Bronco Lake irrigation project moves toward start near Alliance
Meeker and J C McCorkle lead a new company with Nebraska Land and Development to irrigate Bronco Lake lands two miles southwest of Alliance. Tests show feasible pump irrigation using lake water, with 50 hp power initially. State and local engineers endorse, construction to begin within two weeks and irrigation to start in spring.ampo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TA Meeker
Lewellen
Nebr
Nebraska Land & Development Company
Alliance
J. C. McCorkle
Bronco Lake
Snake Creek
Meeker
McCorkle
Colorado
State Board of Irrigation
Greeley
Colo
Nebraska Land Company
Box Butte
Jine
Big Horn Avenue
Michigan
Horse Show Premiums at Alliance Market Week
Premiums for the October 28 horse and colt show list awards for Class A open to all breeds with Judge G L Carlson of Norfolk. Prizes include cash awards for draft stallions of various ages, a draft foal, and draft mares with top prizes of 2.60 dollars and 2.00 dollars for second place in several divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Newberry Hardware Co
Alliance Commercial Club
Jude
F. M. Seldell
Plymouth Rocks
Orpington
Rhode Island
Wyandotte
Commercial Club
Alliance
G. L. Carlson
Norfolk
Columbus Day Opera House Program Noted For Dignity
The Columbus Day event at the opera house hosted by the Daughters of Isabella and the K of C drew a full house. A light lunch followed the program, then dancing as the floor stayed packed. The program featured choral numbers, solos, recitations, and an address by Wm. Morrow with several attendees from Hemingford and Scottsbluff. Tynan received a gold ring and Walter Buechsenstein a gold handled umbrella for service.
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Opera House
Daughters of Isabella
K. of Co
Academy Girls
Dorothy Hanley
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Madge Applegate
Katherine Kineat
Hattle of Manassas
Evelyn Kerr
Frances Katen
Lola Abbott
Wm. Morrow
Scottsbluff
Helen Newberry
Margaret Brennan
America
J. W. Tynan
Tynan
Walter Buechsenstein
Father Keyser
Hemingford
Burns
Scottsbhuaff
Frank Spon Returns From Northwest Trip With Produce Samples
Frank Spon returned Monday noon from a two week tour of the northwest visiting Gillette and Hitter Creek country in Wyoming Miles City and Billings in Montana. He traveled by automobile and met many former Alliance and western Nebraska people. He brought back samples of potatoes and corn and may select a government homestead in the spring.
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Frank Spon
Nortthwest
Gillette
Hitter Creek
Wyoming
Miles City
Billings
Montana
Alliance
Western Nebraska
Frank
Fisher Rack from Two Weeks Trip By W D Fisher
W D Fisher secretary of the Alliance Commercial Club returned midweek from a two week journey visiting Douglas and Cheyenne Wyoming and Greeley Denver and Sterling Colorado. He attended the International Dry Farming Exposition in Denver and noted Box Butte county exhibit gained publicity. He traveled with Mrs Fisher in their Ford car and connected with relatives in Denver and Sterling.
Workman Sells Four Quarters Near Alliance to Turner
Geo D Workman sold four quarter sections of land 20 miles south of Alliance to Fred Turner of Union Oregon for 34000 at 12 1 2 dollars per acre. Turner plans to move his family here and take possession soon. Workman may invest in Box Butte county land.
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Geo. D. Workman
Alliance
Fred Turner
Union
Oregon
Harper Department Store backs Dress Up campaign spread
Supporters of the Dress Up campaign cite the Harper Department Store as a strong champion with cheerful advertisements praising the effort. The issue features one notable ad urging shoppers to participate and elevate fashion nationwide.
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Harper Department Store
United States
Dress Up Movement Urges Citizens to Boost Confidence
A call to Dress Up promotes self-respect and social influence across the United States. It argues clothing improves appearance and self confidence while spurting economic activity through crops and general commerce, urging Box Butte county to join as harvest values rise and revenue flows increase.
