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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
4
A mail order aviation course is advertised as a safe way to learn flying with lessons taught by correspondence. An Omaha paper praises John H. Morehead as a commendable gubernatorial candidate in Nebraska. The piece contemplates potential Democratic choices had the presidential election occurred earlier.
A Washington correspondence piece highlights the high tariff question and urges laborers, including women, to read The Herald's weekly report. The letter argues about the protective tariff and its impact on finances, inviting broad readership to engage with the issue.
The Northport Herald argues that while Roosevelt may be wrong some leaders are unscrupulous, the bull moose rank and file are sincere in leaving the old parties and cannot be swayed by attacks from Republicans or Democrats.
The Herald highlights its clipping sources Don Lindemann Crawford Tribune Ben Brewster Chadron Chronicle and E F Moon Scottsbluff Herald also North Port Herald by C D Casper, all described as progressive democratic papers aligned with Bryan Wilson in Nebraska party contests.
A National Free Labor Association letter from 832 Broadway New York discusses the Booner convict goods bill HH R 6601. It notes House passage March 5 1912 and Senate delays under Nebraska Senator Brown amid prison labor contract interests. Readers asked to contact the senator or the association for more information.
The Omaha World-Herald lauded La Follette as fighting for principle and integrity, noting his consistent stance against predatory interests. It suggests Bryan shares similar commendation for his decade of public leadership.
The Herald declares silence has limits and promises a forthcoming explanation for the hostile actions by self styled democrats and Bryan haters. It cites anti Herald sentiment intensified after the Baltimore convention and a county gathering.
Clyde H. Tavener details harsh working conditions in Lawrence Massachusetts woolen mills where workers earn meager wages. He compares child death rates in mills to other cities and questions tariff protections claimed by mill magnates funding political campaigns.
W J Taylor democratic congressional nominee toured counties east of Custer and returned to Merna praising conditions in Nebraska's sixth district. He reported support growing, predicted his election, and described a rough auto trip including a tow behind a mule team.
Mrs. A. N. Hoskins, noted for a western trip mentioned elsewhere in the paper, toured many coastside sights but expresses happiness to return to Alliance, calling it the best town on the map.
Beal Brothers produce warehouse on Box Butte avenue and Second street is the center of activity as Box Butte county crews ready a fine display of agricultural products for the State Fair in Lincoln. The Herald will publish a fuller list of contributors next week with further details for those assisting.
A party of 28 Odd Fellows members with spouses toured in automobiles to Memingford to surprise the local lodge. After ice cream and cake, they returned to Alliance around midnight. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers Cox Lowry Snyder Laster Mounts Zurn Wright Martin Duchtian Harper Jeffers Lawler Roy Coursey Henry. Also mention of Ladies' Slope Social Club picnic with about 50 attendees and a long dinner table followed by an all female program.
W. Thompson will deliver an address at Third Street and Box Butte Avenue next Monday September 2 at 7:50 pm. Thompson is described as knowledgeable on his topic and will share information on the specialization improvement with attendees.
Local notes report a Round Table gathering planned for next Wednesday afternoon on Mrs Florred’s lawn at 418 Cheyenne Avenue. The column lists residents and visitors with updates on health travel and employment in Alliance Nebraska including Mrs C C M Looney’s appendectomy recovery and Harper's Ladies' Toggery trimming positions.
Union Stock Yards South Omaha reports a record cattle intake of around 9 300 head with feeders in strong demand and prices steady to higher for select beef. Hogs rise about 10 cents with top at 8 35 while a large sheep and lamb run near 38 000 head shows lambs 15 20 cents lower and sheep steady. Death notice notes Chas Stork of Long Island dies in Alliance after travel west seeking cures. services to be led by Rev F A Maben with preaching at the court house.
V Reeves, returning from Lingle Wyoming to Hot Springs South Dakota, halted in Alliance forenoon. He reports crops thriving near Lingle and recalls The Herald with a year’s subscription, which was appreciated.
Five year olds may start at opening of school or within six weeks. Beginners not admitted after the sixth week per Board of Education regulation. W. R. Pate, Superintendent.
Scores of Herald readers learn the duty of the kidneys and endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy. Mrs. J. E. Whaley from Alliance Nebr recounts relief after disordered kidneys and persistent pains, urging others to use Doan's, sold at Holston's Drug Store for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. markets in the U S with the motto Remember the name Dosn's and take no other.
A Sunday school of the Christian church has been organized and will meet regularly at the court house at ten o'clock.
P A Martin of Ansley arrived yesterday in Alliance and accepted a position as salesman at the Alliance Shoe store. He is described as a young man of good address and an experienced shoe salesman and is expected to perform well in his role.
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