THE ALLIANCE HERALD
LLOYD O. THOMAS, IlinlncM Manager
JOII V. THOMAS. Kdlior
GHORGK KDICK, Clljr Editor
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MAKING A CREDITABLE LEGISLATIVE RECORD
By John W. Thomas, Editor
At state represent Hi i vp from the 73rd Nebraska district, com
prising Fox Butte and Sher idan counties, Lloyd C. Thomas is making
a record with which not only every voter of the two counties, but of all
western Nebraska, may well be pleased.
L'ovd is fcr western Nebraska, first. Inst and all the time. When
he went down to Lincoln to attend the present session of the legisla
ture, l.e went w ith the determination of doing his full share in secur
ing in.og;;iiio:i J'c-r lliis part of the state and helping to put it on the
map in the estimation of the people of central and eastern Nebraska
and he hn been doing it right along. It is no disparaginent to others
representing, or who have represented, western Nebraska to say that
he has been second to none in giving favorable publicity to this section
of the state in the same length of time.
To begin w ith, Representative Thomas was given unusual rccog
nition in committee, appointments upon the organization of the legis
lature, but he was made chairman of the committee on constitutional
amendments. In addition to that he has a place on other important
committees, as follows: Committee on committees, special committee
on prohibitory amendment, and the committee on judiciary.
It is a noticeable fact that the many newspaper men who have
had anything to say regarding Lloyd's work in the legislature so far,
all have spoken in terms of commendation except one, a jealous bus
iness competitor; and m order to make his criticism appear to have
any weight it was necessary to resort to gross misrepresentation.
For months prior to the assembling of the legislature, Lloyd had
been on the program for a speech at the annual convention of the e-
braska State Firemen's Association, which was held at Auburn. In
order to attend the firemen's convention, he secured a leave of absence
from the legislature. While he was away it happened that a vote was
taken on some phase of the prohibition question. The above men
tioned j. b. c. published a statement representing that Lloyd was ab
sent at that time for the purpose of dodging a vote on the question
the representation being an absolute misrepresentation of facts.
The Nebraska Press Association is composed of several hundrci
newspaper men. At their annual convention they appointed a legisla
ture committee to look after some legislation that they deemed wise
and right. This committtec drafted a bill which they requested
Lloyd to introduce, which lie did as House Roll No. 226. The j. b.
who hud been searching for something with which he could attack the
record of the representative from the 7Urd district, grabbed at this
bill as the club with which to do his work, but it seems now that the
club will prove to be a boomerang. The j. b. c. stated that the bil
was a "one-man" measure, that no one wanted it except the man who
introduced it. The facts already given above show that statement to
he absolutely false. The j. b. c. stated further that if the bill became
a law, a newspaper publisher in Nebraska could take a list of names
of persons who had not subscribed for his paper, send it to them
without it being ordered and then compel them to pay for it. The
absolute falsehood in that statement is shown by the following section
from the bill as it wrh introduced by Representative Thomas:
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on, Air. l nomas made us reel at home in a splendid address, in which
o soundd tm praise s of Sheridan count 'xivp a detailed sum
mary report of farming and stock raising in Sheridan county. This
s said to be Mr. Thomas maiden speech f nd to say the least, it was
lot only well delivered, but highly entertaining and to the point. He
dghly complimented our people for their enthusiastic endeavor to
ring Sheridan county to th front. ' ,
To Amend Corrupt Practices Act
Western Newspaper Union News Service, appearing in "ready-
Republican Paper's Endorsement .
'ihc (lordon Journal is a strong republican paper, but is not so
biased by party prejudice as to not be able to see anything good ia
one who affiliates with the opposing party. Some of the strongest
commondations of Lloyd Thomas' course in the legislature have been
published by The Journal. In giving an account of the Sheridaa
county boosters' trip to eastern Nebraska, it said:
"Tuesday we accented an invitation from the Nebraska leeisla-
print" service over Nebraska : ' lurc lo v:8:t lhe 6tatfi Cflnitoi antl witneiul th nrocess of erindini? bills
Representative Lloyd C. Thomas, who looks after the interests of throno tb Wi1tiv,. Unnor T?,nrpnt.,tiv Tl,nmn wll lmnw.
the people of Box Butte and Sheridan counties, and who is a newspa- . , , . . A .. i i . i .
ur man, has an amendment to the corrupt practices act that he will ,lw w e P1, cum,ri8inK inw V181l,n& "eiegauon, cxlCnuca me oiuciai
push. Under the present law a candidate need not report travel and nana 01 welcome to us and introduced the visitors to that august uodj
x rsonal expenses, but he must include all other expenditures, includ
ing newspaper and periodical advertising. The exception in the pres
ent law reads: "Provided that money expended by any candidate for
lis ncccs.Nnry personal expenses incurred for himself alone, for travel
md subsistence, for stationery and postage, for writing or printing
ind distributing letters, circulars and posters, and for telegraph and
clephone service shall not be regarded as an expenditure within the
leaning of this section and shall not be considered as any part of the
sum herein fixed as the limit of expenses and need not be shown in the
.tatcment herein required to be filed."
