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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1921
Page
4
The text appears to contain publishing and postal service marks for the Alliance Herald, noting the newspaper is an official publication of the city and county with editors and officers listed, though garbled.
In early January no pardons furloughs or reprieves were granted by Governor McKelvie. A new pardon board now holds the power, formed by the governor secretary of state and attorney general, and has not yet met. The public awaits future action from the board or legislature.
The piece notes Eugene V. Debs, jailed on socialist charges, may be freed soon along with other political prisoners. It argues imprisonment has made him a martyr, and that his influence will wane outside the penitentiary while rival movements like I W W and bolshevik reds fare worse by comparison.
The piece notes President-elect Harding intends to clamp down on liquor soon after taking office. It suggests possible amendments to the prohibitory laws if public sentiment favors change. The author criticizes the plan as a sidestep to appease both wet and dry voters and warns of potential reactions.
National prohibition chief John F. Kramer laments that the country won’t be dry for a generation and warns of the illicit booze trade as a massive hidden industry. The piece also notes Congress’s air mail costs, arguing airplane delivery is far more expensive than rail, urging a halt to aero mail routes and rural servicing.
Fragmentary text indicates a bill about restraining an unnamed official or entity. Readable portions mention days and a single bill. The source is incomplete but implies legislative action on restraint.
Half a dozen Alliance business men suggest the Merald editor authored the anonymous communication published before the city manager election. The editor denies authorship but defended his critical stance. The paper hints at anonymous interviews and calls for a signed letter to carry more weight.
The opening day sees many proposed bills including a referendum requirement for war declarations and wartime food controls. Other measures cover soldiers discharge records and packing house issues, with most doomed to die in committee amid a flood of later bills.
Random Shots notes Guy Hyers as the new state sheriff in a satire on lawmen and liquor. The column jokes about arrests, blank Alliance Herald pages, and lofty charges for local services while criticising profiteering and oddities from Nome to Aurora.
A collage of quotes and quips touches on Shrine club kindness in Sidney, odd village ordinances, a Hell question from an Alliance man, and humorous newspaper lines from Lincoln Star and Daily Nebraskan. The piece riffs on local humor and character sketches with minimal narrative.
Miss Lacey Page Gaston the anti cigarette advocate writes to President Harding urging him to stop smoking to set a good example for youth. The writer wryly notes vegetarian pleas and jokes about amateur poetry and a local golf column railing at True Miller’s slow start.
For quick sale a high grade piano is offered at a big cut in price. One of the best pianos left in public storehouse in Alliance. Examine it and arrange easy payments to a responsible party. Write today for full information to The Denver Music Company Denver Colorado.
Only a few days remain before the sale closes at Righland Holloway Company. Officials urge buyers to act quickly to miss the deadline.
Anton Klusienski of Whitman Nebraska aged about seventy died January 6 at St Josephs Hospital from stomach cancer. He was born in Poland and will be interred in Whitman. Also an Apron Day sale at Highland Holloway Company advertises a big lot for 1.29.
Freight business on western lines continues to fall with less than carload shipments drying up from the east. Merchants quit buying and mail order houses slow, signaling a broad no buying trend. A slight grain movement uptick offers little hope for near improvement. Burlington officials foresee a prolonged light tonnage period. Nebraska road superintendents review payrolls to trim expenses without cutting service.
Passenger movement during the holiday period was strong and considerable. Analysts expect a decline in traffic levels in the near future as seasonal demand wanes.
Members of the Modern Brotherhood of America stand in suspension if dues remain unpaid by the month end. By order of the Supreme Lodge. F. E. Sanders, President. E. L. Lawrence, Secretary.
County Superintendent Opal Russell announces examination dates January 7 to 18 at the courthouse. Also notes available items from Highland Holloway Company and a Nebraska Land Co notice seeking 13 stock hogs.
McVickers Beauty Parlor opens with Mrs Kays in charge and offering new beauty services to customers. The business marks its official debut as local clients explore hair care and styling options.
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