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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

2

Wheat pool meeting to be held in Lincoln on April 23

Nine states will send delegates to the Lincoln wheat pool meeting on April 23. From North Dakota, Indiana, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Minnesota and Montana these delegates will speak while H W Woods of the Albert wheat pool delivers the key address. Nebraska farmers and bankers signing the pool contract are expected to attend in large numbers with representatives from U S department of agriculture and the Intermediate Credit bank to discuss financing and campaign support.

Lincoln Nebraska United States North Dakota Indiana Colorado Texas Kansas Minnesota Montana H W Woods Albert Wheat Pool Central Selling Agency Winnipeg Three Pools Western Canada Southwest Central Selling Agency Kansas City Oklahoma U. S. Department of Agriculture Intermediate Credit Bank Omaha

Root Worms Injure Nebraska Corn Each Season Says Agent Willey

Two corn root worm types damage Nebraska crops annually demanding distinct controls. Prof. M. H. Swenk notes western root worm dominates and is controlled by crop rotation. He details life cycles, urging spring egg reduction and delayed planting to curb damage amid heavy infestations.

Nebraska Willey M. H. Swenk University of Nebraska Agricultural College Prof Swenk

Name Change At Schroeder Beauty Shoppe

The Schroeder Beauty Shoppe will hereafter be known as Helen's Beauty Shoppe under new management with Miss Helen Kirk as manager. The Evangelical congregation at Culbertson plans a $25,000 new church. Cozad eyes a two story brick city hall 50 by 70 feet. Materials are being unloaded for a state aid bridge across the North Loup River west of Scotia to connect with Highway 11.

Schroeder Beauty Shoppe Helen's Beauty Shoppe Helen Kirk Evangelical Congregation Culbertson Cozad North Loup River Scotia

Primary Elections Flaws Demand System Change

The piece argues that annual primary elections fail voters by allowing unqualified candidates to be chosen. It cites inability of voters to learn about candidates, risks of dead men receiving votes, and suggests either restoring the convention system with safeguards or providing thorough candidate histories and qualifications to voters.

Omaha

Ideals versus practicality in prohibition debates

The piece argues that civilization owes progress to visionaries but many ideal ideals fail in practice. It cites prohibition's lofty aims yet disastrous real results, noting sudden, harsh enforcement worsened by long-standing drinking habits. It suggests gradual temperance measures allowing light wines and beers could have moderated outcomes.

Chicago

Boy Scouts Sidney Plan Local Organization

Sidney readers urged support for a new Boy Scouts movement stressing character, discipline, leadership, and citizenship, with outdoor training across hills and woods. The piece also notes mixed winter wheat conditions but cites a hopeful price outlook for the season.

Sidney

President Coolidge Calls for Farm Legislation Help

President Coolidge signs that legislation aiding farmers should pass this session and believes a bill may be crafted by congressional committees. He maintains the equalization fee in the MacNary Haugen plan is unconstitutional and expects further changes but wants concrete measures to assist agriculture.

Coolidge Congress

Mrs Martin Mickkelsen obituary from Nebraska and Colorado

Mrs Anne Boresen born in Hamer Norway May 22 1864 joined Lutheran faith lifelong. Married 1886 to Martin Mickkelsen and raised eight children. Immigrated to America in 1906 settling near Peetz Cheyenne County. Died April 10 1928 in Sidney Taylor hospital after diabetes. Funeral April 12 Trinity Lutheran led by Dr Kahse. Survived by spouse five daughters one son two brothers two sisters and fifteen grandchildren.

Anne Boresen Hamer Norway Broughout Martin Mickkelsen America Cheyenne County Peetz Sidney Mickkelsen Taylor Hospital Trinity Lutheran Church W. T. Kahse Mary Clinton Agnes Treinen Ella Elsie Mickkelsen Emily Roberts Ramey Colo Mike Mickkelsen Ole Boreson Greeley Martin Boreson

Well Known Dalton Couple Married in Wyoming

Lloyd Ravert and Isola Kivett were married in Torrington Wyoming last Friday. The groom, eldest son of W L Ravert, works in agriculture, and the bride is daughter of G C Rivett. They will reside on the John Thompson farm northeast of town.

Lloyd Ravert Isola Kivett Torrington Wyo Clarence Warren G. C. Rivett W. L. Ravert John Thompson Dalton

Meadow Lawn Play Opens Potter District 142 Event

The Camp Fire girls of Potter presented a play at the schoolhouse in district 142 Friday evening but attendance was light due to bad weather. Local residents and families visited others over the weekend with a number of callers noted, including J C Kreader of Denver visiting during Easter vacation.

Potter Ray Johnson Herbert Johnson R. R. Bovee J. C. Kreader Colman, Jr Denver Leonard Peterson Charles Waterman Lloyd Juelfs Ernest Peterson Vera Schlotfeld Emma Morrow Dalton Arthur Rathbun John Rathbun Lawrence Bowman Fred Rathbun Charles Mayer Ernest Meyer Chris Peterson

How to Make Fruitade Syrup for Sweetening

To sweeten fruitades and punch, heat two parts sugar to one part water and simmer about ten minutes then cool. This syrup mixes more evenly than plain sugar and provides consistent sweetness.

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BOY Scouts President Coolidge Wyoming J. E. Morrow Emma Mann Home Gladys Peterson Jessie Davis Gleaner Baldwin Combine School Motion Pictures of Assembly of Gleaner Baldwin Combine Tobin Opera House Sidney Motor Sales Co Twin City Twin Cities J. H. Anderson Nebr Wiltons Axminsters A. J. Doren & Co. Furniture
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