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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
2
The Supreme Court denies the plaintiff’s request to block the lessee F. A. Cumbow from extracting minerals or mineral water from the lake. The State of Nebraska, as intervenor, had authority to enter contracts. the plaintiff is restrained from interfering with the lease and is taxed with costs.
The Bayard News reports a wild alien aircraft scare seen near Alliance neighbors. The item cites rumors of a supposed enemy airplane hovering over Gering Bayard Scottsbluff and nearby towns, with commentary on public alarm and the editor’s skepticism.
A fragmentary item discusses bombing sugar factories and questions motive while noting a sensational Far East era style tone. It references a war bulletin and an odd local advertisement tone with Xmas trees and a mercantile office contact.
Vought's business continues under Ed Brennan during the former's navy service. He asks for continued patronage from Alliance customers while Vought is away with the navy.
A drought in the southwest offers Nebraska farmers a chance to secure well bred cattle at reasonable prices while aiding future meat supply. Most are Herefords with some Shorthorns and Angus. Yearling heifers 35 to 45 dollars, two-year-olds 40 to 50, young cows 50 and up. Purchases possible in Kansas City yards or Texas. Details from government agents T P Metcalfe Amarillo and S B Jordan Fort Worth.
The United States Bureau of Markets offers to mail free daily bulletins on livestock loadings and meat trade conditions to farmers and livestock feeders in the state. Nebraska farmers may request inclusion by sending their names to the Bureau of Markets at 49530 South Twenty-fourth Street, Omaha.
The report notes higher cow prices by about 60 cents from last week, with good cows reaching up to 16.50 and moderate kosher beef supply. bulls and bolognas steady to higher. In Washington receipts were light and trading irregular, with steers at 18, 15 17.50 and cows 13 to 16, while demand stayed strong ahead of Christmas orders.
The Army Medical School laboratory has shipped vaccines to inoculate every man in the army since April 1. Vaccines are guarded against contamination, stored in sealed refrigerated vessels under two officers keys, and not moved without authorization. Six months of production show no contamination with live tests on mice, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
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