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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
5
The Alliance Herald notes Burr Printing Co owners George L Burr Jr Edwin M Burr and staff as officials of the city newspaper for Box Butte County. The publication lists Burr as the official city newspaper and mentions editorial leadership and business management roles.
The American Legion urges every member to join Memorial Day formations, honoring fallen warriors. The message says all ranks creeds and stations have a place in the observance from cemeteries at home to graves in France and England. White crosses symbolically mark the tribute.
Nebraska City press and Omaha papers feature Miss Clara Kimball Young, a motion picture star, with front page publicity. Thousands gather as her photograph and presence fill display space and street crowds form outside a newspaper office.
The piece discusses cinema’s global reach and the power of screen icons to evoke strong public reactions. It notes audiences worldwide recognize stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, while outlining how live appearances by Fatty Arbuckle or Doug arouse intense approval among vast crowds.
A historic note outlines Hill’s financing maneuvers with Burlington assets, the proposed 6 percent bonds, and the impact on earnings and interest charges. It contrasts optimistic bond literature with sober Senate committee findings and questions whether labor will share any gains from the wealth served by Burlington’s network.
RANDOM SHOTS narrates eight men learning they are well heeled for a jaunt with girls. They start in a small auto, rain halts return near Crawford, and none has more than a dollar. Girls ride home by train, while the tale ponders how the fund was raised and mocks fashion trivia of the era.
A Scotswoman seeks help and finds a suitor claimed by a matchmaker to be suitable though not exactly a teetotaler. Her sister questions his abstinence as James says the man is not a teetotaler but reliable enough to hire. In a separate vignette a young Alliance businessman avoids admitting guilt after cops summon him to the station.
Louie defends his conduct in a divorce filing noting he did not receive the summons until May 13 and disputing accusations of abandonment and cruelty. He claims his wife Elsa Natter had access to their funds and asserts his departure aimed at peace amid alleged interference by a third party.
Letter from Louis J. Natter notes a woman’s indecision on whether to go, while she is sent to Omaha to avoid answering. He mentions no husband living with him or at his mother-in-law’s house.
A jumble of local banter references the Broken Bow Rotary club installation as a prompt for drinks and greetings. The piece mentions Geo Risdon, Poison Ivy club members, a Texas tourist tale, rattlesnakes, and a quirky tire incident. Ends with lyric snippets and a line from Ohio State Lantern.
Fragments note a trespass warning and property prohibition issued by Chris Nepper. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reed and Betty Jane Reed of Berea visiting kin in Alll and a Sunday stay on a farm near the depicted area.
Mr J and Rhein entertained the Fortnightly Kensington club last evening. Mrs J L Jacks and daughter Edith rose to Denver Monday for a short visit. Mr and Mrs W L Clark of Hemingford were shopping in Alliance Monday. Mrs G L Griggs left for a few days visit with friends in the Black Hills. Anton Thompson of Hemingford came to Alliance yesterday for medical attention. Mrs E H Boyd left Monday night for Omaha and will return later this week. Elva Crocker will have a pick up day this week. Mrs Riche Dacken of Cedar Rapids returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Minor Morris. Anna Chaffee, chief operator for Northwestern Bell in Alliance, left for Denver for a week's visit with relatives. Mrs Hatcher of Omaha is visiting her daughter Mrs Dole and will stay a week or ten days, after which Mrs Dole plans to accompany her to Omaha. Mr and Mrs Paul Hatcher of near Springfield Ill were guests of Mrs C B Dole last week, and have left for Denver and other western points.
A reader asks about giving a small gift for a graduating friend and is invited to Thiele’s to see beautiful gift items. The note implies local shopping for graduation gifts with a primed sales tone.
A pie shower was held for Misa Simpson who received many beautiful gifts each bearing a name or personal touch for her future as a wife. Refreshments were served as the evening ended. Attendees included Leon Edward, Cyrus Simpson, Inis Jennifer nee Mret Shawver, Ina Dora den, Mari Frasier, Clara Garrett, Glenis Lawrence, Eva Simpson and others.
Mrs S J Epler entertained Friday evening in honor of Mrs Florence Atz and Mrs Forest Lape who planned to make their home away from town. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Fosdick Mr and Mrs Base Mr and Mrs Herman Johnson Mr and Mrs W E Cutts Miss Leila ts Miss Dorothea Wendelhoe and G W Lowrey. Light refreshments were served and a gift presentation to the honorees followed.
The Monte Carlo whiat party at Pariah Hall last Thursday drew a large crowd. More than twenty dollars was raised for the guild treasury. A three course lunch was served with the hall decorated by carnations and ferns.
A memorial Sunday music practice is planned from Thursday to Saturday. Mica Ethel Graham is named as hostess for the event and attendance is requested.
The text lists multiple local club meetings and hostesses for May, including the Presbyterian missionary society at Mrs. F. J. Peterson's home, the Kensington society, Baptist ladies, Christian church circle, Business Women's club, St. Matthew's Episcopal guild, and W C T A, with dates and addresses. A May 26 meeting is noted, plus a bridge club honor to Mrs. W. A. Barnett.
Miss Hawkins of Alliance will play Mrs Conway in The Man on the Box at Nebraska Wesleyan May 26 with a May 31 repeat for commencement guests and alumni. She and Irving Moore of Gering, both seniors, plan June 1 wedding at University Place First Methodist Church and will reside in Gering after July 1. Both will graduate June 1 and attend Cortland next fall for cooperative school work.
Model Cleaners and Dyers, led by Ted Fielding, cut cleaning and pressing charges while promising unchanged quality. They advertise a cleaning and pressing suit for 81.50 and a pressing suit at 50, with ladies’ work priced in proportion and delivery service available from 203 Box Butte.
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