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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
4
Johns W Tuomas introduces his independent nonpartisan policy for the Alliance Herald. He notes ex editor T J O Keefer’s departure and welcomes continued advice from him while pledging local news focus and business development in Alliance western Nebraska.
The Herald informs readers of a business transaction yesterday in which the newspaper becomes the property of Lloyd C. Thomas F A Piersop and J W Thomas. After fourteen years of publication in Box Butte county the business has grown and the new owners promise continued growth.
In a letter T J O Reilly expresses gratitude for local support as he hands control of the Alliance Herald to Lloyd C Thomas Vierson and J W Thomas with J B Ernest as editor. He forecasts the paper becoming the state’s leading country paper and doubling business within six months. He will remain in real estate and plans a south trip.
Father M. J. OConnor, Creighton University vice president in Omaha for six years, resigns to join a New York based general review as one of eight associate editors. He will be replaced by Father William Doviey, who has been in Omaha about a year.
Charles R. Streator sixty two died Sunday morning at his sister Mrs Snow’s home after a dropsy illness. He had come seeking health and had worked as head salesman at Charlestown navy yards. Remains were shipped to Everett Massachusetts last Tuesday with Mrs Snow and Undertaker Darling traveling to Chicago to aid in the transfer.
Mrs. C. B. Dahlberg travels with daughters E. E. Barr and Nellie to Lincoln for daughter's funeral. Mrs Hanks Stewart of Deadwood dies after health decline following an operation. Husband Clarence Dahlberg joins, body interred in Lincoln. family returns with Mr. Stewart and daughter for a few days before departure.
The report notes fine weather and poor roads in the vicinity. School started in Shimer district after a long wait. Edith Key visited at her home last Sunday. Sunday school drew good attendance. Hertha Moore and Orvil Rosa expect to return to Sioux County late this week. Residents joke about neighbors resembling each other to the point of misidentification. Box Butte may benefit from an eye examiner.
A large crowd attended the Alliance versus Sidney basketball game despite poor weather. Alliance won 46 to 24 with spirited play and high school support from singers and yells. The piece notes an upcoming Alliance vs Bridgeport clash and praises local athletic effort and community backing.
Bonded Abstracter Ursula Tuttle reports transfers: Ursula Tuttle to Susanna Collins for quarter 4 of 6-24-50 valued at 1000 dollars. John Hoosis Jr to Edwin G Kirk for way 22-25-48 valued at 100 dollars. Cora A McGowan to C Bowen and A T Fletcher for quarter 25-ah-59 valued at 4500 dollars.
Cottonwood trees 15 inches to 7 feet high offered in lots. Ash also available. Contact A. M. Hampton who bought 1000 last spring. A. M. Testis 6 4w Palmer Nebraska. Mrs. H. C. Haken public stenographer. Commercial Club office phone 677. Also listings for rent, services, and local notices including Christian Science services Sundays at 11 in Odd Fellows hall.
From our Chicago correspondent, a tale of bison meat touted as the future of beef. President Roosevelt tasted it with Buffalo Jones, while ranching plans and a Persiarino lamb brand spark debate among city epicures. An evangelist sermon and a wedding cake misadventure add local color.
Chicago teachers petition for higher salaries as 4500 educators vow action if promises were broken. The school board delays the request citing no prior pledge. Separate rulings on marriages in Illinois spark debate on marital law and Edenic vows. Mrs. Palmer's stance looms over suffrage efforts while air pollution alarm worries residents.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a pursuit or danger as a man is described as being on a still hunt. The exchange suggests others expect trouble and wonder about his purpose and stakes in the hunt.
Classified notices list furnished rooms for weekly or monthly rent by Chas A Sehellok at Crystal Theatre and other services. Dr. Barnes eyes in Alliance visits January 26 at Drake Hotel. eye exams urged. Household goods storage at Yonkin's restaurant. inquiries to S W Holt. Dr. Allen dentist at Opera House. For sale two well bred colts, one driving, one halter broke, inquire Ira Reed. Farm property trade for horses or cattle. inquire E Becker at Alliance Bowling Alley. Piano for rent to a childless family. inquire Box Butte Ave or call 410.
The article surveys weapons made from clubs across civilizations, noting Mexican blades on grooves, Sioux curved heads with spikes, Polynesian shark tooth slashes, and African clubs adapted into missiles or spears. It discusses evolution from clubs to more advanced arms and the enduring use of thrown clubs in various cultures.
An old German paper discusses Beethoven as a sharp negotiator who priced works in Austrian coin and envisioned a single publisher system. It cites a 1801 letter about simplifying fees and a 1602 Vienna note offering a patron a year’s private use of a sonata before publication.
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