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Alllanrr 3icrnl&
BURIl PRINTING CO., Owners
TIIR ALLIANCE .HERALD, TUESDAY, l'EHRUARY 10, 1920.
OEORGE L. DURR, JR Editor
EDWIN M. DURR Business Mgr.
Official newspaper of the City of
Alliance; official newspaper of Box
Butte County.
Owned and published by the Burr
Printing Company, George L. Burr,
President; Edwin M. Burr, Vice
President.
obecrlptloii f2.00 yenr, In advance
Entered at the post office at Alli
ance, Neb., for transmission through
She malls as second class matter.
Published Tuesday and Friday.
The latest political bombshell is
the announcement by American Fed
eration of Labor officials that It will
go into politics with a vengeance, or
.or rengeance, depending upon
Vhich way you look at it. No one
disputes that the labor vote would be
A big factor if it could be controlled.
However, it's one thing to theorize
And another to put It Into practice.
On a small scale, the thing has been
tried out in Lincoln a doien times
While The Herald editor was an
Ardent labor unionist, and a good
many times bIiico, and it was found
that, despite resolutions by individ
ual unions and central labor unions,
the men voted just about as they
pleased. Time and again some prom
inent labor unionist entered the race,
and each time he got it where Nellie
got the necklace. Omaha has had
no better success. Organized labor
has never been able to win the vic
tories In politics that it has won In
Us own field, because men who will
follow strike orders will vote as they
please. Indeed, the very fact that
It tiaa hnnn n r ilin AnnA t. a V
ource of strength to it when mak--jnj
demands. It works out In other
. rpuntries the more ignorant the
laborer, the greater the success but
pur opinion Is that any effort to line
up organized labor for any one po
litical party or any one set of can
didates Is time and effort thrown
.away.
Another encouraging sign Is the
growing sentiment in opposition to
universal military training. It is
noteworthy that eight out of ten of
those who favor a course of this kind
are those who have never had mil
itary experience of any kind, and
Ifce.ntnlh Jajikcly to bo a fellow who
has held a coiiiiulBBiou and had little
of the b..udshipsthat the buck pri
vate has undergone Whenever you
find a referendum vo of buck pri
Tates favoring universal, military
training, you'll find Tbi Herald
boosting tor it with all ltsNjnight.
Until that time, count us out.
The special session of the Kansas
legislature. Just concluded, got down
to business in a way that seems noth
ing short of marvelous. Tho chief
legislation enacted was the industrial
regulations court bill, which pro
hibits strikes or lockouts in essential
Industries in that state, and provides
tor a court of three members to ad
judicate disputes. This makes Kan
sas the first state in the union to
liminate strikes which directly af
fect public interest, and develop
ments will be interesting. The typo
graphical union and the employing
printers have found that it is in
Anilely better to settle their own
quarrels without tho inietveutiou ol
a politically appointed board with
little or no knowledge of conditions,
and it would seem ihat this is the
Ideal way. Where employers and em
ployes rtfuee to get together, and
the public is left to suffer, sooner or
later some way will be found for the
tate to step In, and both labor and
capital should take due notice of the
Kansas enactment. Public wage
boards, tried out in New Zealand,
were all right as long as they
granted the demands of the work
men in whole or in part, but the
ery first time the board handed
down a decision that didn't meet
with the approval of tho laborers,
compulsory arbitration became a
Joke.
tiif, atiii:n'.n OATH
We will never hi lug disgrace
n tills, our city, ly an act o?
llliiicty or cownrdlce.
Wo will light for the Meal,
narrl thine of the city, b. f'l
nlone and with ninny.
Wo vHI revere ami obey tho
city's lawn, nl we will do our
lxt to incite, a like reverence
and rvct-t In those above im
wli are prone to annul them
or net tliem at nought.
We will strive Increasingly
to quicken the public's sense of
chic duty.
Tims in all these, ways wo
will transmit this city, not only
not less, but greater, better,
and more beautiful than it was
transmitted to us.
The latest news following the two
weeks' delay granted to Cole and
Grammer, is that Governor McKelvle
Is to leave the state and that Acting
Governor Tell Barrows will hold
some sort of a hearing for the con
demned men. If Barrows, who is a
kind-hearted skate, turns these mur
derers loose, then It's good night for
McKelvle.
A neighboring legislature recently
passed a law providing a five to fif
teen year sentence for automobile
thieves. They do not realize that
severe punishment doesn't decrease
crime, as those who would abolish
capital punishment are urging.
Senator - J. Hamilton Lewis pic
tures official Washington as greatly
aroused over the presumption of
Viscount Grey of Great Britain in
advising President Wilson to accept
the Lodge reservations. Wouldn't it
be a fine thing if this country could
ever be in a position where advice
from Great Britain would never have
to receive serious consideration T
There is a new proposal up before
the constitutional convention provid
ing that the legislature shall have
power to provide by law for th lATV
of taxes in any county, city, town or
Tillage, or tne state Itself, for col
lecting and disseminating informa-
tnallnn ralatlra o V, - - . .
