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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
1
National Potato Week Promotes Potatoes Across Country
A nation wide campaign from October 22 to 27 urges Americans to eat potatoes to stretch wheat supplies and boost home consumption. Box Butte County and surrounding areas are highlighted as rising potato producing regions. The plan includes recipes from state college home economics departments and notes multiple cooking methods to popularize spuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Box Butte
State Colleges of Agriculture
California
Evening Lyceum at Baptist Church features M Beryl Buckley
Alliance residents are invited to a Redpath Lyceum opening by M. Beryl Buckley at the Baptist church on Saturday night October 27. The event, run by the church ladies, offers a five-number program for the winter with season tickets at 1.60 for adults and 1.00 for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Beryl Buckley
The
Baptist Church
Miss Bucktry
Redpath
Alliance
Aerial Army Taking Shape in U S Aviation Drive
Secretary Baker outlines progress on more than 20 000 airplanes funded by the aviation bill. Thousands of American trainees abroad and in Europe, with Liberty motors and Caproni style bombers planned for future operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Con- Breas
Hindenburg
Europe
America
Baker
United States
Congress
Caproni
Hanley-Page
Government Potato Report This Year
A government potato report this year outlines crop conditions and market projections. Officials summarize supply, storage, and pricing factors affecting farmers and consumers, with emphasis on regional production trends.
Potato Crop Falls Amid Frost In Several States
October crop estimates from the Department of Agriculture show a white potato yield of 452,923,000 bushels, down from September and August forecasts. Michigan Maine Wisconsin Nebraska and other states report losses due to frost and blight with notable declines in Maine and Michigan. The report also notes gains in Nebraska and several western states and mentions a large bean crop drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
State
Maine
New York
Penn
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
California
Pennsylvania
Minnoia
Towa
Coloradoo
Michican Coloradio
New Mexico
Frost dates chart from Weather Bureau report
The Weather Bureau summary states killing frost will occur before September 15 in most of North Dakota Montana and northern Minnesota. By early October frost appears in half the years as far south as central Kansas Missouri Illinois Indiana eastern Kentucky and the mountains of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
United States Weather Bureau
North Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Lower
Michigan
New England
Kansas
Missouri
Dinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Virginias
Re-Elect Officers For Red Cross In Alliance Chapter
The Alliance Chapter of the American Red Cross will retain its officers for another year after an incomplete election. Only seven members attended the meeting at Red Cross headquarters in the Masonic Temple, so no new slate was chosen and current officers continue. Officers include Chairman L. H. Highland, Vice-Chairman Mrs. F. E. G. Laing, Secretary Mrs. M. E. Johnson, and Treasurer Chas. Brittan. The chapter will report on garments for soldiers and hospital articles. Red Cross now operates from the Box Butte county courthouse assembly room after Adams Express rented the Masonic Temple office, with headquarters moved to the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Masonic Temple
L. H. Highland
FE. G. Laing
M. E. Johnson
Chas. Brittan
Oing
Adams Express Company
Box Butte County Court House
Court House
Eat Cabbage and Live Long Advise Sparks Patriotism
Philadelphia advised by J Russell Smith head of the food commission of the home defense committee to eat cabbage abundance. He cites health and patriotic duty urging every man woman and child to include cabbage in meals to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. Russel Smith
Pledge Card Campaign Urges Nebraska Households in War Service
The period October 21 to November 4 calls for patriotic demonstrations as Nebraska households sign Food Administration pledge cards. Campaign leader Gordon Wattles appoints McKelvie and Thomas to run the drive with county chairs in Dawes Sioux Sheridan and Box Butte. The effort stresses food conservation, no dues, and involvement of teachers and students to ensure every household participates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Federal Food Administration
Food Administration
Hrdl
Minyaa
United States Food Administration
The
Gordon W. Wattles
R. McKelvie
Lincoln
Lloyd Thomas
Alliance
Sioux
Dawes
Box Butte
Sheridan
County Council of Defense
Dawes County
Allen G. Fisher
Chadron
Sioux County
F. W. Meyer
Harrison
Sheridan County
R. L. Wilhite
Rushville
Box Butte County
Robert Graham
George Edick
Opal Russell
W. R. Pate
George Neuswanger
R. M. Hampton
Ben J. Sallows
A. D. Rodgers
J. Schill
W. D. Fisher
Arthur Groves
Claudia B. Dole
Jist
Necle Sam
Death of Kvichak first mate after swim in estuary
Nicholas Thompson, first mate aboard the steamer Kvichak, died on deck after swimming in the estuary following a hearty dinner. He had told crew he felt well shortly before collapsing. Death was attributed to heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nicholas Thompson
Kvichak
Nicholas
Valley Mc Friday Help Out the General Fund
A local event titled Valley Mc Friday mobilizes residents to support the general fund. Organizers urge participation through donations and community activities to bolster funding for public services.
City Council Debates Funds and Armory Heating Plan
October council meeting in Alliance moved to Friday night with six councilmen present. They approved borrowing 8000 from the light fund to reduce warrants totaling about 29000, and raised J E Hughes salary to 256.00 monthly plus milk inspector duties. Night marshal Stafford and city janitor also saw pay increases bing. The body ordered street crossings added and directed property owners to install interior toilets and sewer connections within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Davis
A. J. Weick
Fourth Ward
J. E. Hughes
Hughes
Alliance
Alliance Homes
George Stafford
Stafford
Rex Rute
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Fourth Street
Sweetwater
Yellowstone
Fleet Street
Laramie
Third and
Platte
Missouri
Fourth
Emerson
Niobrara
R. C. McClure
H. P. Coursey
Key Company
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Ularize PaPt Murphys—Special
Beryl Buckley
Redpath Lyceum
Booker
Uncle Sam
TLE
France
Government Potato Report
North
Frost—Dight
Vassar Giris
Weather Bureau ON
Avenage
Masonite Temple
LIGHT
Eral Fund
City Wild Heat Armory
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