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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
9
The Alliance Herald is the official newspaper of Alliance City and Hot County. The text lists Burr Printing Co owners and officers with classification as the official newspaper and printed publication details.
Over fifty Alliance business leaders at a chamber of commerce meeting called for a more active role by members. They urged regular luncheons to keep all members informed, emphasize financial support, and insist on open policy discussion to sustain the organization.
Senator Harding plans to skip the Wilsonian practice of delivering messages to both houses in one joint session. With a Republican legislature, this move distances him from Wilsonian appeal. The piece notes Wilson’s success with spoken addressing despite anti target.
Official returns show Wray, the nonpartisan candidate for governor, carried fifteen counties amid a Republican landslide. The piece urges unity against the nonpartisan movement, arguing class rule is wrong and warning that the league seeks to unite one class against all others.
The text notes price cuts are gradual and expect a long path back to pre war prices. It implies a slow recovery with no immediate return to former levels.
The editorial discusses Alliance voters deciding on adopting a city manager form, weighing added expenses against potential efficiency. It notes concerns about whether better leaders would be chosen and questions if gains justify higher salaries for a manager, while urging informed public discussion.
Dances at the armory on Wednesday and Friday evenings attract growing crowds. Robinson and Anderson present the events with Andy's Fearless Six providing music. The orchestra has added talent from St. Paul and Lincoln, and the maple floor has been renewed, making it a premier dance venue.
A wry note from New York Morning Telegraph remarks that delaying a wedding until normal times passes may backfire, predicting the groom or couple risk becoming normal in delay themselves.
A cable reports French railroads require American experts and face similar challenges as American railroads, sharing a need for expertise to advance modernization and operations.
A pacifist laments that nonviolence offers no protection when a brutal assailant disregards their beliefs and physically abducts them. The remark underscores the danger faced by peaceful ideals in a hostile world.
The Patriot Motor company formerly Hebb Motor Co of Lincoln has gone into receivership. A creditors meeting is set for Monday morning in Lincoln.
The Lincoln Star notes it is time for coal magnates to petition the government for aid as winter weather tightens. The editorial frames this as a strategic call for relief measures amid harsh conditions.
Dick Hunsacker was in Alliance Thursday due to illness.
Marcus Frankle reports widespread clothing price reductions are temporary as overstocked manufacturers push surplus for quicker sales. He notes items sold well below pre war levels but warns prices will rise once inventories clear and costs stay high.
Police officer Nova Taylor has not resigned though he attended one hearing and rejoined patrols briefly. He left on a hunting trip Tuesday morning and has not returned by Friday, while Chief Reed and Officer Trabert cover his duties.
Farmers announce price change for apples with a fall and winter timeline. The Farmer's Union notes the price moves from 1.75 dollars per box to 2.75 dollars per basket as supply and demand shift.
Funeral held Thursday at the home of her son Frank Fenner with Rev. A J Kearns officiating. Mrs Fenner widow of Rosell Fenner came to the country 33 years ago and lived with son Edwin E Fenner east of town. Survived by two sons Frank Alliance and Edwin E Fenner, and two daughters Mrs Ella Johnson east of Alliance and Mrs D W Hughes of York who attended the service.
Mrs. C. H. Jones and her son Paul are expected home Friday from Marshall Missouri where she has been under a doctor's care since the first of September. Friends report her great improvement and relief at her condition.
A note from Van Graven's promotes a personalized gift option, offering a photograph as a meaningful present. Includes contact phone number 901 for orders.
A Chicago News item recalls a figure once known for dousing gas flames who is now engaging in a dangerous boom era activity. The piece frames the shift as a cautionary tale about risky behavior and public safety.
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