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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
7
The Alliance Herald lists Lloyd C. Thomas as president J Cari Thomas as vice president and John W. Thomas as secretary. The paper is mailed from Alliance Nebraska as second class matter with a subscription price of 1.60 dollars per year in advance.
The Center Herald argues some cars must be broken to lead, noting roadside wrecks tied with ropes appear daily. It questions Christian nations missing Christ while waging war and praises President Wilson's arbitration efforts to settle railroad disputes peacefully.
A curious saying explains that a worm cut in two will produce two new worms. The tall end grows a head and the head end grows a tall, resulting in two worms where one stood before. The note adds misfortune often doubles our strength.
A five year old answers “your father rich” with “Why, of course, he’s got me.” The story extols the father as richer than money, valuing love over wealth and suggesting true riches lie in a loving heart.
An ironic verse laments a man who lies dead to life living only in a grocery cracker box until Gabriel awakens him to a renewed life. The poem contrasts time, mortality, and social bonds with a stark, haunting image of obscurity.
In towns people often pry into others lives and twist the truth. Self styled Christians who attend church and are generous can ruin reputations for life over petty mistakes or nothing at all.
A narrator recalls entering a home to read red letters asking what is home without a mother and notes a father's routine. He rises early to light the fire boil eggs and tend the lawn while mothers sleep. He prepares the weekly handout for tradesmen and sees his meager earnings poorly divided before returning home.
The piece notes political blame shifting for hard times and claims business is recovering. It highlights Nelson W. Aldrich’s Senate speech asserting the 1907 panic was the most acute disaster in U S history, a ruling from a Republican era baron of finance.
Months after cutting staff in Pullman shops near Chicago the force is restored at about thirty men daily. Western Steel Car foundry adds 1500 workers in two weeks. Pennsyl vania Railroad upgrades near Pittsburgh costing 6 million dollars. Railroads show freer spending based on hoped for better business driven by good crop outlook. Harvests escape Interstate Commerce Commission rules.
John W. Thomas of the Herald seeks the register of lands seat while Alliance Democrats oppose him, endorsing his rival due to Dahlman and Morehead tensions. The county convention denounces Thomas as the party’s paper questions party loyalty amid machine politics and partisan constraints.
In Omaha a 22 caliber pistol misfired during a despairing act by Thomas Jantsen 22 rooming on South Eleventh street. He left a humorous farewell to his mother Martha Jantsen and a poem to his sweetheart Cora detailing a broken romance and intent to end his life.
The York Nebr candidate Al M White of York for county judge is discussed as a nonpartisan nominee with roots in antimonopoly Republican factions of the 1880s and 1890s. The piece recalls White’s prior work as a furniture store owner and lawyer in York and notes support for his potential election as a capable judge.
A reflective editorial warns that rulers push for a vast European conflict to quiet uprisings and distract from burdens on the masses. It laments race prejudice and urges education to prevent bloodshed and ruin. It argues average Americans would oppose war if fully informed about prosperity and happiness.
The speaker argues that in war the leaders and advisers should be placed where they would be first targets, then uncrowned and replaced by a government of the people. He condemns the war spirit and laments that mentality and prejudice delay any millennium of true civilian rule.
Editorial voices hail President Wilson for supporting Huerta’s withdrawal as a public virtue and a step toward a constitutional government in Mexico City. They argue this stance discredits assassination as state policy and foresee a stable regime, while noting farming prospects across wheat and cotton regions bolster national prosperity through upcoming reforms and trust law revisions.
Former lawman Dick Waters announces candidacy for sheriff of Box Butte County in the Republican primary on August 18, 1914. He states the decision rests with Republican voters.
Roscoe Vance announces candidacy for Garden County County Commissioner from the Third District. He pledges businesslike, economical conduct if nominated at the August Republican primaries, accepting the four dollar daily salary plus mileage. resident of Blue Creek precinct for 26 years.
L A Berry announces continued candidacy for Box Butte County Judge for the upcoming primary election to be held Tuesday August 18 1914. He seeks voter support to secure re election.
Announcement of candidacy for County Judge of Box Butte County. Voters will decide at the Primary Election on Tuesday August 18 1914. Smith P Tuttle declares candidacy and requests support.
Mame J. White announces candidacy for county superintendent on the Republican ticket for the August primary. She has six years experience with Alliance schools as an eighth grade teacher and respectfully solicits support.
Garden County resident B Mewhirter declares candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic voters in the August 18 primary. The notice is filed as a political announcement.
A notice explains that placing a candidate announcement costs only one V per item, with extra charges for photo cuts or extended notices. The policy emphasizes low-cost listings in the newspaper.
Advertising guidance urges merchants to plan ahead and vary copy each issue. Prepare two to three days before publication and use ample space for impact. Study big advertisers for strategy and measure results while treating the newspaper as a persistent selling medium.
For County Treasurer for the nomination for the office of County Treasurer of Box Butte county on the Republican ticket, subject to the decision of the voters at the Primary Election to be held Tuesday, August 18, 1914. Cc. E. MARKS, 29-Augus-3710.
Mr. Hall, a 44 year old lifelong Nebraskan with farm roots, country schooling, and State University education, has bank experience since 1891. He was nominated in 1910 and 1912 with near elections and more votes than Wilson in the state. He supports the Columbus convention platform and asks party support.
A moral proverb notes those who fail to support their church have a likely diminished path to salvation. It underscores the link between communal giving and spiritual reward.
The notice declares E M Martin a Democrat seeks re election as County Surveyor Box Butte county on August 18 1914. It informs that no name will appear on the ballot and voters must write in their choice with an X. J P Hazard signs the notice pledging to perform duties in line with party principles.
A Republican candidate, 8 C Reck, announces for the county commissioner nomination in Box Butte County subject to the August 18, 1914 primary. Reach details indicate a forthcoming decision by Republican voters in the district.
Local race heats up as Eugene Burton runs on the Democratic ticket in the August 18, 1914 primary for county attorney. Supporters push for reform and stronger prosecution focus while opponents emphasize experience and public safety.
A candidate seeks the Democratic nomination for the office of sheriff in Box Butte County subject to the primary decision of Democratic voters on August 18, 1914. The entry names Co. M Cox as a figure in the race.
Political advertisement touts Mr. Ball as candidate linked to the districts live stock industry. Credits final proofs on homestead and Kinkaid Addition, forestry commission work, and secured funds and reserves. Claims influence on cattlemen residency law, Northwest Round-Up, and grazing research. Praises Ball as capable of advancing district legislative needs.
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