i * ' . - $ , > . \ . < . * * 3 14 The Consenratiw , THE FREMONT , ELKHORN , i AND MISSOURI VALLEY RAILROAD IS THE TRANS-MISSOURI 0e PORTION OF THE A A "Chicago & Northwestern Ry. " 4 , " It occupies the best portions of Nebraska , Wyoming and t "i South Dakota , passing through the Splendid Elkhorn Val ley , through the high priced agrioultuinl land , through the chunper Hay Lands In North Nebraska , into the cattle ranges ana herds in Northwest Nebraska and through the Free Homo Section to the cattle and sheep ranges and the OH Fields of Wyoming to the gold , silver and copper mines , and to the Hot Springs of South Dakota. It is the best , and to most of the above territory , the Only R. R. Line. Casper , the Wyoming terminus of the Elkhorn R. R. . isiu tlio heart of the sheep and wool-growing section , and is the 0 largest wool-shipping point in the United States. The Hot 0 Springs of South Dakota is a pleasure and sanitary resort. Its waters , climate and altitude constitute a specific for cur ing rheumatism. The gold mines of the Black Hills are being more extensively worked than ever before. This railroad was the pioneer to the Black Hills. It is the shortest and best route , offering the best facilities and comforts of'travel available. G. F. BIDWELL , J. R. BUCHANAN , Gen. Mgr. , Gen. Pass. Agt. Omaha , Nebr. Omaha , Nebr. o Installment Income Bond. Advantages to the Purchaser. 1st. Unquestioned security furnished. Bonds issued by one or more of the oldest , strongest and best regular life insurance companies. 2nd. It pays to the purchaser at the end of 10 , 15 or 20 years a high rate of interest. 3rd. It is free from taxation , and after the first investiga tion it requires no further time or trouble for an in vestment of a like amount each year thereafter. 4th. It provides an income , for advanced age of the pur chaser , from a source entirely different from the rest of his or her estate. 6th. It cannot bo attached by creditors either of the in sured or beneficiary. 6th. It is free from the inheritance tax upon the death of the purchaser. 7th. It provides at death an annual income , of a specific sum , payable upon a certain day , either Annually , Quarterly or Monthly , for one or more beneficiaries for twenty years in any event , and for life if desired. It cannot bo tied up by litigation affecting the estate of insured or beneficiary. 8th. A deferred annual income is thus scoured during the life of both the insured and beneficiary. 9th. No shrinkage of income is possible by payment of Attorneys' or Executors' foes , or any other expenses. 10th It is burglar proof. That is , the Company's contract would be worthless in the hands of any other than the insured or beneficiary. llth The value of the bonds never fluctuates. No one can worry over the falling price of the same , as may be the case with other securities. 12th. Bond is negotiated in the interest of purchaser without extra charge for actuarial services. Full particulars presented upon receipt of date of birth. Actuary , TELEPHONE / " ) ( ) / / \l \ 401-404,108 MAIN 488. ROCKWELL KING , MARK MORTON , JOY MORTON , RICHARD M. BIRDSALL , PRESIDENT. V. PRESIDENT. TREASURER. SECRETARY. WESTERN COLD STORAGE COMPANY. LARGEST COLD STORAGE HOUSE IN THE WORLD. Capacity Nebraska City , Nebraska , Branch , 250 Cars. Chicago Capacity , 5,000 Cars. % Do a general cold storage and freezing business , and make liberal advances on eggs , butter , cheese , and poultry stored , at a low rate of interest. MAIN OFFICE , E. J. MELTZER , CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.MAIN . 39 N. STATE ST. , CHICAGO. Resident Manager. RETSOF MINING GO'S ROCK L. Sold in the lump form for stock and in the crushed form for curing meats , cucumber pickles and hides ; also for freezing and packing ice cream and for refrigerating generally. ( Retsof , ) RETSOF MINING CO. MINES AT } Livonia , > NEW YORK. , ( Creigsville , ) SCR ANTON , PENNSYLVANIA. l g& W # * ' .