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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
2
The Alliance Herald is published daily and Friday as the official newspaper of Alliance City and Box Butte County. George L Burr Jr and Edwin M Burr hold owner and editor roles with Burr Printing Co operating as business manager and officers.
Voters accepted Tuesday's election with good nature as five qualified men join Alliance's new council. Public support will be vital during the city manager system rollout, with leaders predicting possible dissent but noting the high grade of new appointees and broad confidence in the change.
The piece defends medical professionals amid criticism from alternative healers and discusses Dr. J H Jeffrey's Casper arrest for practicing without a license. It argues old laws protected the public yet cautions against broad condemnation of physicians, praising open mindedness and patient choice in medical care.
A nationwide survey reports lower cost of living, rising building activity, and lower rents. It notes few strikes, higher labor productivity, fewer business failures, and a satisfactory crop outlook with an improved banking situation. Nebraska findings are similarly illuminating as the country moves toward stability.
The report notes cautious improvement in business as public buying increases slowly and wholesale orders rebound. Bank deposits and corporate funds fell over six months, yet savings hold strong while banks have ample liquidity. Agriculture shows some strength but livestock producers face hardship. farmers maintain acreage with improving crop prospects. David F. Houston says the survey shows growing confidence and resilience despite price declines and liquidity strains.
The Courier-Journal outlines a method to determine who dominates any newspaper by listing ownership by various industries and interests. It argues the motive behind papers is revealed through who profits or loses from policies, prices, and politics.
Taxpayers urged to defeat Senate File 65 as it seeks to place state wide re assessment powers in a central tax commission. Critics warn of duplicated tax machinery, unfair administration and potential double taxation on intangible property. Local control of taxation should stay with local officials. a commission study is urged before any law is passed.
The column argues for balanced cooperation between labor and capital during stress times. It asserts labor should accept shared burdens and profits align with prices, while capital seeks reasonable returns. It references Henry Ford and links to broader public welfare plus rising and falling commodity dynamics.
Public notice lists Edwin M Burr as business manager of the Alliance Herald Alliance Nebraska with George L Burr as publisher and editor. It names owners George L Burr and Edwin M Burr, notes Coven Publishing Co and Corporation Brooklyn as major security holders, and records sworn affidavit dated April 1 1921 with notary M S Hargraves.
A Toledo News-Bee line proclaims the enduring reach of the British emblem, asserting imperial symbolism with archaic phrasing and no concrete event or date.
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