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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
5
Carl Thomas vice press Lloyd C Thomas president John W Thomas secretary enter at Alliance Nebraska for transmission through the mails on second class matter subscription price 1.60 per year in advance.
A fragment reflecting on how few people truly live while many merely exist and how the idea of making up lost time is flawed, suggesting recovery is impossible and time wasted cannot be regained.
Opinion note questions whether loud talk precedes armed conflict and if avoidance is possible. It argues that war becomes easier than diplomacy with Megico and critiques loud rhetoric amid rising tensions.
The article argues progress on a farm is proven by tangible results and the mind’s improvement is reflected in life. It stresses practical outcomes as the surest proof of better farming and personal advancement.
A readable fragment observes how people overlook small actions that shape emotions and opportunities, suggesting that petty choices accumulate into missed outcomes. The piece reflects on attention to detail and the impact of daily habits on personal and social life.
A Washington Star reader asks when fields will be ready to rake meadows sweet with hay. The Gist notes crop harvest is underway now and a second crop is due by September 1.
A fragment notes that courtesy and police ness in business require no money to possess and bring neat business and round dollars to gladden merchants.
A theological student argues original sin is latinean present in many whites and in his own case. He stresses the need to remove this sin through conversion or other effective means, warning it persists beyond individuals.
The writer argues work, even humble, is a blessing and condemns unemployment that breeds poverty and crime. He warns against viewing work as a curse and stresses honest labor as key to social well being.
In a bold charge the correspondent asserts Colonel Roosevelt seeks to crush the Wileen administration due to a word regret appearing in the Colombian treaty. The piece alleges the term was inserted by a former President who already faced defeat.
The writer notes a frequent claim by Republican newspapers that William Jennings Bryan will resign from the Cabinet. He suspects the chatter is driven by wishful thinking rather than real intent, deeming it likely mere speculation published with confidence.
Report says mediators at Niagara Falls enjoyed a pleasant time but failed to mediate any agreement. The Mexico war continues with Huerta's position perilous and the threat of intervention still present. (Note: OCR fragment)
A country editor laments modern poetry reaching the desk for the next issue while praising poetry as always present to thoughts but never before heard. He wishes that a line of poetry had never been written.
The stock gamblers are described as a sharp group who tried to bluff the president against free wool and sugar programs and failed. They are paralleled to Samsons seeking to topple the currency bill, now warning of panic if the president insists on a solid underpinning through the trust bill.
The text mentions officials praising free seed distribution and large purchases of flower and vegetable seeds for American soils. It also notes Sir Walter Raleigh bringing back the first potato to Ireland, highlighting historical seed and crop exchanges.
A twin slogan to swat the y is swat the rat. The rat is a disease carrier and two house plague cases in Louisiana have prompted an extermination edict. Rats are blamed for plague spread and the public seeks quick action to protect health.
The message calls for broad assistance to remove a named individual from influence. The appeal emphasizes collective effort, urging cooperation across groups to displace the subject from power or position. No dates or places are provided in the readable text.
Representative Bill Hinebaugh of Illinois told a Washington paper the tariff would not be adjusted satisfactorily until Theodore Roosevelt returns to the White House. The piece notes seven years of reporters at the White House who never heard Roosevelt speak on the tariff and mentions the River of Doubt exploration.
The text argues against cheapening the flag by displaying it at trivial events and commercial ads. It warns that draping the flag over a beer barrel or using it for an unsuitable show insults the nation and dishonors the flag, urging reverence and fitting respect.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes a surge in individual stockholdings from about 2,000 to 26,000 in Great Northern and a broader spread of stocks among the public. It argues the public now acts on real business fundamentals rather than speculative aims, influencing Wall Street dynamics.
A settlement brought by the Government conciliation commission under Secretary Wilson ends the Kanawha field labor conflict in West Virginia. Employers recognize the miners union and the checkoff system, with wage questions to be handled by a future commission. armed guards and militia ended, Senate inquiry noted.
The Baptist church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon Getting Rid of Bin. Junior B Y P U at 2:20 p.m. OB P U meeting at 7:00 p.m. Union lawn service at First Presbyterian at 8:00 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 8 p.m. Pastor Frank C. Barrett can be contacted at phone 781.
A summer Bible school draws interest at Winth 8. and Box Butte Ave with preaching by Mr. Perkins of Oklahoma at 11 00 a m He recently filled Scottsbluff pulpit and listeners were pleased. An evening service at 8 00 p m on transformation follows with prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 and choir practice. A U S church picnic is planned at 4 p m at the fair grounds. Christian Science meets Sundays at 1 p m in Wood s hall with Sunday school at 10 a m.
