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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
22
The paper claims the largest circulation in western Nebraska and invites advertising inquiries with rates on request. Sample copies are available free to readers and potential advertisers.
A reader points out the quirky practice of writing today’s date as 12-12-12 using repeated numerals. The pattern draws attention for its symmetry and memorability.
Hemingford Journal editor Clark begins a new venture with a monthly publication titled Farmer and Rancher, debuting this month. The Herald offers best wishes for the new venture.
Prof. E. W. Hunt travels along the C. and N. W. railroad in northern Nebraska teaching locals how to grow alfalfa. The railroad covers the travel expenses for the itinerary.
The Herald aims to make December the banner month for subscriptions both in new signups and cash received. The editor urges current subscribers to pay up and ahead to surpass all prior months' revenue.
A reader notes the Inter Ocean aligns more with Republican policies than other papers and announces a ten day offer to include it for a year with premiums for twenty five cents extra.
In a Washington address to the national rivers and harbors congress on December 4, Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston argued the United States should own the coal fields. He said reform comes slowly but public ownership would end private speculation and give common heritage to the people as awareness grows.
A look at Woodrow Wilson’s clash at Princeton University over student privilege and social standing. His democratic stance angered elites, led to his departure from Princeton, and propelled him into New Jersey politics and national prominence. The struggle shaped his presidential caliber and nomination fight against political bosses.
The text urges business men in Alliance to support the city’s newspapers and boost home trade. It notes some merchants have not shown deserved patronage and emphasizes newspapers’ role in promoting town prosperity and drawing business locally.
The editor defends free local notices while urging pay ads to cover printing costs. The piece warns that favoring home merchants and free notices risks harming newspapers and, in turn, retail business against mail order houses and peddlers.
Report states Sabo, employee of George Baker of Hemingford, forged a $60 check last Friday. He boarded the next train to Billings Montana after the incident.
The growing trade at the Alliance Shoe Store prompted adding staff as L. C. Baker from Sterling Colorado, an experienced salesman, began assisting Si in that capacity last Thursday.
J. H. Carroll and his daughter Mrs. R. E. Lester left on a 41 morning for Crawford and on to Harrison where Mr. Carroll will make final proof on his Sioux county claim Saturday. They expect to be away until the first of the week.
Miss Ida Purinton tendered her resignation to the Box Butte county school board after two years of faithful service. She cites a shift to farming as her future in Box Butte county.
W. A. Dunlap of Malinda relocates to Alliance for the winter to send his two daughters to school. Partly paralyzed, he cannot earn a living by ordinary work, though he maintains a farm and spends much time selling books and similar tasks.
Special sale of furs and fur garments in the Simmons Store for two days only, Friday and Saturday. The Hudson Bay Fur Co. will display their line and offer prices at 65 cents on the dollar. Sold by Geo. D. Darling. Advertisement 1-11-1725.
A stream of personnel changes and health updates ties Alliance rail operations to recent moves. Switchman W J Tragagier took days off for family illness, while Conductor A N Hoskins skipped a trip last week and Frank Ayers led a car. Others, including Snavely, McDonald, Robinson, Mahoney, and Bruised staff, returned or shifted duties as Machinists, Firemen, and Brakemen rearranged posts. Mrs Johnson battled pneumonia, and a Denver trip saw B F Trenkle and others Christmas shopping. A D Shoor plans South America, Walt Davis returns to rail work near Edgemont, and T J Raycroft, with interstate inspectors, checked highline safety.
Lodge Point of Rocks No. 602 names 1913 officers led by President Mr. Anderson and Vice President M. J. Kenney. other officers include Geo. Davie as recording secretary and J. J. Hodgeinson as treasurer with Ed Mullane as financial warden.
From the sale of a 50000 dollar farm to the recovery of a wandering bull pup the want ads are praised as reliable market movers and constant helpers.
The article describes a thorough canvass of town listings by want ads. It highlights room for rent and boy wanted postings as examples of notices people use to find goods or help.
This souvenir edition announces the largest Herald Christmas edition from Alliance Nebraska, expanding to twenty four pages with a colored cover. Readers are urged to study every page and use the advertised listings as a directory of the best local trading spots for Christmas shopping.
Rumors in Alliance note Chief Dispatcher Gavin may be promoted soon to trainmaster or superintendency. Gavin has served faithfully. his advancement is welcomed by many friends in Alliance who admire his long service to the Burlington system.
Special sale of furs and fur garments in the Simmons store for two days only Friday and Saturday. The Hudson Hay Fur Co will display their line and sell at 65 cents on the dollar. Advertisement L-t-1724.
Auditor O Hara rode east on 42 this morning and Dispatcher Gavin traveled the Sterling line today. General Superintendent Young returned to Chicago on 42 Thursday morning and came west after attending his mother’s funeral in Chicago. He then went back to attend a Burlington officials conference in the big city.
Dr H Briggs, a ranch map living twenty miles northeast of Alliance, bought a 1913 model T Ford touring car from Lowry & Henry, western Nebraska agents. The car is being equipped with electric Nehta and other luxury features.
A Christmas program will be rendered at the Christian church corner Ninth Street and Box Butte Avenue on Christmas Eve Tuesday evening starting at 7 40 o clock. A beautifully decorated tree will ornament the church.
The Sunday school at First Presbyterian Church under superintendent D. W linghes plans a Christmas social in the church. The date is undecided but likely Friday December 26.
Engineer from Denver brought No. 2528 to the roundhouse on Wednesday morning. Leaky steam valves caused the engine to start, roll about 10 feet, and plunge into the turntable pit. The entire engine, weighing 134000 pounds, buried in the pit with the tender and cab crushed. Wrecking crew cleared the site by 8:30 AM as photos captured the scene.
A poem turned booklet serves as a charming gift. A leather penwiper suits a desk for a business person. A bodkin case with three bodkina offers a wise Christmas token for a woman. A booklet of twelve reliable chafing dish recipes pleases the housewife. A blotter with a personal picture makes a simple valued gift for an intimate friend.
A festive verse extols Christmas treats and rituals with playful rhymes. It references turkey pies pudding and lighthearted jests about a frugal life and quirky figures as it wishes merry Christmas and a bright new year.
A Yuletide party table features an old fashioned agare log display for twelve children. Dolls represent the year’s first six months and last six months with holly decorations, wishes by candy, and a doll-per-month arrangement judged by age if months repeat.
A traditional plum pudding method is given with suet currants raisins breadcrumbs flour sugar spices brandy and citron. The guide suggests boiling six to eight hours then hanging or reheating as needed, with options to boil in a mold or cloth and keep until served.
The message condemns ghouging holiday purchases and warns against exploiting those who need help. It cites overdressed gifts and excessive prices for charitable or personal favors during Christmas.
A nostalgic Christmas scene blends frost and light with carols and church bells. The poem recalls shepherds, mistletoe, holly, and hearth fire as memory and modern dreams intertwine beneath moonlit skies.
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