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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
4
The writer condemns decorative celebrations for Woodrow Wilson's inauguration as elitist theater. They argue officials in Washington abuse the four year spotlight, provoking broad public disgust and hardship.
After President elect Wilson vowed to surround his administration with progressives, diverse groups share a common aim of reform. California congressman William Kent, a progressive Republican, was among the first outside the Democratic Party to call on Wilson following the speech.
The paper declares support for equal rights for all citizens and rejects special privileges for a few. It criticizes a class that benefits from political favoritism and asserts commitment to democracy without bowing to machine politicians or labels.
The Herald editor discusses bias against business discrimination and supports civil service reform. He argues Republicans cannot claim reform on the eve of power loss after spoils domination, noting a contest between privileged beneficiaries and equal rights advocates. The reform victors should claim benefits legitimately arising from the new era.
A note urges Alliance residents to attend a banquet celebrating Al Hance's 25th birthday on February 25. The message promotes belief in community institutions and suggests watching for further details and announcements.
The Cue'er County Republican contends official papers serve two purposes to inform taxpayers and deter political influence on publishers. It notes a 1013 publication date as a spark of past graft, likening the editor to Rip Van Winkle waking to a changed era.
The piece argues that editors and readers should embrace the modern era, oppose political machines funded by tax revenue, and support law requiring publication of county proceedings and delinquent tax lists to ensure publicity and fair printer remuneration. It frames the shift as the people taking control from bosses and machines.
A married woman in a prosperous town attempted suicide by carbolic acid over a $15.50 note due soon. Her daughter found her. two doctors saved her. The exchange notes financial strain and a husband addicted to liquor, with borrowed money meant for rent.
The article notes merchants fear the new parcels post system but finds minimal rate difference with express shipping. It says small packages are similar, while ten to eleven pound parcels may be cheaper by express unless requiring multiple carriers, highlighting market confusion and potential adjustment period.
Lincoln February 1918 report notes radical changes in Nebraska lawmaking including both houses adopting a rule for recorded votes in committee of the whole upon five members demand. The week also saw cancellation of a planned public lands committee junketing trip to state institutions replacing it with a smaller three member Senate committee and a five member House panel to tour sites.
The Nebraska legislature ratified Norris’s six year Senate term in twelve minutes after a party split over the Oregon plan law. Norris, absent in Washington, had notified friends he could not return to Nebraska for the vote. The scene marked a remarkable shift with many members seeking committee travel advantages.
J M Scott received a telegram Wednesday reporting his brother's death in Taney county Missouri and burial planned at their old home in Jasper county Missouri. He departed last night for the funeral on 42.
Joe Vaughan Alliance city council member and coal dealer says Box Butte county faces lighter winter weather than California. He traveled with John Mallory along the coast, staying mostly in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Vaughan notes southern frost losses in California reached about 100 million dollars. On the trip home he saw ice in Old Mexico, recalling a prior voyage with John O Keefe when revolu tionists forced them far from the border.
The body of Grant Smith murdered Saturday in Casper Wyoming while being taken to Rawlins to the penitentiary was brought to Alliance and buried beside his mother and brother. His father Joe Smith of Minotare attended the funeral. Smith was handcuffed to the sheriff when he was shot by a man who accused him of destroying his home. He died within an hour.
Weather proves mild and sunny as Roy Stenklin and Cater boys help with corn shredding. John Englehorn injured when horses bolted, crashing into a fence. no serious injuries. Mrs Englehorn improving. Laura Hawkins visiting family. Box social planned at Wright school house Friday night. locals invited for a night of good cheer.
A large crowd attended the Elks dance at the hall last evening. A surprise party was held at the J. F. Hilton home four miles east of town on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Hilton's birthday. A luncheon followed and a linen tablecloth was presented to Mrs. Hilton by friends.
Miss Virginia Broome issues about forty invitations for Shrove Tuesday February 4. Pancakes are the principal feature with a ring hidden in one cake symbolizing marriage. The first to bite the ring wins the bonds of matrimony.
Miss Josephine Ware daughter of Rev. Ware of Alliance engaged to Law rence Watson King of Minneapolis. They met at a Sioux Falls wedding where she served as maid of honor and he attended. She studied in Philadelphia then returned home to Alliance. King, a Minnesota University graduate, is a rising civil engineer.
At the Baptist Church services are listed with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 1:00 p m. Evening activities include BK and Y P at 6:30 p m and a later service at 7:30 p m led by Rev. Geb A Witte the pastor. Phone 113.
Local church listings show Sunday School at 10 00 am and preaching at 11 00 am with later services including Young People's Epworth League at 1 30 pm and an evening service at 7 30 pm. Additional notices invite all to worship. pastor contact and home services are listed with various addresses and phone numbers.
Classified ads detail pricing with cash and credit rates per word or insertion. It notes minimum charges and double rate for black type. Readers are urged to mention seeing the Herald. Ads connect buyers and sellers in the town.
A local title service announces it holds the only set of abstract books in Box Butte county. The office is located in the McCorkle Building and lists the file reference 10 tf 570.
Several rental ads include seven room house with outbuildings and barn, furnished steam heated rooms for rent, office and living rooms in bank building, six room house near water and electric service. Also ads for feed supplies, loan services, coal, and a lost gold bracelet. Names include J B Denton and Mrs H J Bulas with contact references.
Alliance and Grand Island salesman promote monuments from Paine-Fishburn Granite Co. Call AL. WIK ER for Alliance or send to Grand Island for price list to save money on memorials.
Bee EC Whisman advertises low prices on painting paper hanging and kalfe mining. Three milk cows for sale. Phone Isle 455.
An old advertisement lists Missouri sorghum at 8.5 cents per gallon at Rodger's and Gooch's Best flour from Gregg & Son's with a guaranteed sack and phone reference 155.
Quick deliveries and full weight on every load. One set of double harness first class, one single harness, full condition, one good spring wagon. Will sell cheap if taken at once. Inquire at Alliance Cleaning Works. M. Kerley.
A fragmented 1905 advertisement notes L. W. Bowman, physician, with office in the First National Hank Brig. It lists office and residence phones, prescription handling details, and sales lines for purebred Orpington chickens from Mrs. J. A. Keegan, with $2 and $3 prices and phone contact.
Advertisement notes a well built room cottage in good repair with favorable features. A separate notice reports a found Lady's purse containing a list of names and money, with contact at the Herald office.
Eastern Nebraska land valued for sale or trade seeks a ranch in central or western Nebraska. State what you have in your first letter. J. D. Raitt North Bend Nebraska.
Old established trade offered for cash or on account of owner’s poor health. Building for sale or rent. Address R Herald office. 1812-8-Lt
Oscar O Bannon of Alliance lists the highest prices paid for hides and furs at Rowan's Corner. Contact at phone 9 for details and valuation. Dated 1751-3-1f.
New management at Keystone Restaurant promises good meals for 25 cents and first class service. The advertisement invites the public to call on them when hungry, with FHANK BH, THOMAS as proprietor and successor to F. B. Dismer.
Notice states I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Ina E. Fogle. Dated at Alliance Nebraska January 28 by V V J Fogle. Advertisement-S8-5r I1815.
Advertisers are informed of the new rate card for the period starting December 1 1912. Rates are lower relative to circulation than those charged by most newspapers. The notice emphasizes proportional pricing to reach readers and encourages inquiries to the business office.
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