Mr. Thomas cannot se why no restrictions should be placed on the
nrinting bills of a candidate and yet the amount of his advertising be
united, r or a candidate for a state office the limitation is around
1,100. To secure insertion of a five-inch advertisement one time in
nil the newspapers of the state would cost between $400 and $500.
"Doc" Bixby in Lincoln Journal
Hon. Lloyd C. Thomas, editor of the Alliance Herald, who is
down here at Lincoln making laws for the people, was recently pre
sented with a fine gold pen-holder and pen by his associates on the pa
per, which inspired Frank B. Thomas of Chicago to write these imper
ishable stanzas on
LLOYD'S PEN.
I hear Lloyd Thomas owns a pen
Presented by the Herald men.
They think he'll prove a first-class star,
A statesman ranking up to par.
Now if they have him sized up right,
'Tis clear he'll shine both day and night,
And show he's strictly up to date
In fact, he's bound to scintillate.
If Lloyd makes good in that big show
To see him I shall surely go.
I'd bet right now that down in Lincoln
He'll shine to set their eyes a blinkin'.
Frank B. Thomas.
Amid such bright illumination
The man must glitter like chain lightning
To dazzle those who scorn and flout him,
And outshine those who shine about him.
I think that Thomas, on the level,
"Will "rise and shine" to beat the devil;
Will get his work down fine and finer
Who outshines all must be some shiner.
Among the statesmen now he mixes
(Where walls are braced with two-by-sixes),
And with his other friends I cherish
The hope that he'll make good or perish.
as hirs constituents, whom he was proud to serve. In a most fitting
speech he showed up resources and wonderful possibilities of north
west Nebraska. There isn't any dotibt but what Lloyd Thomas, one
of the youngest members of the legislature, had his political training
, been along right lines, would speedily develop into one of Nebraska's
truly great men."
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No person in this state shall be compelled lo pay for any
newspaper, magazine, or other publication which shall be
mailer or sent to him without his having subscribed for, or
ordered, the same.
1 dislike exceedingly to pay any attention to picayunish things.
The reason 1 have done so in the above is that the people of Box Butte
and Sheridan counties, as well as their representative in the legisla-
ture, arc entitled to a truthful statement regarding the matters men
tioned. Now for something more pleasant.
nie complimentary inings saui euiioriany anoui neprcsentative
Lloyd C. Thomas have not been confined to newspapers of either po
litieal party. Herewith are a few clippings from exchanges:
Pleased Western Ranchmen
From The Omaha Daily News, February 4. Farmers and ranch
men in western Nebraska already are preparing to welcome Repre
sentative Lloyd V: 1 nomas, Alliance, home with brass bands.
He succeeded in having the house judiciary committee, Friday,
approve his bill making it illegal to leave gates open when driving
across the country.
"The Official Paper"
From the Chadron Journal: Evidence is developing that the
Allinaco Herald is not only the official paper of the Volunteer Fire
men of the state but also of the western Nebraska members of the leg
ihiature.
Received Sheridan County Boosters
Speaking of the trip of the Sheridan county boosters to Lincoln,
The Hay Spring News says: By special invitation we visited the
ktate house. Here we were received in the gallery of representative
hall bv our distinguished young representative. Lloyd C. Thomas, of
the Alliance Herald. After an address of welcome by Speaker Jack-
. HOW REPRESENTATIVE STANDS ON SUFFRAGE
A majority of the voters of Box Butte and Sheridan county being
in favor of equal euffrage, they will no doubt be pleased with the
Stand of their state representative on this issue. In voting upon the
hill to give w omen the right of suffrage, so far as it could be extended
by statutory enactment, Lloyd C. Thomas made the following expla
nation of his vote ;
Mr. Speaker: I have a mother who has raised six boys to
manhood. The proudest moment of my life will be when I
conduct her to the polls to cast her first vote. I not only
want to see this bill pass the women to have the right to vote
for all officials at the first opportunity. I vote yes.
THOMAS.
PUBLIC SALE
of Stock and Implements
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The following extra high grade stock and implements will be
sold at Public Auction by J. B. Miller and F. O. Blaine at the
J. B. Miller ranch located 512 miles south and 2 miles east of
Alliance, and '2 mile south of the W W. Norton ranch known
as the Old Wilson ranch, and leased by Fred Blaine, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, '17
Free lunch at 11 o'clock, and the sale starts immediately after.
