INSTITUTES WERE
VERY SUCCESSFUL
JklfrtltiK e!l All Over miiiI lt
Week-Weather CMidi(lon and
Attendance ioMt
The week of Farmers' institutes
lias coine unci gone. Tim weather at
All times during the institutes wax
Ideal. Thia is what is necessary to
et a crowd of people together, but
at the same time II baa boon a condi
tion that has enabled people, wbo
this year were about three w-eks be
hind the normal season, to oompleie
their potato digging, threshing, etc.
Seven rural institutes were held
throughout the county. The attend
ance at all these rural meetings was
all that rould bo eipor.led. In the
Afternoon meetings, the pwople gath
ered for a picnic dinner which was
followed by the Institute at 2 p. m.
In the evenings after the Farmers'
Institute was held, the people com
pleted the enjoyment of the evening
-with a box supper. The actiooi uous
s In all cases where meetings were
held were filled. There Is at the
same time a good excuse for people
staying away from those institutes,
due to the rush of work, and the cold
weather which is probably close at
feand. There Is, however, no excuse
Cor people at the time tuat the Insti
tute is being held In our towns.rath
r than to attend the same, to stand
on the street corners and lt the good
work go on unheeded. At all places
where the rural Institutes were held,
the people promised thai If It should
te decided to hold similar Institutes
during next year, the attendance
would be twice as large.
Mr. ull, who spoke la the after
noon meetings on "Feeds for Stock
and ow to Grow Them", placed par
ticular emphasis on the securing of
the proper seed bed for alfalfa and
tweet clover, and the neceaaary deep
cultivation of corn the first time. He
aUo pointed out the fact that farm
ers generally made the mistake of
mowing alfalfa, in western Nebraska,
or any pnrt of the state, lu fact, on
land that was practically dry, and
.ddy, and trusted to good luck to
bring rain, so that the alfalfa could
crow. It Is a fact that the root of
any plant will not penetrate air
apace, nor will the movement of wa
A.eT span the same. Therefore, it Is
necessary, in the first place, that the
soil contain eighteen inchoa to three
feet of moisture, and have a firm,
compact seed bed before alfalfa is
own. Otherwise the alfalfa plant
cannot follow out its plan of sending
W. R. HARPER
Department Store
Dress Up
Thia Is a time
when business is
Dooming, crops
are abundant,
and optimism is
In the air thru
out the country.
The big things
go to those who
are worthy and
look tlie wrt.
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MMAItT
ClXVniKS
are the
choice of
who most
appreciate
Importance
the "Dress
first
men
fully
the
of
Up"
T twtm tmi O.. Mil
Idea in business.
DRESS UP
SUITS
$15, $20, $25, $30
SPECIAL OX OVERCOATS
J25.00 now 915.00
420.00 now fia.OO
'$15.00 now f. 9.08
fi ii . i j ymczz-jr
r B
ill
till
Aliead of AU in
Style & Quality
We honestly be
lieve Bufterba
Cravats lead all
others, present
newest scarf id-
eaa. Each per
fectly made to tie in
neat knot. They reflect
snap and dash so much
desired. 60c and f 1.
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a tap root downward and consequent
ly dies.
In the evening Mr. Hull spoke on
the subject entitled "The Farm
Home". Mr. Hull has lived In Ne
braska for forty years, and in both
the eastern and western parts. He
has experienced low price of land,
and has watched the same gradually
increase until It Is at present not
within the reach of everyone. He
pointed out the necessity of young
men acquiring land at the very first
opoprtunity, and if they had not the
opportunity, to constantly be work
Inn towards the time when they have
the chance. He clts instances of
men hsvlng sold their farms in east
ern Nebraska and going farther east
to buy a farm where they were rais
ed, but found that land bad gone so
high that they were unable to pur
chase. These men had to begin by
btM'omlng renters, and rented as long
as they were able, and when old Sfee
overtook tbem, thry were forced to
go to towns where they are at pres
ent doing the dirty work. He also
pointed out the fact that in the
slums of Chicago. 1 GO, 000 of the
men there were at one time boys on
western or mldwestern farms. This
leaving the land and going farther
east, ho says, has caused failure in
nearly every case, and the older set
tlers of this country will also aflirm
the statement. The remedy he sug
gested, is that the boy or girl should
be Interested in farm life at the ear
liest part of their lives, by giving
them some animal that they can take
care of, and call their own. Then at
marketing time, this animal should
be marketod, and the proceeds go to
the little owner. The rural schools
In most cases la an experiment sta
tion for the teachers, In which they
are thoroughly tried out, and if suc
cessful, they are taken from country
school districts to town schools.
Nothing is done In the rural schools
towards Interesting children in farm
life, and consequently they hear of
the great possibilities in the cities,
and they are led away from the
farm.