. , iUV suTauugeg Ol
these places. AH newspaper men
are suppose to arise and wildly
about "Hurrah!" We can see a vi-
auoa vi wore ions ox us usual free
publicity dope headed our way. In
telligent advertising, placed under
an approved plan by people who
have to par for it. brings results.
The shotgun method employed by
most bureaus accomplishes little but
the waste of white paper. ' We hope
the measure meets with an early and
reasonably painless death.
FIGHT TO THE FINISH
on;vencreal disease
The board of health of the city
of Alliance has decided to support
the state board in its campaign
on venereal diseases, and already
he work has been begun. The
city council has also signified its
willingness to co-operate In every
way, and the prospects are that with
in a short time, a competent public
health nurse, with ample police au
thorlty supporting her, will be an
pointed. The program is so far in a
tentative stage, but when the details
are fully mapped out. It is likelv
that It will include a strict supervi
sion of persons afflicted with vener
eal diseases, and the elimination oi
such persons from certain occupa
tions, such as those reaulrine the
handling of food used by other
people.
It was said, up to the first of the
present year, that the people were
not quite ready to Bupport Buch a
campaign as is now being carried
on. Quite to the contrary, it has
everywnere been found that the gen
eral public Is Intensely Interested In
thlsy problem; that they are astound
ed at the facts shown by the draft
as to the prevalence of venereal dis
eases to. the civilian 'population: and
that they are now determined that
the venereal diseases shall be
checked and their great prevalence
reduced as far as possible. The sup
port of the people In this work is ab
solutely assured.
"It is interesting to note that at
a conference in Washington with of
ficials of the United States
health service the representatives oi
practically every state board of
health In the United States consid
ered venereal diseases so much a
menace that they placed It at the
very top of their health program for
the coining year," says a bulletin Is
sued by the state department.
"It la also good to note that the
work rests on a firm foundation.
Backed by the United States govern
ment, largely as a war measure, prac
tically all of the states have adopted,
or put Into effect, legislation for the
control of venereal diseases and are
making rapid headway toward the
eventual goal. The war measure has
become a peace-time necessity. Con
vinced that there are few diseases
as generally prevalent, as easily
communicable, and as great an eco
nomic drain, the numerous state as
semblies and boards of health de
cided to take advautage of the
ground gained through war legisla
tion and clean up right now.
"There are Just two things lack
ing to guarantee a ouleker
These are the proper attitude of the
puonc ana the co-operation of city
and county officials. The states are
well organized so far as co-operation
with the government is con
cerned. It now remains for h
cities and counties to organize in co
operation with the state department
of health.
"This quite naturally will come
about when the public opens its
eyes.
"And we might as well begin right
here at home. It would be well to
realize now as later that the old
days are gone for keeps. Not i.s r
measure of reform, but because tK v
were breeders and carriers of rene
rlal diseases, segregated districts
with their prostitutes have been-put
out of business. Scarcely any have
been left In the United States. They
will never come back.
"We should realize that this was
accomplished In a little more than a
year, and every city must get In the
fight or be left behind. It ! hardiv
a time to consider the propriety of
the discussion. The United States
government and the state boards of
health did not hesitate because some
peopl considered "venereal dis
poses" words which should not b?
spoken In public. Because thfy
brushed aside false modesty they
have made great headway.
"We must do it here at home.
Syphilis, yellow fever, smallpox and
gonorrhea nil are alike in the lexicon
of communicable diseases.
"Let us get busy and assist the
department of public welfare, divi
sion of venereal diseases and the
United States public health service
(o control these dangerous infections."
ItEAL I STATU TIIAXSFKRH
Reported by J. D. Emerick, bonded
abstracter, First National bank
building, Alliance, Neb.:
Grant H. Willard, single to W. W.
Norton, NW4 of 17-25-49. $3,300.
Hallle Curry, single to William E.
Schneider, lots 5 and 6, block 20,
town of Hemlngford, $450.
P. M. Everson and wife to N. G.
Wells, lot 6, block 5, Sheridan addl
ton to Alliance, $5,600.
Emile Bauer, widow, to J. E.
Hughes, lot 4, block A, Sheridan ad
dition to Alliance, $5,600.
Emily V. Mark and hukband to M,
S. Hargraves, lot 9, block 2, Wyom
ing addition to Alliance, $4,500.
Michael F. Nolan and wife to Mary
Anna Acker, tract of land in SW
of SW4 of 25-25-48. $800.
Michael F. Nolan to Carrie Acker,
tract of land In SW4 of SWU of
25-25-48, $850.
Auguste O. Newman Simpson to
Martha J. K. Newman, north 100 fett
of lot 1, block V, Sheridan addition
to Alliance, $1.
