Dora Costley who was named toast of the Chaudron. The Eagles dance on March 17 was a grand success with two hundred couples and green carnation decorations. Y M C A basketball team returned from a Black Hills tour and defeated Spearfish and Sturgis, planning another trip next season.
Hemingford residents and visitors are reported in town this week with trades, visits, and family news. Henry Rees, Florence Fendrick, Jason Sheldon, the Scribner Brothers, John Moravek and son Wil, Agnes Moravek, Mrs. B EK Johnsoon, Lou Neeland, Mr. Scindler, Mrs. Frank Black, and others are listed for multiple activities. A band dance on the 17th drew a large crowd, while births and illnesses appear among local families including a ten pound birth and a sick relative in Bennett Nebraska.
W C T U investigations cite that most alcohol use begins before 21 with 60 percent starting before age 21. Bellevue hospital data show few start before 12, many before 16, while Chicago firefighters and police seek cash pay to curb saloon spending. Remarks from Mrs Mann and Des Moines WCTU leaders praise temperance and oppose liquor in official gatherings.
An odd advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure over forty years for sores ulcers eczema burns boils cuts corns sore eyes sprains and swellings. It claims to have millions of friends and the best salve for piles, offered at 25 cents.
Fragmentary notice touts a supposed cure named J. Brennan's pill. Claims include cleansing stomach liver and bowels to prevent indigestion and a range of symptoms. No verifiable details or sources are provided.
A testimonial claim praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder weakness with cures. The ad urges readers to trust local endorsements over manufacturers claims and lists Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. sale agents. Also includes a county notice about Nebraska laws on uncovered wells and prairie dogs with enforcement details.
In front of the Checkered Front Stable a steady rig visible and ready to start. The notice from H. P. Coursey, proprietor, offers service for any distance or purpose and pledges prompt responses to all calls.
An old island tale mocks a nineteen seventy seven automobile for its outdated gait. It invites readers to travel many miles for a noble sport, playing on festive St Patrick's Island imagery.
The article traces the jaunting car as a symbol of Ireland similar to Japan's Jinrikisha, noting its gradual development from a peat basket and donkey carry to a two wheeled vehicle with a box bed and seating for passengers, culminating in sidewise jaunt seating.
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