Golf Pioneers and Local Developments Highlight Alliance News
A feature on William Dunn and the early American golf course boom outlines Dunn's pivotal role in bringing professional golf to the United States, including courses at Swinnecock Hill and Myopia. The notice also reports on local topics such as a new tennis branch, Country club expansion, and a long list of regional updates and weather data.
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Hie
Ficera
William Dunn
New Alliance Country Club
W. K. Vanderbilt
Duncan Cryder
New York
George Mead
Dodd-Mead & Co
Dunn
Biarritz
Willie
America
Scotland
Swinnecock Hillis
Long Island
Newport Golf Club
Rhode Island
W.davis
Davis
Newport
Myopia Hunts Club
Manchester Country Club
Boston
Willie Campbell
Campbell
Manches
England
United States
H. Rollins
St. Andrews
N. Y
Joe Lloyd
Chicago
Shinnecock Hills
Fred Herd
Chcago
Baltimore
Afto
Willie Dunn
Local Social and Farm Notes From the County
Yale Siding residents Mr and Mrs C I Powell visited Wm Newman home Sunday. The women's club met at Mrs G Rust's Thursday. Robert Newman of Columbus Nebraska visited Wm Newman and left for Sidney. Clarence Gahagen threshed for Bears and Pipers last week. John Jossi and children of Columbus Neb visited S J Jossi and Wm Newman Nettles dyed today and Denver bound. Marian Russell hurt his arm fall riding a horse last week. Potato harvest began in full swing Monday. Many farmers have Indians.
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Mr. An
C. I. Powell
Wm. Newman
G. Rust
Robert Newman
Columbus
Neb
Sidney
Clarence Gahagen
John Jossi
S. J
Nettles
Denver
Marian Russell
Jury Deliberations Stalled Over Insufficient Evidence
A juror foreman reports no verdict after ten minutes with Exhibit A. The case hinges on bootlegging and a single whisky bottle found. The jurors demand more evidence before reaching a verdict amid skepticism from the foreman about the strength of the case.
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American Legion Weekly
Dyes and Bathing Suits Highlight Modern Fashion Trends
The article notes America leading in dye choices and comments on one piece bathing suits. It complains the makers could be more forthcoming about the designs and material details.
Civil service exam set for Alliance post office roles
The United States civil service commission will hold an open competitive examination in Alliance on Saturday October 23 for clerk and city carrier positions. Grades five with salaries from 1400 to 1800 yearly. Eligibility 18 to 45. Preference to ex service men or spouses. More details from F W Hicks secretary at the post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Alliance
Alliance Post Office
F. W. Hicks
Post Office
Disappearing beds and hidden berthing rise in ships
The note recalls era shifts in ship design with beds vanishing from sight as berthing space becomes concealed. It hints at changing crew accommodations and evolving maritime layouts.
When the Women Vote This Tall Lill Will Be Another Occasion
A brief item notes a Tallill event tied to women voting and a new hat, suggesting a fashion note linked to civic participation and a local social moment.
Gambling reform follows crooked deck theft in Arizona
A traveler and Arizona Pete discuss gambling laws as a reform wave spreads. They blame a slick Easterner who used a crooked deck to win and pass counterfeit money, provoking native outrage and a plan to storm.
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Arizona
Pete
American Legion Weekly
Capture of Sventsiany Reported in Dispatches
Dispatches from Russia say the town of Sventsiany has fallen, located 95 miles south of Dvinsk. The report notes Russian forces moving in with rail and troop advances. Pullman sleepers are referenced in the terminology of the commotion.
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Russia
Sventsiany
Dvinsk
Paris Auction To Sell 8 Million Bottles Of Champagne
Paris reports eight million bottles of champagne to be sold at auction as tourism to France continues to surge. A notable rush of visitors persists, highlighting the country’s appeal and the buoyant market for luxury beverages.
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Paris
France
Harkness Couple Move to Omaha for New Job
George A. Harkness and his wife left Sunday for Omaha where he will start permanent employment as a wire chief. He previously served with the Nebraska Telephone Co at Alliance with high efficiency and friends. T. B. Carney of Grand Island will replace him as construction foreman, arriving last Saturday.
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Clay Harry
Nebraska Telephone Company
Grand Island
Central City
Omaha
Harry
Sidney Exchange
Alliance
George A. Harkness
Harkness
T. B. Carney
Mr. Carney
Poor Bathing Companion Attack By Alligator
Emma Breckwoldt, daughter of a Hammond hotel keeper, suffered severe injuries from an attack while bathing with an alligator last night, as reported by the Dallas Times Herald in Hammond, Louisiana.
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Dallas
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Brennan Drug Store
Box Butte
First National Bank
Golden Rule
Brennan’s
F. J. Brennan
Box Butte Ave
Foek
THE
First State Bank
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