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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

4

T. J. Okeefe Subscription Notice

Subscription rate listed as $1.50 per year in advance. Notice indicates mail transmission from Alliance Nebraska with second class designation.

Alliance Nebraska

Jack London Quotation Prompted Health Advice

A remark attributed to Jack London about writing on impulse prompts calls for medical consultation for fits. The quote suggests potential health concerns and urges professional evaluation.

Waiter in Chicago Accrues $25,000 Savings

A Chicago waiter has saved twenty five thousand dollars, illustrating the old adage that all things come to the man who waits as his prudent earnings grow.

Chicago

Cleveland Illness Mention Tied to Three Physicians

The report notes Grover Cleveland is ill and that three physicians are attending him.

Grover Cleveland

No Improvement in Fish Hooks and Fish Stories Across Centuries

A remark notes that after 200 years no progress has occurred in fish hook design or in the way fish tales are told. The statement hints at stagnant craft and enduring lore within maritime culture.

Brooklyn man bequeaths half fortune to bartender

A Brooklyn man who recently died left half his fortune to a bartender. The line of succession highlights unexpected charitable bequests and the ongoing work ethic of those in service roles.

Brooklyn

Debunked Hydrophobia Theory Still Sees Rabies Deaths

The belief that hydrophobia does not exist loses support as deaths from rabies continue to occur. The article notes ongoing fatal cases despite the theory challenging the disease’s existence.

Big financial interests warming to Taft in press

A newspaper notes that major financial interests appear warmer to Taft. observers suggest they fear a tougher stance from the president if they withhold support. The tone implies possible political pressure shaping business backing.

Taft

Bankers question candidates on mutual guarantees stance

The bankers understand Bryan's reference to guaranteeing one another but seek to know if presidential contenders will commit to similar mutual guarantees in economic policy and cooperation.

Mr. Bryan Blue

Bryan Might Carry Latch Key to White House Next Year

The report notes William Jennings Bryan was accidentally locked in the White House during the late governors' convention and suggests he may return with a latch key to the establishment next year.

William Jennings Bryan White House Mr. Bryan

RNC Offers $150 for Essay on Party’s Next November

The Republican National Committee announces a $150 prize for the best essay on why the party should be successful next November. Rumors say the committee may not pay, as it does not believe it will have to shell out the cash.

Republican National Committee Republican Party Beé John Mitchell Michele Mitchell Pennsylvania Francis Burton Marrison Marrison South Jefferson Davis Lost Cause Mr. Hart Pacific Coast

Oklahoma Depositors Paid After Bank Failure

Depositors in the first bank to fail in Oklahoma since the new guarantee law took effect were paid in full as soon as state authorities assumed control. The piece notes that a similar Nebraska law would be highly beneficial.

Oklahoma Nebraska

Opinion on fashion magazines favoring millionaires and slim figures

A reader criticizes fashion magazines for catering to the wealthy with extreme waists and styles that do not suit average healthy people, arguing for a magazine that serves common people.

Georgia Governor Hoke Smith Faces Bitter Chronicle Feud

In Crackerland the Georgia governor and the Augusta Chronicle clash over claims of political deceit. The Chronicle counters with strong labels calling Smith a colossal political fraud amid a heated state campaign.

Hoke Smith Georgia Augusta Chronicle Chronicle Hoke Crackerland Joe Brown Smith Brown

Wisconsin defection threats cloud Republican prospects

Some national politicians expect LaFollette to join the Bryan ranks this fall, a move that could siphon a large Wisconsin following and jeopardize the Republican chance at the polls.

LaFollette Bryan Wisconsin

Judge Refuses Liquor License Over Social Impact Claim

An Indiana judge denied a liquor license despite the applicant meeting all state requirements. He cited social harms from traffic in intoxicating liquors, stating it wrecks families, leads to murder, fills poorhouses and penitentiaries, and provides fodder for the hangman.

Indiana

Crookes Predicted Wheat Shortage Prompts Global Famine Warning

The article recalls Sir William Crookes warning of a wheat yield shortfall and possible world famine. It notes a deficit of 400 million bushels worldwide, with the United States holding 493 million bushels in surplus. The U S could meet demand only by releasing emergency stocks for export.

William Crookes United States

National Democratic Outlook and Taft Rivalry Reopened

The piece analyzes Taft Roosevelt tensions, party packing claims against the Republican committee, and the Democratic rise led by Bryan. It discusses possible vice presidential picks, Mitchell and Marrison, and notes Lloyd's Democratic campaign push in Washington with focus on House gains amid regional shifts and the black vote.

