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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
4
In Alliance Nebraska a local newspaper outlines opposition to tariff reform, arguing that cheaper food and trade with Canada would hurt farmers. The piece blames tariff policy for rising food costs and the growth of trusts, urging Congress to revise manufactured goods schedules to reflect production costs.
The Alliance Herald serves Aliance and western Nebraska, aiming to build moral and material interests. It emphasizes accurate news, household utility, and broad advertising reach with a large job department and specialized staff.
County treasurer candidate Isaac Rockey announces his run for Box Butte County treasurer. He states this is for the Democratic and Peoples Independent primaries to be held August 15, 1911.
J B Kniest, declaring as county clerk of Box Butte County, announces candidacy in the Democratic primaries set for August 15 1911. The notice appears as a formal self proclamation by the candidate.
The article reviews reciprocity and free trade with Canada, noting mutual privileges on imports. It cites Hon. W. J. Taylor's March 6 Nebraska State Journal piece describing Canada’s lack of factories and vast rural lands, and U.S. farm machinery exports as key outcomes amid high protection. It argues for cheaper food due to imported goods and growing urban demand.
The Maine Temperance Record cites an editor from Portland who argues prohibition reduced drunkenness and poverty in his village after shutting saloons. He says he never drank afterward, attributing restraint to early exposure and the age of twenty one. After licensing for the next year, the WCTU will publish petitions to the city council with petitioner names.
Two prizes in Box Butte county Boys and Girls Industrial contest April 8 went to seventh grade Alliance students Miss Wilmetta Hawkins and Miss Marion Mote. Essays extol county growth, land wealth, climate and agriculture, praising Box Butte County Nebr. as a prosperous home and investment area.
A historical sketch of Box Butte and surrounding counties describes settlement, boundary fights between Carlisle Hemingford and Nonpareil, and seat moves from Hemingford to Alliance in 1899 aided by railroad influence. It notes Cox Butte County's geography and farming limits, dairy growth, and towns Hemingford and Alliance with their facilities. A final call invites a Daughters of Isabella dance on May 1.
The Lincoln Commercial Club travels on a special train with three Pullmans an observation car and rail officials car and will stop in Alliance on May 18. It is the club’s first trip through this territory in four years.
Post office schedule for Mountain time lists East Bound trains 11 20 a m 11 00 p m and West Bound 12 90 p m 11 00 p m with 12 30 p m train 30. Sundays holidays close 6 00 p m. Warmer note by IRA E Tash P M. Wanted to buy desk cheap and office chair offered. Nine room house for sale Mrs Holdridge.
Until the church is rebuilt or until further notice, Holy Rosary Catholic church will hold its usual prayers in the chapel of St Agnes Academy. The arrangement reflects temporary relocation of religious services and familiar routines for parishioners.
The church will not hold services on Sunday April 30. Sunday school starts at 11 50 am. The Young Ladies Mission study meets at Mrs Holsten's Friday evening. Woman's Guild gathers with Mrs Thomas Bees on Wednesday May 5 at 2 30 pm. All are invited.
Next Sunday the Baptist Church marks Tuberculosis Day with an evening message titled The Great White Plague. The National Tuberculosis Society provides facts on causes prevention and care to be shared during the program. Sunday School at 10 a.m. morning service at 11. Activities include Boy Scouts 3 p.m. Junior B P U 4 30 p.m. and an evening service at 7 30 p.m. Mrs F L Parsons soloist and choir director. Nursery also available.
The Herald notes steady weekly improvement and promises better issue as printing orders catch up. It plans to resume extensive coverage and include a thousand and one items for general information of the public.
A city hall gathering Tuesday evening formed a committee to study the Nebraska Telephone Company plan for a metallic circuit system. Members H. J. Ellis J. W. Thomas E. T. Kibble T. J. Beal J. A. Mallory B. K. Warrick and B. F. Gilman will investigate feasibility and report for publication with a view to a referendum among telephone subscribers.
The secretary of the school board invites bids for janitor care of three buildings for the year starting June 1 1911. Bids may cover buildings collectively or separately. The board may reject any or all bids. Bids due by May 16. D W Hughes Secretary.
The paper asks readers to report any unusual visits departures or happenings in town to keep the public informed. It emphasizes cooperative tips from residents and friends to share timely information.
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