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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
The Rocky Mountain Elk quotes a biblical admonition about turning the other cheek and treating enemies well. It notes we should refrain from fighting back when wronged and compares it to not using a skunk’s weapons or retaliating when kicked by a mule.
The piece argues that domestic workers backing tariffs to protect clothing costs harm themselves by boosting prices for essentials. It questions why workers demand protection for employers against foreign manufacturers but not protection against foreign labor entering the United States to compete with protected domestic labor.
A deputation of female hosiery workers travels to Washington to pressure Congress for higher duties on hosiery to protect workers. The piece notes US imports valued at $1 with about 65 cents duty, averaging 6s per cent protection, and accuses manufacturers of underpaying labor by 24 cents per $1.65 goods, arguing wage prospects will rise only if protection increases.
The Omaha Bee praised Alliance and Box Butte county but included errors. It claims irrigation supports vast crops, misstates butter production and pota to yields, and misprints payroll figures. Local readers urge a correction from the Bee to set the record straight.
A fragment notes ongoing campaign by bee trust representatives who have spent weeks circulating materials, portraying a dispute over farming practices and trust influence.
The piece argues farmers sign petitions to keep the hides duty, claiming it raises shoe and harness prices and benefits packers. It cites James G Blaine from 1890 and questions whether farmers truly want the duty kept, asking if the farmer is a son.
A Nebraska law requires notices of liquor license applications be published in the county’s paper with the largest circulation. The Herald claims Box Butte County’s biggest reach and proposes a three member committee to compare Herald and Times subscriptions to decide if notices must run there. If Times is larger, no further publication demand will be made.
A visiting drummer with his uncle in the country is asked to say grace at dinner. He delivers a formal, old fashioned blessing, thanking the host for the favor and expressing hope for future orders and continued friendship.
Local items cover Jerry Rowan visiting Ohio and Dr Copsey doing business in Omaha. W J Poole starts a new house project, and the Hampton visit to a ranch. George Mollring returns from Chicago. Mrs Garrett visits from Ellsworth. The Woman's Club meets at 3 30 with Mrs D W Hayes. air dome work continues with Fred Countryman and son Oliver.
Mr Bettebenner went to Minatare and returned with Mrs Bettebenner. Harry Kipp, fresh from Grand Island Business College, joins EK W as Starn leaves for Omaha. Upjohn, ex traveling auditor, visits on way to Sheridan. Frank Kucera takes vacant chief dispatcher role. E P Bracken from Sheridan becomes general superintendent, Allen moves to Burlington Iowa. Blanche Macdonald returns to join The Herald. Litchfield depot burned last Saturday evening by sparks from a passenger engine. M O Joder on sick list. Jack Kennedy returns from Omaha. F A Hively visits from Sterling.
Alliance friends of Supt. L. B. Allen celebrate his promotion but regret his removal from the city. He and his wife and children depart with many friends’ good wishes for their new home in Burlington Iowa.
A. L. Ireland of Mitchell and Marie Feck of Pipillion wed at the Methodist parsonage last Monday at 6 40 in the morning. Rev. J. L. Vallow officiated and the couple departed on the 7 30 train to Mitchell to establish their future home.
Mas R Simmons advertises a 15 percent sale on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday across all items including millinery suits skirts shirt waists house dresses one piece wash jumper suits plus embroideries all over edging insertions and corset cover embroidery call for details.
One fur coat offered for 15.00 saving 10.00 from 25.00. Norton's ad lists for sale one or two residence lots on Big Horn avenue with city water. A J Welch at 519 Big Horn avenue advertises four room cottage for rent with city water and electric lights at 419 Sweetwater Ave by D C Taylor.
Palace Meat Market in Alliance advertises top market prices for fat cattle and hogs with cash on delivery. Only good quality livestock accepted.
T J O Keefe returns to Box Butte county from a southern journey via Denver Amarillo and the Pecos valley noting irrigation driven land value in Texas higher than in Nebraska He buys a quarter section near San Antonio while reporting stark droughts and a large Texas immigration boom Ed M Tracy a former local merchant now thrives in Texas real estate smarting health issues prompt skipping Florida and California.
Miss B Blanche Macdonald returns from Lincoln to Alliance to work as stenographer and bookkeeper for The Herald after completing a commercial and stenographic course at Lincoln Business College. J Carl Thomas, son of The Herald editor, will join the job printing department after a stint as pressman in Omaha.
John J Riordan applies with the city clerk to obtain a liquor license to sell intoxicating beverages at lot 7 block 2 fronting on Pow Bitte? Avenue Heron Yard Alliance Nebraska for the municipal year ending May 10. The filing states he will present the council of Alliance Nebraska on May 19 or 19 May the notice is dated April 14 in Alliance Nebraska.
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