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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
10
John W. Thomas editor and manager notes second class mail transmission and offers annual subscription at 1.50 in advance. Claims largest circulation in western Nebraska and advert rates by request with sample copies free on request.
National President Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshala lead the slate with state officers including Governor John Morehead and Lieutenant Governor Herman DiPrs. A varied roster lists secretary of state A. T. Gatewood auditor Henry C. Richmond treasurer Geor. B. Halim and others across public instruction attorney general and rail lines.
The Herald notes high demand from advertisers and readers. Columns show more items crowded out last week and this week. If eight pages remain insufficient, the paper may grow to twelve or sixteen pages to handle news and advertising space.
Clarence E. Harman of Holdrege, a candidate for state railway commissioner on the Democratic and People’s Independent tickets, toured Alliance Tuesday forenoon. He impressed voters, pledged to uphold Democratic principles, and stressed his qualifications from years as a traveling salesman. Observers note western Nebraska deserve more regional representation and foresee Harman receiving a strong vote in the area as a Democratic year advances.
By order of the county commissioners a notice in The Herald calls for an election on bonding Box Butte county for 75000 to erect and furnish a larger, better protected courthouse. The Herald favors careful voter consideration and urges majority support for the project if deemed beneficial to Alliance and county business interests.
Lou Skala of a farm south of Alliance underwent surgery for tuberculosis of the bone in his leg at a hospital. A prominent member of the local I O O F received much attention from the lodge and friends. Mrs. Skala plans to return to the farm by week’s end as friends hope for his quick recovery.
An old hoax-style ad claims Catarrh is constitutional and promotes a cure by internal intake. It asserts a $100 reward for proof of failure to cure and lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as producers with dubious testimonials.
Dr. Churchill made a trip to Ellsworth on Tuesday, delivering remarks and meeting local residents during the visit.
Burton Rowland came home Sunday noon after a month with relatives and friends in New York state and Boston. He was joined by his grandmother Mrs Owens who will stay in Ullen. James H Powell, brother of C L Powell, appeared earlier this week and has leased his ranch south of the city to travel in Alberta on a trapping trip. He plans to write notes from the north for The Herald. George Zurn and his wife arrived from Washington state to visit his uncle Gregory Zurn and will travel to Crawford to see more relatives.
Hosiery advertisement notes Ladies Liske Hose are sold at two price points of 55 and 40 cents across multiple outlets, highlighting value and availability.
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