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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1920

Page

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Alliance Post No 7 Endorses Soldiers' Compensation Plans

Alliance post No 7 American Legion at city hall endorsed national officers’ soldiers' compensation plans after telegram support from Congressman Kinkaid. Two opposed the endorsement as members agreed to Memorial Day observances, parade from the depot, and uniforms optional for non uniformed soldiers. Ed Riordan to lead firing squad at the unknown dead grave. A new constitution and by laws set monthly meetings on the first Tuesday each month with the annual meeting on that night.

Alliance Post No. 7 American Legion Congressman Kinkaid Legion Ed Riordan

Unsettled Weather With Showers in Alliance Neb

The Weather Alliance Nebraska report notes unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with probable showers and little temperature change.

Legion Push Week Aims to Grow Alliance Post

The article notes a “push week” campaign generating membership applications for the Alliance post. It is expected that once all returns are in the post will exceed 200 members and an election time will be set.

Legion Alliance Post

Practice Trotting Races Draw Big Local Crowd

A large crowd at the fair grounds watched Sunday practice trotting and pacing races as horses in training prepare for the June meet. Whitefoot and Queen Arion won heats, best time 2 19. The Chief beat Tripolis in two heats. Billie Darkaway beat Empire Empress with 2 17 in the final heat and 1 07 for the last half. Memorial day approaches with more races scheduled. race meet committee to meet. firemen pickup teams beat rap track 3 to 0 in a baseball game.

Fair Grounds Whitefoot Queen Arion Chief Larimore Tripolis Billie Darkaway Empire Empress

New Manager At McVicker Beauty Parlor

Miss Grace Murphy of Scottsbluff assumes control of the McVicker Beauty parlor formerly led by Miss Marion Lawson. Murphy takes over the shop operations and raises expectations for client service.

Grace Murphy Scottsbluff McVicker Marion Lawson

Alliance Protest Over Storm Sewer Work Raises Specs Question

Mayor and council hear a formal protest from seven Chamber directors and others alleging noncompliance with storm sewer backfilling specs on S. S. 3. They demand proper flushing and a competent inspector, noting prior inlets were cemented over and that the council may take up the issue tonight.

Revival meetings hosted by Rev. Theodore Ludwig at Fifth and Laramie

The Ludwig revival series at the church on Fifth and Laramie will hold services nightly at 8 o clock with three Sunday sessions at 11 am 2 30 pm and 8 pm The public is invited to attend

Theodore Minnie Ludwig Fifth and Laramie

Wanted to locate Mrs McAllister and daughter in Alliance

Special notice seeks the whereabouts of the former Mrs. William A. McAllister and her daughter who lived in Alliance Nebraska during 1902 to 1908. The writer offers a thousand dollars for the daughter and requests photos in the first letter. Five dollars reward for the woman's address to W A McAllister at 3814 West Pine Boulevard St Louis Missouri 64.

William A. McAllister Alliance Neb Lead Deadwood W. A. McAllister West Pine Blvd St. Louis

Uni Alumni Form An Association

Nineteen University of Nebraska graduates met at the Alliance hotel to organize a local alumni association. Officers elected were Jarl D. Maliry president and Alta Young secretary. Dean Buck outlined campus growth plans and future projects including dormitories and a Greek theater.

University of Nebraska Alliance Hotel P. M. Huck College of Arts and Sciences Annis Chaikin Jarl D. Maliery Alta Yotine Thor W. BR. Pate M. Wood F. A. Bald M.cmith Edwin Madison Neb Miss Chaikin Scottsbluff Bridgeport Alta Young Chaikin Buck Wisconsin Bie

Rebekahs Hold District Convention Across Lodges

A district Rebekah meeting bringing Alliance Antioch and Hemingford lodges was held in Hemingford with a banquet, initiations, and officer elections. Alliance visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Cal Drake Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trabert and others. next gathering scheduled for Alliance in early November.

