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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 12, 1917)
60 to yovir Shoe Dealer soicY bave liim stow you the Seasons Latest Models MADE BY HAMILTON, BROWN SHOL CO. ST. LOUIS, U.S.A. Go to Your Shoe Dealer and Ask for HAMILTON-BROWN SHOES DKHII M III FFAI.O ON NATIONAL (iAMK PKESKItVK We show herewith a u lure f buffalo mini deer 011 the Niobrara National Game IV. werve m Valentine, Nebraska. The former milltai resrvation In- been made into a targe game preserve, containing thousands of acre of land well adajited for use ah a game preserve. Thl i- maintained by the national government. Published by courtesy of Valentine Democrat. STOCK (.liownts' ANSI 41. MHOT1NU (Continued from pax? 1) resolutions was then received and adopted. It read as follows: Resolution No. 1 WHEREAS. Death has taken front our midst during the past year two of our esteemed friends and mem bers of our association. Will G. Comstoek and Charles 11. Tully, both of whom at all times have been staunch supporters of this associa tion, and served us well and faith fully for many years; and. WHEREAS, Both Mr. Comstoek and Mr. Tully have been actively en gaged in the live stock industry in the West for the past twenty-nve year and both men were beloved by all who knew them for their fair ness, kindness and loyalty; THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Nebraska Stock Growers Aa aociatlon, in regular session at the city of Valentine, on the 18th day of June, 1917. express our high regard and grea esteem for our departed friends and members, and our keen regret and our grief at their un timely death, and that our sympa thies be tendered to their families. Resolution No. 9 WHEREAS. At the last meeting of (Ms association resolution num bered ill was adopted, which resolu tion in substance condemned an ac tion which was supposed to have been taken by the Chicago Live Stock Exchange in the adoption of a rule tc compel the railroads to pay the commission men fifty cents per car lor the furnishing by them of hoof el Ms on all live stock sold in the Chicago market; and, WHEREAS, Our secretary informs us 'hat the matter was called to hit titten'.ion by E. M. Hughes, secretary Of the Chicago Live Stock Exchange by letter under date of December 4, bl . that the matter had been be fore the Chicago Live Stock Ex change at a regular meeting of the board, that the resolution was an In justice and reflection on the live stock exchange Inasmuch as our In formation was not correct, that said resolution was never passed by said Chicago Live Stock Exchange; THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that it being our desire at all times to be fair, we rescind this resolution at this meeting and we offer to the Chicago Live Stock Exchange our humble apologies, which we certain ly hope that they will accept and be lieve us when we say that we have only the kindliest feelings and we wish at this time to avail ourselves of this opportunity to express our selves; and that a copy of this reso lution be sent to the Chicago Live Stock Exchange. Involution No. 8 WHEREAS, several of our mem bers have been informed although they have no direct information on the subject that the government has or intends in a measure to place an embargo on the exportation of run re of certain ages, and believing that the probabilities are that such action is being considered aud may possibly be taken, we. the stock growers of northwestern Nebraska, in regular session, do hereby peti tion to our senators ami representa tives that they use their influence and best efforts to protect us in this matter. There is a great surplus of mures throughout the western cattle aud range country and it would work a great hardship on us if an 'embargo was placed on them, as 'they are a surplus and it would not I in any manner be detrimental to the j breeding and raising of horses if we I were not restricted in any manner on the sale of what we deem our sur plus stock. AND. RESOLVED FURTHER. That the secretary send a copy of this resolution to our senators and representatives in congress. HeMolution No. 4 WHEREAS. The Federal Trade Commission are investigating (ha live Block and meat industry and we wish ft! 'his time to express our sym pathies and concurrence with their work, and we beliee that the two food bills desired by the president should be passed at an early date, and that all the power desired by the president be vested in him; THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Nebraska Stock Growers Association instruct its secretary In behalf of the association to send a telegram to the Nebraska senators and representatives in congress, readiug as follows: "We. the Nebraska Stock Grow ers Association, shall be glad at all times to co-operate with the govern ment in increasing production of the necessities of life, but we depend on congress to see that legislation is promptly passed Insuring us fair treatment iu the marketing and dis tribution of our products. The food the past year and they asked for j IS, 000 during the coming year. The ! matter was referred to the president land secretary wilh Instructions to make equitable terms with the Wy ' omine association for the coming .' yenr. Alliance Herald Official Paper J The proposition of The Herald Publishing Company to have The Al liance Herald made the official pa- ' per for the ensuing year, and that it ne sent by the association to every 11. ember, was accepted. The Herald, beginning with this issue, will go ev ery week to every' member. Special attention will be given to matters of interest to