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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
4
Trowas B. Sunevanony announces as a candidate for the Box Butte County sheriff nomination on the Democratic and People's tickets. Primary date set for August 17, 1909, with a call for support across Alliance and the county.
The advices by Walt Mason, formerly of the United States and now based in Emporia Kansas, condemn rising prices noting that the consumer bears the brunt of cost increases. Mason’s remark frames a broader public concern about escalating living expenses and market pressures.
Officials promise the Box Butte County Fair to be the biggest and best ever held in western Nebraska. Local organizers urge fans to attend and note anticipated crowd sizes and attractions statewide.
The note questions why Senator Aldrich does not include a radium schedule in his tariff bill to promote home production. It frames radium as a valuable commodity valued at $600,000 per ounce and argues for domestic development.
A new fifteen story building planned in Omaha will be built by the Woodmen of the World. The structure will feature terra cotta steel construction and is expected to cost upwards of a million dollars.
The Wymore Wymorgan, a Republican, argues that the country needs a revision of the U S senate instead of tariff reform. We second the motion.
Local observers forecast a strong turnout for the Box Butte Fair based on recent events in the county. They cite the state declamatory contest Alliance Junior Normal and the Stockmen's convention as indicators of broad community interest and engagement this year.
Report on the Democratic conclave in Kearney with witty lines about fluid abstinence in a dry town. The piece notes the absence of liquor and jokes about flow while praising thoughtful discourse among attendees.
The case against the sugar weighers is postponed to the fall term due to an inflamed public mood. Your Uncle Samuel advocates fair trials for the accused big thieves, arguing that the small players are railroaded quickly. If further alleged misconduct by the sugar trust is found, the same delay plea will be urged.
The Gould divorce case prompts expansion of expert witness ranks as servants of the ultra rich testify. One group claims Mrs. Gould was drunk most of the time while another swears she was a perfect teddy at all times, a contrast that undermines the value of expert testimony.
The senator criticizes papers that push high duties on common goods while seeking free access to their own pulp and paper. He argues such outlets are complicit with paper trusts and should not complain if the public endorses his rebuke of their humbug.
President Taft appears to have altered his stance on the income tax within a year. While accepting the Republican nomination he stated that constitutional amendments for an income tax are not necessary, and he believes an income tax can be devised compatible with Supreme Court rulings.
President Taft has shifted to believe a constitutional amendment is required before a valid income tax can be enacted. The reason for this change is not explained. Some speculate whether Senator Aldrich influenced the pivot in Taft’s stance.
August primaries move to the third Tuesday under the new law making August 17 the primary date this year. Thomas B. Shrewsbury is the first to announce in The Herald as the sole Democratic sheriff candidate, viewed as well qualified and likely to win if nominated.
New York officials press a reform drive amid examinations of Equitable Life and Mutual Life. Increased asset valuations and appraisals may boost dividends for deferred policies, with Equitable paying markedly higher distributions since 1904 and potential gains projected for 1910 and beyond.
The Herald reports pride in Threlkeld's full page Crown piano advertisement and notes Crown manufacturers ordered extra copies. A leading musical journal with wide circulation also praised the feature, highlighting its impact.
West Side wedding was held Monday evening June 28 at Canton Baptist church. Miss Hattie Stewart celebrated her eighteenth birthday as she married Rolla L Shettler. Rev J M Huston performed the ceremony in a large congregation. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents before moving to Hemingford farm for their permanent home.
Fred Countryman farms the K. L. Harris place northeast of town. He plants onions on two acres of sod ground and now sows about forty five acres of beans on sod. The first crop shows good prospects and the Herald will keep readers posted on this advisified farming experiment.
The thirteen year old daughter of H. J. Lapham was accidentally shot through the foot with a rifle she carried last Monday evening. She was taken to Alliance by her father and arrived there early next morning. She was reported to be recovering well.
A reminiscence of a Missouri town's Fourth of July fifty years ago describing a parade to celebrate the courthouse cornerstone, a Masonic ceremony, a community picnic, and a later scene in which enslaved or enslaved servants were led to the old mill site for a church service and a muddy baptism in the creek.
A vivid living portrait of a Fourth of July celebration by Samuel Nelson Abbott. The scene features an orator, a firecracker-scarred boy, the Independent Cornet Band, a heat-radiating patriot, a farmer couple, a parson, village boss, and others. Abbott made the work for Hart Schaffner & Marx and a copy is shown at The Famous Clothing House window.
Key S Beckwith plans a weeklong trip along the Northwestern KRR line visiting Rushville Gordon and Neligh to see relatives. He will be joined by Mrs Beckwith and their young son who may later travel east to Pittsburg for a summer visit with kin.
J A Vaughn of Broken Bow joins as flagman on the west end. Gen Supt Brachen returns from Lincoln. Brakeman Plank contemplates Chicago. C D Peckenpaugh visits Alliance on official business. Shirk now at Lee's Summit Mo. Conductor Bullock leads Dunning's car this week. Mrs W H Allgier returns from eastern visit. W F Landon to Edge Mont as inspector from Denver. Brakeman Cantonhas moved to east end for Conductor Gaddis. Patterson leaves for home in Mississippi. W H Prettyman on vacation. Chas Triplett to relieve. Dispatcher Marvin on leave. Coleman covers. W A Nickle visits Denver. Showers son home on Laramie Ave. Mrs E W Reed to Chicago. W A Law takes operator post at Chebanse. Simonson back from Seneca. back on Alliance runs. Engine 2547 S-1 type arrives for regular service. Frank Vaughn spends Sunday at Ravenna. A M Bagley leaves Berwyn. Extra Agent McKinney temporary. Engineer Hicks from Ravenna-Seneca freight in Alliance. J L Lawler returns to Alliance from Denver. New mechanical staff Myre, Coyne, Sledger start work from Denver. Birdsell back from Deadwood line repairs on Hot Springs line. Washout west of Gillette delays No 44. No 42 split into two sections. Trains 49 and 50 to run Lincoln to Seneca daily starting Sunday. changes affect Sunday service between Seneca and Ravenna.
The Board of Commissioners met with all members present. The petition by E. M. Snyder and others to vacate a road was rejected. The treasurer was ordered to transfer 1907 bridge fund to the 1967 road fund. A pair of spectacles in a case was found. Call at Herald office.
Local ads show two or three furnished rooms for light housekeeping wanted by a family with one child. Also requests to trade five acres of land for an automobile and multiple land sale offers near Alliance with prices and contact notes.
Barry Hotel, well furnished with 27 outside rooms, electric lights, hot and cold water, upstairs and down, bath. In good condition. For particulars inquire at Barry House.
Pure Bred Poultry offers Choice R C Leghorn cockerels for sale and eggs at 50 cents per setting. Call or write Mrs. A Gregory in Marsland Nebraska.
Mrs J T Wiker announces a special sale of sheet music at the Bennett store from June 24 to July 3 or while stock lasts. About eight hundred pieces available with regular 25 and 50 cent music offered at 15 to 28-2w cents each.
Geo. D. Darling advertises a permanent practical mechanic for sewing machine and organ repairs. He guarantees all work, discourages traveling repairmen, and offers repairs and parts with contact at phone 139.
Notice states the partnership between C Ferris and E Essay under Ferris and Essay is dissolved by mutual consent and the business continues under E Essay.
In Holt County Nebraska the district court hears a petition by Brank Hh. Mame administrator for license to sell the ward’s real property described as the southwest quarter of section five, township twelve, range thirty west to pay costs and debts. The hearing is set for July at 9 o clock A M in Chambers at O Nephi. The notice appears in The All Hero newspaper three weeks prior to June 25.
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