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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
5
A reflective piece extols childhood as sacred and priceless, stressing faith, purity, love, and the impact of early lessons. It contrasts tender mothering with harsh discipline, notes lasting impressions on the soul, and honors the trust of young hearts. Includes local notices on railroad staff changes and a few ads.
The Sisters Academy receipts shown include partial payments and donor names such as Alliance Grocery Co and W G Comstock. Total listed contributions reach 10 905.05 with several small amounts from individuals and businesses. The committee continues collecting and will publish weekly updates of funds received.
H Joder visited Edgemont on company business. H Hassell now engines in place of Young. Mrs Eubanks and daughter Virginia of Alliance visit the Chambers. Depot receipts have been strong. Special car 77 with General Superintendent Allen visited for a day. Engineer Fred White sidelined by hay fever. F S Burke from Alliance shops called on friends Sunday.
Sloan visits Sioux county to see relatives while Hemingford expands with moves and new residents. E L Everett shifts his Main street building for better street access. B M carpenters widen the depot. Clark Faulkner and others relocate to the Sioux county ranch and newcomers arrive with goods and horses. A light humor note ends with a duck and a rooster banter about publicity and pride.
In a light exchange Mr Bungle gently teases his friend Jones who fears his brain is "alerted." Rangle reassures him to not panic over a minor issue while the two part with a cheerful farewell.
Martin A Knapp argues for freight rate increases tied to rising railroad costs and need for new facilities. He outlines that wages and equipment costs push operation costs higher, reducing profit and investment certainty. He notes railroads may raise rates to fund maintenance and expansion while ensuring public interests.
American Ambassador to Japan Thomas J. O Brien argues against war talk, saying Japan is not inclined to fight and seeks commercial growth. He notes Japan views the U S as its most important customer and that trade supports friendship and mutual prosperity.
STUYVESANT FISH former President of Illinois Central Railroad notes wealthy individuals lack ready cash, stalling merchants and slowing business. He predicts a revival of hard times rhetoric in August for campaign fund-raising, expects slight business tick after the election. Crops are large and railroads will haul them, but high labor costs limit net earnings and investment.
P J Crarreeaven of 23 Marsland Neb asks to trade three automobiles for land. He offers rental options for a house flat store or barn via S A. For Rent notices list two furnished rooms at 507 Sweetwater Ave phone 549. The John Hague Co offers hardware heating plumbing tin and galvanized work. Crystal Picture Parlors promotes an enjoyable evening entertainment.
All persons indebted to L. E. Bye are urged to pay promptly. Accounts unpaid by August 76 will go to a collector. Bill Smith yields 34 bushels per acre and credits 4 bushels to the Monitor Drill bought from C. A Newberry. Merchant's lunch served 11:30 to 7 p.m. for 45 cents at Cate Northwest.
On a Hampton Roads ship the lieutenant invited two women ashore for luncheon. They toured the vessel and lingered in his cabin where the coat buttons vanished. The guest confessed to stealing them to garnish a souvenir. The culprit was chastened and the officer’s coat was found repackaged after a quick repair.
Dr. T Allen, a Nebraska dentist, promotes new safe extraction methods with reduced costs. The ad claims cheaper prices and updated techniques for tooth removal.
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