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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
Extension agronomists at the University of Nebraska report most Nebraska seed corn should grow well in 1916 though some samples show low germination. Farmers should pick seed from ears with a germination test and favor locally grown varieties to avoid risks of distant seed.
The state university home economics chief urges harmony, unobtrusiveness, and lightness in wallpaper selection. Each room should feature a dominating color to harmonize with adjacent rooms, with wallpaper kept conspicuous yet restful as walls act as backdrops for furniture and art. Dark paper is discouraged in rooms that are not very light to avoid absorbing light and raising light bills.
University of Nebraska dairy husbandry department experiments show milk held at 32 F for 10 hours has 28 300 bacteria per cu cm, rising to 11 580 at 50 F, 15 120 at 60 F, 188 000 at 70 F, 2 631 000 at 80 F, and 4 426 000 at 90 F, underscoring the need for cooling tanks in warm weather.
University of Nebraska poultry specialists report sour skim milk reduces chick mortality and raises gains. Feed chicks all they will drink starting with the first feed after hatching. For faster growth, include milk in the wet mash.
In choosing furniture for living rooms and other spaces, ensure color and design harmonize with permanent pieces. Seek well built items to avoid costly replacements, avoid highly polished pieces, and do not use massive furniture unless the room is very large.
A compact ad from Sidney Lumber Co invites readers to find a good home in the beat town on earth, urging a visit to their business for options and guidance on building or furnishing a residence.
A Los Angeles Times description of Quito aquadores who carry earthen jars on their backs to gather water from a fountain every morning. They listen to the water in the jar to stop at the brim, then bow to the customer and disappear behind a torrent of water at delivery. Foreigners laugh at the ritual.
A humorous exchange in the Brooklyn Citizen contrasts old and modern antiques with lines about a chair once in George Washington’s era and tools from Noah in the ark, ending with a quip about Noah and Genesis origins alongside a dove and Columbus.
A brief exchange frames a pessimist as a man who would rather read death notices in a newspaper than jokes. The dialogue uses sharp humor to contrast morbid curiosity with lighter content.
A brief exchange between Sultor and a girl hints at a looming marriage decision. The father’s choice weighs on the union as family discussed, with a wry aside from Puck. The dialogue captures a satirical social moment and character dynamics from the era.
The Buffalo Express quotes Mrs. Sawyer Towit in a humorous exchange about late hours and suits while noting that the churches of New York City are valued at 192 million dollars. The anecdote features Beecher and a playful dig at card suits.
The article argues old orchards suffer from excess limbs that drain energy from fruit production. It urges removing suckers, water sprouts, and broken or dead limbs, and discarding all nonessential growth. Cut, pile, and burn to improve tree health and appearance.
In an Iowa feed test two groups of steers were fed different rations. One group with 17 lb corn, 29 lb silage, 2 lb oilmeal and 1.5 lb alfalfa gained 2.94 lb per day at $9.57 per 100 pounds. The second group with 8.5 lb corn, 51 lb silage, 2 lb oilmeal and 1.5 lb alfalfa gained 38.04 lb per day at $7.67 per 100 pounds. Increasing silage and reducing corn lowered costs and boosted gains.
A historical remedy advises mixing glauber salt conmon salt charcoal sulphur copperas and sodium bicarbonate in specific weights to create a self serving worm prevention for hogs. Healthy worms free hogs are said to be hardier and more profitable due to greater disease resistance.
Bordeaux mixture stains fruit and can be removed by dipping in a half cup acetic acid per two gallons of water followed by rinsing. A New Tilaven clergyman hosts a bishop. his daughter notes the guest does not fold his napkin, prompting a witty exchange about reusing napkins.
Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of the Southern Pacific, told a Joint Congressional panel that rising wages and material costs, paired with restricted revenues, threaten railroads. He urged a uniform federal regulation plan to manage expenses and revenues and warned of potential bankruptcies by 1918 without relief.
Buenos Ayres special report says Wilson's war address stirred interest but little enthusiasm. Locals say the stand was pre discounted and officials show a cautious stance toward US policy amid fears of involvement. La Prensa warns that the United States imitates Britain's isolation and risks driving Europe powers into alliances.
The reformatory school system originated in France and was adopted in England in 1850, marking a transition in juvenile discipline and reform practices across two nations. This historical shift influenced education, punishment, and rehabilitation approaches for young offenders in the mid-19th century.
The Telegraph reports OSHORN and JORGEN SONS unveil a new Building and Loan plan aiming to expand mortgage access and local housing. Officials warn of regulatory gaps while lenders tout improved funding options and community impact.
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