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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
Gordon Journal reports Indian Congress dates moved from July 4 5 to June 19 20 21 to fit Fourth of July celebrations near Gordon. Community leaders favor attendance and staying with local traditions. Committees plan a meeting next week for details.
A mishmash obituary notes John B's death and wake at the warblers' retreat in Bridgeport. Mourners share songs and strange offerings including crackers and canned foods while a railroad case leads to a partial restitution and a broader probe into misconduct and culpability.
Dr. B F Davis, longtime state veterinarian and land appraisal expert, appointed to the federal land bank of Omaha for the Wyoming district and western Nebraska. He will assess farm land loans and his recommendation will be final for bank officials. Davis has worked across the state and will begin duties after meetings in Cheyenne with Judge Carey and in Omaha with President Hogan, likely keeping a Douglas residence.
Crawford Tribune reports a farewell reception at the Congregational church parlors honoring Rev Walter C Rundin and his wife as they prepare to depart for a new home. About 300 attended, including Chamber of Commerce members, where Rundin serves as secretary, and Volunteer Fire Department members, where he is state chairman.
Albert Aergood, 23, was brought from Marsland to Chadron by Constable Bennett and appeared before the insanity commission. Aergood, long employed on N. G. Poole’s ranch, became morose after receiving a shipment of bad whiskey. He believed someone was trying to kill him and, attempting suicide with a razor, was stopped. He will be taken to the Norfolk state asylum for treatment.
Obscure obituary notes the passing of a pioneer figure, John Barleycorn, described as a veteran of rough weather and a pioneer of early settlers. The brief piece hints at a long life and immigrant background in this country.
Custer County residents report a white fine powder on Neil Logan's tract that tests as silicon bearing and very pure. Logan sold several carloads after analysis in Lincoln. An Omaha buyer secured a sixty day option, praising the deposit and noting Lincoln county prospects as well.
Ray Sailor plans erection of a 50 by 100 foot auditorium in Gordon for public gatherings dances wrestling skating and other entertainment. The project aims to provide a versatile venue for community events.
Special agent Mr Burke of Burlington and States Attorney Mr Adams with the sheriff's office led last week efforts to recover merchandise taken from cars moving through Edgemont yards. Several culprits were brought to book and evidence secured in a masterly fashion.
The late Henry Safford was laid to rest in Hemingford after a service at Mrs. Broshar's home in Scottsbluff. Born July 29, 1872 in Sycamore Illinois, he married Myrtle Broshar in 1908 and later farmed in Box Butte County before moving to Scottsbluff. He is survived by his wife, his parents, a brother and two sisters.
G. E. F. Barrett, chief electrician in the U S Navy and a former Alliance resident, toured the city to recruit volunteers for the Navy. He lectured at Essig hall on submarines, sharing firsthand boat experience and outlining career advancement and pay, encouraging local interest.
Sketches show a Carnegie Library for Gordon with citizen support sought. A fund from Carnegie is hoped to fund an about $8 000 building measuring 26 by 42 feet in terra cotta and cement. Officials plan a library as a progressive community project and will push for success.
A reflective column fragment mixes social gossip with moral musing on liars vanity and prejudice. It ponders stereotypes of professions and the danger of judging individuals by type while drifting through anecdotes about editors, ministers, farmers, and a visit to the Burlington right of way.
Th Herald offers calling cards printed promptly and neatly for ladies with reasonable prices. For samples on prices call the office at Phone 340.
A Brandon Springs Alabama parent reports success using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe whooping cough in their baby. The advertisement notes the product as a highly effective prep medicine and claims wide availability.
Mrs. J. A. Mallory and Mrs. Nellie Hillier plan a patriotic duty by turning fifteen acres near Letan into a potato patch. The land, cut off by a railroad and difficult to farm, will be planted with potatoes with hired labor to perform the work.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative that cleanses the bowels and relieves congested intestines. It claims a pill taken before bed reduces heavy head and spring fever feelings and lists the price as 25e at druggists.
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