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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
6
A man defends his worn hat saying it remains acceptable after years of use. He notes two cleanings and a single restaurant exchange for a new hat, illustrating thrift over appearance. No further context is provided.
When hides are cheap and weather high it becomes profitable to tan at home. The State College of Agriculture issues a circular "Tanning Hides" with directions for robes rugs lace and heavy leather. The US Department of Agriculture publishes bulletins 1055 Skinning Curing and Marketing and 1183 The Gate of Leather. Obtain from county farm bureau or College of Agriculture Lincoln.
State College of Agriculture advises a dry shelter for sheep after shearing to prevent pneumonia, noting early spring weather often allows shearing with proper shelter. Dry wool dries faster. machine shears remove more wool than hand shears, and proper fleece tying with wool twine in sacks avoids price dock from binder twine.
The College of Agriculture reports a two-year-old Holstein cow bred and owned by the college produced SGT pounds of butter in one year, setting a new state mark for her age. The herd includes eight cows averaging 903 pounds of annual butter, with several promising herdsmen predicting continued records.
Twenty four high schools sent 150 students to the College of Agriculture contest. Murval Thompson of Friend was named best individual judge as the York team prevailed. The event, held over two practice days and one contest day, aims to spark youth interest in livestock skills. Several University School of Agriculture students seek farm work from April 1 to October 1, ages 16 to 22, write Principal, School of Agriculture, Lincoln Neb.
An advertising notice urges kidney relief using Dorn's Kidney Pills with a Sidney resident testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Lee of E Fourth Street. The copy touts relief from backache headaches and dizzy spells and cites price 60 cents at dealers, naming Foster-Milburn Co of Buffalo, N.Y. Also lists local businesses SIDNEY LUMBER CO Ammon's appliances and a taxi number 161.
An ad directs readers to J. W. Harper for farm loan information and services, indicating a localized lending option tied to his office. The notice emphasizes seeking mortgage or credit assistance for agricultural needs.
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