Willis J. Abbot Republican National Committee Roosevelt Chicago Hitchcock Taft Hearst Lkely Republican Party Cannon Knox la Follette Fairbanks Ohio River General Grant Grant Denver Bryan New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Fight Congress Lloyd National Democratic Congressional Committee Union Trust Company Washington Mer Henry T. Rainey Illinois Rainey House Senate Chandler Louisiana Returning Board Rotherford B. Hayes White House United States BU Chandler Washington, D. C

Stock Growers Association Meet Attended Amid Enthusiasm

Attendance at the Stock Growers Association annual meeting in Alliance was light due to weather and other factors but attendees expressed strong enthusiasm. R M Hampton presided, Eugene Burton welcomed guests, Bruce McCullough delivered a witty response, and Dr. R A Ramsey spoke on Mange or Scabies.

Stock Growers’ Association Phelan Opera House R. M. Hampton Eugene Burton Box Butte Bruce McCullough Omaha R. A. Ramsey Washington, D. C National Bureau of Animal Industry Herald Dr. Clark Denver Ramsey T. B. McPherson South Omaha Commission McPherson National Livestock Exchange So. Omaha Exchange Rumer A. T. Peters C. A. McKim Lincoln Alliance E. P. Meyers Hyannis E. M. Searles Sheldon Association Ethel Nolan Mary Smalley J. QO Thomas W. S. Cruikshank Nebraska Gednie L. Sheldon James Wilson South Omaha Stock Exchange

Normal Notes Highlight Local School Activity

Professor Wilson spoke on loyalty to home teachers and school at chapel. Miss Evelyn Ester left Bridgeport to teach rural school at sixty dollars a month. Enrollment rose to about 220 with strong faculty effort and plans for basketball and music classes. Local directors visit to hire teachers and praise for a proposed permanent state normal in the region.

Wilson Evelyn Ester Bridgeport Cheyenne County Ritchie Pate Sidney Phillips Supt Hayes A. B. Persinger Lodge Pole

Real Estate Transfers Listed by Baldridge Abstractor

Bonded abstractor Richard H. Watkins transfers to John C. Mc Corkle on multiple parcels with values ranging from 1,600 to 2,000 dollars. E H Boyd transfers to John C. Mc Corkle and others with several sections involved and prices cited. Edwin G. Dirk transfers to Jenette Hubbell for specified nw and sw portions valued at 1 dollar and other consideration. John Robinson to Myrtle L. Robinson lot transfer in Alliance for 2,000 dollars. Wil G. Simonson to Patrick H. Dillon and Hutchinson Co Land Co to Ludwig Kiscenana noted. Rubendall to Albert Schafer and William Wilcox to Prude Broyles Jr. with multiple lot parcels in Alliance. Crystal Picture Parlors advertised for entertainment.

Richard H. Watkins John C. McCorkle John Cc. McCorkle F. M. Knight E. H. Boyd Edwin G. Dirk Jenette Hubbell Val John Robinson Myrtle L. Robinson Alliance Viola B. Shorey Wil G. Simonson Patrick H. Dillon Hutchinson Co Land Co Ludwig Kiscenana

Random notes from an unknown admirer in Alliance

A spoof column in 1908 Alliance items quotes a nameless admirer praising wit and satire. It parodies notices with quips about Liars Council licenses, jokes on Edison, local politics, elopement humor, weather and storms near Bayard and Scottsbluff, a governor’s visit, cattle killed by lightning, a racing car mishap, and a Texas girl noted for orthography, ending with an ad for George D. Darling's rug and carpet stock in Alliance.

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T. J. Okeefe R. Knnest Jack London Bryan and Ryan Thomas F. Bryan Judge Parker W. F. Sheehan Democratic National Committee Sheehan State Committee Pulitzer Thomas F. Ryan Executive Committee St. Louis Parker New York State The Herbert Nelson Nellie Calder Agatha Gregg Alice Mortis Virginia Watson Winifred Spacht Josie Hampton Retta Myers Frances Lockwood Mary Rowland Emily Otteman S. J. Quantock Minatare Sadie Hanna Bayard Lily Colyer Bisco Nina McFall Lakeside L. F. Cunningham Clara Graves Walton McBrien Crystal Picture BY Uncle Grorroe Lian George Bill Taft U. R Dontu Edison J. A. Amsberry Helen Hant Jackson Cutler Utah Butler Kilbourne Sheridan Scottsbluff McDuff Margaret Hagerty Helengone Earth Aone Real Bros Texas Retta Unzicker Tasta Geo D. Darling
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