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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 1914)
THE ALLIANCE HERALD JOHN W. THOMAS, Editor Lloyd C. Thomas, City Editor Published every Thursday by THE HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Lloyd C. Thomas, President John W. Entered at the post office at through the malla as second -claw Subscription price, $1 60 THURSDAY, The Center Herald aaya It la con vinced that some automobile must be broke to lead as well as drive. We see one here every few daya with a rope tied around its neck coming down the street with a car in front of It. When the common earth worm Is cut In two. he won't make a fuss about It; but to the tall end will grow a head and to the head end a tall. There will be two worms in stead of one. Misfortune often dou bles our strength. "Is your father rich?" someone asked a five-year-old girl, and the little one replied confidently, "Why, of course! He's got me." And she was right, too. for the father of a sweet, loving, helpful little daughter Is richer than soem millionaires whose money cannot buy them the lore of a single heart. No, the deadest man on earth Is not numbered in Father Time's har vest. You cannot find his tomb stone In the cemetery, neither does a mossy mound mark his lowly bed. His last resting place was on a crack er box In the grocery, an dthere he will remain dead to everything good, dead to all activity, dead to friend ship and dead to his home ties until Gabriel shall awaken him to a more active life in a future world. Why is it. it is often asked, that people In small towns can find no better business than prying Into other people's business, and then ex aggerating the truth In regard to the same. People who pretend to be Christians, who attend church regu larly, who in the sight of their neigh bors ere generous and charitable, yet who, without the sliahtest pro vocation pick up some little mistake, or more often, at nothing, will so scandallie one as to ruin his or her reputation for life. We happened Into a home the oth er night, and over the parlor door saw the legend worked in letters of red, "What Is Home Without a Mother?" Across the room was an other brief "God Bless Our Home." Now what's the matter with "God Bless our Dad?" He gets up early, lights the fire, bolls an egg, and wipes the dew off the lawn with his boots while many a mother Is sleep ing . He makes the weekly handout to the butcher, the milkman and the baker and his little pile is bdaly dim inished, before he has been home an hour. . The charge of Democratic respon sibility for hard times both present and past has fallen with a crash. As for the present, even the enemies of the administration are beginning to admit that the tide of business Is rising steadily. As for the past, the He is nailed by greatest of all the barons of politics and finance which the McKlnley-Roosevelt heydey of Republican rule produced Nelson W. Aldrich. We have Aldrlch's word for it. solemnly given In a set speech delivered In the senate, that the panic of 1907 was the most acute and disastrous In the history of the United States! snm mnmho a th. in hA Pullman shons near Chicago wu ,. duced from 13.000 to 10.000. The . . . . . ! men wno were iam on are now oeing, : restored to work at the rate of about thirty a day. Fifteen hundred men have been added in a fortnight to the force of the Western Steel Car foundry In Illinois. The Pennsylva nia Railroad is making improve ments in and near Pittsburgh that win cost s&.OQO.oot. These are ,.. . . tuuns uiuuy inuicauona ot ireer ex-i pendlture of money by the railroads, due to their expectation of improved business, and this expectation rests mainly upon the uncommonly good crop prospects. The harvests rae not subject to the regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Over at Alliance there is some thing doing in the democracy. John W. Thomas, editor of the Herald, is a candidate for register of lands. The central committee of his party doea- n t love him for some reason or other and as a result the democrats in their county conventtoa came out flat-footed against him, endorsing his opponent for the appointment as register and denouncing and renoun cing hi mand his paper. They pub lished all their calls in the republic an paper and gave as the reason for their action that he had failed to support Dahlman and Morehead. The Press doesn't know any of the parties concerned or the conditions surrounding those parties, but we do know that there is plenty of op portunity for machine politicians to play even with a newspaper that doesn't follow the path prescribed by them. Mr. Thomas and bis Herald may not be worthy of the support and friendship of the democrats of that county. We don't know. We do know that the average democratic newspaper does more for the suc cess of the party than the average committeeman or office seeker does and we do know that the day of hide bound partisanship Is passing not only tor newspapers but for the read - Incorporated J. Carl Thomas, Vice Pres. Thomas, Secretary Alliance, Nebraska, for transmission matter. per year la advance JULY 30. 