This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
8
The article argues that loading efficiency determines freight speed, comparing eight hours for eight car miles to seven hours for sixty car miles. It urges through routing of cars to destination and penalties for per diem delays to force owners to reclaim their equipment promptly.
Despite big Thanksgiving dinners, Alliance golfers spent much of the day at the Country club. Dr. J. G. Jeffrey of Casper Wyoming, a noted golfing enthusiast, praised the course as one of the best laid out he has played.
Miss Sylvia DeMoes entertained friends Wednesday evening for Kenneth Mohrman's birthday. The pink and white color scheme featured a white table with pink and white candles, a central pink and white rose bouquet, and pink bowls of marshmallows. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Carmody, Mrs. Yowell, Mr. DeMogs, Mrs. Earp, Miss Cutts, and Kenneth Mohrman.
Alliance Rotary members and their wives enjoyed a roast dinner Wednesday evening at 7 15 in the Palm Room of the Alliance hotel. The menu featured favorite dishes chosen by members with Earl Mallory selecting fruit cocktail W R Pate chicken bouillon Harry Coursey relishes Harry Thiele the meat course Floyd Hively vegetables Harry Gantz the salad and Dr C E Slagle the desserts before attending the Imperial.
Sixty five students enjoyed an evening at the St Agnes academy gymnasium last Thursday. Guest of honor Miss Genevieve Sheridan R N head of the nursing school at St Josephs hospital spoke briefly. A program featured the seniors class song sung publicly for the first time to the tune I May Be Gone for a Long Long Time, followed by dancing and a
Mr and Mrs Elmer Gross hosted a surprise party for their son Charles on his seventeenth birthday. About twenty guests attended with Trook played. Tables were dressed with candles and a tiny candle at each plate for toasts to marchmelows. The cake featured seventeen caunties and refreshments included cake fruit salad and coffee.
Miss Mabel Worley and Mr Worley Sr host as Mr and Mrs James Carmody and their baby daughter Mable attend a turkey dinner. Mr and Mrs Mose Wright entertain guests including Mr Ira Wright Nellie Wright Perry Davidson Ellis Krohn Marie Krohn and Arthur Wright.
A Nebraska judge refused to issue a marriage license until four days remained after a divorce decree. A woman asked about post divorce remarriage, and the judge confirmed a four day wait ending at 11 am November 27, with the couple leaving with their children.
Mr and Mrs J W DeMoss celebrated Thanksgiving with most of the family present in Marshall Missouri spared one son James E DeMoss whose wife was ill. Attendees included Mrs J D Yowell and her daughter Mr and Mrs C H Jones and son Paul Charles DeMoss Sylvia DeMoss Kenneth Mohrman and grandmother Mrs Jane Earp.
Mrs. Forest Lape entertained at six o'clock on Thursday with guests including Miss Lelia Cutts Robet Atz Mr and Mrs Joe Robbins Mrs Atz and her son and Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly.
Mr. and Mrs. Cutts hosted Thanksgiving dinner inviting Miss Leila Cutt Miss Catherine Shriner and Mr Robert Atz along with Fred Cutts and Mr and Mrs Will M Glass.
Dr and Mrs Minor Morris hosted the Burr boys for a pleasant Thanksgiving dinner, extending warm hospitality and festive cheer in a family gathering.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday afternoon to Wencel C. Lackey of Osage Wyoming and Miss Mabel F. Gibson of Hemingford. They wed at the bride’s parents home near Hemingford on Thanksgiving Day. The bride is a Hemingford teacher and the couple will reside in Osage.
Mrs. John Rehder entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Broad, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rehder and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Nabb, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Nabb and son, Mrs. John Claussen, Bill, Henry, Dora and Regina Rehder of Scottsbluff.
Nebraska Land Co reports rapid progress in forming the Country Club, with over half of the 100 memberships applied for since organization. The plan aims to close applications before spring and begin building a clubhouse next spring, with members eyeing motor boats as a popular feature.
Farmers Union announces reduced prices on Red Moon flour and mill feed. Details indicate a community program to support local farmers and households with subsidized essentials.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Worley entertained guests including Mr Hi Mallender and family and Miss Izola at a turkey dinner, sharing hospitality and seasonal cheer in a domestic gathering.
Market observers note price reductions of 20 to 50 percent across several goods in the latest trading cycle. Vendors report stronger demand as costs ease, with shoppers anticipating further relief ahead of the season.
The judge vows to be at his office by 11 o clock, promising to keep delays minimal. He emphasizes a patient, helpful demeanor and a focus on efficient proceedings.
103-1f Mr. and Mrs. Forest Lape entertained at a turkey dinner Thursday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelley and baby son, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robbins and daughter Evelyn, Mrs. Lelia Cutts, Mrs. Floatz and son Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Steinman and son.
Miss Mable Young of McCook visits her sister Mrs W P Me. as a Christmas suggestion features local social notes and a travel mention.
R. L. Miles of Chicago completed an acetylene generating unit for George Breckner's welding shop. The city gas plant in miniature provides unlimited dependable gas, the only one of its size in western Nebraska, replacing cylinder supply previously used.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.