Omaha Livestock Market Sees New Packing Plant Rise
An editorial outlines Omaha’s bid to lead U S livestock markets, noting 40 percent of Nebraska stock currently ships to outside markets and urging an Omaha packing plant to boost local receipts. Ground broken for the Skinner Packing plant marks a step toward expanding facilities and market share.
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Joseph
Neaska
Nebraska Ts
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Kansas City
Chicago
Nebrasikea
Skinner Packing Company Forming In Omaha
The Skinner Manufacturing company plans a large new packing plant at Omaha to expand livestock market capacity. Lloyd M. Skinner is president with Robert Gilmore secretary and Paul F. Skinner as chairman. land near the Swift plant is acquired and construction is to proceed quickly, following government packing regulations.
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Skinner Manufacturing Company
Omaha
Skinner Packing Company
Lloyd M. Skinner
Robert Gilmore
Paul F. Skinner
Swift
Altho
National Livestock Exchange Meeting in New York
W B Tage president and Mrs Tage leave for New York to attend the twelfth annual National Livestock Exchange meeting May 16 to 18. Omaha delegation joins in Chicago to finalize convention plans at the Hotel McAlpin. Key talks include the presidents address and papers on producer middleman relations and feed production. Sixty plus delegates expected with reports from committees and possible address by Herbert Hoover. The opening president’s speech will be published in full next week.
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W. B. Tage
National Live Stock Exchange
Frank Anderson
J. F. Roberts
R. M. Laverty
Will H. Wood
A. E. Rogers
Oscar Allen
Frank G. Kellogg
A. F. Stryker
Local Exchange
Brice McCullough
Journal-Stockman
W. B. Tagg
Omaha
E. W. Houx
Kansas City
E. Z. Russell
United States Department of Agriculture
Henry C. Wallace
Wallace's Farmer
J. B. Kendrick
United States
Wyoming
John RR. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
Thos. E. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Food Administration
Washington, D. C
the Herald
Livestock Shippers Promote Rates Reform Across Regions
The Live Stock Shippers Protective league supports adjusting transport difficulties amid chaotic southern rates. Omaha Live Stock Exchange secretary A F Stryker reports visits to New Orleans and talks with national leagues before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He notes sandhill terrain, varying cattle quality, and rails hindering southern livestock business, urging development with better transportation and continued league support.
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Live Stock Shippers’ Protective League
The
Herald
A. F. Stryker
Trafic
J Omaha Live Stock Exchange
Southeast
Southwest
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
New Orleans
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha Dentist G W Todd Launches Publicity Campaign
Renowned Omaha dentist Dr. G W Todd announces a forthcoming publicity campaign from his Brandeis building office. The effort aims to educate the public on first class dentistry and provide useful information to potential patients through published material.
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Nebraska
G. W. Todd
Brandeis
Omaha
Todd
Livestock prices at South Omaha 1918 recall beef and lambs
At Union Stock Yards South Omaha on May 14 1918 cattle receipts totaled about 5800 head with light trading. Best beef advanced to 17.50 per hundredweight while most cattle hovered lower. sheep and lambs saw shorn lambs at 15.50 and fat lambs at 19.05 with overall market steady to slightly lower. The day also noted a price spread and active selling from 17.00 to 17.10 for many cattle.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Death of Larry Melady Omaha stock commission man
Lawrence C. Melady known as Larry died at his Omaha home at 1 am Monday May 13. He had worked in the live stock commission business in Omaha since 1901. Born in St Paul Minnesota in 1874 he is survived by his widow and his eleven year old son.
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Omaha
John P
Steven J
St. Paul
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Mary A. Shanley
Evangelista
St. Joseph Order
Larry
San Antonio
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Gulf
Exchange
Melady
Knickerbocker Apartments
Thirty-eighth
Jones Streets
Omaha Livestock Commission
Lawrence C. Melady
Livestock Commission
Minn
Stockmen’s Night at Ak-Sar-Ben Highlighted on June 16
Ak-Sar-Ben announces Stockmen’s Night with the country’s hoofs and horns guests. June 16 marks the red letter date when stockmen are special guests and the program features suggestions of cattle shows and related acts.
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Heavy meat eaters suffer sluggish kidneys, warns authority
An authority urges meat avoidance when back pain, cloudy or foul urine, and other signs appear. He recommends four ounces of rad salts daily in water before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder weakness.
Chain operated jack for cars offers cleaner lift
A new chain operated car jack eliminates grease stained hands and sudden drops. It works under the axle by hauling the chain to lift and pulling to lower, with a strong cap and broad base. Touring car jacks of one ton come in 8 10 and 12 inch sizes at five dollars each.
Self service garages spread as repair spaces
Popular Mechanics notes the self service garage concept where car owners enter private compartments, use tools from a central office, and are charged by time and tool use. Lockable bays allow later returns, with optional helper service at set rates. Located in Seattle, the plan mirrors self service models in other sectors.
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Seattle
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