Over-Capitalization of Industries Cited as Tariff Issue
Washington notes by Clyde H. Tavener argue watered stock raises costs for families, citing U.S. Commission and tax returns showing about 30 billion dollars of stock is water. Dividends total 1.5 billion annually, about 18 dollars per person or near 100 per family, funded by consumers. The piece blames overcapitalization for higher living costs and lower wages, urging political action and noting historical examples like Chicago and Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Commission
National Corporation Tax Returns
Via
United States
LaFollette
Jssues
Chicago & Alton
Industrial number highlights Alliance Nebraska paper
The Alliance Neb Herald issue praises local industry and business men supporting the paper. It features town scenes, industry write-ups, and many ads including grocery price claims. It notes an Omaha department store ad that actually served a local Alliance branch and home merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Neb, Herald
Omaha
the Herald
Oshkosh Items from the Oshkosh Herald
Jimmie Gray visited the Wright ranch seeking prairie breaking with a walking rod breaker. Atty F M Broome of Alliance praised the Herald’s printing press and called it fit for a city of 20 000, noting the paper’s quality during his town visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Gray
Wright Ranch
Jim
Atty
F. M. Broome
lIilance
Broome
Alliance
Herald
Walter Taylor Remembered After Fatal Wreck in Sheridan
The Sheridan Daily Enterprise laments the sudden death of Walter Taylor killed in the disaster. He is praised for a straightforward progressive business career and a wholesome home life. The city mourns and extends sympathy to his wife and to his bereaved relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Daily Enterprise
Walter Taylor
Sheridan Man
Civil Service Examinations in Alliance Dates Listed
Civil service exams announced in Alliance with openings for Junior Engineer mining age 15, Law Clerk Stenographer and Typist, Assistant Chemist, Dairyman dairy farming and market dairy, with salaries from 1 000 to 2 220. Examinations scheduled April 10 to May 7. details via Mr Johnston at the post office. Ivan Rodgers made a business trip to Omaha last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Uie
Iaw
Division of Naturalization
Department of Labor
Office of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bureau of Union Industry
Bureau of Army Lindustry
Ivan Rodgers
Omaha
Alliance Herald Letter On Hold For Storm Stock Losses
A letter from D. Clem Deaver to the Alliance Herald of Alliance Nebraska explains that plans to form a company to loan money to homesteaders for purchasing milk cows are postponed due to a severe Nebraska storm era with many stock losses, delaying financing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Herald
Alliance
Neb
Purce
Nebraska
Final Proofs Filed for Nebr. Land Claims and Local Notes
Application for final proof by numerous Nebr. residents across counties such as Dawes Box Butte and Morrill with names including Carpenter Sowards DeHaven Bathrick Cherry Kelly and Rowland appears alongside local society notes about Minnie Carey visiting Hagaman sisters and Fort Scott area acquaintances. The column recounts community events, rentals, leases, weather shifts and seasonal work as residents prepare for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvera C. Burgess
Hulett
Neb
John J. Keenan
Alliance
John
Schalfont
Marsland
Harry J. Kuchera
Rushville
Walter Stantorf
Harrison
Robert I. Walker
Hot Springs
8. D
Clasta
Oshkosh
William N. Duval
Oxford
Fred Stone
Ellsworth
Lenald Owen Northwess
Crawford
Nellie Hopkins
Bingham
Joshua Knight
Lakeside
Calvin Brady
Minatare
Charles B. Sowards
Spade
Secion
Margaret E. DeHaven
Frank Bathrick
Edward
Emma EB
Noreiseh
Hohn Cherry
Morrill
Samuel F. Kelly
Thos
Barkett
Hingham
Albert H.myers
Daniel J. Rowland
Monroe J. Reed
Ezra W. Patterson
Agate
Ludwig L. Burns
White Clay
Alliance Post M officers and committees listed
The Alliance Nebraska P A department post announces officers including A G C Strong as president Frank Hertzog as vice president John Hawes as secretary treasurer and Dean Gee G Ware chaplain with directors S W Thompson J C Berry L P Shoes Falapee and committees led by A Wow bry Bair C Thomas and others for hotel Em it good roads and utilities no further details provided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. GC. Strong
Frank Hertzog
John Hawes
Dean Gee
G. Ware
Leeward
S. W. Thompson
J. C. Berry
LP Shoes
Falapee
A. Wow
National convention to convene in Richmond on June 9 1813
The national convention will be held in Richmond Virginia convening on Monday June 9 1813. Alliance with fifty six members should be entitled to one delegate from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Alliance
Proclamation Removes 41 140 Acres From Kanas National Forest
One of the last official acts of President Tati removes 41 140 acres from the Kanas National Forest Katsaa in the extreme Western section. The land lies West of the Fifth Guide Meridian and consists largely of sandhill country suitable for grazing. It is withdrawn from entry pending local newspaper ads, with restoration to settlement planned after notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tati
Kanas National Forest
Katsaa
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Forest Service
Nebraska
Kansas
T. P. A. Alliance meeting and plans for first annual ball