1914 ers of Press. newspapers. The Norfolk How far so-called Christian na tions miss the real spirit of Christ ianity, the religion of the Prince of Peace, Is Indicated by two of the op posing nations of the European war holding religious services, Just prior to starting out their armies on their work of human butchery, the object of the special services being to se cure divine approbation and thus In sure the success of their armies. It 1b certainly cause for congratu lation that President Wilson's efforts to secure a settlement by arbitration disagreement between the managers of western railroads and their en Elnemen and firemen have been suc cessful. It is the sensible way of settling differences, when all parties will agree to It and abide by the de cision of the arbitrators. While an Industrial war is not as destructive of life as war between nations. It is just as needless among civilized peo ple; and once it gets started strong. It is hell, too. NERIOUH IUTIIUMOROUH "Goodby, everybody. Life Isn't worth living for me. Please notify my mother, Mrs. Martha Jantsen, 1134 Beech street, St. Paul. Tell her to tell Cora." ' After writing the above lines, Thomas Jantsen, a young man of 22, who was rooming on South Eleventh street, Omaha, aimed a gun at his heart; but his aim was poor and the gun only a 22 caliber, so that only a slight injury was inflicted upon him self, perhaps enough to put a little sense into his head. Young Jantsen was evidently dis appointed In a love affair. In addi tion to the farewell message above given, he had written a poem, ad dressed to his sweetheart, Cora, and closing as follows: "Your sweet disposition is what made me fall For the purest little girl In all St. Paul." OLD TIMK ANTIMONOPOLIST The candidacy of Al. M. White of York, Nebr., for the office of county judge of York county, harks us back to the old days In Nebraska politics when the factions of 'the republican party now known as progressive and reactionary were called antimonopo ly and monopoly wings of the party. For some years past Mr. White has been proprietor of a furniture store In the city of York, but he was a lawyer before he became a merchant. Of course, In being a candidate for a Judicial position in Nebraska now, he Is asking for a nonpartisan nom ination, but the question of party affiliation naturally comes up to some extent. And that reminds us. When a young man, Mr. White stud led law in the office of N. V. Harlan, a leading antlmonopoly republican of the old Second congressional dist rict of Nebraska, comprising the southwest and south central parts of the state, back in the 80 s and early 90's. Those were the years when the B. & M. railroad had more poli ticians employed, directly and indir ectly, than It had section men. Har lan wanted to go to congress, but with nominations made by the old convention system he didn't stand the ghost of a show of getting on the ticket, until the populist uprising nde republican defeat certain Then Itlfav lot him hnvn tha nnmlnatlrn him have the nomination for congress, and "Bill" McKeegan skinned him by fourteen or fifteen thosuand majority. Speaking about Al. M. White again, The Herald does not wish to dip into York county politics at this distance, but from a long personal acquaintance with him we are sure that If h shall h nominated and , . : --, 'l1, Yor.k CUnt.y Ti11 ave - mighty good man in the office of county Judge. "Judge White," that sounds good to us. THE WAR SPIRIT If the immortal bard, William Shakespeare, were living now be surely would have additional reason for exclaiming: "What fools these I mortals be! Millions of human lives trembling in the balance of a destiny which hangs upon the deter mination of a few European poten tates. Murder (for the wanton tak ing of human life is nothing else), on a scale of such magnitude as the world has never yet witnessed, is ex pected within the next few months. Millions and billions of dollars' worth of property worse than wast ed, and a burden of grinding debt fastened upon generations yet un born. What is it all about, why this de mand for a world's war? Simply that the useless armies of Europe may be used and thus the complaints of the burdened masses be quieted. unrortunateiy tne appeal to race prejudice and to the inherent war spirit, which is being made by the rulers who are bringing on the war, Is having the desired effect upon the common people. It they were edu cated as they ought to be and knew what was for their own prosperity and happiness, they would throw down their arms and refuse to shed the blood of their fellowmen. If the average American could J have his way about this European war, he would make short work of It. He would take the kings and emperors and czar and their cabi nets, that are advising war, and place them In the van of the armies, where they would be the targets for the first guns fired. Then they would uncrown the whole bunch, dis band the armies, permit the soldiers to become civilians, except, perhaps, a sufficient number for police aerv Ice, and set up a government of the people, for the people and by the people. But the war spirit! How unfor tunate that men of mentality in oth er affairs permit themselves to be carried away by It. Crazy,' as one might properly say. Practically in sane thru Inbred prejudice and a senseless adoration for titles and names, taught them from their in fancy. It looks like we are a long way from the rhlllenluni yet. By conceding that the voluntary withdrawal of Huerta from Mexico represents an achievement for which the highest honor is due President Wilson, the Independent press of the country undoubtedly reflects the opinion of all patriotic and Intellec tually honest Americans. If nothing more Is accomplished. President Wil son's