THE ALLIANCE HERALD, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1921
ALLIANCE DRUG CO
THE NEW AND MODERN DRUG STORE
Phone 132
214 BOX BUT TE AVENUE
B. M. SCOTTEN
F. ,0. HERSHMAN
ma11 stars on the lower outer edjre
lelow the hieM which may be em
blematical of the fix Rreat wars In
which our country hat been engaged.
A new system of clasps was adopted
for this medal. On these clasps ap
All the Late Dope
About Victory Medals
fnr tho KY-Snlrlipr?
pear me names 01 me name ani rn-
, A TTi . ' . . I KaReinenta in which the recipient of
The victory medal is now beinj? l-'the me,iai participated. Haltle clasps
ued to -x-service men of the Lnited u)e awarded for each major operation
State army, navy ami marine corps, iay for the occupation of a defensive
El a tribute of a srreatful nation to ;,.,. tKpp rfnKns me made of a
uniform aided In i.,r,nTo rnnmnitinn and are one and
the men who in uniform aided in
crushing the kaiser's ambition to dom
inate tho world. i
.. Dunnir the Pprinir of 1918, while
hostilities were still at their height, I the ribbon
one-half Inch in lenpth (width of rib
bon) and three-sixteenths of an inch
in WKiin. inese ciasps are worn on
the different allied and associated na-1
lions agreed to adopt a medal, which
would le the same for all to com
memorate the preat war. In order to
carry this plan into execution an in
terallied commission met in Paris soon
after the signing the armistice. The
rommissiou tourul that it would be im
practical to adhere strictly to the orig
inal plan, but it was decided, however,
to have an identical ribbon trr all the
allied nations, and to allow each coun
try to desijrn its own medal according
to the general specifications' which
were draw up by this commission.
The ribbon is a double rainbow, hav
ing the red in the center, and with a
whine thread on each edge. It sym
bolizes the dawn of a new era of calm
after the Ftorm.
The specifications of the medal
adopted by the allied commission are
as follow': To be of bronie, 1.4 inches
In diameter and suspended from the
ribbon by a rintr, the same as most of J
our medals. On the observe, a winirea
Victory, standing full length and full
face. On the reverse, the inscription
"The Great War for Civilization, and
ither the name of the arms of the
allied and associated nations.
The medal adopted by the United
States, and to be known the "The Vic
tory Medal" is of the sue indicated
above, and has the winged Victory on
the observe side, while the reverse has
the shield of the United States, with
the fasces of the ancient Lictors raised
thereon. The words "The Great War
.for Civilization" appear above the
shield, and on each side are the names
of the allied nations. There are six
The victory medal will be awarded
to all officers, contract rurpeons, mem
l?rs of the arm? nurse corps, army
field clerks, field clerks, quartermaster
corps, and enlisted men who served on
active duty in the army of the United
States at any time between April C,
1917 and November 11, 1918 and whope
service was honorable. Uy active duty
is meant: to have served with the
colors, at home or abroad. This medal
is also issued to the next of kin cf
any of the above named who died while
in the service.
All that Is .necessary to obtain the
victory medal Is for the man to pre
sent his original discharge certificate
in person (or by mail) to the nearest
victory medal officer and sign an ep
plication blank. These blanks may be
had by applving to the Victory Medal
ir! T 11 jfc JlL . . .
vincer, u . o. Array, ui uuui, ).
office building, Wichita, Kan., or by
applying to any one of the several
victory medal officers In the district.
If application is to be made by mail
there is a form provided which when
properly attested by a notary public
may be used in lieu of the original
discharge certificate. These forms may
be had upon request of the Wichita
Ex-service tnen of the army should' Mrs- Walter Langford of thig city
make application to the nearest vie-'
tory medal officer. The following
named officers have been designated
by the war department to receive and
approve applications for the victory
medal:
Lt. CJI. Wilbur A. McDaniel, In
fantry, Insp. Instr., Inf., Neb. N. G.,
room IDS, Nebraska State Bldg., Lin
coln, Neb.
