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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
Notice shows price for Associate Editor Subscription at $1.50 per year in advance and confirms second class mail transmission at Alliance Nebraska. The entry is made at the post office for mailing.
The report notes severe cyclones have struck the state recently while suggesting a stronger weather event could influence the Republican Party's standing in the upcoming November election.
A Republican candidate in the Oregon race changes his surname from Cake to Dough. The candidate, previously seen as aristocratic, seeks to appeal to voters described as corncake supporters.
The governor states a desire to return to his farm. He notes that Democrats will elect a successor in the fall, allowing him to leave office and go home to husk corn in his law office.
Republicans decry Democratic National Committee contributions in this state during 1904 as political capital. The piece lampoons critics as Pecksniffs and invokes Mark Hanna’s era.
U S Senators Brown and Burkett argue over who will be named to second Taft's nomination for Nebraska at Chicago next week. The winner is expected to regret the honor after the ides of November.
Juper Connor of the O Keefe ranch near Hemingford was defeated in the Republican primary for Congress in Iowa last week announced in a brief political note. The judge muses that he would not feel happy in a Democratic congress anyway.
At a state anti liquor meeting in Hastings last week Rev S Z Batten of Lincoln denounced the Slocumb law calling high license laws the most iniquitous ever vomited from the pit of hell His remarks invite comparison with Rev Billy Sunday and he urges restraint or risk angering his audience.
The piece argues democracy will triumph with proper organization and leadership. It mocks Republican policies causing distress, urges work and faith in victory, and ends with a cautionary tale about faith without works.
In Iowa stand out Republican mix helps Senator Allison win by 10 000 votes while most GOP congressional nominees fall to progressives. Oregon's open primary sends a Democratic winner to the Senate despite Republican plurality in the legislature, signaling possible party disintegration and broad independent voting.
The article recalls a lively closing of Congress with songs and pranks, including a cannon picture duel over portraits of Cannon and Bryan. It notes La Follette’s lengthy Senate filibuster against the currency bill, aided by Gore and Stone, and discusses potential political fallout for Wisconsin and Taft.
A spoof column in The Herald recounts Angora goats and would‑be expansion plans for Western Nebraska’s cities. It jokes about a future “great city” near Angora, new railroads, and local figures, amid light quips on politics and cultural hints.
A humorous poem collection notes Fuller O Wind as a South Dakota candidate and parodies political wisdom. It riffs on wind versus wisdom in politics and a tongue in cheek argument about moving versus paying rent.
The Republican National Convention nears in Chicago with Taft delegates lined up as rivals clash over the contest. Roosevelt strongman tactics have cleared many southern contests in Taft's favor while opponents threaten to bolt, but fear they will face stiff discipline on the convention floor. The Herald notes Roosevelt's decisive moves against the anti Taft faction and hints Bryan's presidential prospects rise as a result.
A financial note lists payments to the Sisters Academy including Cy A Newbetty 700.00 and Alliance Grocery Co 50.00, totaling 9,860.05 with most subscriptions still outstanding. The committee continues collecting and will publish weekly receipts.
Property transfers show Albert D. Curry to Edward F. Curry for land described as 25 26 47 at price of 1 dollar. Edward F. Curry to Albert D. Curry for 2 25 47 at 1 dollar. William M. Totten to C M Lotspeich for 14 27 90 at 3200 dollars. Millee Bros expand popcorn business with new popper and hygienic on site service.
The Alliance Junior Normal reports a strong start with 169 attendees on opening day, featuring a wide roll of students from Alliance and surrounding areas. Names span multiple towns including Belmont, Chadron, Douglas, Hemingford, and Lake, with numerous girls listed among the enrollees.
The Alliance Junior Normal reports a Wednesday enrollment of 200, the largest in its history, with expectations to exceed 200 as the term progresses. Principal D W Hayes leads a staff including Supts Walton Chadron Pate Sidney Wilson Stella and others. Devotional talks at chapel feature Rev Graves Supt Pate and Governor Sheldon. About 100 students are boarding at the dining hall as the culinary staff meets the demand. County Supt Ellis of Dawes County assists with special features enhancing the large enrollment.
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