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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement from Allison Indiana extols Dr King New Life Pills as perfect for constipation and a superior regulator for rheumatic pain with Dr Miles Anti-Mini Fille, claiming they are sold at rog stores.
The article notes a lawn social hosted by Baptist groups on Dr L Bowman s lawn this Friday serving ice cream and cake. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned including D W Matthews on extended business, Harry Borley, Lovett and Miss Sadie O Connor, and Burnett s trip to Bridgeport.
Miss Kate Hagerty and companions travel to Hagerty’s place then plan return for the Alliance fair. Local residents visit relatives, study away, or enroll children in St. Agnes Academy. Church groups and social circles host meetings and lawn socials with refreshments and offerings. Frequent travel to Omaha, Denver, and nearby towns is noted.
Reports at council say the prohibition on Tuesday night’s city dances including bear cat lame dog and other rag dances was followed. The closest sighting was a small cage of inebriation with uncertain steps.
Two bridges burned by fire near Ardmore and Hill on the Deadwood line delayed No 44 and No 42 trains for hours. The main line bridge over a dry creek five miles west of Ardmore 34 by 18 feet. The larger bridge three miles east of Hill 112 by 21 feet. Passengers transferred between trains and schedules shifted. Mrs Tom Spencer visiting Marsland returned home. George Dennis of Sutton planned to stay for the winter.
Miss Mary Ryan and Miss Florence Whaley were treated to a surprise party on Mr. J. E. Whaley's lawn last Thursday, August 28. Hosts Miss Nina Whaley Miss Eva Ozman and Miss Minnie Ryan organized games and refreshments. Attendees included Anna Anderson Carmichal Gladys Dye Eva Osman Archie Williams Dora Tuttle Otto Snyder Levetta Tuttle Le Snyder Mary Ryan George Whaley Florence Whaley Thomas Ryan Helen Hewett John Whaley Anna Guthberlyt Arthur Wright Katie Kelser Henry Drake Jizzie Kelser Johnnie Ozmann Alta Dye Dennis Ryan Mrs McDonald and Mr and Mrs John Snyder.
On Labor Day in Alliance barbers stressed their risk as duck hunting activity drew patrons away. Despite shoppers and workers, many barbers hunted the sandhill lakes during the holiday, leaving shops understaffed and business lightly attended. Later reports noted several good duck bags from the hunting effort.
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