Major Corbilt S. Hoffman. Infantry.
Prof, of Mil. Science and Tactics,
Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
1st Lt. James H. Haean, Infantry,
Asst. P. M. S. & T., university of Ne
braska, Lincoln, Neb.
If it U impracticable for the appli
cant to apply in person to any one of
the foregoing named officers, it is
recommended that application be made
direct to any of the four victory medal
offices:
Victory Medal Office, U. S. Army,
Army Illdg.. Omaha, Neb.
Victory Medal Office, U. S. Army,
3rd Floor. Post Office Bldg., North
Platte, Neb., !
Ex-army field clerks, ami field
ilerks, quartermasters corps will make
application direct to the adjutant gen
eral of the army, Washington, D. C,
for necessary forms for making appli
cation. Ex-army nurse will apply to
the surgeon general of : the army,
Washington, 1). u. '' i
Next of kin of men who were killed :
In action or died while, a member of
the United States army Fhould make
application to any one of the above
offices for the necessary application
blanks.
Ex-service men of the United States
navy or marine corps should apply-to
the U. S. army recruiting officer, Kan
sas City, Mo., for the necessary forms
for making application.
House Dresses and Cungalbw
Aprons assorted models, sizes
and patterns 93c to $4.75.
Highland-Holloway Co. 47
Floyd Parkin of Austia, Neb., a res
ident of Alliance some thirty years
ago, is visiting friends and relatives in
the city this week. He is the father or
Have you a friend graduating
this year? If so, don't you think
a small gift would be appropri
ate? Come in and see the beau
tiful gift things at Thiele's.
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PERSONALS I
J. M. Mewhirter and family have
moved to 615 Laramie.
It. C. Murphy and wife spent the
weekend at Louisville, Neb.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Talmer of An
tioch, were Alliance visitors Friday.
Mrs. Ira Wright, who was ill last
week, is reported well and at woilc
again.
M. C. Hubbell, president of the
Plain' Iron company of Denver, was
in attendance at the Alliance auto
show.
Mrs. Floyd Lotspeitch has accepted
the position at the chamber of com
merce formerly held by Miss Nellie
Tyree. '
Dr. C. E. Slagle left for Lincoln to
day to attend the state medical asso
ciation. He will return Thursday
morning. , . ..
Miss Myrtle Reeves, primary
teacher at Marsland. visited with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reeves, j
near Alliance.
Mrs. M. J. Baskin and Mrs. E. J.
Baskin returned yesterday noon from
Denver where they have been visiting
relatives the past two weeks.
Mr, and Mrs. William Phillips, and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reeves motored
to Marsland Friday evening. Miss
Mrytie ueeves accompanied mem
home.
Drake & Drake, optometrists, who
hae been located over the variety
store for the past six years, are mov
ing their offices over the Laing cloth
ing store.
Mr. and Mrs. John Render and son,
Walter; Mr. and Mrs, Arthur S.
Wright, and F. W. Krohn motored to
Scottsbluff Saturday, returning Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Ed Tyree and daughter, Nel
lie; Mrs. Mary C. Burke, and Harry
Tiller, all of Alliance, left this week
for homesteads near Weston, Wyo.,
about thirty miles north of Gilette.
Miss Avis Joder, county clerk, is
spending a two-weeks' vacation at
Kingman, Ariz., - visiting relatives
there. She was accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. B. I. Joder.
Mrs. Homer X. White is leaving for
Broken Bow, where her husband is
employed by the Grant, Fulton &
Letton company. Mr. White had
charge of the paving gang in Alliance
last year.
J. L.' Nicholi of Denver, formerly of
Alliance, has been visiting here since
last week. His old friends will, be in
terested to know' that he has been !o-
ing a lot ef successful trapshooting
in and around Denver.
NOTICE
A meeting of the baseball associa
tion will be held Tuesday evening May
10, at eight o'clock, at the chamber of
commerce rooms. Members please be
present. 47
WORTHLESS
House Dresses and Bungalow
Aprons assorted models, sizes
and patterns 95c to $4.75.
