A Lesson for the Small Boys on Railroad Safety
A Burlington village tale shows fifteen children walking the tracks to Birch Ridge where a handcar and later a speeding coal train lead to Louis losing an arm and nearly his life. The accident prompts a life lesson about avoiding tracks and valuing safety, urging readers to think and play safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Thomas
Burlington
Birch Ridge
Robin
Bobolink
Meadow-Lark
Louis
Laonis
Attorney General Rules on Alcohol in Medical Use
Lincoln June 20 attorney general Reed states the prohibition law allows alcohol for medical and laboratory use. Physicians with a laboratory may obtain spirits. hospitals and instruments may require cleansing and alcohol use. Also notes on liquor sales to doctors and lab practice. Spring colds warned with Dr King’s New Discovery and treatment advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebr
Reed
Edson Rich
Aolicittor
Union Pacific
Dr. King
Baleaums
Notice to Contractors for Angora school building
Sealed proposals will be received by the Morrill County Board of Education for the erection of a school building at Angora Nebraska on or before July 2, 1917 at 12 noon. Plans and specifications available at Angora State Bank for a five dollar deposit refundable on return. The board may accept or reject any proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Morrill County
Angora
Nebi
Attention to a weak cell in battery care
A local expert from Alliance describes how a single weak cell lowers overall battery gravity and signals a possible short circuit. He lists causes such as worn separators, mud in the jar, metal bridging plates, or mineralized water, advising prompt removal of the failing element and replacement with new separators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Schafer
East 3Rd Street
Alliance
Uss Battery
U. S. Light & Heat Corporation
Niagara Falle
N. Y
Worm killer ad targets worried parents and children
An old ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy tablet laxative claiming to relieve worms in children. It describes symptoms like dullness irritability grinding teeth and sleep disturbances and urges parents to remove worms promptly. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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DR. Miles
Crepe Kimonas
CLUNY
A. Simmons
Western Oriental Store
Herald
Nebraska
The
Grocers’ and Butchers’ Coupon Books
Herald Publishing Co
Alliance, Nebraska
Frank I. Thomas
Burlington “Safety Pirot
Attorney General
Journal City
Denver
Denver Post
Alliance Shoe Store
Lincoln Climatic Paint
Lincoln Climatic Paints
F. E. Holsten
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