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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
8
An analysis argues that a stable potato market is crucial for America to ensure regular supply and price stability. It discusses crop failures in Germany, Britain’s needs for 1917, the role of government measures, and the impact of market forces on American farmers and industry.
An advertisement touts a fragrant antiseptic nasal cream that opens air passages instantly from catarrh or a cold. It claims quick relief of nasal blockage and postnasal symptoms with no wakings, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
A columnist riffs on economic heated talk, misers in the oil boom, and high living costs. He recalls Warren J. Jones and a barber shop partnership, questions the source of wealth, and laments scarce personal letters as artistic human connection in a busy world.
The writer extols writing letters in a personal face to face voice as a means to reveal true character. He urges businessmen to use artistically printed business cards to connect with friends or correspondents. The Herald Department offers quick job printing service by calling phone 340.
The United States government acknowledges the sacrifice of volunteers answering the call to the colors. Enlistments in the army and national guard will now be for the war period only.
A telegram from Adjutant General McCain in Washington, D C, instructed that the war department will discharge at the end of the emergency all men enlisted in the regular army since the declaration of war or who enlist now. The order also covers national guard enlistments. Sergeant Booth expects a record enlistment surge as volunteers will be lined up for the war period only. He notes men prefer regular army with trained officers and ample equipment over volunteer units when enlistment terms are the same. Sloan's Liniment advertised for rheumatism and general pains, claiming quick penetration and superiority to plasters and ointments, with applications for gout, lumbago, toothache, backache, and stiffness. Cars remain scarce on the roads.
The article notes farm traffic falling as the harvest season nears, elevators demand more care, and grain markets slow while road use declines. Chicago reports coal shortages for rail and factory needs, and lumber mills complain of inadequate transportation equipment.
The Alliance Herald lists a yearly price of $1.60 and notes 62 issues issued. It runs 12 to 24 pages per issue and invites readers to subscribe.
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