Wealth Listing Campaign Urges County Citizens to Buy Bonds
Robert Graham, chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee, announces near completion of the county canvass. He urges everyone to register financial worth, pledge bonds after April 6, and support War Savings Stamps, stressing duty and sacrifice for the nation and Nebraska’s lead.
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Liberty Loan Committee
Council of Defense
Hemingford
Neraska
War Savings Stampe
Box Butte
Robert Graham
Five Petitions Filed as City Council Candidates
Five candidates have filed petitions to appear on the ballot for city council. The second ward shows a contest between O. C. Moore and John Snyder. The report notes no other opposition in remaining wards.
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O. C. Moore
John Snyder
Good Roads Fair mobilizes support with large donations
The Good Roads fair committee reveals full plans for daily shifts in amusements and fashion displays. Local and state businesses donated to the road fund, with contributions anticipated to surpass the $2,000 total already raised, as subscriptions approach $1,500.
New Potash Company Starts Near Birdsell
The Bonus Lake near Birdsell leased by a Lincoln formed group of young businessmen. The corporation begins with $50,000 capital and a ten ton capacity. Plant installation is underway with 2.5 miles of pipe laid. Lawrence Farrell of Lincoln leads the project with help from a former large-plant construction engineer. This is the fifth small plant under construction.
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Bonus Lake
Birdsell
Lincoln
Lawrence Farrell
Fisher warns Antioch road in urgent repair plea
Secretary Fisher said the Alliance Antioch road will be unfit for traffic within two weeks if action is not taken. He noted heavy use with 62 trucks and autos last Tuesday and urged organizing a force of about 100 men with picks and shovels to level holes and restore the road for business traffic.
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Alliance Antioch
Fisher
Antioch
Stockmen Convention Set for Alliance June 11–14
The Annual Stockmen Convention will be held in Alliance on June 11 12 18 and 14. The first day and a half focus on association business with a program from former years to follow. Secretary Fisher will arrange new entertainment to replace the Carnival company. The convention aims to equal or surpass previous years.
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Fisher
Dutch Maunier Returns as City Truck Driver
Dutch Maunier, once a rum shoe man, will return to Alliance to take the duties of truck driver and custodian of the city hall. The resignation of Chief Pelkington created a hard vacancy, but Dutch accepted the post and begins immediately, bringing experience to the job. He left to be near the old village but will resume city duties now.
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Pelkington
Keeler- Coursey Co
Pilks
Allance
Rhein President Community Club Elects New Officers
At last Monday's noon meeting J. S. Rhein of Rhein-Rousey Co was named president Geo A Heilman Forest Lumber Co vice president and Chas Brittan First State Bank treasurer The slate includes a Brittan Harper Mahaffey committee to meet the fair board over stockmens convention grounds Archie Gregory formerly of Alliance joins the Railroad branch of the army in Scottsbluff and George Darling returns from Long Beach California reporting heavy rain but an enjoyable vacation.
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Kearney
Alliance Committee
Newberry Hardware Co
Lowery-Henry Cash
E. G. Laing
Wee
F. Thiele
Keeler-Coursey
Forest Lumber Co
Alliance Creamery
Guthrie-Miller Cash
Wiker Music Co
Nebraska Land Co
Rowan-wright Moise
Kings Garage Cash
Mitchell-Gantz Cash
D. E. Tyler Cash
J. M. Kennedy Cash
Burton-freddish
J. H. Maxfield
Boyd-Metz
J. Emerick
C. EB. Marks
Alliance Fur Hide-Metal Co
Alliance Steam Laundry
Mdise
Kines Billiard Parlor
Danny Lyons
W. H. Mathies
Nichols & Covert
Manhattan Cafe
Haddorff Music House
E. T. Kibble & Co
Chas. Nation
Red Diamond Pool Hall
Roy Burns Midge
Elena
John Snyder Cash
F. J. Spon
Joe Smith
Marley
J. C. Stevens
Bruce McDowell
Hamilton Grocery Co
J. H. Vaughn & Son Horse
John O'Keefe
Alliance National Bank
M. S. Hargraves
Rogue
Darling Furniture Store
Moore Grocery
Sturgeon Garage
O'Bannon Bros
Nicoli Garge
the Donald Co. Coffee
Sten Biscuit Co
Mdse
C. L. Drake Cash
Alliance Hotel Cash
Robert Graham Cash
International Harvester Co
Crawford Mowing Machine
Palace Market
Alliance Shoe Store
Geo
Mallory Grocery
First State Bank
First Nat'l] Bank
W. R. Harper Mdise
F. E. Holstein
Gene Hall
Dr. Opperwall-Peterson
Miller Furniture
Dempster Mill Mfg. Co
Wright & Wilhelmy Co. Ball
Chew Orcs Neki
Esac
H. J. Heinze Co
Brown Fruit Co
Majestic Mfg. Co
Zang Brewing Co
Bevenges
Nebraska Mercantile Co
Rhein
Rhein-Rousey Co
Geo. A. Heilman
Chas. Brittan
Alliance
Brittan
Harper
Fair Board
George Darling
Long Beach
California
George
Potato Skyscraper: A Back Yard Mountain of Potatoes
A Kansas garden fad the potato skyscraper grows in backyards then Washington experiments with a tiered potato pen. Mr. Stuart builds a six story garden of 288 hills to harvest a potato crop, but the yield proves unreliable and the project costs over $30.