Rebekahs Alliance Antioch Hemingford Cal Drake Fred Trabert P. Marley Edwin Whitaker L. T. Burrowa Herbaugh John Snyder Saling Conner E. C. Gr

paving work to begin on alliance contract tomorrow

Superintendent Clark of Spratue and Nicely arrives to oversee paving for the Alliance contract. The crew plans to start tomorrow afternoon once equipment and a road camp are in place. John Carlson is hired as an extra inspector for paving, storms, and sewers.

Providence Alliance Clark Spratue & Nicely Hiorrow John Carlson Kong

Great Excitement in Osage Oil Field Reported

Newcastle Wyoming residents cheer as a second Alliance Interests gusher nears 1000 barrels at section 19 46 63 Osage field. Cap rock breach occurred at 1416 feet amid shortages delaying final shut in. Local firms Miss Delta and Westara hold nearby lands while Adams well rumors circulate amid feverish activity.

Newcastle Wyo News-Journal Alliance Syndicate Osage Alliance Usher Adams Mississippi Westara Company

Boy Scouts Leave for Belmont Outing

Twenty one members of Alliance Troop 1 depart Monday under Assistant Scoutmaster K R Hamilton for a twelve day camp at Belmont. Attending are First and Second class scouts led by names such as Tom Miller Loren Winship Garland Baker and others. Tenderfoot scouts are not allowed on the trip. The program centers on scout training and recreation with heliograph signaling and flag work. Visitors' day is Sunday May 30.

Troop 1 Alliance Boy Scouts K. R. Hamilton Belmont Tom Miller Loren Winship Garland Baker Paul Thompson Frank Campbell Verne Laing Theo, Winship Johnny Moxon Chas Ewing Charles Cross Frank Mounts Wayne Threlkeld Anton Mote King Robbins Robert Laing Leland Messex Jack Young Earl Vanderlas Francis Hacker Forest Keebler Tenderfoot

Bids Sought for Mall Hauling Contract

Bids will be received at the post office for hauling the malls between the postoffice and C B Q depot. Bids must be in by June 1st. Further information may be had by calling on the postmaster.

Postoffice

Alliance High School Commencement Exercises May 23

A large audience attended the Alliance high school commencement in the school auditorium. The program included solos, a vocal duet, invocation, address by Charles A Payne on The Making of An American, diploma presentations, scholarship honors for six students, and a valedictorian note for Ray Edwards. Twenty five graduates were named with a list of diploma recipients.

Alliance High School Iano Solo Grace Spacht Duncan Willisma Mearl C. Smith Charlies A. Payne William Lunn James A. Hewett W. Kh. Pate LaMon Thomas, Mann Lucas Benediction A. J. Kearns Katherine Baker Ruth Hawes la- Rhea Lunn Asenath Schill Leah Weaver Ray Edwards Mildred Abegg Rose Bauers Clinton Brennan Grace Carr Joe Cusick John Donovan Horace Fuller Harold Gavin Glenn Joder Scott Lee LaRhea Lunn Alberta Lunsford Leila Mewhirter Russell Mann Wray Rominger Lessie Reeves

Stecher Caddock Championship Match Shown At Imperial Theater

A large crowd of wrestling fans gathered at the Imperial theater Monday evening to view moving pictures of the Stecher Caddock championship clash. The film drew praise from Alliance mat fans who found it even better than expected. The production was costly to film and book.

Imperial Theater Stecher- Caddock Alliance Mat Parese

The Herald 50 Worth More As OgS

The fragment notes a value statement about the Herald and OgS, suggesting a pricing or valuation change. Limited readable text lacks clear event, date, or named entities beyond the publications.

the Herald Ogs

Herald's eight page issue reflects need for printers and ads

The Herald explains eight page editions due to short-handed staff and high printing costs. Relief is three weeks away with a new employer arrival, allowing more news coverage and continued strong circulation as readers reward quality reporting.

Herald The

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