stockmen. Prospective members an Invited to make use of the application blank of the associa tion which will bo published front time Ut lime. Sioi'knieu ilesiiinu in formation 011 subjects of Interest to them are requested to write to our live-stock editor. Alliance was then selected as the point for the 1918 convention. The business meeting is to be held Thurs day, with the understanding that on that day there he no carnival, street shows, races or wild west shows, or other entertainments, that day being reserved solely by the association for business, with the understanding that the celebration could be held Friday and Saturday. A vote of thanks to the citizens of Valentine for their hospitality and entertainment was carried by a ris ing vote, following which the meet ing adjourned. Tuesday for Sightseeing On Tuesday the visitors were tak en in autos to many points of Inter est near Valentine, including the government game reservation, the state 1 1 and state fish hatcheries, the Cornell hydro-electric power dam and plant, and many other interest ing sights in the beautiful country which surrounds the city. Among the hosts who gave of their time ami money In the entertainment were John Bachelor. C. H. Cornell. J. H. Quigley, F. M. Broome (formerly of Alliance) and others. Photos of a number of the points of interest vis ited and of the magnificent home of John Bachelor, where .many were en tertained, are published in The Her ald this week. Most of the visitors left for their homes on the Tuesday night trains, feeling that the conven tion had been a success from every viewpoint. ed some interesting figures, as a bas is of compsrison with present day prices. The letter was written to this ranchman by a leading live stock broker who was located at that time in Cheyenne. Wyo. The broker quot ed prices f. o. b. cars at ITtah points, and. were for high-grade cattle Hereford and Durham breeds. Yearling steers were quoted at 117; they are now bringing fff. I Yearling heifers were quoted at $14; they are now bringing $40. Two-year-old heifers were quoted at $18; : they bring $60 now. Cows were quoted at $20: they bring $50 easily now. Cows and calves were quoted ,at $26.50; now worth $85. Cer- tainly some raise in prices. SOME DIFFERENCE IN LIVE STOCK PRICES Cattle Itroiiglit Much I .-.-. in Year lfM);t Thau They Do Today. Shown by letter A leading western Nebraska stock man, in hunting through some old papers lately, found an old letter, dated March 28. 1903, that contain- H Departmtnit I Hf "mr 0 u Set ftrst class printing and you get Inly BBH 1 it when promised when you do it. jjggj ffijg Having work done right and when promised BH are rules of this office. nm ER Our service in helping you plan your work I BBfl? is free. nffi gg Telephone 340 when you want that next I Hh job of printing. ran B QUALITY SB IS PROMPTNESS SB BB SERVICE B BB HERALD f C( f H BB COMPY jX jB JOB &Wrj J(s1 BB printing gjJIMi AHf S9 Phone AU BkHB bb n ywMB bills desired by the president we be lieve should be promptly enacted. Please support these bills." Resolution No. ft WHEREAS, the market commit ter are actively engaged at the pres ent time, through their vice chair man. Edward L. Burke, in looking after matters of interest to the live stock industry, aud which is so vital to our welfare, and we wish at this time to express our faith in their work; THE UK PORK. BK IT RESOLVED that we pledge to them our moral and financial support, and that in general we endorse their work and their efforts. The report of the auditing com mittee showed the books of the secretary-treasurer in excellent condi tion and correctly kept. The con densed summary of the secretary treasurer's report is published else where in this section of The Herald. The report of the nominating com mittee was then read. There being no other nominations this report was adopted, the following officers being elected for the following year: Rob ert Graham, Alliance, president; E P. Meyers, Omaha, vice president; Chas. C. Jameson. Ellsworth, secretary-treasurer. The executive com mittee elected consists of the follow ing: A. J. Abbott. Hyannis; J. Kil patrick, Beatrice; Reuben Lisco. Lodgepole: J. H. aBchelor. Valen tine; H. J. KraUBe, Long Lake; J. H. Monahan. Whitman; A. It. Modisett, RuBhville; E. M. Eldred. Orlando; John H. Orr, Lewellen; R. M. Faddis. Omaha; J. H. Quigloy, Valentine; Ed M. Brass, Urand Island; Daniel Adamson. Lake; James C. Carson, Irwin. Evening Meeting of Executive ..in mittee At the evening meeting of the new executive committee there were pres ent as members of the committee, in addition to President Graham and Secretary-treaaurer Jameson, the fol lowing: Messrs. Meyors, Diemer, Modisett, Krauae, Carson, aBchelor and Quigley. The matter of owners of unknown strays was taken up and disposition made of a number. The Wyoming Stock Growers As sociation handles the inspecting at markets for the Nebraska Associa tion Mr. Carey, president of the Wyoming association, was to have been present but was unavoidably kept away. The sum of $5,000 was v 1 W U . A 1 - - Jl. i'u tar n iuiuiuf, iuui-i.iivu miring 1 "?&pfe444!s III Established 1888 Incorporated 1916 Wholesale and Retail fit "l ttiUi8ttUttUUUttUBUaittUTO II III MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS W have a complete stock of all kinds of horse goods Fly Nets. Stable Blankets, Sweat Pads, Whips, Lap Robes, Saddlery, Hardware, Chapartjos, Lariats, lliph Grade Saddles, Harness, and every thing in the saddlery line. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Newberry's Hardware Company Alliance, Nebraska "The Largest City in Western Nebraska" II