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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
4
The Alliance Herald lists Burr Frinting Co owners and staff, with publishing details and subscription rates. It notes George Burr M Marion Edwin Burr as managers and printers, official newspaper status for Box County, and annual rates of 2.50 in advance and 6.50 outside a 150 mile radius.
The piece argues farms must share labor profits fairly during busy seasons. It notes the hired man role has suffered from low wages and low respect, concluding sympathy and fair compensation are essential to attract steady help.
A Wisconsin agricultural column outlines practical rules for managing hired help. It emphasizes fair wages, humane treatment, and consistent pay, noting seasonal variations and the importance of offering adequate rest and shade. The piece reflects farm labor tensions and morale during peak seasons.
The narrator outlines six benefits provided to a hired man including comfortable sleeping quarters a personal sitting room a reading table books papers and magazines access to a phonograph good nourishing meals and social inclusion in church and visits. He notes a calm reaction to mistakes and a supportive household environment.
The Oologist recounts a wild gratitude tale from Co. M. Wells about Jerry Moskovitz, an instrument man in New Mexico. A rattle snake, rescued from a Patasano attack by Moskovitz, follows him to camp, coils on his bed, tugs his watch and rattles at 5 a.m., making him famous for waking early.
The Confession a dramatic photoplay shown at the Imperial theater on Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5. Father Bartlett refuses to reveal a confession that could save his brother from the gallows, risking the truth to honor faith and mercy in a tense courtroom moment.
A sales blurb touts alarm clocks that add an hour to the day and keep accurate time in any room. Westclox and New Haven offer large or small styles with top or back bell alarms and a lever to shut off the ring.
The Alliance Syndicate brought a second gusher to Osage County on May 24 estimated at 1000 to 1500 barrels daily. First well produced 1728 barrels, sparking a flood of development across Wyoming fields. The No. 2 spouter on Adams land 1946-63 depth 1440 feet is capped awaiting pipeline material amid heavy traffic and mud.
A humorous regional note warns housekeepers that a cow’s anatomy includes more than cuts like sirloin and porterhouse, emphasizing practical understanding of livestock beyond culinary assumptions.
Harold Hurst the switchman who lost a leg in the yards is recuperating well at St Josephs hospital. He plans to use railroad settlement money for schooling and a non manual job. Visitors flowers and food brighten his room while he recalls a pair of witty letters from Beatrice Nebraska.
The Burlington railroad holds a carload of tractors refused by both consignee and consignors. An interpleader suit was filed in district court against Melick & Redman and Emerson-Brantingham of Omaha seeking a receiver and foreclosure of lien. The Herald.
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