Highland-Holloway Co. 47
Home Cook Shop serves coffee
and waffles from 7 to 9 a m.
A general delicatessen. US West
Fourth St. Mrs. A. II. Bobbins.
"I gave that beggar a penny, and
he-didn't thank me."
"No. You can t get anything for a
nny now." Karlkaturen, Christian
la. ,
House Dresses and Bungalow
Aprons assorted models, sizes
and patterns 95c to $4.73.
Ilighland-Hclloway Co. 47
AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY
They were newly married. "Dar
ling," he said, passionately, "I must
go!" But the parting will not be for
long and I will return to kiss your
tears away!"
"Don t gol she moaned, strangling
and choking her utterance. VDon't
gol"
The man gently diseanged himself
from her tightly clinging arms.
"You love me?" pleaded the girl.
"You will always love me?"
"Always, heart of mine!" vowed the
man.
Then with a gasp he dashed out in
to the darkened street.
For although he loved his wife de
votedly, he knew that the corner to
bacco shop closed at 8 o'clock, and his
smoke3 had run outl Pearson's.
Its a Job You
Hate
Women's suits all sizes, clos
ing out at one-third to one-half
reduction.
Highland-Holloway Co. 47
BUT HAVE YOU EVER
TRIED IT WHEN YOtf
WERE PROPERLY
EQUIPPED?
COME IN- AND GET A
SPONGE and CHAMOIS
AT THIELE'S AND SEE
HOW QUICK YOU CAN
WASH YOUR CAR.
A REAL SPONGE AND
CHAMOIS MAKES THE
JOB A PLEASURE.
Thiele's
Tkt Sttrt With m GuaraitUt Witktu
Rid Tat
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Reduces
Prices
Lowered Cost of OAKLAND Makes it the'Best Buy in Six-Cylinder Closed
or upen Models, i ou in eea w ait rs o Longer ior a urop.
r?r-- h : NEWf PRICE
ciosea luoaeis
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Coupe and Sedan
F.O.B. Alliance
$2050.0Q
NEW PRICE
Open Models
Roadster and Touring
Cars F6.B. Alliance
$1325.00
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SIX GOOD REASONS
Your Next Car Should
BE AN OAKLAND
1. Easy riding qualities -1 15
inch wheelbase, long semi-
. elliptic springs.
2. High proportionate power
44 h. p. engine, light car
weight.
3. Overhead valve, six-cylinder,
long stroke engine.
4. Force feed lubrication of en
gine bearings through drilled
crankshaft.
5. Light weight reciprocating
parts, giving flexibility and
rapid acceleration.
6. Improved heated intake sys
tem, giving high fuel mileage.
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, ! Omaha, Nebr. f May 6, 21
Sturgeon Garage, - ' ' -W!-f3T;s :- V !
Alliance, Nebr. "ry -iTTVV " Yvm . i
Effective May 9, new factory list prices on current Oakland open
models is $1145. Current . Oakland closed models will list at $1815.
Oakland Motor Car Co.,
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Six More Reasons
Why
OAKLAND Will Give
Most for the Money
7. The exceptionally deep 6V4
inch frame gives rigidity
which eliminates body
squeaks.
8. ' Extra large tires for weight
of car 32x4 inch, giving
high tire mileage. ,
9. Simplicity, accessibility and
sturdiness throughout entire
car.
10. Large, roomy seats, deeply
cushioned, genuine leather
upholstery. - .
11. Low center of gravity, short
turning radius, easy hand
ling. 12. The biggest value in genuine
comfort and utility of any
car built.
STUDY THESE
FEATURES
THEY MEAN MUCH
IN '
CAR SATISFACTION
torsreoia's Garage
EVERY SMALL
DETAIL
HAS BEEN PLANNED
FOR
YOUR CONVENIENCE
LEE STURGEON, Proprietor