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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
7
Commissioners call a special election for June 20 to bond Morrill county for 15000 dollars to aid courthouse construction. Bridgeport News Blade hints the measure will pass by a strong margin and suggests Box Butte could use a similarly large court house with offices for all county officials.
A reflection on the Civil War’s end noting most veterans have passed and younger generations forget old animosities. The piece praises reconciliation and unity, emphasizing that just and generous people honor both blue and gray and reject sectional hatred.
A Florida congressman Clark votes high tariff and denounces Bryan. Florida’s Democratic legislature invites him to explain and later to visit as Bryan gains support from the masses. The piece argues Wall Street influence failed to kill Bryan and predicts further shifts in party loyalty.
The Massachusetts figure Thomas L Hisgen now declares his support for democracy. The piece recalls his bid as Hearst independence party candidate and notes the party’s expense and influence, reporting a poll result of 53 153 votes.
The article portrays Mr. Hisgen denouncing the Independence party and endorsing the Democratic party as the road to reform. It argues wealth influence and boss corruption threaten the republic, while radicals within the Democratic ranks outnumber conservatives. Hisgen urges Democrats to unite to curb plutocracy and restore government to the people.
The Herald reaffirmed loyalty to Alliance as a once dry town and warns against slander from neighboring papers. It defends the city’s progress, notes last year’s improved business despite no licenses, and asserts wet or dry Alliance will grow as a leading Northwestern Nebraska city.
The Agar Packing company sues Rock Island to recover 354000 dollars for alleged freight rate discrimination. Evidence shows livestock bought at Valley Junction shipped in two billings to eastern packers, the railroad arguing a continuous shipment while the plaintiff contends two distinct shipments occurred.
Davenport May 22 The Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs closed its four day biennial convention with 384 delegates attending. Mrs Julian Richards of Waterloo elected president by 73 votes over Mrs A B Shipley of Des Moines. Other officers named include J W Watseck Davenport recording secretary Mra H M Towner Corning corresponding secretary Mra Freeman Conaway Ames federation state secretary Mrs B B Clark Red Oak treasurer Mrs Mary Johnson Humboldt auditor Mrs Pearl Holbrook Onawa.
Waterloo Iowa faces a civic vote on issuing 525000 bonds to purchase the waterworks plant and fund extensions. A broad campaign targets both men and women with mass meetings led by Feely, and it is expected that more women than ever will participate in the decision.
Three fires in Oskaloosa Iowa destroyed about 20000 dollars in property. The Ezra Mendenhall furniture factory suffered a 15000 dollar loss likely from spontaneous combustion. James Loughbridge's home burned with roof loss and water damage totaling around 5000 dollars. A Siebel Milling tenement house fire caused by a gasoline stove caused minor damage.
W C Brown president of the New York Central with several officials toured Council Bluffs Iowa after a luncheon hosted by General Grenville M Dodge. Brown once held a dispatcher's night trick in the Burlington office thirty years ago but had not visited in nearly ten years.
John Junken was moved from Fort Madison to Centerville by Sheriff Jackson of Ottumwa and placed in Sheriff Clark's custody under the belief his trial would begin May 25. Local officials fear unrest as Herman Owens, a white ex-convict accused of assaulting a simple minded girl, is jailed nearby.
Waterloo hosts the Iowa Millers' midsummer meeting on June 2 with speakers Professor H. G. Bell of Ames on The Seed Wheat Question and Commissioner H. R. Wright of Des Moines on The Rulings of the Iowa Food and Dairy Commissioner That Affect the Miller.
Ray Augustine of Cedar Rapids died from injuries after being crushed when he fell from a train in the Northwestern railroad yards at Sioux City on May 25. His head was crushed and both legs were severed.
The senior class will present Clouds at the Phelan opera house on Saturday night. Proceeds from the show will fund a new high school gym shower bath. Tickets go on sale Friday May 28 with reserved seats 50 cents and general 35 cents.
Geo. D. Darling announces cut flowers including lilacs snowballs peonies and carnations available this Saturday at noon for Memorial Day. Leave orders now.
Choice R C Leghorn cockerels for sale. Eggs 50 cents per setting. Call or write Mrs A Gregory Marsland Nebr. 18 13w.
Prof. E W Hunt argues alfalfa can be profitable in Box Butte County but warns success hinges on using acclimated seed, proper threshing and cleaning equipment, and avoiding weed contamination. He notes germination rates, weed seed burdens, and weed control as critical to establishing a viable stand.
The speaker urges thorough seed testing before sowing alfalfa and offers to share any available information to support growers.
State botanist Professor E. Mead Wilcox and assistant R. E. Stone arrive in Alliance to set up experimental potato plots. They plan to plant varieties, study infection timing, spray effects, and storage impact with a city hall lab for fungal research. Wilcox also tours Hay Springs Rushville Gordon to drum up interest in Northwestern Nebraska potato issues.
Classified notice advertising 250 bushels of common millet seed for sale by C H Evans of Marsland. Includes sale reference No 24-3w. Contact details not fully legible.
The editor offers a special two publication trial to January 1, 1920 for $1. Readers can mail to Omaha Daily News, Nebraska for a month trial of both papers. The Daily News is noted for independence and full market and telegraph coverage. Farm Magazine targets farmer families and appears twice monthly.
Notice to John J. Gwengel that a petitioner seeks an absolute divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. Respond by May 20. Case filed in Rene county. Judge Eugene presiding.
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