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Saya the Star
Washington, D. C
Jonathan Elby
National Capital
Stuart
Washington
Patriotis
Case Tractors showcased at Rumer Motor Company lot
The Rumer Motor Company displays several Case Tractors on vacant lots south of their establishment. The Case Tractor is described as a neat appearing machine and an efficient performer.
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Rumer Motor Company
Case
City to install new water plant with concrete stack
The council approved a $11 200 boiler and $6 250 pump from Merkle Machinery Co to upgrade Alliance water services within forty days. A concrete stack will replace steel, and a 60 0 HP boiler well will raise capacity, ensuring ample water for lawns, gardens, and fire emergencies while funding comes from water and light funds.
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Merkle Machinery Co
Ofansas City
Frank M. Beeson
Zonal System Coal Distribution Plan for Nebraska
Starting April first, coal distribution in Nebraska shifts to a zonal system to reduce transport waste and ensure supply. Nebraska will not receive lake dock or eastern coal, removing about 977000 tons from Illinois Indiana and Kentucky. Kansas Iowa Missouri Colorado and Wyoming must replace it. Nebraska must keep mines running daily to avert winter shortages. special grades for gas and metallurgical uses require Fuel Administration permits.
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Nebraska
Mississippi River
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Kanawha
Kenova-Thacker
Ilinois
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Colorado
Wyoming
Rocky Mountain
United States Fuel Administration
Elks Club Performers Highlight Good Roads Fair
The Good Roads Fair next week promises six days of wholesome amusement with Elks Club representatives taking the spotlight and offering entertainment worth twice the admission price.
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Elks Club
Over the Top Stamp Campaign Savings Day
A local stamp drive promotes savings day events urging residents to participate in a community campaign. The effort highlights broader fundraising for public services and invites participation across neighboring neighborhoods.
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Over the
Nebraska tops quota in war stamp drive across counties
Nebraska and Alliance groups report surpassing their thrift stamp quotas with $93 385 in county totals. Alliance pledges reach 32 000 plus railroad subscriptions 10 220, Hem ingford 8 650, country districts 42 415. The drive demonstrates statewide patriotism as the third Liberty Loan nears.
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Box Butte County
Wars
Brittan
Alliance
Hemingford
Nebraska
Washington
Liberty Loan
Chance for Boys to Earn Money with Cocoons
This spring the community club will pay boys and girls a penny per cocoon delivered to the club offices. It offers a chance to earn thrift stamps or a little money for the bank while helping trees and shrubbery by reducing destructive worms as cocoons develop.
Country Red Cross Meeting Highlights Miss Sherwin Talk
Country Red Cross ladies gathered with Mrs. Claude Watson last Tuesday afternoon. Miss Margaret Sherwin, a home demonstrator, gave a special feature talk to a large crowd. The remainder of the time was social.
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Country Red
Bridgeport Backs Alliance Road Plan
Fred Hunt of Bridgeport met with Lecy Fisher to discuss improvements to the road between Alliance and Sidney. Bridgeport will cooperate with Alliance, with a meeting set April ninth to review plans and an April eleventh session to finalize a new route marking system.
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Hooster
Fred Hunt
Bridgeport
Lecy
Fisher
Allance
Sidney
Mr. Hunt
Alliance
Here
Seneca to Hold Good Roads Day Launch
Citizens around Seneca ready to emulate Alliance by closing businesses and boosting the good road proposition. Merchants will provide labor and financial support to back the project.
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Seneca
Alliance
Potash Highway meeting planned with state officials and county reps
Secretary Fisher and Mr. Hays from the First State Bank traveled Tuesday night to Broken Bow. A Potash Highway program meeting is set for this week with representatives from all counties and state officials from Lincoln in attendance.
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Fisher
Hays
First State Bank
Broken Bow
Lincoln
Holsten Returns From East Trip Via Chicago
F. B. Holsten came back Tuesday morning after an extended trip in the east reaching as far as Chicago, reported by local correspondents.
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F. B. Holsten
Chicago
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Liberty
Patriots
NEW Potash Company
U. S
Stockmens Convention
Maunier
Rhein President Community Club
Archie Gregory
Army
Scotts Bluffs
Coast
Kings
The
Nebraskas
Burgess Congratu
Lates County
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