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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
9
An Omaha World Herald editorial urges expanding Omaha's packing capacity to make the city the top livestock market. Ground broken for Skinner Packing plant south of Swift House signals growth, with stock exchange and local owners attending.
The Skinner Manufacturing company of Omaha forms Skinner Packing company led by Lloyd M. Skinner with Robert Gilmore as secretary and Paul F. Skinner as chairman. They plan a new packing plant near the Swift site, investing about twice the initial half million dollars, with rapid construction and compliance with government regulations.
W B Tagg and Mrs Tagg head to New York for the thirteenth annual meeting of the National Live Stock Exchange to be held May 16 17 and 18 at the Hotel McAlpin. Omaha and Chicago delegates join in final convention preparations with papers and addresses on hog production ranges and meat inspection.
The Live Stock Shippers Protective league highlights chaos in south regional rates and rules for transporting livestock. Nebraska editor quotes A F Stryker of the Omaha Live Stock Exchange on New Orleans hearings, railroad challenges, and the league’s work to adjust transportation difficulties benefiting stockmen nationwide.
One of Nebraska's best known dentists Dr G W Todd will launch a publicity campaign soon from his Brandeis Building office in Omaha. The plan aims to inform the public with first class dentistry insights and practical information for potential patients.
Livestock at Union Stock Yards South Omaha on May 14 1918 saw a light cattle run of about 5800 head with beef demand steady to higher for best cattle. Cattle prices ranged from 12.50 to 17.50 for varied grades while sheep and lambs sold mixed with lambs at 15.50 to 20.20 and fat lambs around 19.05. A death notice notes Larry Shanley died after ill health with siblings Eugene John P Steven J and sisters Mrs Mary A Shanley and Sister Evangelista. The body rested at Melady home before funeral in St Paul.
Lawrence C. Melady known as Larry dies at his Omaha home at 1 o clock Monday morning May 13. He had worked in Omaha's live stock commission business since 1891. Born in St Paul Minnesota in 1874 he is survived by his widow and his 11 year old son.
According to the Ak-Sar-Ben schedule the big night features stockmen as special guests with a hoofs and horns program planned for June 16 at the famed den.
A famous authority warns that regular meat consumption taxes the kidneys by producing uric acid. Sluggish kidneys cause rheumatism headaches liver trouble nervousness dizziness and urinary disorders. To flush and stimulate kidneys take four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast to restore kidney function and keep blood pure.
A new chain operated jack raises a car by hauling the chain under the axle and lowers it by pulling the other way. It features a strong cap and broad base to protect the axle and prevent tipping. For touring cars with a one ton capacity available in 8 10 and 12 inch sizes heights reach 12 15 and 18 inches plus optional two inch step on two sizes. All three cost five dollars.
Popular Mechanics notes a new self service garage trend in Seattle where car owners enter separate compartments, use tools from the office, and pay for time and tools used. Private spaces lock for later work and helpers can be hired at a set rate.
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