Mexican policy has brought "government by assassination" Into practical, as well as moral, disrepute among the nations within the tone of American Influence and responsi bility. The result of the president's firm refusal to recognize the beneficiary of (If not the conniver at) the mur der of Madero, will tend strongly to establish the principle that such methods do not succeed. Attempts of the kind are much less likely to be made In the face of an example indicating that the civilized world will not permit them to succeed. Criminals carefully consider their chances of "getting away with It." But It seems more than probable the administration's Mexican policy will accomplish its larger purpose al so. Prospects are excellent for the early establishment of a constitu tional government at Mexico City, whlch will have the courage and the power to face the land question. The issue met and settled. Mexico will be on a permanent footing. Under the head "Prosperity Com ing Through the Crops," the Wash ington Post says: "The winter wheat harvest Is now assured, and the highest estimates of its magnitude are fully confirmed. "The spring wheat prospects are even better than stated a month ago, and Canadian crops are so well ad vanced as to give hopes to the farm ers there that all grain records of the past will be surpassed. "The corn crops of the south, the southwest, the far west and the cen tral west are now, thanks to recent rains, In fine condition, with pros pects of hundreds of millions of bushels of increased yield over that of last year. "The cotton crop east of the Miss issippi seldom looked better, and close Investigation of the Texas con ditions reveal nothing to justify any fears of serious deterioration. "By August 15 cotton from the coast districts of Texas will be mov ing to Europe, and the credits to this country's account will be growing larger dally in European financial centers." Coming from one of the chief or gans of disaster, that is strong lan guage. However, even this unex pected poultice will not cure the Democratic determination to com plete the legislative program. The currency act will fo much, and the coming revision of the trust laws as much more, to keep and distribute the prosperity of which the Post makes a rather belated acknowledg ment. TALKS ON ADVERTISING No. a lly Nels Darling Change your advertisements at least every other issue of the paper. Don't wait until the last minute but decide days before just what you are going to especially bring to the attention of the buying public. Get your copy to the newspaper two or three days before the date of publication, and if you are using a dally paper, give them several advertisements in advance so that the printer will not be rushed A small advertisement run often is more effective than a large one run occasionally. It is well to use a liberal amount of space when you ean, but it is eternally keeping at it that does If you will give this subject of thought, you will begin to find a pleasure in writing your store news. You will get real fun out of planning the campaign and the work of preparing the copy. You will als oenjoy watching and measuring the results of your advertising. Read the magazine advertising catch some of the spirit of real advertising. The largest mercantile estab lishments In the world have been built up by advertising , of the careful, pains-taking, stick-to-it type. If you are using the same kind you used ten years ago, or that others the times. You must talk to your them stralght-from-the-shoulder jabs something. It pays to advertise if you know It is as important to know how to goods at the right prices, for you must sell these goods in time and at profit Are you one of the merchants who pay much attention to buying, and little in getting these purchases before the public? Both are of equal importance. Remember that your local 'newspaper is your best medium. The sou venir that you give away, the circular you sent out, both have their places but the newspaper Is a great salesmsn, busy all the time if you will but learn how to make it talk for you. . WATCH FOR THE DATE OF THE OPENING OF THE NEW MILLINERY STORE. MRS. ZEHRUNG. Political Cards i 1 , V ' , J 7 GOVERNOR JOHN H. MOREHEAD Democratic Candidate for Reelection Primaries, August 18, 1914. Stands Squarely Upon His Record FOK SHERIFF I wisn to announce tnat I am a candidate for the office of sheriff of Box Butte county, subject to the de cision of the Republican voters. Pri mary, August 18, 1914. DICK WATERS. 22 Years in Schools of Kansas and Nebraska. Principal Central School, Alliance Q. H. Burns Candidate for Republican Nom ination to office of Superintend ent Box Rutte County at Pri mary Election, Aug. 18, 1014. FOR COMMISSIONER OF GARDEN COUNTY I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner from the Third Dis trict of Garden county, subject to the decision of the Republican electors at the coming August primaries. If nominated and elected I pledge my self to look after the duties of this Important office in a businesslike and economical manner and will accept the old salary of four dollars per day and mileage. I have been a resident in Blue Creek precinct for twenty-six years. Respectfully, ROSCOE VANCE. 