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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
2
Alliance residents hear notes of wartime activity as local farms swap hands and soldiers ship out. Land purchases near Hemingford and Lakeside, race meet entries at Broken Bow, and a large stock shipment signal busy times while visitors from Omaha to Lincoln discuss business, and a library drive seeks funds for camps.
L A Smith visits his brother Oho in Havelock as illness brings him there. The first part of the week shows heavy stock movement, about 600 cattle on the division, with 300 cattle shipped between Alliance and Seneca. Job changes include Join Nolan in the round house and George F Dill moving to Alliance. Otto Carr gains a motorcycle, and Engineer N T Shawver runs trips on the east end. Nervie Nat notes continued busyness.
Nebraska researchers Modisett and Jeef sparked a major industry as alkali lakes in the Sand Hills became rich in potash. Since then over $2 million has been invested in reduction plants, producing more than 300 tons daily worth about $125 per ton, turning Antioch into a new potash center with a growing workforce.
A rancher with an alkali lake on his land becomes a potential millionaire as capitalists pursue a lease on the lake for royalty. In Alliance district Krause Brown recalls losses from earlier barren land while promoters claim up to a thousand dollars daily royalty. The Sand Hills region buzzes with investment interest in Nebraska potash, as Governor Neville appoints a measure.
Special attorney moves to enforce the prohibition law as Governor Neville pledges action if elected. The note highlights a shift in Omaha's stance toward anti saloon measures and the end of large Nebraska ranching, with sale of the Grassland Ranch, 2237 acres near Foster in Pierce County, for 238785 dollars.
The article contrasts historic mining towns with the new potash towns in Nebraska. It notes Antioch, Nebraska, transformed from a distant future concept into a real site within two years, illustrating rapid town development tied to potash industry.
Why does Nebraska ship millions of hides to Wisconsin and Massachusetts for tanning and final leather products instead of tanning locally and hiring Nebraska workers to produce shoes harness automobile tops and related goods within Nebraska factories.
By September 14 Secretary of State reports 140 700 auto licenses issued in Nebraska and expects to top 160 thousand by December 31 This total excludes motorcycle licenses The World Almanac estimates Nebraska population at 1 258 624 giving about one vehicle per 8 9 people, better than one per two families.
Henry J. Rees of western Box Motte county and Caroline F. Gassel ing of Hemingford were married by a Catholic priest at Hemingford on Tuesday. Wiley C. Asher of Harden Moni ano and Miss Annie FE Ackermann of Morrison Illinois were married by Rev Black at the Presbyterian parsonage here on Saturday.
Snoddy and Mollring advertise agricultural loans covering farms and ranch land. Formal terms available by inquiry, with contact details to arrange financing and discuss mortgage options.
Wickham Berry Farm in Salem Nebraska offers 24 quarts of strawberries for 83.00, Black Walnuts at 1.25 per bushel, and sweet cider 9.00 per fifty gallons. Apples by the barrel or car load with delivery prices available.
Burns Real Estate Agency of Alliance Nebraska offers 225 acre tract in trade for horses. Present offers to Burns Real Estate Agency. 42-61-8650.
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