Mrs. Davison, in charge of Wom
en's Clubs In Nebraska, had charge
of the ladies' department of the
Farmers' Institute during the first
of the week. Her subject was "The
Home Maker and the Community".
In her talk she told how the Boclal
life of several neighborhoods in the
state of Nebraska had been built for
the thorough organization of these
community clubs. The objects of
clubs were also presented, and also
courses of study were outlined for
Bame.
MIb Mary Hokahr of the Exten
sion Department, was lu charge of
the ladies' work during the last
three days. Her afternoon subject
was "The Hostess of Today". This
was Illustrated by charts, in which
she took up the composition of dif
ferent foods, parts of which were
necessary to make up different parts
of the body. Her subject in the ev
ening was "Home Superstitious". Af
ter going over many of the common
home superstitious she asked if it
was well if people should go on con
tinuing to tell children of these sup
erstitions or not. Following she
took up things that were not super
stitions, but facts regarding patent
medicines.
Tuat tlK'He Institutes have been a
benefit to the community there can
be no doubt. The farmers have been
enthused, and the meetings held in
Alliance and Hemlngford have been
wen attended by the business men.
These institute speakers are always
interesting, and their talks on farm
life and city life, as well, are worth
going a considerable distance to hear.
COUNTY ASSESSORS HERE
Mllcer From Surrounding Counties
Met In Alliance Monday to Dis-
cuhm County Uuslueaa
County assessors from Hm rtntto
Dawes. Sheridan, filnux HnnWcr
thinner, Cherry, Scottsbluff, Kimball,
Grant and Thomas counties were
here Monday to attend the meeting
in me court House wnich was presld-
a over Dy o. K. iternecker, secretary
f the state board of equalization.
One of the principal DurnnnpH nt
his meeting was to discusa land val
ues in the several countia and if nn.
Bible bring about an understanding
that will result In equalizing the as
sessments of land in adjoining coun
ties. At tne present time, according
to Mr. llernecker, there Is a wide dif
ference in lue land values as assess
ed, and this Is caused by assessors
who are not acaualnted with land
values in their counties, or who do
not value them the same. Mr. llern
ecker advocates the plan of having
the county assessor so with the lnrai
assessor and together they may form
an idea or tne value of the laud. He
thinks the added expense caused by
the traveling would be offset by the
lucrease in the revenue.
Those who attended the maatln
were W. E. Haley, Cherry county;
Olenn Johns, Banner; B. E. Bete
benner, Morrill; F. S. McCaffrey,
scotta uiun; W. It. Colemau. Sioux;
E. E. Stewart, Dawes; B. F. Ray.
Sheridan; M. J. Gilbert, Thomas; W.
a. Adams, Hooker; and D. M. Ven
ton, Grant.
W. R. HARPER
Department Store
NEWS m
Thinks It Was Karly
C. A. Newberry "Market Week
was held too early In the season and
the farmers were too busy taking
care of their crops. If it had been
held two or three weeks later, it
would nave been all right."
Mothers Watch Irritable Children
That fever. r leneas. ertndtnv nf
teeth while asleep, and coated tongue
are indications that your child has
worms In la system. KiLnnn
Worm Killer quickly gets rid of these
parasites, it is perrectly Bare ror ev
en the most delicate children. It It
pleasant to take, has three effective
medicinal Qualities: acta at a lava
live, exnels the worms, and tnnoa nn
the system. Begin treatment today
and eliminate the cause of Irrltable
ness. 25o.
Fresh fUh Fridays at Rodgcrs'
Store.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Mahaffy, of
Mullen, were here last week visiting
with hia brother, Dr. W. J. Mahaffy.
Miss Lena Merchant returned to
day from Hemlngford where she had
been visiting with relatives and
friends.
Skinner's Macaroni ' Products,
aade in Nebraska. Ask your groc
er. Adv.
Ed Eldred was on the police force
during Market Week helping to han
dle the crowd.
Ktnil Von Bergen, genial represen
tative of the Carpenter Taper Com
pany, of Omaha, ia in the city today
calling on customers.
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II. A. Copsey, cashier of the First
State Bank, returned last Friday
from Omaha, where he attended the
state bankers convention. He also
visited a short time at Lincoln.
Elmer A. Johnston has filed a pe
tition in district court tor a divorce
from Hazel Johnston.
Mrs. W. E. Rousey went to Sheri
dan, Wyo., Tuesday for a few days'
visit with her sister, who lives at
that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, who have
been visiting their son, W. 8. Leon
ard, and family, expect to return to
their home at Lincoln tonight, after
a visit here of two weeks.
John II. Carroll has filed a com
plaint in Justice court, charging A. L.
I'arrls with . assault, and claiming
that Parrls hit him "over the head".
The alleged assault occurred at the
roundhouse on November 1. The
date for the hearing has not yet been
et.
