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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
6
Governor Samuel R. McKelvie issued a proclamation marking the sixty-third anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth on October 27. The notice urges honoring the former president and emulating his citizenship ideals to inspire current and future generations.
Omaha on Monday Ed gar Howard former lieutenant governor announced plans to organize an independent party in Nebraska. Arthur G. Wray of York independent candidate for governor in 1920 said he would not seek Democratic or Republican primaries, criticizing old party controls and endorsing a new people’s movement.
In Buffalo County farmers favor borrowing from bankers to buy cattle and other livestock and feed their corn surplus. Money is more available for livestock purchases than 60 to 90 days ago, signaling a shift from a year of inactivity to feeding and rebuilding losses. Acknowledging wide support from relatives, the trend continues as farmers push into livestock feeding with aid from aidful aunts.
Omaha report notes a legal action involving a Ford touring car Motor number 3625675 with the state of Nebraska pursuing the case against the vehicle as a unique dispatchal predicament.
Fragmentary text suggests a legal matter where a car used by a Driver Yourself service is involved in unlawful transactions. The case mentions sheriffs and questions whether liability lies with the car or the company. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
The Gordon Commercial club appointed Frank L. O Rourk to locate a wider market for Sheridan county potatoes. He sent hundreds of letters nationwide to gauge prices and quality and identify locations with higher prices. O Rourk plans to arrange nearby shipments to ensure fair prices and reasonable profits for local growers.
A Dodge car four miles northwest of Lincoln skidded off the S Y A road near the Union Pacific crossing. Henry J. Diener of North Platte is dead. Drivers George W. Anderson and three other North Platte men were injured, one seriously. The injured are E W Wright Henry B York and George W Anderson.
In Columbus a $100,000 bond to equip and furnish the new Platte county courthouse carried 5 to 1 at a special election Tuesday. The courthouse is expected to be ready for occupancy early this summer.
Nebraska City residents plan numerous improvements with fifty two blocks under construction. City commissioners heard petitions to extend the electrolier system and create a new paving district between Sixteenth and Second avenues and the bridge at the northern end of the main city feeder.
Local notices from Point of Rock Creek recall A L Lore and family traveling to Alliance on Monday and Sunday along with other residents. Ed Wilkins and J DeFrance transported potatoes to Alliance for Mr Green while threshers assisted by Mrs Love. Potatoes and farm work are noted amid social visits and a weekend dance at Wampers.
Nebraska Legion members form the Cline club to back Cline for national commander at the Kansas City convention in October. The group plans district organizers, paid publicity funded by a $1 membership, and positions to marshal Nebraska delegates led by Le Poteet of Lincoln. Cline, former Alliance High School principal, was elected national committeeman at the Fremont convention.
A local resident spent last Saturday in Al all a fine time. Mrs. Roy Grosse visited the G E Dyer home on Sunday. Charles Mora traveled to Omaha returning to Scottshills. L L Dyer and Mrs Robert Mitchell’s mother arrived from show visits. Arthur Sheldon was ill Friday evening and the doctor was called for a tn infection showing slight improvement. Jay Hall and Pete Farrell hosted visitors Sunday. Jim Lovell’s barn burned with his car and several tons of hay destroyed.
A reader puzzle offers first prize for listing names of visible objects starting with the letter D. The challenge rewards participation and seeks correct lists of D words. Prizes increase with booster subscriptions, though no subscription is required to compete.
Readable fragments describe a multi prize structure with prizes ranging from small sums to large amounts and subscriber requirements. Mentions limits by location near Omaha and a request to send for an enlarged copy on fine book paper.
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