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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1919)
NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR RECLAMATION Secretary Rufus Jones of the Alli ance Community Club has received a communication from Congressman Moses P. Kincald in reply to his let ter requesting the latter's assistance In securing federal aid for the Nio brara river Irrigation project, which would reclaim some twenty thousand acres of arid Box Butte county lands. The congressman says that no funds are available for such projects at present, but indicates that his sup port can be counted on whenever the situation improves. The letter fol lows: Washington, D. C, December 8, 1919. Rufus Jones, Secretary, Alli ance Community Club, Alliance, Ne braska, My Dear Mr. Jones: I am in receipt of your esteemed favor of th 2nd in. in re the reclamation of 20, 000 acres of land in Box Butte Coun ty by means of water taken from the Niobrara river. It need hardly as sure you it would gratify me to see this proposal realized, and I shall be glad to do what I can for it when I may be seasonablly to present the matter. I think it has heretofore been presented to the proper officials, but 1 shall ascertain how mat may be and have it listed for consideration if that has not been done, when fund? may be available for projects of this character. As you are doubtless aware, no money is now available for projects which have been slated for several years for development, and even projects which have been in course of development for several years cannot be completed half a fast as is desirable for the want of sufficient funds. The committee on irrigation of arid lands, of which t am chairman, and members from ir rigation states in general, have beei, striving to secure an increase r funds for reclamation purposes, and we shall succeed sooner or later. The oil leasing bill which will likely become a law early in the new year, will aflord an increased income, but it is not of itself adequate for the de mands. I enclose wehewith copy of bill 1 have pending to authorize an appro praltlo nof $250,000,000 for the pur pose. A like bill is pending in the Senate. Thanking you for the pains taken in behalf of the Box Butte County Niobrara River project, and hoping for Its ultimate success, I remain, Very cordially yours, M. P. KINKAID. Special for Christmas Cranberry Ice Cream ..... .--., .mm i, jimy aasHjtri in Quart Bricks or by the Gallon. Also , Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry in Bricks or Bulk Order from Fountains or y Phone 545 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY Alliance Creamery Co. WHAT YOU WANT is some place to spend your evenings in a quiet, enjoyable, sociable manner. You will find everything you need for just that sort of thing at The Alliance Billiard Parlor. Lunches Our lunch counter has recently" been organized into three shifts of Union Cooks and Waiters, who will serve you anything in the line of "eats" you clesire, from steaks to sandwiches. Cigars, Tobaccos We carry a full line of the best liked brands of Cigars, Cigarettes and To baccos. You can get fancy packages for Christmas which make appropriate gifts. Pool and Billiands If you like to pass a few hours with the "ivories and cue" wre invite you to try our tables. Alliance Billiard . Parlor 115 Box Butte PRESIDENT ISSUES A CENSUS PROCLAMATION Whereas, by the act of congress approved March 3, 1919, the four teenth decennial census of the United States Is to be taken beginning on the second day of January, 1920; and Whereas, a correct enumeration of the population every ten years is re quired by the constitution of the United States for the purpose of de termining the representation of the several states In the house of repre sentatives; and Whereas, it is of the utmost im portance to all the people of the United States that this census should be a complete and accurate report of the population and resources of the nation; Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wil son, president of the United States of America, do hereby declare and make known that, under the law aforesaid, it is the duty of every per son to answer all questions on the census schedules applying to him and the family to which he belongs, and to the farm occupied by him or his family, and that any person refusing to do so is subject to penalty. The sole purpose of the census Is to secure general statistical informa tion regarding the population and re sources of the country and replies are required from individuals only to permit the compilation of such gen eral statistics. No person can be harmed in any way by furnishing the information required. The census has nothing to do with taxation, with military or Jury service, with the compulsion of school attendance, with the regulation- of immigration or with the enforcement of any na tional, state or local law or ordi nance. There need be no fear that any disclosure will be made regard ing any individual person or his af fairs. For the due protection of the rights and interests of the persons furnishing information every em ployee of the census bureau is pro hibited, under heavy penalty, from disclosing any information which may thus come to his knowledge. I therefore earnestly urge upon all persons to answer promptly, com pletely and accurately all inquiries addressed to them by the enumer ators or other employes of the census bureau and thereby to contribute their share toward making this great and necessary public undertaking a success. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done in the District of Columbia this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and nineteen, and of the in dependence of the United States the one hundred and forty-fourth. WQODROW..WILSON. By the President: WllHam Phillips, Acting Secretary of State. This Store is Crowded with Good Gifts Right now our entire store is given over to Gifts. No matter whom you want to please, you will find here an ample selection. Anyone would be glad to receive one of the Cameras we are show ing. We have them priced most reasonable. Or a dainty contained filled with a pleasing perfume what wom an would ask more. But the best way is to come and see our. dis plays then you can choose for yourself. j DOLLS All kinds, including walking D0II9. STATIONERY The widest selection you can desire. Any style in the very best of papers. These arc exceptionally attractive as gifts. SM0K1NG..SETS Something a man always wants. We have some youll like and so will he. 1 I CANDY Both t Christmas and Box Candy. Another complete line. Just come and see some of these beau tiful creations. ' PERFUMES They come in fancy Xmas packages. A very suitable gift for Mother, Sister or Sweetheart. CARAFES Many handsome models in this convenient household gift. CIGARS LADIES POCKET BOOKS BOOKS ft F. J. Breeeae LEGION COM3UTTEE HOLDS A MEETING The executive committee of post No. 7, American Legion, met Wednesday evening, the following members being present: Chairman", E. L. Meyer, Secretary W. E. Ed wards, Treasurer Claude Renneau, Trustees Jay Nance and F. E. Brown. Twenty-five new members were admitted to membership by the com mittee, mree or inese giving ineirj residence as Bayard. These men had the choice of joining the Alli ance post or affiliating with the Scottsbluff bunch, and chose to cast their lot with Alliance. The total membership of the post Is now around 170, and as soon as the holi days are over, another drive for members will be begun. There are a number of ex-soldlera and sailors who should join the legion who haven't got around to it as yet. These folks will find that it's a com paratively easy thing to do if they'll look up any of the officers. The new constitulon for the state legion, which wilj be voted upon at the next meeting, was discussed. This meeting will be called some time the next week and the members of the post given an opportunity to vote upon the constitution section by section.' Ileeolutlons Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to re move from this earth the mothers of Comrades Max and George Moscrip, and Comrade Ed Keardon; and Whereas, The members of post No. 7, American Legion, deeply realizing the sorrow of our comrades, wish to extend to them our most sincere sympathy; therefore, be it Resolved, That the executive com mittee, in special session assembled, speak for the entire membership of the post when they say that our heart were with our comrades in the saddest moment of their lives. Noth ing can take the place of the most blessed and holy of offections, a mother's love, and the kindest words can do little toward lightening their grief. Be It further. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes at the next meeting of the post; that a copy be given to the Alliance newspapers for publication, and that a copy be forwarded t oour bereaved com rades. F. E. BROWN, GEORGE L, BURR, JR., Committee. 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