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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
3
Germany nears a presidential runoff on April 26 without a majority winner. Monarchists back the eldest son of Frederick William, while Jarres and Thaelmann lead the ballot among coalition and communist candidates, signaling a sharp republic versus monarchy contest.
RIG GEN WILLIAM MITCHELL loses favor with some superiors over push for a separate air service and comments on planes versus battleships. He is reassigned as air officer of the Eighth army corps at San Antonio Texas effective April 26, reverting to colonel. Mitchell favored Sixth corps in Chicago but Weeks chose the air post as the best fit for his rank. A four to three vote at the U S Shipping Board approves selling five California-Orient ships to Dollar steamship interests for 5 625 000, despite opposition citing loss from original cost and current build costs. Pacific Mall Steamship operates the ships and may contest sale in Congress. The Dodge Brothers sale to a banker syndicate led by Dillon Read Co reportedly exceeds 175 million dollars, with Morgan group also involved. a new Michigan chartered corporation will hold 175 to 200 million in capital, including 100 million in first mortgage bonds. The plan keeps Dodge as a separate entity. End.
Assistant Secretary Lincoln C. Andrews is named head of all prohibition activities at the Treasury Department by Secretary Mellon. He will oversee the prohibition unit and the coast guard and customs dry work, with a 30 year Army background noted for reorganizing the military police in France.
Instructions on preventing mold from forming on cured meats, washing with water, using shoulders first, timely use of bacons, aging hams, wrapping in clean muslin, sewing bag edges, paper wrapping, stripping mold with cloth, and packing in barrels with salt to deter pests.
Large stiff paper bags that seal tightly protect woolens from moths, Lincoln agricultural college reports. Use bags from stores or cleaners. if unavailable, wrap clothing tightly in paper. Ensure no moths or eggs are present, sun and brush before storage, preferably in April. Moth eggs peak April to September. mothballs and cedar offer some repellence but less protection than sealed bags.
The price received for turkeys at Thanksgiving depends on weight grade. Early poults require careful rearing to maturity. incubator hatching and colony brooders help. Keep turkeys away from chickens and ground they’ve used. blackhead risk is higher with chickens. Cod liver oil and sour milk aid feeding. avoid overfeeding. Oatmeal hard pulled eggs crumbled shell and johnny cake are good feeds.
Entry blanks are ready for the 1925 Corn Yield Contest with Lincoln as the reporting center. Farmers expect higher yields after the 1924 record of 78 bushels per acre on 10 acres and counties again run local contests across three regions offering several hundred dollars in prizes and medals. Eligible contestants must be 18 or older, with blanks available from county agents or the Nebraska Crop Growers association at the Agricultural College in Lincoln.
A large charity ball will be held on Easter Monday at Harrys Hall, hosted by the King's Daughters. Grabill's Mer rythmakers will provide the music for the event.
Advertisement notes a $2,000 loan request on farm land on the north table at 8 percent. Call WW. P. Miles to pursue the loan.
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