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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
9
The Herald endorses H. M. Bushnell Jr as secretary of the Alliance Commercial Club praising his education energy and common sense. It urges every citizen business man to work with the secretary and board for the club’s advancement and financial support.
The article lauds President Wilson for nominating Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court amid opposition. It portrays Brandeis as a champion of the common people, noting his work on labor legislation, civil rights, and protective measures. It contrasts Brandeis with political strife and emphasizes his integrity and public service.
A profile notes Brandeis as a trusted adviser handling investments and disputes for clients from manufacturers to workers. He mediates between employers and employees, earning fees from the rich while serving the public, and his Senate confirmation as a judge is described as a strong, balanced victory.
President Wilson helped end the deadlock between railroads and 400000 striking trainmen by pushing for an eight hour day with overtime. Railroads agreed to the eight hour standard and a board will settle remaining differences. Many Burlington Alliance division workers, once at risk of strike, voiced support for Wilson.
The Open Door, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company publication from Winston-Salem reports that since 1910 the firm increased tobacco production by 31,629,901 pounds while all other factories combined lost 7,254,333 pounds, highlighting the payoff of consistent newspaper advertising for their products.
An editorial warns that lenient handling of two Alliance youths led to a wave of thefts including box car robberies and a jewelry store heist. It urges harsher measures, suggests federal prosecution, and cites a local corralled Native man trending toward prison, noting impact on family and community.
Heavy week opening at Union Stock Yards South Omaha Nebr August 22 1916 with cattle runs 430 loads 10700 head hog receipts 48 cars 3300 head prices steady to higher shipping demand strong early and hogs 9.90 to 10.50 top while lambs and mutton prices mixed with light supplies and new records for Wyoming feeding lambs.
Florence Shields of Torrington underwent an operation at St. Joseph's Hospital earlier this week. The patient is receiving medical care and is reported in satisfactory condition.
The passage argues talent aligns with sticking to the familiar while character grants courage to forge new paths. It claims character creates a powerful present moment that inspires a group to see what is possible and strive for better goals, as Emerson suggests.
An excerpt explains mist as a ground level form of cloud formed from water in the air. It describes mist as like a near ground cloud and notes its presence in everyday weather observations for young readers.
Miss Edith Zentine of Hay Springs married Saturday August 19 to Ito Schubert of Lakeside. Only close relatives attended the ceremony officiated by Dr J B Carn. The couple will reside on the groom’s Lakeside ranch.
Miss Della M Hagel of Alliances 48 wed Joseph W Schock of Lincoln Saturday August 19 in a private ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Dr J B Carns officiated and the couple will live in Lincoln where he works in the automobile business.
A clipped exchange shows a clerk asking whether a shirt is for a boy or a man and offering a higher quality option in a dialogue attributed to Puck. The brief line reflects a shop scene with vintage wording and playful miscue.
A savage acknowledges civilization but warns that introducing improved war mechanisms will cost many lives. The exchange hints at tension between progress and survival.
St Matthews Episcopal Church schedules services for Sunday August 27 including Holy Communion at 10 am Sunday school at 11 am morning prayer and sermon at 7 30 pm and evening prayer and sermon. The dean Rev William Carson Shaw will preach in the evening on Am I My Brothers Keeper with the topic Society and the Criminal.
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