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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
10
Gustavus F. Swift pioneered traveling ice boxes on rails to keep meat fresh. Despite railroads refusing at first, he built the first box car and now 7,000 Swift refrigerator cars operate nationwide. The cars work day and night to ensure meat stays just right for consumers.
War Risk Insurance officials issue guidance to Nebraska women on proper correspondence about soldiers' allotments and allowances. The list stresses legible writing, complete names and serial numbers, correct addresses, timely replies, and careful reading of circulars, with explicit don’ts about pencil, double-sided pages, and pending approvals. Pots of Nebraska industry projected to generate substantial state income in 1918.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve backache, headaches, and bladder issues. It claims four ounces daily in water for several days and cites lithia and lemon juice as active ingredients from a trusted local store.
The text advocates Mr. Good as the right representative for the 28th district citing his farming stock raising public service and long support of the Y M C A. It highlights his county work placing a farm agent in Box Butte Sheridan and his wartime stance urging unconditional surrender and efficient rail service for stockmen. Also mentions Nebraska Facts booklet for teachers.
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