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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
4
The Feb 25 1909 issue notes ad space in The Herald is affordable while editorials remain unsold, highlighting a stance on press autonomy. The playful quote about not sawing wood with a hammer underscores the newspaper's separation of commercial and editorial domains.
A newspaper invites readers to submit reasons why the president, cabinet officers, and members of Congress should not receive large pay raises. The offer promises column space for informative reader entries and commentary.
A reader differences in opinion are not grounds for name calling as The Herald, under new editor, pledges to avoid such language and uphold civility in its commentary. The piece asserts ongoing commitment to respectful discourse and professionalism.
Editor Thomas of the Alliance Herald called on the Hemingford Journal boss after the Industrial contest Saturday. The Herald’s appearance shows improvement under the new regime, even surpassing its look during Tom O'Keefe's era.
The Herald editor urges all Alliance business people to prosper for individual and collective gain, highlighting how local success builds the city and surrounding country.
One of the most eloquent speakers in both branches is the brilliant young Senator J. A. Donahoe of ONeill. He does not speak often, but when he does, people in corridors and committee rooms gather in the senate chamber to hear his eloquence and give him close attention.
The Herald rejects a New York firm’s proposal to sell razors for 71 cents each. They cite good local razor dealers in Alliance and concern readers may be misled or overcharged. They note several additional reasons but deem them sufficient.
The letter notes spruce pulp wood prices declined from 13.00 to 11.76 pounds then to 8.00 dollars. It calls for Republican editors paying 46 percent and 16 percent less for paper to share where they buy it and asks for guidance.
Mr. Bryan condemns the Carnegie pension fund, arguing it harms colleges by subsidization from wealthy industrialists who gain large incomes through government favors, shaping higher education.
The speaker denounces tariff schedules and trust organization that threaten competition and independence of colleges. He argues education should remain free from control and warns against entanglement with powerful benefactors like Carnegie.
As the city election nears, The Herald invites discussion on whether saloons should be licensed. Both sides may express views, but participants are urged to keep discourse civil and refrain from personal attacks or extreme rhetoric that could harm the city’s interests.
The Herald’s Lincoln correspondent writes that partisan republican papers have misrepresented the Nebraska legislature where a Democrat majority sits. The letter urges readers to seek a fair view and notes difficulty obtaining unbiased public-interest reporting from a partisan press.
Lincoln dispatch reports bipartisan debate over state spending, with Republicans accusing a Democratic legislature of extravagance while noting past underfunding and the need for more appropriations for asylums reformatories and state buildings. The piece covers the bank guarantee bill, patronage, and proposed tax and railway measures, plus governor Shallenberger’s working hours.
Denman Thompson, maker of The Old Homestead, is praised as a tender farmer figure by audiences in Swanzey and Boston. Mary Garden debuts the Salome role at Oscar Hammerstein’s Manhattan Opera House, provoking criticism over costume and propriety amid Wilde and Strauss collaboration.
A Nebraska editor criticizes sensational crime coverage in metropolitan dailies and defends restrained reporting. He notes an Alliance incident omitted from The Herald due to sensitivities, stressing balanced news while avoiding sensational slime.
Miss Garden wins as Salome and Thais take stage with Lina Cavalieri in reserve. Hammerstein drops Cavalieri from plans after a recent dispute, consolidating control over the Salome role in his productions.
In a humorous exchange the writer recalls sending a letter to Cholly signed youahs respectfully and then watching the misspelling as a playful jab. The Chicago Tribune notes the lighthearted feud with local flair and dated phrasing.
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