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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
The piece notes newspapers overemphasize convention coverage and Tea Party style events in the 1920 campaign. It observes female voters drawn to social gatherings with General and Mrs. Wood while male voters show little interest in temperate political entertainments. It hints at rural meeting formats and evolving campaign angles before November.
The article notes crowded political columns filled with forecasts, candidate interviews, and supporters. It mentions extensive space given to dark horse entries and even coverage of the league of nations, with regular show articles by Wollen and a lack of cartoonists.
A country weekly argues national convention publicity is excessive and wastes attention. The editor suggests limiting coverage to a column or two daily would improve public focus and limit palaver.
A commentary on the rise of women in national politics and the newspapers' role in shaping public discourse. It notes women’s visibility, from soap box gatherings to high profile receptions in the East, and suggests political life is changing as female involvement grows.
The Herald notes it has secured telegraph bulletins for the two conventions but avoids claiming exclusivity. Bulletins are displayed where they help the public, with real results expected by Friday or Saturday as coverage continues.
Residents and guests travel to Alliance Omaha and Missouri. Kenneth Stoner and B M Kelly with wives attend social and bankers events. Mrs. Cash Dove and Mrs. Leo Lewellen feature in local notes. Miss Lucile Hull returns, Miss Mildred Shippell finishes school, Tri C's meet at McCauley home with piano solos.
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