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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
6
The Herald notes antelope hunting as a settlers staple in Box Butte, praising enterprise and urging more land breaking across claims. It argues rail access via the B M railroad and mine development to create a local market, forecasting rising prices and long term benefit for farmers.
An editorial questions how Democrats in Dawes will act in the coming campaign and whether Logan's Fitz John Porter speech affected Senate popularity. It ponders if Logan should have offered a sober view, dropped personal spite, and admitted facts instead of harsh rhetoric.
The resolution restoring Fitz John Porter is completed after Senate approval by 30 to 17 and presidential signing. The action honors a soldier who endured fourfold punishment. credit is given to Jim Laird for his role in the effort.
The Journal notes Dawes county papers largely align with Republican or Democrat lines. It lists Dawes County Journal Chadron republican Democrat Crescent Crawford democrat Gene Heath's Grip Nonpareil democrat Box Butte Country Rustler Hemingford democrat Champion Earth Lodge and Cleaner Hemingford on the fence for revenue only.
The article contrasts thriving farming communities with neglected ones showing neat houses, fences and gardens versus broken fences and derelict barns. It argues local subscription spirit drives funding for schools and churches, with neighbors contributing according to means from large gifts to small payments.
A wartime campaign urges purchase of War Savings Stamps to fund government needs and reduce casualties. It explains Thrift and War Savings stamps, their 4 percent interest, and the impending maturity date January 1, 1023. It underscores thrift as patriotic duty and details how stamps convert to five dollar certificates and cash options at post offices.
The piece recalls a House scene with Joseph Cannon of Illinois delivering rapid punchy rhetoric. Sunset Cox once challenged him to keep his left hand in his pocket during a question, prompting a comic clash that ended with Cox silencing the speech and closing off the member from Illinois.
Sure Thing I B Wixon of Farmers Mills New York says Chamberlains Tablets have long helped his stomach and liver disorders and he calls them the best he has ever used. Obtainable everywhere.
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