93 HEAD OF CATTLE 93
20 Head of Cows.
9 Three-year-old Steers.
2 Three-year-old Heifers.
50 Head of Two-year-old Heifers and Steers.
6 Head of Three-year-old Heifers and Steers.
5 Yearlings.
1 Shorthorn Bull of Keegan's stock.
12 HEAD OF HORSES 12
1 Four-year-old Saddle Horse from Registered Sire and Dam.
10 Head of spotted Horses, 2 to 4 years old, some extra suitable
for children, part Shetland.
1 Good Six-year-old Mare, weight 1250.
THIS IS EXTRA FINK STUFF
IMPLEMENTS
SPECIAL SUFFRAGE EDITIONS
Mrs. Catt, national suffrage president, requested
join m getting out a suffrage press edition of at least
the
one
states
paper
to
in
each county, to be published between February 21 and 28. The Ne
braska state president, Mrs. Berkley, was very eager that this state
make a good showing in this matter.
This special suffrage edition of The Herald is issued in pursuance
of the request of the state and national organizations.
1 Single Buggy.
1 Camp Wagon.
1 Lumber Wagon,
l iuower.
1 Sweep.
1 Rake.
1 Breaking Plow.
1 Corn Planter.
1 Set Double Harness.
1 Set Single Harness.
i Melotte Cream Separator.
TERMS Eight months' time on bankable paper bearing 8
per cent interest.
J. B. Miller and F. G. Blaine, Owners
CIIAS. BRITTAN, Clerk, State Bank, Alliance
H. B. Brand Saddlery, Horse Blankets, Lap Robes, Whips, Etc.
Harpham and Fremont Saddles are handled by the following dealers:
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Ainsworth, E. C. Mallard.
Alliance, Itheln-Kousey Co.
Anselmo, W. V. Basu & Co
Ansley, Comstoek & Mills
Ashhy, J. Halloren l.br. Co.
Bayard, Henderson & Franklin.
Belmont, Reisdorfer Dros.
Herwyn, G. C. Stanton.
Bridgeport. II. C. Burke.
Broadwater, J. R. Mlnshall.
Broken Bow, II. II. Squires.
Chadron. W. S. Gillain.
Chappell, CUappell Lor. & Hdw. Co
Cody, Stotts & Jarcbow.
Crawford, Crawford Hdw. Co.
Crookston, Holmes Hdw. Co.
Dalton, Bridgeport Lbr. Co
Dlx. Phil Nelson.
Dunning, W. It. Moore.
Gering. E. L. Qulnton.
Gordon, Jos. Kocer & Co.
Halgville, C. M. Thompson.
Harrison, Z. B. Johnson.
Hay Springs. Parsons Hdw. Co
Hazard. C. W. Trumble.
Hemlngford. C. A. Shindler.
Hyannis. F. M. Spalding Lbr. Co.
Johnstown, E. E. Waggener.
Kimball, Gus Linn.
Lakeside. Crowther-Reed Co.
Lewellen. Uobiant & Berquist
Ltn.toott, A. E. Cook
LIspo, Llseo More. Co.
Litchfield, O W. Lan
Lodgepole, E. Fenske.
Long Pine, M J. Potter.
Melpbta, Dutton & Sons
Mtrna, A. J. Read
Merriinan, Lesert Hdw. Co
MlnaUire, C. E. Clougn
Mitchell, Riley & Tyler.
Morrill. Ixigan & Glenn
Mullen, J. L. Roseberry.
North Platte. A. F. Fink
Northport, Jesse Edson.
Ogsllala. C. E. Bass & Co
oshkosh. Quelle Bros.
Potter, C. W. Johnson.
RushTille. Coffey & Wasmund
Rushville, S. S. Connell.
Soottsbluff, R. D. Owens
Sidney, Mrs. C. D. Esslg
Sidney, Thos. Olson.
Sutherland, E. C. Brown.
Valentine, T. L. Evans
Whitman, S. G. Wright.
Whitney, Whitney Supply Co.
Wood Lake, Wood Lake Lbr. Co.
WE MAKE THE BEST LINE OF HARNESS STOCK SADDLES AND HORSE COLLARS ON THE MARKET. THEY ARB
HANDLED BY SOME OF THE BEST RETAIL DEALERS IN NEBRASKA, KANSAS, COLORADO, WYOMING, MONTANA
AND SOUTH DAKOTA.
HARPHAM BROS. CO.,
Lincoln, Nebraska
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