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The Royal Highlanders hare a
large class for Initiation at the regu
lar meeting tonight. After the ini
tiation ceremonies, a dance will be
held in the halL
On the day of their removal to the
new location, the Keeler-Coursey
company sold two Fords one to
Harry Loo in is and one to Henry
Rust.
Mae Federson asks for a divorce
from Elmer R. Pederson, in district
court, and the custody of their two-year-old
child.
FRESH MEATS All kinds, mut
ton, pork, beef, and chickens.
I lodgers' Grocery, Phone 04.
27-tf-5660
Announcement has been received
of the marriage of Martin L. Laude,
formerly foreman at The Herald of
fice, to Miss Etta Louise Hunt, at
Fredonia, Kans.. on October 27. They
will be at home after December 1 at
Lyons, Kans.
J. C. Myers succeeds J. H. Carley
as bookkeeper for Mitchell, Hilliker
& Simpson, the firm which has the
contract for war horses. Mr. Carley,
whose home is at Chadron, resigned
to accompany his wife to the western
coast for the winter.
Mrs. J. S. Rheln departed last week
for Omaha, Lincoln and other points
for a month's visit with relatives and
friends.
Miss Inei Bendlx returned to her
home at Valley Falls, Kans., Tuesday
after a month's visit here with her
slBter, Mrs. W. L. Carroll.
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Miss Amy Wagner of Mitchell vis
ited her brother, Dick Wagner, and
family last week. Mr. Wagner is an
employee of the Duncan store.
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J. A. Weingarten, an Omaha at
torney, was In the city the first of the
week securing depositions from Rich
ard Kenner, N. C. Peterson and Rol-
lte Wilson, relative to a suit brought
against the Burlington railroad by
Frank Slatterly and Hugh Thomas.
STORAGE COAL at lowest prices.
Forest Lumber Company.
S6-tf-6941
Mrs. Bruce Wilcox returned Tues
day from Bridgeport where she has
spent the week end with Mr. Wilcox
and Max. The News-Blade building
has been completed, and the plant
was moved the first of this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Norton will
leave tomorrow for Los Angeles,
Calif., where they will make their
future home. They have a nice
home there. It Is possible that
Ward will later enter the automobile
accessory business In the western
city.
FRESH MEATS All kinds, mat-
ton, pork, beef, and chickens.
Rodgera Grocery, Phone 54.
7-tf-6660
Many Alliance people visited
Scottsbluff and other river towns last
Sunday, taking advantage of the fine
weather to auto and cycle over.
Among those noticed In our sister
town from Alliance were Edgar Mar
tin and family, John Snyder and fam
ily, Percy Cogswell and Marcus Fran
kle. Link Lowry and J. H. H. Hewttt
and son, who autoed, and Charles
Schafer and Mr. Hoffman, who mo
torcycled.
Guy Lockwood and E. T. Kibble
are in Omaha today, having gone
there to complete ararngements for
the new Burlington Hotel. The plans
have ben completed, and a sketch
of the new building as It will appear
when completed Is shown on the first
page of The Herald this week.
WELL BEGUN IS HALF DONE
BEGIN YOUR SEASON RIGHT WITH
Mr.
cmez
Cling
loales
TOE GENUINE AND ORIGINAL
Least in Soot (None)
Least in Clinkers (None)
Least in Ash (Can't hardly
find it)
Least in Troubles
Best in Alliance
Best in the heart of the
housewife
YOU FIND IT AT
ROWAN & WRIGHT
PHONE 71
ALLIANCE - . NEBRASKA
In Our New Location
We are now comfortably located In our new home, which, we believe, is one of the finest equiped gar
ages In the state. There 1b plenty of storage space, and we ran now attend to the wants of oar customers
more quickly, and In that way give better satisfaction.
We will carry a larger stock of Ford repairs and accessories, and can furnish any part or parts oa
short notice. The new building was erected with the one Idea of giving hotter service, and we believe you
will find that we will do this all the time.
Our ladies' rest room is right over the garage. A clean pleasant room which the ladles of Alllanse
and vicinity Are Invited to use any and every time they care to. Water, toilet and comfortable firniablngB.
Fords Give the Service
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Just the other day a man living near Alliance (name on request) who at one time borrowed a Ford
for a week, said it was the cheapest transportation he ever had. This week he came in and bought a Ford
touring car. And this man could have bought any car he wanted. The reason he purchased a Ford U
obvious to any thinking person. Fords always deliver the goods that's why you see them everywhere.
They are the "all season" car you can use them almost twelve months of the year.
Touring Car $476.75. Roadster $426.75
DELIVERED AT ALLIANCE
Demonstrations Aren't Obligations
Keeler-Coursey Company
Ford Garage
1915-16 BASKET BALL SCHEDULE
BOX BUTTE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
always Christian Hemingford Baptist M. E.
Christian Read December 4 January 29 January 8
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Hemingford January 15 the November 13 December 11
Baptist December 18 January 8 alliance January 22
M. E. November 20 January 29 December 4 herald