The T P A magazine April notes an Alliance meeting held March 1 with Post M predicted to excel. The Alliance group is buoyant and the Opera House is expected packed for Friday’s ball with Mrs J T Wiker hiring the Robinson orchestra and Harry Thiele supplying punch. The entertainment committee Ivan Rodgers Jack Barry and Lloyd Thomas may draft helpers. Delegates elected at the Burlington Hotel for the state convention at Kearney April 25 include R R Lubbers C Stapleton S W Thompson Clint Swing Lloyd C Thomas and A D Rodgers. Alternate delegates include J C Berry Joseph O Connor Ivan Rodgers Lincoln Lowry Guo Apple burg and C A Newberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
J. T. Wiker
Mr. Robinson
Harry Thiele
Punch
Ivan Rodgers
Jack Barry
Lloyd ©. Thomas
Post M
Burlington
Kearney
R. R. Lubbers
C. Stapleton
W. Thompson
Clint. Swing
Lloyd C. Thomas
A. D. Rodgers
R. C. Strong
John H. Hawes
J. C. Berry
Joseph O'Connor
Lincoln Lowry
Gua, Appleburg
C. A. Newberry
Post M Special Meeting for Ball Arrangements
A special meeting of Post M is set for Friday at 2 PM to finalize ball plans. The next regular meeting will be at 2 PM on the first Saturday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post M
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Relief for Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy for decades. It claims relief from the first dose and cites a testimonial from O H Brown of Millsgceadine Alabama. Price listed as 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Millsgceadine
Alv
Fred EK
Holsten
Profitable Lease Offer Near Denver Farm for Box Butte Land
A five year lease on eighty acres near the Denver State Capitol, with irrigation and alfalfa, is offered as a trade for Box Butte county land. Income in 1912 was about 98 dollars per acre. The property includes a barn, cattle stalls, a four room house, city utilities, and proximity to schools and streetcar lines. Interested farmers should contact Lloyd De Thotuss at the Herald building in Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capid
Denver
Box Butte
Lloyd de Thotuss
Herald Building
Alliance
Police Court News: Drunkard with stolen guitar arrested
Geo. Scott, drunk and on dope, caused a disturbance at the police station after stealing a guitar from a Seneca man who wired for his arrest. He pawned the guitar in Alliance for $1.50 and spent the rest on liquor. He was fined $50 and costs and released with orders to leave town within fifteen minutes.
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Geo. Scott
Seneca
Leon
Alliance
Scout
Pacatello
Lawn
Brillotte and Carey Family Visit Near Alliance
Mr and Mrs G W Brillotte spent Sunday at the Carey home three miles west of Alliance. Myrtle Carey returned with them for a week’s visit in the sand hills. Mrs Mette traveled to Alliance Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
U. S
Hesley Courley
Surrey
L. Keller
Spade
Miss. Hinton
C. Wing
E. Case
B. Hinton
Mr. V. Moore
M. Thayer
J. BE. West
Geo, Elliette
Wife
Joe Carey
Myrtle Carey
Malley
Ray Redish
Perry
Alex Underwood
Hagaman
Tuesay
G. W. Brillotte
Carey
Alliance
Misa Myrtle Carey
King's New Life Pills Advertises Quick Relief
Advertisements claim Dy King’s New Life Pills purge sour headaches indigestion and bodily sluggishness quickly. Each pill helps and every box is guaranteed for twenty five cents, recommended by Fred B. Holeten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred BK. Holeten
Bucklow’s Araica Salve touted as universal cure
An advertisement claims Bucklow’s Araica Salve heals burns bruises sores inflammation and similar ailments. It cites a four day cure for L. H. Hatlin of Iredell Texas for a sore ankle causing severe pain. The product is priced at eight cents and endorsed by Fred E. Holsten in ad 174-2016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklow
L. H. Hatlin
Iredell
Tex
Fred E. Holsten
Federal Law Cracks Down on Interstate Freight Theft
New federal act punishes unlawful breaking of seals on railroad cars containing interstate shipments and theft of freight baggage or express items. Offenders face fines up to five thousand dollars and up to ten years in prison, with prosecutions possible in any district where the crime occurred or where goods were moved. Approved February 13, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Harry Gants
General Superintendent's Office
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
District of Columbia
Nebraska Live Stock Movements HighlightWestern Trade
The Kansas City Drovers Telegram relays Nebraska live stock shipments with 54 cattle cars and ongoing hog arrivals. It notes wide reach of Nebraska pork to the Pacific Northwest, with Oregon breeders urged to prepare for San Francisco shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Drovers
Nebraska
F. P. Fisher
Guide Rock
Neb
Pacific Northwest
Portland Union
Western
Restock
Panana
Oregon
San Francisco
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Clyde H. Tavenner
Atty. Broome
D. M. Gourly Ranch
Gourly’s
Grayson
Ned
Mike Peterson
Gordon
Mike
Wright
Peters
Fugate
Gray
Hyannis
Fine Alliance
Oshkosh Herald
Civil Service Examinations
Atelatont
Tobacho Investigations
Clarksville
Tenn
South Carolina
U.S. Land Office
Alliance Land Office
Toorcas D. Clem Doeaver
Yours Truly, D. Clem Deaver
Homensteade
Carpenter
Minnie Carey
Hagamen Sisters
Mark M. Douglas
Gullio
Wyo
Cora Reeves
Elmer Engleham
Montana
Clark
Ay W
Coker
G. Clark
Frank McCoy
Helen Wright
Ralph Worley
Guy Worley
Daniels W
Englehom
Utah
Minnie Scofield
Asl Teas
Hun
Miles Hagaman
J. KB. Mawkina
In ER. Li
Hawkins
Gee. Clark
J. E. Hawkins
Albert Wilht
P. A. Dept Post M
Nebr
U. S&. Agricultural Department
Nmoltes
Police Court News
Cleman Oaooo
Mer
Mette
Alliance Tiuesay
Mrs. Brimly
Aliance
A. W. Denois
Tle Brother
Canada
Satan
Geo, Elliotte and
Mise Carey
Westjoy Ranch
Pueaday
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