M. S. Hargraves and wife to Eliza
bith M. Hodpkinson, lot 9, block 2,
Wyoming addition to Alliance, $4,
500. Tom Roubls. single, to Marcellus
O. New, lot 14, block 27, original
town of Alliance, $7,100.
Sylvester H. Trowbridge to F. M.
Knlnht. lot 9, block 3, Wyoming av
enue addition to Alliance, $10.
Sidney Mason and wife to Joseph
M. Holloway, lot 4, block 2. Fair
view addition to Alliance, $235.
S. B. Wright and C. E. Hershman
to James M. Kennedy, lots 1, 7, 8, 9,
10; 11, 12, block 12, Fairvlew addi
tion to Alliance, and lot 1, block E,
Nebraska addition to Alliance, $3,
075. Roy Burroughs and wife to Daniel
W. Relman, NW4 of 14 25-48, $10,
000. William F. Walker and wife to
Frederick W. Melick, lots 9 and 10,
block 20, town of Hemlngford, $3,
000. W. F. Walker and wife to Fred
W. Melick, lots 1 and 2, block 41,
Uhrig's addition to Hemlngford,
$475.
Christian F. Matz and wife to
Jennie A. Watkins, lot 8, block 9,
First addition to Alliance, $1,850.
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
FOR THE BOY StXUTN
This Is Boy Scout week, February
9 being the tenth anniversary of the
beginning of the Boy Scout move
ment. The scouts in Alliance are
ably led by Scoutmaster Kenneth
Hamilton. Sunday morning the
scouts, twenty in number, attended
the Presbyterian church and Kev. A.
J. Kearns In his sermon welcomed
the scouts to the service, pointing
out the splendid character of the or
ganization that they represent and
Its altruistic spirit. The great motto
or the Boy Scouts, "Be Prepared,"
was emphasized when the pastor told
of tho necessity not only of physical
preparedness, but of moral and
spiritual preparedness for the battle
of life and the fight for character,
which every good scout must make.
RIKER'S
American Petrofol
75c Full Pint
Petrofol (pure paraffin oil),
highly refined, has been adopt
ed in thousands of households
because it gets results without
stimulation. It lubricates the
intestines, relieving constipa
tion in a logical way. It is col
orless, odorless and tasteless.
F. E. Holsten
The Woman's club will meet this;
week at the Tarlsh house, with Mrs.
C. E. Slagle and Mrs. Ella Young as
hostesses. There will be a literary
program: "Virgin Islands and Our
New Possessions," by Mrs. S. J. Ep
lr; "The Philippine Islands," by
Mrs. F. W. Lester. There will be
music. Altogether a very interest
ing and helpful meeting is antici
pated. J. A. Pierce, local representative
of the Prudential Life Insurance
company, has been in Omaha for a
week or ten days assisting in the
home office while many of the em
ployes were sick with the flu. Mr.
Pierce returned Monday afternoon.
Wallace-Robbins
Transfer and
Storage Co.
Service and
Satisfaction
Fhone i
House Phone 472
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And the Greatest of these
is SHRINKAGE
Ever Present, Ever Working Against the Live
Stock Producer
Shrinkage enroute to market is sure and there is no way of beating it. Lost weight cannot be recovered. The amount of
this loss always depends upon distance to market. Every stockman knows that every hour his stock is aboard a train he
is losing money in Shrinkage not pennies, but great, big, hard, round, iron dollars.
Act Now and Secure an Interest in this Great Industry
The management of this plant are picked men who have spent their lives in the packing house and stock yards business
have made a substantial investment and have the highest credentials. '
Realize that this is 8 per cent cumulative, full-voting Common Stock. It is ground floor stock and participates in the full
and entire profits of the company. In case additional stock is ever needed we can use 6 or 7 per cent money and that is
also what will put the value behind this fully-voting stock, 1 y using this cheaper money.
It is not only the honest opinion of the management, but the
opinion of the most experienced packing house men, that this
common 6tock will be worth several hundred dollars per share
within a few years. We can show you what has been done in
the packing business and it is no idle dream when we state
that this stock will increase in value in a reasonable length of
time.
Do yourself the justice to investigate. We will be glad to for
ward you full information without any obligation whatsoever
on your part.
ALLIANCE PACKING COMPANY
Alliance, Nebraska
I would be glad to receire further information
regarding your company.
Name
Business
Address
Alliance Packin
Allliance, Nebraska
Co.
VnJtt permit 109 tfttt Nebraska Bureau tf Steuritiet, nut art required f make tk'u statement: "Tkt Altiaitrt
Packing Gtmpaui is faying tkt legal rattjir marketing iu ttuk and ii (inducting ill trganixatitn in ttritt nmpltanet
nuith tkt Burtau'i mandates. Tit etmpanf dou utl in any way guarantee a return investment in iu stntk.
A return u dffendent uftn tkt ampany making a ttmnurdal matte tkt enterprise undertaken by ii."