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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

Page

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Preliminary Meeting for Ku Klux Klan Organization in Alliance

In Alliance a planned Ku Klux Klan organization draws strong interest with twenty or more pledge potential members. Meetings are set, pamphlets and rituals shown to chosen prospects while organizers emphasize secrecy and patriotism amid mixed public reaction.

Alliance Ku Klux Klan Reddish Hall Iien Omaha Literat Imperial Palace the Grand South Lincoln Grand Army The Knights of Ku Klux Klan Invisible Empire Knights

Alliance Country Club Cleared Of Debt In Annual Meeting

At the Alliance Country Club annual meeting on Monday evening members bought remaining unsold shares to clear indebtedness tied to the new clubhouse and golf grounds. Officers elected include President W B Barnett and directors Earl Mallory James Maxfield W R Metz Ben Sallows Roy Beckwith W M Bevington H E Gantz and W B Minor.

Alliance Country Club Alliance Club Earl D. Mallory W. R. Metz W. B. Barnett James P. Maxfield Ben J. Sallows Roy Beckwith W. M. Bevington H. E. Gantz W. B. Minor B. J. Sallows

Potatoes Graded and Inspected More This Season

Nebraska growers saw a surge in inspections by the state bureau of markets with 1 355 carloads examined up to October 1 1921 compared with 448 by the same date in 1920. One car met grade fancy 746 were No 1 and 51 Early Nebraska with 22 cars of mixed potatoes included.

Nebraska State Bureau of Markets

Attorney S L O Brien Travels Through Alliance enroute Bridgeport

Antioch attorney S L O Brien stopped in Alliance during a legal business trip en route to Bridgeport, signaling a routine professional visit.

S. L. O'Brien Antioch Alliance Bridgeport

Alliance Harvest Festival Promises Free Attractions

Alliance hosts a countywide harvest festival with more than forty merchants offering all activities free. The all day program starts at 10 a.m. with free entertainment and closes with a Ford car drawing for the holder of the first lucky number. Prizes include varied races, boxed cigars, shoes, sweaters, butter, and gasoline.

Alliance Post M. T. P. A Tarot Ae mi Y Co Fall Ford Sap Indianance Harvest Moon

Sam Becker Dies After Being Pinioned Under Car Forty-Eight Hours

Samuel Becker a farmer from the Goodstreak area died from injuries after his car overturned and pinned him beneath for two days. His brother Edward found him on the Angora road near his farm, lifted the car, and Becker died shortly after rescue. He left his farm for Angola two days earlier and lived alone about twenty miles north of Bayard. He is survived by his aged mother in Bayard and brothers FE C and E Becker of Morrill county. Funeral services were held at Isard with interment at Sutherland Neb.

Samuel Becker Bayard Peeekre FE. C. and E. Becker Morrill Sutherland Neb

Illness and travel notices from Alliance report

Eileen Kraft, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Kraft, fell seriously ill Friday with Riots poisoning and was hospitalized after two days she appeared out of danger. Jacob B Baker, old soldier, returning to the Old Soldier's home at Columbus Falls Mont, was taken to Alliance hospital during furlough and will continue his trip once recovered.

Eileen Jake Kraft Jacob B. Baker Columbus Falls Mont Arkansas Alliance

Mrs. Alex Johnson Visits Mason City Relatives

Mrs. Alex Johnson of Mason City Iowa arrived Saturday for a month’s visit with her parents Judge and Mrs. J. E. Tash and her sister Mrs. KR Johnston. The families planned a busy social visit during her stay.

Alex Johnson Mason City J. E. Tash KR. L. Johnston

Carrell Promotes North South Highway Plan Threats Alleged

George Carrell the Farmers Exchange targets Bayard Potter and Reddington in a push for a state aided north south road west of the North Star route from Sidney to Alliance. Hemingford commissioner fears loss of tourist traffic while Crawford boosters seek Lawn Church to county line. If Bayard road fails he proposes Lawn Church to Kilpatrick dam as alternative, with continuation on Page 12.

George Carrell Alliance Farmers Exchange Bayard George Potter Reddington Sidney Mudgeport Hemingford Crawford Road Lawn Church Bayard Road Kilpatrick Dam

Seneca man donates to support local Methodist Church

Rev. Mearl C. Smith notes efforts to raise funds for a new church. H. E. Harkleroad sends a check to aid the project as building advances with large steel beams and roof work. The committee to canvass continues. some can pay later in three or six months.

Methodist Church Mearl C. Smith Alliance H. E. Harkleroad A. S. Mote

Thirty Days at Hard Labor For Two Men in Brace

Roy Mitchell and William Owens, both colored, pleaded guilty in county court Monday and were sentenced to thirty days at hard labor by County Judge Tash. In Seneca last Saturday night they were stopped by Burlington Special Agent Short. a gun was drawn, the weapon was confiscated, and the men were sent to Alliance for vagrancy charges. They will labor in spud fields for thirty days with wages turned into the county treasury.

Roy Mitchell William Owens Tash Mitchell Owens Seneca Burlington Special W. 8. Short Short Alliance

National Thought Leaders to Contribute to The Herald Series

The Herald announces a week of feature articles by national figures on pressing themes. Contributors include Dr. Charles H. Mayo on the nation’s health and Senator Capper on investments. Others include John J. Lewis, Lemuel Bolles, Senator Borah, Judge Ben B Lindsey, governors, railroad presidents, and military leaders. Watch for detailed notices.

Herald The Charles H. Mayo Rochester Minn Arthur Capper Lemuel Bolles American Legion Byohn J. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Senator Borah Ben B. Lindsey

Weather forecast for Alliance and Vicinity

The weather map shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures rise on Wednesday with a slight warm trend and a west portion of the area also warming tonight.

Alliance and Vicinity

Bank janitor freed after bank money theft investigation

Pinkerton detectives and city officialsreleased Jimmy Shores a janitor at the First National bank after an hour of questioning. The case was ruled circumstantial with no complaint filed. Three boys found a hidden money box on Thursday and were rewarded.

Jimmy Shores First National Bank Shores Dny Pinkerton Denver Tommy Murphy Alliance Monarchs Art Alliance Murphy John Barry Joseph Barry Earl Lymeth

Mrs McFall Undergoes Major Tumor Operation

Mrs Frank McFall wife of a prominent Antioch rancher underwent a serious tumor operation at the hospital on May morning. She was in critical condition Monday but is resting easier now and showing improvement.

Frank McFall Antioch

Advertising lecture draws crowd of Alliance merchants

More than 150 representatives attended a Monday night event at the Armory where W. H. Parley of the National Cash Register spoke on Getting the Most Out of Retailing. The talk emphasized cooperation, store organization, and the value of newspaper advertising to boost sales.

Armory W. H. Parley Naational Cash Register Sennen Alliance Chamber of Commerce National Register Dayton D. C Farley Chamber of Commerce National Cash Register Company

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Allise Arthur Jones Scottsbluff Klan W .B. Barnett Inspection Service State Bureau Pfree Ford Sam Becker Carrell
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