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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
4
Announcement that the paper is entered at Alliance Nebraska post office for transmission as second class matter with subscription at $1.50 per year in advance. Claims the circulation is the largest in western Nebraska and offers advertising rates on application with sample copies free on request.
The Sidney Telegraph remarks that the Nebraska democracy remains linked to the Bryan era, noting the party’s alignment with Bryan chariot wheel symbolism in a seemingly inadvertent compliment.
By August 1 a total of about $12 000 had been contributed to the Wilson campaign fund. The largest single gift announced was $1 000 from W J Bryan, while the smallest came from an Omaha man who sent 33 cents.
An exchange mocks Woodrow Wilson for changing his political positions. It suggests that for a leader whose intellect is doubted any shift in stance is deemed a crime. The remark frames mental faculties as a defense for static political views.
The Gering Courier editor A B Wood argues Sunday is the Christian sabbath while McGrew Wasp editor Jack Long contends Saturday is the correct day in a public dispute between the papers.
The Old Quiz urges Republicans who cannot back the Chicago convention to repudiate Taft and his nominators and backs Woodrow Wilson as the best path for the party.
A Washington correspondent of democratic papers distributes The Anti Socialist a small quarterly paper aimed at combatting socialism. The item questions why a democratic correspondent would devote space to this effort and what purpose it serves.
The author argues that defeats of Democratic candidates would not be by socialists but by others. Socialists are praised for prompting voters to study political issues themselves, a benefit under democracy.
Governor Osborne a Republican progressive opposes a bolting party after Taft renomination. He argues the issue is Wall Street versus Wilson and that all the evil forces of America will align with Wall Street and Taft.
Advertisements in The Herald announce significant reductions in lumber prices at Alliance. The cut pricing is touted as good news for residents of the city and surrounding area planning construction this season.
The Herald notes Rev A Godfrey's reply to J H Walsh on the Sunday baseball question was received after Wednesday noon, delaying its publication until next week.
The passage notes farmers may ignore the Democratic nominee by continuing to name bull calves Taft and Roosevelt as Woodrow Wilson cigars approach market. It reflects campaign chatter and local reaction to the presidential race.
The Cleveland Leader notes a woman’s demand for equal rights and cites a Binghamton man jailed for beating his wife. It reports Alliance Nebraska fining a colored woman fifty dollars and jailing her for assault with a beer bottle, arguing Alliance outpaces Binghamton in progress.
Publishing of the Chautauqua program credited the Alliance Woman's Club for presenting the notices. The quoted season ticket price was 1.50 when bought from business men and 2.00 at the Chautauqua gate, with many listings printed by local business men.
The Herald affirms it is finally receiving the recognition it deserves for publishing legal notices, distinguishing itself from other paper classifications previously claimed by rivals.
Yesterday Governor Woodrow Wilson was formally notified of his nomination as the democratic candidate for president of the United States. His acceptance speech is printed in full here and should be read by all interested in national politics.
The report notes a shift from the traditional short grass country to a landscape of long grass and tall weeds this season, reflecting changing conditions and challenges for local land use.
The Progressive party names Colonel Theodore Roosevelt for president and Governor Hiram W. Johnson of California for vice president. They project carries in Illinois by 100000 votes and Pennsylvania by 0 votes in the upcoming contest.
South Omaha market notes a fair run of sheep and lambs with strong prices for fat sheep and steady to rising lamb values. Cattle volumes about 4,600 head with mixed demand. hogs about 4,900 head higher, top hogs at 8.25. More details on grade ranges and feeder prices.
The Chicago markets report a very satisfactory cattle trade with 23 000 arrivals. Beef steers of top quality rose to 10.10 per cwt with prime Angus beefs averaging 1505 pounds. Cows and heifers sold steady with beef grades 4.55 to 7.00, stockers and feeders 5.25 to 6.50. Traders urged moving fatted cattle to market to avoid rising competition.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations for a number of positions in the field department and hierarchical service on August 21, 22 and 24 with special attention to the stenographer and typewriter test on August 27. Inquiries available at the lobby bulletin or general delivery window of the post office Allbjhoe Nebraska.
Nebraska voters face a 1912 general election decision on Initiative and Referendum powers. The measure would amend Sections 1 10 and 16 of Article 3 and 8 of Article 1 to allow the people to propose laws and amendments by petition and to refer legislative acts for public approval, with deadlines and ballot wording rules specified. It outlines petition thresholds distribution, voting requirements, veto limits for the governor, and nonpartisan ballot presentation.
A 1912 Nebraska amendment proposal sets term and salary rules for state legislators. It outlines elections on the first November after a Monday, caps pay at 600 dollars per session plus mileage, and restricts bill introductions to major periods. The measure includes voter referendum language and official secretary of state validation.
The 1912 Nebraska general election will include Proposed Constitutional Amendment No Four addressing time of electing Supreme Court judges and holding over incumbents. It sets that three judges are elected every six years with staggered terms and designates general election timing in 1914 and subsequent years. It also outlines election of a chief justice and related provisions plus ballot wording and official certification by Secretary of State Addison Wait.
The text outlines Proposed Amendment No Three to Nebraska's Constitution to create a Board of Commissioners of State Institutions. It details appointment rounds, terms, and powers over state hospitals homes and schools, and specifies voter approval at the November 1912 election with official certification by Secretary Addison Wait.
Scattered notices from Rushville and nearby towns record visits from Alliance residents, new homes in Bayard, travels to Seattle and Missouri, teaching assignments in District 96, and a regional automobile trip through the valley with families including Tully Neighbors Vanatta DeVault Warrick and relatives.
The ad promises a $100 reward for any catarrh cure miracle and touts Halle Clyde Catarrh Cure as the sole medical remedy. It claims rapid bodily restoration and urges readers to mail for testimonials while naming Culently & Co. of Toledo Ohio and Jake Hall’s Pamy for constipation as distributors.
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