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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1933
Page
6
Inspectors traveling the state will stop collecting free samples for the lab. Law lets dealers have five samples monthly tested free, a rule not a law. Past two years yielded $300 in fees, while the inspection bureau cost $9,000 in the last biennium.
Nebraska farmers prepare for the 1933 Ten Acre Corn Contest with aims including production study and method analysis. County extension agents are securing statewide entries. many counties will run local events. In 1932 the contest drew over 300 farmers and Cheyenne county expects about 15 contestants this year.
The article notes a new speed record achieved by Boeing planes upon completing their maiden trip. It mentions flight instrumentation including a position indicator a red warning light and a klaxon to alert the pilot if the throttle is closed before retractable landing gear is deployed.
A letter to an Omaha publication recounts homestead life during hard times. Farmers describe self sufficiency making cheese soap and lard while conserving income for taxes and interest. They note tradeoffs such as forgoing shows radios and other luxuries yet anticipate brighter days and larger orders for merchants.
The article notes worsening wheat prospects, with official crop estimates near 334 million bushels, a drop from last year’s 462 million. Dry fall weather and severe winter freezes reduced yields, pushing September futures to 62 43 cents and lifting farm values by about 25 million despite March 2 as a base.
Western Nebraska lawmakers debate a repeal convention and beer bill as the governor seeks a quick path to passage. The measure would allow on premise drinking in establishments over a year old and permit other sales for home use with licenses ranging from 25 to 500 dollars. A 62 cent per barrel tax and inspection fees apply. Delegates elected in November 1934 would vote in December. Many western representatives, though dry, show growing support for beer.
The city tests gravel for purity and silt content, with any excess silt leading to rejection. A new pit south of Sidney, run by Sidney Tractor and Machinery, is being used for the project and may sell gravel if quality matches the city pit. City Engineer Gardner invites inspection of the city pit about two miles east of town near the Lincoln highway.
Creyenne county to date reports many foreclosures by the courts. The sale is set for the east door of the courthouse at 10 o clock. Sheriff Schulz or Deputy Sheldon will conduct it. Heaton and Heaton represent Mr Thompson.
Jorgenson tells Omaha that Sidney and Cheyenne county lose business to Colorado beer and farmers cross the line to sell produce. He argues residents favor repeal, though nearby counties doubt it, while banker Harry Hall of Maywood cites state revenue and bootleggers as issues.
Gans last year and that they prob ably saved enough from their 1932 nceme for planting the 1933 spring trains. However, the committee has also warned that a good many farmers will not do spring work until a substantial supply of moisture has been evolved.
Commutter members condemn the appointment as unfair and argue party loyalty, ability, and service should guide selections. A Dalton dispute fuels protests, while questions arise about who truly constitutes the central committee and the Telegraph seeks member identities for public education.
Nebraska reports show widespread abandonment in central and eastern regions as drought persists. March snows helped marginally, but continued dry, windy conditions after April 1 worsen conditions for wheat and rye, delaying spring sowing while corn stocks remain strong in the southern half. Farm wages decline amid ample labor supply and lower cash rents. U S wheat condition 59.4 percent, rye 72.5 percent, grain stocks at 24 percent of last year’s wheat, 44 percent corn, 37 percent oats.
Readable report notes a mix of rain and snow Wednesday breaking a dry period. Snow melted by noon Thursday with fields still lightly covered. Ground absorption varied. water reportedly penetrated several inches in some spots, barely in others. Farmers foresee an unusually wet May.
Bring your eggs to us and receive highest prices from Zwickl's Grocerteria. We pay promptly and handle all lots with care, inviting farmers and traders to visit the shop for fair market value.
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