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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
5
A columnist condemns public crusades to control behavior arguing that cruelty among women rivals man's inhumanity. They mock reformers who demand changes and complain that free speech invites ill conceived campaigns and petty social policing.
A reformer laments the shortage of fitting mothers, railing against social neglect and calling for humane support. The piece argues for improved maternal roles and community responsibility amid changing family structures.
The piece argues reformers target the middle class, not just society’s elite, condemning middle-class girls as spoiled and unfit for family duties while defending card games and dancing as harmless. It notes experiences in Alliance and mocks hypocritical critics. It cautions against judging leisure activities.
A writer argues today’s married woman has easier life than in the past while praising hard work and large families. He contrasts modern claims of wife discontent with his generation and humorously notes safe full of cigars for disappointed husbands.
In Bayard a 13 year old Charley Hagen forged checks for 40 and 25 dollars prompting arrest and jail. A brother allegedly planned a hold up on Marshal Burnett to free him but failed. Hagen was placed in jail pending hearing while the marshal kept watch.
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