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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
6
Lford OC. Thomas, President J. Carl Thomas, Vice Pres. John W. Thomas, Secretary lead a recent organizational slate. The trio fills executive roles, signaling planned activities and governance for the group.
A satirical survey touches on manners and habits from old fashioneds to piano lessons by young ladies and the buyable patriotism of red white and blue attire. It critiques male chatter and social norms while tossing in pointed jests about editors doctors and politics.
Advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a night time laxative that requires a tumbler of water. Claims quick, painless relief with no taste or belching and a morning easy bowel movement. Sold by druggists in 36 pill packages for 25 cents.
Local staff arrivals departures and trips documented, including John Adams returning from vacation with cousin L J Rohner, Frank Gaddis heading to Culver Military Academy, T B Shaw moving to Harper Department store, J B Kennedy visiting eastern Nebraska, L H Mosier planning a eastern trip, Atwell hunting in the mountains, G C Redman substituting, Mrs J F Trinkle and Sam Trinkle returning from Lincoln, Mrs J W Richardson visiting Mitchell, Golda Brown visiting Denver, M E Langston and Charles Schafer heading to Crawford for Tri State Fair motorcycle races, and the city fire department pool schedule starting Saturday evenings and Sundays.
The local department confirms the pool will open as announced and citizens should schedule pool use for Saturday evening or Sunday. Eva Duncan has returned home from a long visit to Denver and surrounding towns. Proctor J. P. Cole of Farmers' Mercantile in Gering visited Alliance after Market Week in Omaha. H. H. Ostenberg and Al Bowen, bankers from Scottsbluff and Alliance, were visitors, and Harry Zickert, former Alliance School of Music student, reports hearing prominent concerts in New York City including a Madison Square Garden performance.
A Montpelier resident W. V. Harner states Chamberlain Cough Remedy has never failed to give prompt relief and recommends others try it. The ad notes the medicine is obtainable everywhere and promises quick comfort for colds.
Alliance Volunteer Fire Department played a major role in Labor Day festivities at the fairgrounds and downtown. At the semi monthly meeting members praised the event quality and receipts adding to treasury funds. A dance at the opera house drew a good crowd and raised a tidy sum. The department plans more entertainments for members and families in the fall and winter.
Saturday evening traffic on Box Butte avenue drew hundreds of Alliance residents into the street as pleasant weather encouraged strolls and car traffic. Observers noted near misses at intersections and suggested a traffic cop may be needed if crowds continue to increase.
An advertisement promotes Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment promising relief from eczema with claims of spotless skin and gentle softness. It cites hundreds of voluntary thank you letters and urges trying a box to end suffering and embarrassment.
City Treasurer Archie Gregory will collect special taxes at City Hall from 2:30 to 3:30 p m daily for the upcoming weeks as per ordinance No 216. Contact at 821 4971.
Advertisements warn of charged accounts and forbidden practices. For sale a brick house fully modern with a good barn and improved grounds plus several residence lots in Alliance Nebraska. L H Highland and James M Kennedy advertise dental and loan services with contact details and local offices. Money to loan on land available via First Mortgage Loan & Security Co. in Council Bluffs Iowa.
A mixed page lists items and notices including a six room house with six lots for sale near Alliance, a second-hand Ford touring car offered by GEO F. SNYDER, an Oakland four-cylinder car priced cheap, a housework job by Mrs. W Harper, and a black umbrella lost at the Fair Grounds with contact via Mrs. Harvey Hacker. Also mentions a local supply house offering receipt books blanks and other forms.
Household items listed include sanitary couches dressers buffet piano chairs tables stands chiffoniers commode roll top desk filing cabinet mattress feather bed rugs and more. Also bicycle wheelbarrow garden tools tubs rain barrel and various items. Terms cash or bankable note. Call or visit 50 Hood Butte Avenue Alliance or phone 90 O S Baker.
Fall fashion highlights feature Mrs. Sanguist and her daughter showcasing new arrivals and decorative creations. The exhibition emphasizes elegant designs and seasonal pieces.
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