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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
12
The Alliance Herald offers subscribers a handsome portrait of President Woodrow Wilson with autographic signature and a Washington Declaration extract. The 12.5 by 18 inch card, printed in natural colors, is included at no extra cost with a year or more subscription paid at 1.50 dollars.
The article argues that the war should be framed as self defense rather than territorial gain or economic advantage. It notes prior reluctance to fight and asserts Germany’s actions have driven nations toward collective intervention to curb Teutonic militarism.
The speaker argues the nation’s entry into war stems from self interest and the need to defend the country. He cites Prussian outrages and Germany’s aims, urging persistent public emphasis on the war's defensive rationale.
A clear skin and vigor are linked to clean blood via an inside bath of hot water and limestone phosphate each morning. The ad urges both men and women to cleanse stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels to prevent headaches, biliousness, bad breath, constipation, and illness, costing a quarter pound of limestone phosphate.
A jumble of humorous vignettes from Lloyds Column and related items features quips about aging, insurance plots, wedding gifts, and motor rides with coachy companions. Several short sketches twist social niceties into witty, light hearted observations.
The passage contrasts opinions on guiding girls in frail health through fields and woods each day, presenting opposing viewpoints without resolving the debate.
An old home hair treatment is promoted as darkening gray hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims natural, even results and youthful appearance, noting the product is available in drugstores for about 60 cents and is not a disease cure.
At a special meeting the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department decided to charge members and the public for pool use to cover higher coal laundry and supply costs. Members have already donated 16 toward the pool’s erection, and the department urges public support through ticket purchases as dozens enjoy the healthful pool. Railroad men can buy handy time books at The Herald office for fifty cents.
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