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United States
South
Box Butte County
October City Council Meeting Reports Steady Finances
The October city council session at city hall audited claims and approved department reports. Police magistrate T. D. Roberts posted Septembers fines and fees. electric light department showed net earnings of 801.66 with 595 customers. water department reported 686 customers and quarter receipts of 196.16. city treasurer noted general fund receipts of 1189.16 and total unpaid warrants of 11289.41. mayor Romig praised council support and city administration.
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T. D. Roberts
Water Department
Romig
Box Butte County Farmers Institute Plans Fall 1915
Nebraska farmers unite for eight rural institutes across Box Butte Hemingford Alliance with backing from the Legislature University and county bodies. Local committees arrange halls prizes and transportation while officers and business leaders coordinate speakers programs and publicity for October events.
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Lloyd Thomas
Alliance
Nebraska
Thomas
Farmers’ Institute
Hellieford
Box Butte County
Hemingford
Institute In Alliance
Nebraska Legislature
University of Nebraska
County Commissioners
Department of Public Instruction
Box Butte County Farmers’ Association
Hemmeford
Farmers’ Institute At
Anton Ybrig
Paul Armstrong
Alliance Farmers’ Institute
L. J. Schill
W. E. Spencer
W. F. Patterson
D. E. Purinton
J. A. Keegan
D. W. Reiman
Brown Griffith
Cal
Alliance Improves City Services and Debates Ordinances
The mayor praised permanent improvements and good city service, urged auditing city books, and discussed enforcing the dairy ordinance and Mississipy avenue mining extension. Sam Shelton requested bond relief and was granted a key to the dump grounds while a petition sought a patrol wagon. other measures covered street work, police needs, and a room for foreign night school.
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Herald
Mle
Sam Shelton
Jeffers
Academy
Nolte
Herald Office
Billa
A. Nacir
Turkey
D. D. Hayward
American District Steam Company
Chicago
A. D. Rodgers
Ibis
St. Agnes Academy
Kibble
Bow Butte County Fair Association
Mississippi Avenue
Fairview
Rev. H. J. Young
City Mission
Sharp
Alliance
Box Butte
Laramie
Third
Fourth Streets
East Third Street
Boston Wins World Series in Five Games
The Boston Red Sox captured the world championship with a 5 to 4 win in Wednesday’s game, taking four of five from the Phillies. Fans in Alliance lined up at noon to receive score updates as money changed hands on bets and celebrations followed the decisive victory.
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Boston Red Sox
Boston
Alexander
Phillies
Shore
Convention At Crawford Attracts State Firemen Leaders
Lloyd Thomas Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's Association publicity chairman spoke at Crawford on Friday about the coming big convention. City officials and local firefighters urged cooperation while promising strong entertainment and support for delegates.
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Lloyd
Thomas
Nebraska
George Uhl
Crawford Volunteer Fire Department
Marl Mcdowell
A. Minnick
Gooch
John N. Bruer
Leighton
Shumway
Crawford Chamber of Commerce
Mer. Burleigh
The
Courier
Frank Lewin
Knapp
Smith
Anderson
Northwestern
Mr. Davie
Burington
Mr. Rainey
Crawford
Clyde J. Hornsby
Hungerford
Returns From Chicago Alliance Clothing Merchant Attends National Clothiers
Marcus Frackle proprietor of The Famous clothing store returned from Chicago where he spent last week at the semi annual buying convention of the United National Clothiers. The event lasted a full week at the Hotel Sherman and the Insurance building. The cooperative organization is the largest in the United States for men and boys clothing. The program emphasized education and Mr Frackle calls the time well spent. Herald readers should watch The Famous announcements and daily time books for sale at The Herald office.
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Alliance Clothing Merchant
Chicago
National Clothiers
Marcus Frackle
United National Clothiers
Sherman
Insurance Building
United States
Frankle
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Knights of Columbus
Electric Light Department
Farmer’s Institutes
F. M. Seidell
United States Department of Agriculture
Oliston
Philadelphia
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