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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
4
The Recorder editor calls the Standard editor a poor almo and the reply calls the Recorder editor a poor English chicken. The Herald appears to have the beet of it in the political argument as Bro. Mayes of the Standard leads the exchange.
The Rushville Standard notes rapid shifts under President Woodrow Wilson. It cites a currency bill as a major act, expansion of parcel post to 60 pounds within 300 miles by January 1, 1914, and discusses potential government control of telegraphs and telephones to serve the public.
Passing the Central Cafe at 2 eleven on Monday with his wife L. W. Curtis, the night clerk acted as spokesman for fourteen gentlemen waiting to greet the marshal. They presented Mr Curtis with a fine cap and star in a brief ceremony.
On account of Christmas the Young Men's Bible Club will meet Friday evening this week. All members should attend for a great program with activities throughout. You will be sorry if you miss this, so come and bring all your friends.
An explanation of optometry and its pronunciation followed by a certificate of registration for Emmett Drake as a licensed optometrist in Alliance Nebraska. The piece highlights the definition of optometry and notes Drake’s credentials and local standing. It also reports on postal rate changes affecting parcel post and its impact on package handling income.
The Herald reports its job printing department has led the region for years after management changes five years ago. It cites doubled monthly output, improved customer satisfaction, prompt service, and fair prices as driving factors. The paper claims superior equipment and personnel, including top printers with high salaries, to reinforce this position.
A dense church notices page lists multiple congregations with service times. Episcopal, Methodist, and United Presbyterian churches feature Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday schools at 10:00 a.m., and special Christmas events including a children's carol service and tree in the parish house. Mariners include English language Christmas service and German services. Local pastors named are Geo G. Ware, Titus Lang, Olin G. Baker, and Rev. D W Montgomery with contact numbers.
Cam C. E. Hampton brother of R. M. Hampton of Alliance died at his San Antonio home at 9 30 Tuesday night after a tuberculosis illness believed contracted in the Philippines. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon.
Alliance Nebrasa city council calls for more staff in the Treasury Supervising Architect office to speed federal building projects. Letters from Senator Hitchcock and Rep Kinkaid note delays due to limited expert staff and pending appropriations, with Alliance’s Lincoln building and others cited.
President Huerta issues a decree making days until year end legal holidays to curb bank runs in Mexico City especially at the Bank of London and Mexico. Currency scarcity causes withdrawals totaling 17,000,000 pesos ($8.5 million) despite assets. Dr Hand travels to Oshkosh on a business trip.
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