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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
16
Webster county farmers culled 236 of 869 hens in February as extension agents from the Agricultural College conducted culling demonstrations. The effort aims to raise breeding standards and, with Farm Flock projects, boost Webster County poultry prospects in coming years. The program uses a revolving fund, with state and federal money matched by the state legislature.
Flowery honey should be classified as a carbohydrate as it supplies energy rather than tissue building. The University of Nebraska Agricultural College cites 1485 calories per pound for honey with small amounts of protein and minerals not found in commercial sugar, including lime and other minerals. Comb honey may hold more vitamins than extracted honey.
The budget relies on state taxes for a little over one third, with about one third from the land endowment and federal government. The remaining third comes from a cash fund, comprising fees and sales of live-stock and related items.
The University of Nebraska Agricultural College urges farmers to source seed as close as possible to planting sites. Local adapted seed reduces winter kill and failures, while imported seeds may bring new weeds. Test seed purity and germination at the state seed analyst in Lincoln for reliable results.
Coroner's jury in Kearney finds death of John Saunders Jr. an unavoidable accident after an inquest. Drivers Jenneth Schuck of Elm Creek and Merle Dow of Kearney were exonerated as both cars met in the road and attempted to pass. Five Boy Scouts injured recover and are moving about.
The Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA, banned string sales at livestock markets after investigations found multiple owners’ stock sold together with improper price splits. It also corrected marketing up where commissions set one price then adjusted for different grades. Supervisors require truthful sale prices and allow pro rated cooperative shipments with proper authorization.
The article argues that modern beekeeping boosts honey yields by managing colony development and swarming, noting many owners neglect their bees and that brood diseases reduce numbers. It highlights uneven clover-region profitability and the need for more skilled beekeepers to expand national honey supplies.
Henry Ford speaks on scavengers and parasites in society noting that corruption thrives where wrongs are consumed and destroyed. He argues dominant political or ruthless financial systems sustain social vultures and fakirs exist because people seek to be fooled, while parasites perform society’s scavenger work.
Packers and Stockyards Administration supervisors at major livestock markets assist shippers with problems without traveling to Washington. A recent case involved a woman who sold cattle, received a draft, and faced noted charge overdrafts. settlement ate through the supervisor and Dockers and Stockyards Administration attorneys, reflecting the act’s goal to curb unfair practices, price control, and deceptive charges by packers and market agencies.
The Piute Indians in southern Utah face renewed conflict as government deeds threaten ancestral lands. Marshall deploys deputies and imprisonments reignite memories of 1915 peace talks led by General Hugh F. Scott. Two of 73 Piutes reportedly killed, prompting concerns that forceful methods may end the dispute.
State forestry specialists and 11 northeastern state foresters with USDA urged immediate timber crop extension. They said wood lots can become a significant cash crop for farmers and wood-lot owners, with plans for farmer advice part of the program. Census shows 95,000 New England farmers harvested forest products in 1919, averaging $330 per farm. overall farm income ranged from $60 to $1000.
Randall Lamb, 30, of Elkhorn township near Fremont, died at Fremont hospital Wednesday from injuries after trying to stop a runaway team at the Schleuter farm near Fremont. A blood transfusion was performed but excessive blood loss proved fatal.
The body of O. K. Johnson, 25, who died in the Sioux City flood last week, was found about one mile downstream wedged against a fence. Local authorities reported the recovery occurred last Tuesday, continuing the river search effort.
J Ed C Fisher of Beatrice, state commander, urged restoration of religious training in public schools at a Columbus banquet and joint meeting. He warned against one sided schooling and called for spiritual lessons between ages five and fourteen, stressing nonsectarian fundamentals and civic service through the Legion. He urged Legion posts to act as community assets and defend constitutional liberty, including support for the Eighteenth Amendment.
At 2 30 Monday afternoon April 2 93 trees were planted on Memorial Avenue in Lincoln city park Lancaster County in honor of men and women who gave their lives in World War I. Each tree was planted by an American Legion member in service uniform. Former army buglers blew taps and a veteran firing squad fired three rounds. Gen Pershing attended, representing the Lincoln post. The memorial movement is led by the Lincoln Women's club with support from the Legion and Auxiliary.
Under Mrs. Frank B. O Connell wife of the state Legion adjutant and Miss Lena J Merrill Tincoln women who served overseas in war work either in the service or with welfare organizations have formed a local branch of the Woman's Overseas Service League.
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