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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
4
The Herald Publishing Company Incorporated lists officers Cloyd C. Thomas president J Carl Thomas vice president and John W. Thomas secretary. It states Alliance Nebraska mailing details and subscription price at 1.60 dollars per year in advance.
A Harlan county paper shows a photogravure of P W Shea of Orleans, Democratic candidate for congress in Nebraska's Fifth district. The item notes public interest in candidates, with commentary on physiognomy and fundraising as money circulates.
The letter criticizes Don’t You Think It Beitor A B Wood for mixing local politics with party lines in Alliance. It notes Democrats in Alliance roast of the Herald and praises the convention crowd that jeered William J Bryan at the state convention in Grand Island four years ago.
Despite partisan gloom, reports show an industrial revival with rail orders, steel contracts, and reopened mills. St Paul orders 15 000 to 20 000 tons of rails. United States Steel 6 000 tons for New South Wales. Wabash locomotives near full return. Narragansett Worsted Mills reopen in North Oxford Connecticut. wool output expected to reach record highs.
Interpreting President Wilson's earths era claim, leaders from Henry Kleine & Co. Chicago to Kolb & Co. Philadelphia predict improved business through summer and autumn. They cite tariff readjustment, rising confidence, and better conditions over the past sixty days across sectors and regions.
Delegates from Nebraska declare the party’s highest service under President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. They praise the new currency law tariff revision Alaska railway and Mexican settlement, and commend Senator Hitchock and Congressmen Stephens Lobeck and Maguire. They pledge support for a public warehouse law tax reforms supreme court remedies and nonpartisan statewide offices.
The passage urges construction of ditches to use Platte River floodwaters for soil irrigation, boosting regional productivity and cutting federal flood-control costs. It calls officials to support the project and favors releasing stored interstate floodwaters to state irrigation authorities during the irrigation season and seeks congressional action.
More than 3 500 Nebraska residents across 40 counties signed petitions filed Monday in Lincoln with the secretary of state to place Judge George J. Hunt of Bridgeport on the ballot for chief justice of the state supreme court. A veteran attorney, Hunt helped develop irrigation projects including the Belmont canal from Omaha to Bridgeport. His Democratic ties drew cross party support from attorneys statewide.
D. W. Hughes, longtime Alliance resident now moved to York Nebraska last fall, seeks York County surveyor. He previously served as Box Hutte county surveyor for several years and was highly respected. The Herald wishes him success.
An alfalfa patch becomes a fine place for horses to graze and rest at night from now until October, offering a quiet refuge and feeding option as seasonal needs shift.
Dick Waters announces his candidacy for sheriff of Box Butte County subject to Republican voters decision. Primary set for August 18, 1914.
A local newspaper lists prices stating a single five letter word V appears as the cost for each announcement. Additional charges apply for photo cuts or extended notices.
Fifty friends of Mr and Mrs H E Boone and Mr and Mrs Howard Wining left Tuesday noon for Summers Montana to begin a new home. They surprised the couple Friday evening in Duncan's Addition with songs music and lunches wishing them success in their new location.
Mr and Mrs James Feagins and Mr and Mrs Chase Feagings will tour Colorado including Denver Estes Park La Junta and Colorado Springs for two to three weeks. The trip covers several points with plans for an extended journey.
Ness Darling argues advertising should educate the public, be truthful, and show goods in stock with clear prices. He supplies methods to craft concise copperplate ads, create a distinctive store name, and use suggestion to boost personal sales while highlighting seasonal topics and product details.
Local notice announces Smith P. Tuttle candidacy for County Judge of Box Butte County subject to the voters at the primary on Tuesday August 18 1914. The document lists his name and filing as a political hopeful.
Mame J. White announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket for the August primary. She has six years of experience at Alliance schools as an eighth grade teacher and respectfully solicits support.
B Mewhirter declares candidacy for Garden County sheriff subject to Democratic voters will at the August 18 primary. The notice is filed under the name B Mewhirter with the reference 28-aug18-3680.
For County Treasurer for the nomination for the office of County Treasurer of Box Butte county on the Republican ticket subject to the decision of the voters at the Primary Election to be held Tuesday August 18 1914. Cc E Marks.
County voters are informed no name will appear on the primary ballot for Surveyor of Box Butte county. Voters must write their choice in the blank space and mark an X. J. P. Hazard pledges to serve in strict accord with party principles, wet or dry, if elected.
A candidate for the Republican nomination for Box Butte county commissioner awaits the August 18 1914 primary decision. C Reck campaigns on local issues seeking voter support in the party's selection.
Voters are informed that the primary election will be held Tuesday, August 29, with polling locations to be announced. Residents are urged to check official notices for deadlines, registration requirements, and candidate lists.
Eugene Burton runs on the Democratic ticket for County Attorney in the upcoming primary on August 18, 1914. The notice outlines his candidacy and party affiliation.
A political pledge from Roscoe Vance running in the Third District of Garden County. He promises to perform duties in a businesslike and economical manner if nominated and elected, accepting the old salary of four dollars per day plus mileage. Vance notes twenty six years as a Blue Creek precinct resident.
L A Berry runs for the office of County Judge of Box Butte County subject to voters in the Primary Election on Tuesday August 18 1914.
E M Martin announces candidacy for re election on the Democratic ticket in the upcoming primary held on August 18 1914. The notice appears as a brief political announcement listing the candidate's name and party.
Candidate for nomination for the office of sheriff of Box Butte County subject to Democratic primary decision. Cox stands as a contender with August 18, 1914, as the date of the primary election.
The item highlights Mr Ball's 15 years in Live Stock business in the district and final proofs on homesteads in 1903 and 1910. It notes funds secured for Nebraska forestry from the federal government, retention of National Forest Reserves, efforts to improve grazing grasses, and his role in Western Nebraska cattle residence rules. It credits his push for Northwest Round-Up and praise for his qualifications to represent the 28th Senatorial District.
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