30-to augl8-3722 Only a "V" apiece Is all it will cost candidates to have their an nouncements pubiisnea in this pa per. If a photo cut is wanted or an extended notice, there will be a small additional charge. and can give you a good set-up. the business. newspaper advertising some real of the big national advertisers and of advertising in the newspaper that used at that period, yo uare behind customers in a different manner. Give stir them, rouse them, tell them how. If you don't know how learn advertise as it is to know how to buy FOIl COUNTY JUDGE I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to he office of Coun ty Judge of Box Butte county, sub ject to the decision of the voters at the Primary Election to be held Tuesday, August 18, 1914. L. A. BERRY. 30to-augl8-3739 FOIl COUNTY JUDGE I hereby announce ray candidacy for the office of County Judge of Box Butte County, subject to the decis ion of the voters at the Primary Election to be held Tuesday, August 18, 1914. SMITH P. TUTTLE. 29-augl8-3709 ANNOUNCEMENT I wish to announce that I am a candidate for the nomination for county superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket at the primar ies on August 18th. I have been connected with the Alliance schools for six years as eighth grade teacher. Your support is respectfully solicit ed. MAME J. WHITE. 28-augl8 TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SENAT ORIAL DISTRICT: As a candidate for State Senator I respectfully solicit your support at the primaries August 18th. EARL D. MALLERY. CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF OF GARDEN COUNTY I hereby announce myself as a candidate for tl e office of sheriff of Garden County, subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the coming primary on August 18th. B. MEWHIRTER. 28-augl8-3680 FOR COUNTY TREASURER , ' I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for the office of County Treasurer of Box Butte coun ty on the Republican ticket, subject to the decision of the voters at the Primary Election to be held Tues day, August 18, 1914. C. E. MARKS. 29-augl8-3710 tlf P W ft' v V GEORGE G. HALL Franklin, Nebraska Democratic and People's Independ ent Candidate for State Treasurer Mr. Hall is forty-four years old; has lived in Nebraska all his life; was raised on the farm and educated in the country schools and State Un Iveislty; has been in the banking business since 1891, and is well qual ified for this office. He was nominated in 1910 for this office and came within 1,532 votes of being elected. In 1912 he was again nominated and was given 800 votes more than President Wilson in this state. This is a good endorsement He is a bard worker and a free giver for the good of the party. The Columbus convention wrote his platform, and he heartily en dorses every word of It. He and the party will appreciate your support S5-2t-3871 He who does not contribute to ward the support of his church and bas a very sum chance of getting heaven. to 7 i r , - J V'?r OA : v ; i --v. 4 FOR COUNTY TREASURER I wish to announce that I am a candidate for the nomination fer County Treasurer of Box Butte coun ty for re-election on the Democratic ticket, at the primary, August 18, 1914. E. M. MARTIN. 33augl8-3798 COUNTYSURVEYOR No name will be printed on your primary ballot as candidate for Sur veyor of Box Butte county. Write your choice in the proper blank space and make an X. J. P. HAZARD will thank you fer such a compliment and If elected will perform the duties of the office in strict accord with the principles ef your political party wet or dry! 33augl8-3802 FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1 wish to announce that I am a candidate for the nomination for the office of county commissioner of Box Butte county, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the pri mary on August 18, 1914. S. C. RECK. 33augl8-3804 EUGENE BURTON Candidate for County Attorney Democratic Ticket Primary, Aug. 18, 1014. 33augl8-3803 FOR SHERIFF I wish to announce that I am a candidate for nomination for the of fice of sheriff of Box Butte county. subject to the decision of the Demo cratic voters at the primary, Augaet 18, 1914. C. M. COX. VOTE FOR Woodruff Sail OF CHERRY COUNTY Republican Candidate for ' j State Senator NOMINATION From 28th Senatorial District Connected with the Live Stock Business In this district over 15 years. Made final proof on original home stead in August, 1903, under the 5-year act. This was the land involved la the "Beer Bottle Corner case." Made final proof on Klnkald AddL tlonal in July, 1910. Member of the present State Fores tratlon Commission. Has secured $15,000.00 additional funds for fenestration work in Ne braska from the general government , Has secured the permanent reten tion of the National Forest Reserves in this state for the benefit of the present and future generations. Has labored persistently to secure from the general government an ap propriation with which to conduct ex periments to Increase the quality and quantity of grazing or forage grasses in the sand hills. This should en hance the value of all sandhill lands. Initiated the fight which wrote into the present State Live Stock Sanitary Board Law the requirement that the cattlemen thereon must reside la Western Nebraska. Conceived the idea of snd promoted "The Northwest Round-Up" Associa tion. From the above it will be seen that Mr. Ball Is closely Identified with the interests of the 28th Senatorial Dis trict, equipped with experience to know its needs and thoroughly capable or safeguarding and promoting It legislative requirements. You can make no mistake In sup portlug the candidacy of Mr, Ball. Political Adv.