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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
4
Authorities report a counterfeit 1000 dollar bill in circulation though no newspaper staff has accepted it for subscription payments. The note remains uncashed and under scrutiny by lenders and publishers.
The editor notes the 3016 page Herald edition released last week required much effort and expense. State fair visitors and regular readers showed strong appreciation, indicating the edition’s value to Alliance and Box Butte County far exceeds its cost.
Last week Sutton Nebraska News ran a two page ad for Blackfoot Investment Company. Local reps include O B Neumann Chase Feagins and Ira T Stewart. Feagins recently relocated to Sutton and is courting Idaho irrigated land investments.
At the Omaha Central Labor union picnic, candidates clashed in a lively exchange. John Yelser introduced the event and led into a joint debate with C. H. Aldrich, the Republican governor candidate, followed by remarks from Mayor James Dahlman and Aldrich himself. The discussion broadened to national issues as G. M. Altebcock spoke and congress candidates 6. Lobeck and Judge Sutton traded barbs.
Ora Phillips handles business in Iowa this week. L T L plans a Monday meeting September 12 to elect officers. Mrs Vance is host. Mrs Lolo Burris assists as saleslady at McClear store during Mr McClear’s absence. Henry Broich extends visit to Berwyn Nebraska and orders The Herald sent there. Ladies Aid of M E church serves top lunch after lecture Tuesday. Mrs Chaulk and two daughters travel from Chadron to Alliance for St Agnes academy. Chaulk returns Wednesday. Geo Younkin returns from Scottsbluff with moving picture show, also shows at Minatare during reunion. E C McClear travels to Chicago. Mrs McClear visiting while fall stock is ordered. couple expect home soon. Civil service exam in Alliance postponed to Sept 17 1910 due to few applicants. inquiries to J N Johnston secretary Alliance post office.
Advertisement from Holaten's Drug Store promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and scalp itching. It claims one shampoo with ZEMO SOAP and ZEMO will stop itching and cleanse the scalp, with a money back refund if not satisfied.
President Taft told the National Conservation congress in St. Paul that real conservation means wise use and preservation for future generations. At the Labor Day address at the state fair he said he knows of no plan to prosecute labor leaders under the anti trust law and opposes special exemption by statute. He traveled from the fairgrounds toward Minneapolis and then to Beverly.
Theodore Roosevelt spoke to thousands at Island Park on Labor Day in Fargo North Dakota outlining a program for workers. He urged eight hour workdays free schools safe factories and compulsory education plus unemployment protection and universal child labor abolition. He defended unions as necessary and pressed for national and state laws to shield workers from corporate greed.
Washington reports about 79 555 acres in Arizona and New Mexico opened to settlement under homestead laws by the interior secretary authorities. Land becomes subject to settlement November 22 but not to entry and December 2. The parcels include Coconino national forest land in Arizona and portions eliminated from the Coponado national forest in Arizona plus Grant County New Mexico.
Breckenridge Jones, president of the Mississippi Valley Trust of St Louis, was arrested at Cazenovia for disobeying a supreme court order to appear in the United States Independent Telephone case now before Judge Benton. He was brought to Rochester in custody of a deputy sheriff.
Newbury Massachusetts September 6 fire destroyed three farm buildings. Several tramps are believed dead in the blaze started accidentally by the occupants.
Joe Price returns from a Montana sight seeing trip. George and Mrs Davis back from Sheridan after a ten day camping visit with Mrs Davis' brother. Harrel from Denver visits Alliance. works as machinist and belongs to Eagle Lodge. Conductor Richardson handles Hoskin's car, one trip to Ravenna. Shop workers shorten hours due to slack business. layoffs noted. Conductor Lawson moved back to Alliance. Hoffman returns to freight. Dick Burke visits Lincoln for State Fair. owns a farm near Lincoln. Harry Johnson and wife return from Hastings trip. E McKenzie to Lincoln for State Fair visit with parents. Nieces of Mrs Conners depart for Omaha. Christensen becomes new brake man. Birth of baby girl for Kay Deteline in Crawford. wish for health and prosperity from friends. Lizzie Phillips resigns Bouges summer job to visit Slater, Missouri. Funeral held for brakeman J. W. Hagard. Burlington Relief coverage noted. Will Coners leaves for Grand Island to work for U. P. Hazel Cramer visits Marsland. Cramer family updates. Dad Taylor visits Alliance. JKR family returns from Black Hills vacation with Mrs Barnum of Kansas City. Rev Harvey Cooper and Frank McCarter visit, discuss Wesleyan course and Bayard pastorship. W. S. Barret visits Omaha. meets Mayor Dahlman at Orpheum. Mayor confident of reelection.
Frank McCarter of Bayard appreciates The Herald and orders his name placed on the subscription list.
A feature on the DeLuxe two wheeled auto described as half motor vehicle and half motorcycle. It combines motorcycle framework with automobile gear including an auto seat for an endurance run to Denver.
An engine should be kept scrupulously clean as cleanliness boosts operation and reduces overheating. A stiff brush and plenty of gasoline remove grease and dirt effectively.
The Joh Snyder dray line adds a new delivery truck and notes it should run cheaper than ten horses though no running-cost figures are yet obtained.
The article praises the automobile as a major aid to land men's work in Hox Hutte county. It notes daily trips of 100 to 150 miles with a group of men, claiming autos cut travel time by days compared with teams and reduce fatigue, aiding impressing customers.
Readers note varying car care habits with city dwellers polishing more and spending less on waste. A curious contrast emerges with a neighbor’s well kept appearance versus a “second-hand” look in others. City residents also show more concern about ear cleanliness than rural areas.
A dated instruction stresses regular care of engines with attention to spark plugs. It advises cleaning components with a brush and gasoline every two to three weeks and to inspect moving parts periodically to ensure nothing is loose.
The article advises oiling steering joints and protecting them with leather covers to prevent rust and hard steering. It discusses fuel economy by balancing gasolene to air, noting engines need more air than fuel and that too much gasolene reduces power and causes overheating and mechanical damage.
Father McNamara departed Saturday noon for Chadron and stopped at The Herald office to pick up a batch of the Herald extra edition from last week.
EK T Kibble and his two daughters departed Saturday for Lincoln where the daughters will enroll in school this winter. Mr Kibble plans to stay through the State Fair. Ben Anderson of Holsten Drug Store has returned from a trip to Colorado points.
The Herald will continue to carry news to Rev. Harvey O. Cooper formerly pastor of the Methodist church at Bayard and now a student at the Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church announces services on Sunday September 4 with holy communion and sermon in the morning followed by evening prayer and sermon at 7 40 PM. Mi ffauris is rector.
Simon Seay advertises a remodeled barn to operate a feed and sale business and invites local patronage.
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