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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
4
Lloyd Thomas as President, Carl Thomas as Vice President, John W. Thomas as Secretary. notice of post office mailing eligibility in Alliance Nebraska with second class matter status. Subscription price listed at $1.50 annually in advance.
The Herald extends sympathy to Editor and Mrs F W Johansen of Hay Springs in the loss of their seven months old son who died Thursday July 314.
The article notes about 950000 single men and 400000 single women over twenty five in New York City. It cites inability to get acquainted as a cause of the marriage drought in the nation’s metropolis. It asserts that meeting people is easy in this country.
Secretary Weaver of the board of governors announced that the street fair will be censored on opening day of the carnival with objectionable features removed. The annual festival is expected to attract many residents and boost public interest across the state.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders express rate reductions effective by October 16 reducing company income by about 26 million dollars annually. Parcel post pressure already forces lower rates, making the cut seem less harsh to carriers.
Former Scottsbluff resident 8 K Warrick was among four Nebraska financiers at a Washington treasury conference with Assistant Secretary Williams. The discussion covered proposed funds deposited in widely scattered banks to prevent possible crop-moving liquidity strain. Other Nebraskans included J D Richards A H Davie of Omaha and J C French of South Omaha.
In the San Francisco Diggs Caminetti white slavery trial a defense attorney argued the Sacramento girls taken to Reno last March were not coerced by threats. Judge Van Fleet challenged the defense on materiality of coercion, calling some statements immaterial as a courtroom dispute ensued.
The Crawford Tribune lauds Secretary McAdoo’s crop funding plan as a step toward government by and for the people. It argues bankers should cooperate with McAdoo to remove financial obstruction and allow crops to move freely.
The Herald rebuts Crete Democrat editor Bowlby over opposition to state junior normals. It argues teachers willingly attend summer institute sessions, covering board lodging and travel, to raise grades and view summer schools as an accommodation rather than hardship.
A reader criticizes outdated Bureau practices and the continuation of keeping Indians as wards of the government beyond their need, arguing that precedent should not block reform and good governance.
Secretary Lane urges gradual Indian service reform to phase out the Indian bureau. Wards will continue for those not able to self manage, while younger people will be required to handle their own affairs once reforms take effect. The Herald commends Hon. B. F. Gilman for county judge during Judge Berry's temporary absence, noting his legal learning and precise judicial approach.
The article notes a 31 hour period in Washington D C with no drunkenness arrests as a result of a new strict excise law passed by Congress. It frames the issue of whether prohibition truly prohibits and cites the capital’s experience as evidence of strict Sabbath observance. The dispatch contrasts opinions on the law’s effectiveness and implications for daily life.
The Herald urges a large potato crop this spring despite low seed prices. It notes northern Nebraska farmers with good yields will earn money, while nationwide crop failures push prices higher for sellers.
After Sunday evening services at the First Presbyterian church, Rev and Mrs Brown were surprised by the Girls Four-Square Club and Young Men's Bible Club. Merritt Chaffee led a short speech presenting a sheepskin plaque bearing the initials of both organizations in pyrographic letters.
Mrs KR Judson leaves Alliance September 1 to live in Denver with her son A E Judson the Burlington depot passenger agent. She has leased her home at 516 Niobrars avenue to Mr Deidle and his family who will move in next week.
A B Y P A picnic will be held tomorrow night at the residence of Mise Ala Young on Emerson avenue. All Baptist young people and their friends are cordially invited to attend.
At a session meeting the First Presbyterian church unanimously called Rev. Albert C. Ramsay of Mitchell Nebraska to fill the vacancy left by Rev. James B. Trown. Ramsay recently preached here and impressed the congregation, leading to the invitation.
Boy's gold open face Hampden works watch and Chateline pin lost on the road between Alliance and Hemingford. Finder please return to Herald office or Mrs. A. M. Miller, Hemingford, and receive reward.
Ed Reardon reports a Denver stop for the Mitchell auto party and boxing chatter on Flynn Morrie Dundee Clabby and McAllister. Keokuk pitcher William Whitaker set a world record by twelve scoreless innings in a double header with Waterloo, then 1-0.
Lloyd's Column riffs on bargaining over silk prices with a deaf old lady and a shopman, then notes old clothes repair and shoeblacking tricks. It ends with Burlington agent J D Chem Deaver urging farmers to build underground silos, citing a Colorado farmer’s inverted silos at 37 dollars total.
North Platte reporters recount three autoloads stopped by a game warden for bagged grouse. The third auto revealed a spare tire concealing grouse. The three hunters were fined five dollars for each grouse discovered, amid notes on local editing and razor dullness.
All young men are invited to attend the next weekly meeting held Friday at 7 30 o clock in rooms under the Alliance National Bank. The first chapter of Romans will be discussed followed by a very important business meeting.
Berea hosts Sunday school and service next Sunday August 17 at 2 p m conducted by Rev Titus Lang. President C E Perkins Jr and field agent F N Pierson of the Lincoln Land Company were in the city Saturday en route to the Big Horn Basin.
Miss Merle Williver returned at noon from Chadron where she had been visiting relatives. She was accompanied by her cousin Mrs. Green and Mrs. Williver.
The Herald expresses opposition to expanding sheep raising in western Nebraska arguing against substantial flock growth that could affect regional agriculture and land use.
The article notes the western economy favors cattle and horse raising with some sheep success regions. It argues tariff changes will hardly affect sheep production, citing a Drovers Journal editorial calling for more feeder lambs as beef and pork stay high, keeping high grade mutton profitable regardless of tariffs.
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