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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
2
The Alliance Herald reports Burr Printing Co owners still involved in a close matter. The paper serves Alliance Box County as its official county newspaper with George L. Burr Jr. and Edwin M. Burr in leadership roles.
A national view criticizes patchwork enforcement of prohibition. Congress and state authorities are blamed for lax tactics, costly sleuths, and rising illicit craft. Public sentiment, if shifted, could transform enforcement into genuine compliance. A train conductor's anecdote highlights age verification woes amid growing resistance to the law.
A historical critique argues railroads have long exploited fare evasion by passengers. It cites conductors who fail to collect tickets and parents underreporting ages to obtain half fare, highlighting escalating consumer helplessness and growing railroad power.
Reports from bankers grain men and country merchants indicate slowly improving business conditions. The bottom is believed reached with a slow but continuous uptrend. Country collections have risen as farmers sold wheat and corn, easing debts and helping merchants meet bank needs.
A cautious ICC recommendation to continue a 20 percent cut in livestock freight rates signals admission that current charges are high while not fully settling the issue. Shippers have long complained of excessive tariffs, suggesting prices differ sharply from other commodities. The move could aid western raisers and revive markets as relief measures take effect.
Revelations describe poor discipline and lax conditions at the Jackson City home for tubercular soldiers. Reports indicate shocking conditions and possible neglect, prompting calls for investigation and reform.
Investigation removes incompetent officials blamed for hospital mismanagement and a national disgrace. The Sweet bill sits unsigned in the vice president's office as ex service men die waiting for aid. President and vice president travel, senate leaders at Atlantic City, delaying relief while Johnson City hospital can be cleaned up.
An essay notes that liquor seizures extend to vehicles and possibly to clothing, exploring equity and the risk to merchants when trousers or other garments used as transport are seized. It urges dealers to monitor installments and even consider private detectives to prevent losses from unpaid balances. The piece then shifts to local sports and social notes from Ellsworth, mentioning a ball game, team members, and community gatherings as a broader update.
Ellsworth hosts a key doubleheader against Whitman after a July 4 loss. G J Penning of Alliance will pitch for Ellsworth with O B Black of Alliance at short. Proceeds aid the Ellsworth club, gate fifty cents, kids free, 1 PM start.
Astronomers reveal the universe is extremely distant from its center and poets who write of loneliness may feel more isolated than before.
Nebraska fire losses totaled 1 16 927 07 from January to August amid 915 fires, with Lincoln and Omaha accounting for most. Incendiary origins rose, 46 fires in seven months, surpassing all of 1920 and 1919 figures. Fire inspectors issued 8 729 orders from 13 314 inspections. 786 condemnation or repair complaints were filed.
An ad notes Orange Nip as a popular drink at Smith's Soda Fountain, inviting customers to visit the shop at the 74 location for a refreshing beverage.
A quip from the Washington Star. Herald Want Ads results notes a joke about speed and breaking road rules. Mr Chuggins remarks on racing just fast enough to avoid both rules and pursuit.
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