The annual mission festival of the German Lutheran congregations of Alliance and Hemmeford will be held next Sunday July 19 at Clark Lewis grove four miles northwest of Berea. Services in German at 10:30 a m and in English at 2:30 p m with refreshments served on site. Pastor Oroneius Lang of 72F Wissouri Ave. Phone Black 605 invites all.
Corner Niobrara and 4th Street invites all to Sunday school at 10 00 a m and public worship at 11 00 a m Rev W C Harper of Scottsbluff will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening Rev Baker also preaches that day Harper to preach in Fairview in the afternoon Epworth League at 7 00 p m public worship at 8 00 p m choir practice Tuesday evening Sunday afternoon rehearsal prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 open to all and welcomes strangers pastor Olin S Baker phone 90
Cor Laramie Ave and Stn St. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Union in Christ. 7:00 p.m. Young People prayer meeting 8:00 p.m. Union meeting on lawn of First Presbyterian church Prayer meeting 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Choir practice 8:60 p.m. Friday Rev W L Torrence pastor phone 92.
Cor Box Butte Ave and Sixth St lists 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am preaching service The Young Mind's Question and the Striking Answer 7:00 pm Christian Endeavor 8:00 pm union meeting of Baptist United Presbyterian and First Presbyterian churches with Bev Seel
Corner Sweetwater and Third Street hosts Sunday School at 9:30 am followed by two preaching services at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. Rev. P F Gaferta is pastor and invites all in the German community to attend.
Second Vice President Jacob P Hoffman Ord Bicretary E A Miller Kearney Treasurer Fred Alexander Scottabluff Hoard of Control Harry Houser Fremont chairman Jacob Goeh ring Seward FE W Parkhurst Lexington Ray Frost Stan ton Thomas Jeffrey North Platte
Publicity committee members listed for Albion H EB Halistead et al. Fire department notes recount Fourth of July celebration demonstrations in Schuyler. A wagon fire drill escalated to a race for water with hose carts one and two. both teams competed fiercely. Also reported are multiple garden and building fires in Red Cloud Aurora Hubble Snyder Laurel Scotts Bluff and Nebraska City with losses and insurances where noted.
A newspaper notes that a single blank cost is set for notices and that photos in extended notices incur a small extra charge. The text mentions publishing costs for candidates and potential photo cuts.
Fire Chief Luk ens orders incipient fire extinguishers placed in residences of Noah Marsh Ed Shafer Charles Jack George Workman H E Stembaugh John Marsh Roy Smith John Fischer Wallace Dixon Chris Jeep and Dr Johnson These devices are for public use and residents are urged to remember their locations to help save logs or prevent fires.
A Wednesday night fire in Mareland destroyed the rear of the Maryland Mercantile Company and left most of the town's business area damaged. Reported losses totaled 35000 with various insured amounts across businesses including A. 8 Enyeart Lacy Brothers Griff Jerolamen Farmers Co operative Mer cantile Co Mersland Mercantile Co and others.
Mrs Ed Strands who visited at Lockwood Missouri for two months has returned Miss Ruth McCormick has been employed as bookkeeper for the Alliance Electrical works Jerry Rowan has started excavation for the erection of a fine residence on Toluca Avenue The father of Mr Joe Yanders Chas Wyckoff Sr was buried Saturday at Council Bluffs Iowa Eugene Ford of the First National Bank left Friday night for Chicago where he will spend probably all weeks with home folks Fred Alexander manager of the North Platte Valley telephone companies with main offices at Scottsbluff and George Bonhert a prominent Scottsbluff business man were in Alliance on business on Tuesday and Wednesday making the trip by automobile
Smith P. Tuttla announces his bid for County Judge of Bex Butte County subject to voters at the primary election. The date given is Tuesday, August 18, 1914, with the notice dated August 29.
Mame J. Whith announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket at the August primaries. She notes six years as an eighth grade teacher with the Alliance school system and asks for support.
A candidate declares intent to run for Garden County sheriff in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 18. The notice mentions the August 28 deadline and cites the local election process.
The Republican slate nominates the candidate for County Treasurer of Box Butte County subject to voters in the primary on Tuesday August 18 1914. The race is determined by the August 18 ballot and involves the party standard bearer seeking the treasurer’s post.
A candidate announces intent to run for the office of sheriff in Garden County subject to Democratic voters at the upcoming election on August 28. The message names the candidate and signals formal campaign entry.
Voters in Box Butte County decide the county judge race at the Primary Election to be held Tuesday. The outcome will determine the candidate chosen for the county leadership role pending the election results.
A candidate for the office of County Commissioner in Garden County speaks to Republican electors at the August primaries. He pledges a businesslike, economical approach, retaining the old salary of four dollars per day and mileage. He notes twenty six years residence in Blue Creek precinct.
L Berry announces candidacy for re-election to the office of County Judge of Box Butte County subject to voters at the Primary Election on Tuesday August 18 1914.
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