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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1919

Page

8

Spud Growers Convention Opens in Rushville in November

The Nebraska Potato Improvement Association schedules its annual meeting in Rushville on November 12 to 14. Program covers Welcome by Mayor James Purman, talks on potato flour, dry land yields, Colorado beetle control, seed selection, marketing and potato grading with speakers from University of Nebraska, U S Bureau of Markets, and local growers.

Nebraska Portale Improvement Association Rushville H. O. Werner James Purman E. KR. Kirkpatrick Morrill Neb Albert Shipp Nebraska Ed Huffman Hay Springs H. A. McComb Bridgeport Morrill County C. O. Sawyer Sheridan County Nebraska Potato Improvement Association R. F. Howard Department of Horticulture University of Nebraska Lincoln Sam Maxwell Fremont Kearney L. D. Ferrell North Platte Valley Peter Janse F. L. Miller Belmont M. H. Swenk Department of Entomology Colorado Greeley Colo W. C. Edmundson Edwin Preble Minnesota A. G. Tolass University of Minnesota E. M. Wilcox Bureau of Markets Wells A. Sherhan Market News Service United States Bureau of Markets J. Perrett

Why Joe Jefferson Was Awakened

The article recalls Joe Jefferson’s early career showing he once performed Rip Van Winkle in a small Indiana town. An Irish hotel porter claimed to have overheard whispers about Jefferson “snoring like a horse” and woke him at six. The porter explained he believed Jefferson was in danger of waking the guests, prompting action.

Joe Jefferson Rip van Winkle Indiana Mr. Jefferson Mike Jefferson Hibernian Moike

Business Life in France Revisited by an American Traveler

An American observer critiques French commerce noting merchants’ lack of enterprise and focus on personal interests over public convenience. He contrasts village information, advertising, and gossip with U.S. business norms, lamenting slow stock and disinterested shopkeepers.

United States

Politicians Weigh Balanced Stance in Labor Row

Politicians seek to win support from both labor factions without taking concrete action. They discuss positions that would appease both sides while avoiding direct commitments or policy changes. The maneuvering signals a cautious approach to a charged dispute.

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Nebraska Experiment Station H. ©. Werner Department of Agriculture France Scott & Bowne Scott's Sunset Ranch Kenami Lakeside Alliance Hooper Balence Ts Bankabl J. B. Hamilton Lester Davis Mr. Ellsworth Union Bank of Ford Keperendiyers Tibaaal
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