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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1923
Page
16
The 1922 demand for blue prints rose nearly five hundred percent from 1921 as farmers plan to use the Agricultural College distributed stock blueprints for farm buildings once finances allow. About SIS of 1570 blue print sets were used, with many records yet to be received. County Extension Agents and the Agricultural College can provide a list of available blueprints.
One hundred ninety official judges at 57 Nebraska county fairs in 1922 were supplied through the Agricultural College Extension Service. They judged livestock, poultry, crops, cooking, canning, sewing and Boys' and Girls' Club demonstrations. Judges provided placings with reasons to crowds, noting more interest and improved product quality due to prior suggestions. The Extension Service will furnish as many or more judges next year.
In a recent meeting a farmer asked how much corn yields 100 pounds of pork. Twelve men present could not determine the answer, noting corn and hog prices were nearing parity. Lacking local farm data, they doubted rural efficiency versus the College.
Twenty five years ago a University of Nebraska professor found an oat in Europe with strong promise. He developed it after returning home. today the Kherson variety and related lines account for 90 percent of Nebraska oats, worth about 2,880,000 dollars annually based on a four bushel per acre increase.
Dave Bo Colwell, 28, of Darlington Junction, Missouri, arrived in St Joseph to marry Mary Ann Shepherd, 32, of Bradyville, but his wedding suit had been stolen by friends. He wore overalls and a dented blouse to Falls City, Nebraska, where County Judge Balloon wed the couple. The bride wore a gingham house dress to avoid shaming him.
Leonard Skaaning of Fremont sues Richard Melcher a farmer of Sluoper for 15015 at damages after an October Fremont incident. He was struck by Melcher’s truck while riding a hicycle, its wheel crushed his foot and required crutches. The petition claims excessive speed on city streets and notes the wheel cost added to the claim.
Nebraska soils need legumes as nitrogen sources and manure to improve fertility. Abandoned and run-down farms suffer low production. sunflowers in place of legumes have failed to profit. Plan seeding alfalfa red clover and sweet clover. landlords should consider legume sowing for long term profitability with guidance from County Extension Agents or the Agricultural College.
Two men stole a 1923 Ford and eighty dollars from Charles Carothers in Callaway last Saturday night. They hid in the garage, opened doors from inside, and escaped in a stolen car. A 1919 Ford was abandoned nearby. letters addressed to Mrs. Jack of Lincoln were found, linking a possible gun with a Lincoln–Iowa trip and theft pattern.
Johnny Green a Fremont boy age 12 was born without an appendix and a large intestine after surgeons operated to treat recurring appendicitis. Family history included two brothers and a sister also having appendicitis surgeries. Doctors were astonished to find no appendix and only tissue where it should be.
W. H. Jones of 2115 Avenue B suffered serious injuries yesterday afternoon after falling from a wagon while hauling manure on the Barbour farm two miles north of town. With no seat, he rode the foot board when a sharp jolt caused a loss of balance and his horses bolted, the front wheel landing on his head and the rear on his shoulder. He is likely to be crippled for some time.
A five year old girl, Anna Sanvnk, was playing in the street when struck by a car driven by C. Johnson in Omaha Friday night. She sustained a fractured skull and died six hours later in a hospital. Johnson is held for investigation.
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A meadow lark was found hanging by its bill on a building’s side after a recent storm. The bird, frozen and dead, appeared driven there by high winds during the gale, striking the wood with enough force to impale itself.
Platte precinct farmers hunted for pocket gopher runways to poison. Thirty four hunters gathered at noon. women prepared dinner. Groups led by lieutenants planned similar hunts on April 10 and April 17 in Fairview, Cozad Local.
Andy Holtzman aged 60 who lost both hands in an earlier railroad accident and worked as a crossing watchman on Park street Fremont broke his left arm Tuesday of last week when a truck backed toward a freight car pinning his arm. A silver lodged in a maimed arm stub during the incident at the Stacey Wiley plant area. He was taken to Fremont hospital.
Miss Evelyn Robinson aged 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Robinson was shot at her northeast city home yesterday as a pistol discharged while her brother handled an apparently unloaded weapon. The bullet struck the pelvic region and did not exit. She was rushed to Harvey hospital after X ray at Dr Plehn and underwent a later operation. Hospital reports she rested well after a very good night and her recovery chances depend on avoiding complications.
White Daisy Flour produced in Gurley from Cheyenne County Wheat is now available at Leonard's Cash Grocery. The message highlights the product origin and local retailer offering for shoppers seeking locally sourced flour.
The American Legion National Service Commission urges Americans to observe Americanism Day the Friday before May Day to counter radical elements. May Day is criticized as a platform for destructiveness by red groups. The article notes the Legion’s New Orleans convention authorization and recalls the Legion’s origins after World War I with Theodore Roosevelt Jr. It also mentions Mrs. FEC Warner addressing Albion, and reports Nebraska Auxiliary membership near 1900 with 204 units and expected growth by April’s end.
Mrs C C McGlasson of Lincoln chairs the committee in charge as the American Legion and Auxiliary adopt the poppy as the official Memorial Day flower to honor the fallen and decorate graves. Last year 100000 flowers were sold.
Lois May Beach former commander of U S S Jacob Jones Post No 2 wed Kenneth A McRae former commander of Charge Washington Post No 1 at First Congregational Church in Washington D C The couple married recently Beach joined the Naval Reserve in 1918 and served in the navy department until February 15 of this year Jacob Jones post consists of World War I yeomen McRae served with Nebraska forces overseas and is the post historian Continued Legion ties and service noted.
Legion members with city officials have secured a soldiers plot in a Kearney Nebraska cemetery. Steps are being taken to finalize the plot arrangement and ensure proper maintenance.
Joe Skolil of Comstock kept an oil stove in his hog house to keep it warm. The stove exploded overnight, burning the hog house and twenty six brood sows. State Journal reports the loss occurred during the night.
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