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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
10
The notice advertises second class mailing rates at 1.60 dollars per year and mentions circulation as the largest in western Nebraska. Advertising rates and sample copies are available from the general offices in New York and Chicago with branches in principal cities.
The excerpt notes a belief that originality matters but credits a well sourced echo when properly credited. It laments exchanges that fill columns with clippings without giving proper attribution and calls for accurate sourcing in reprinted material.
California Colorado Idaho Wyoming Utah Washington have granted women equal suffrage with men. Estimates from the latest census indicate nearly a million women in these states will be eligible to vote for president this year.
The article titled To Business Men presents practical facts offered by knowledgeable merchants. It aims to assist Alliance and nearby towns by sharing insights that could benefit smaller markets if acted upon promptly.
The passage argues that material passing through mills increases in value as a finished product, whether flour, lumber, or other mills, and cites Billy Sunday stating the gin mill yields a finished product worth less than the raw material.
A Nebraska paper praises Senator Brown as a progressive standard while noting Congressman Norris would clash with the Democratic platform if he ran on a more progressive line. The remark frames Norris's possible senatorial bid as unlikely to outpace Brown's perceived progressiveness.
The South Dakota exchange appeals to prospective candidates to use its columns as an effective advertising medium for campaigns. It claims such notices reach people and spend money where it will do the most good. The piece questions the value of political support gained this way.
A New Year cartoon by Spencer in last Monday's World-Herald portrays 1112 as a youth in quaint attire riding a sled. The sled’s runners are labeled Tariff Question and Trust Question, with a large ballot box on top. A team of an elephant and a mule pulls the sled, driving the youth into the new year.
A holiday cartoon tradition depicts the old year as a gray or balding man and the new year as a lively child. The familiar images prompt light satire, yet closer thought reveals their somewhat absurd qualities.
A whimsical line from a court case noting that a young boy will quickly age, with the next child set to repeat the pattern as time passes in a single year. The remark underscores a paradoxical view of rapid aging within a short span.
The Omaha Hoo notes Arizona’s first state election on December 12 resulted in a Democratic sweep. Republicans had backed Taft reforms and the recall of judges, while Democrats aligned with progressive sentiment, winning the state ticket and 45 of 54 legislative seats. Fifty four member legislature includes nineteen senators and thirty five representatives. four GOP and fifteen Democratic senators, five Republican and thirty Democratic representatives.
Farmers favor La Follette 65 percent of 4115 Republican votes and Wilson 67 percent of 3826 Democratic ballots. The survey notes strong support for initiative measures and tariff reform, with a majority backing direct election of senators and parcels post.
The Hastings Nebraska Daily Republican collects a straw poll from readers showing Bryan leading with 102 votes, La Follette 92, Roosevelt 60, Berger 1, Wilson 20, Polk 4, while mentioning William Howard Taft as a current president seeking re election.
The commentary notes the subject does not appear as a first choice for any of the voting blocs, signaling weak enthusiasm for a third term. Observers caution that coalition dynamics and shifting alliances could influence outcome.
At closing time last evening all but four county officials in Box Butte saw their terms expire. Those re-elected include Sheriff Cal M. Cox and Superintendent Della M. Reed and Judge L. A. Berry. New appointees assume duties today: Monte Hargraves as county clerk Edgar M. Martin as treasurer and Cal Hashman as commissioner. The Herald expects competent administration and general satisfaction for the coming year.
Fred Melic rode to Alliance to meet his wife and young daughter from Bennett Nebraska where she had visited relatives. Pete Jensen traveled to Alliance and returned on Friday.
An inventor E H Martin of Phoenix proposes a telephone meter replacing fixed rates. The device, with a watch-like mechanism, counts minutes up to 9999 and charges customers only for actual use. The report also lists social visits and local tidings amid the main technology note.
Pete Watson and Bernard Noble moved cattle from a ranch to their farm under the ditch to feed them. Rev. Ramsey and wife dined with Pete and his wife. New Year calf vaccinations were noted. Leona Noble visited Hemingford, and the Ladies' Aid held an oyster supper with low turnout due to cold weather. Herward Noble suffered a severe head gash after falling through a window. Bernard warned to stay away from windows. N. P. Collins moved cattle to the Taylor place north east of Mitchell for winter hay feed.
December 18 1911 reports Cal Deerr and San Yoe traveling to Alliance with Ed Randall riding the train to Pierre. Wauneta Conrad is sick this week and Joe Derr returned from the ditch. Nora McKean visited Vera Horn at Bert Miller's home Thursday. Dan Melean traveled to Bayard on Friday December 25. The old law states that when the
The report recalls very cold weather with readings as low as 12 degrees below zero in some places. Despite the severity, stock has stood it well. Christmas celebrations occurred last Monday with signs of good cheer and mentions of George Wright, his wife, three children, and Uncle John Cadbbedes.
Flour and meal products including Diamond and Pearl flour graham buckwheat and breakfast foods advertised at the Farmers' store. Special prices offered to ranchmen and all in five hundred pound lots under J. 3. Keenen with phone number 687.
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