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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
8
GSOcity Alliance Post No 1 American Le Fision formed by World War veterans announces the first annual ball to be held at the city armory on Wednesday evening September 17. The group invites all friends to attend and promises entertainment and a royal good time.
Lakeside inventor Oscar Oscarson tests a half sole made from tire tread claiming durability beyond 50 000 miles for a 165 pound wearer. He nailed tread scraps to shoes and faces possible injunctions from shoemakers fearing industry impact as observers await outcomes.
A new musical spectacle titled My Sammy Girl tours to the Imperial Theatre for a one night engagement on September 15. Reported favorably the Kilroy Britton Company presents a Plausible military love story with a large chorus of show girls. The production by L B Parker is praised as original in theme and character and entertaining.
Miller and Paine department store in Lincoln reports a boom during the state fair with strong demand for china, ready to wear, shoes, textiles and domestics. The tower view, tea rooms, candy factory and on site manufacturing of ice cream, furs, frames and embroidery underscore its standout facilities and large workforce.
A Norse style menu notes Neldecy stew roast water fowl bear meat and walrus stew offered in Labrador Greenland and Faroe islands. It lists codfish, cranberry jam and blueberry dried cake as staples to aid travelers during long freezes and to foster gratitude.
This 19th century note recalls John Howard Payne author of Immortal Song Home Sweet Home. Payne lived a peripatetic life and died in Tunis on April 1 1852 and his remains were returned to his native land thirty one years later.
C D Williamson an engineer for Twin City Pipe Covering Co living at 1060 Everett Court Saint Paul Minn says he suffered stomach trouble and indigestion for twenty six years. After six unsuccessful treatments he started Tanlac and reports complete relief with improved appetite and strength. He credits Tanlac with ending years of cramps bloating and sleep disturbances. Tanlac is sold locally by F E Holsten Hemingford Merc Co Mallory Grocery Co and others.
A physician urges daily hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to wash the liver and bowels of indigestible material and toxins. It claims calomel is dangerous and limestone phosphate is harmless and tasteless, sold cheaply by pharmacists.
Notice to Parents and Guardians under Nebraska law says children ages 7 to 16 must attend school when sessions are in. It warns that noncompliance will lead to prosecution. The notice requests tobacco and pool hall operators cooperate with laws restricting minors. Signed by W. R. Pate Superintendent of Schools.
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