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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
8
A man named Frank Baker fell while attempting to climb a moving loaded truck in Mitchell Valley. The heavy load passed over his groin, and he was rushed to Dimock Hospital for immediate surgery to save his life. Reports indicate he is expected to recover.
A Cort land bond issue aims to raise funds for a transmission line to Hallam and a 24 hour service. Columbus electric plant runs at capacity. 1000 KW Westinghouse turbine added. Sew ard 1922 expenses projected at 95,735 with over half for plant improvements and operating costs. Nebraska Gas & Electric plans a steel warehouse at Plattsmouth as a distribution hub for Nebraska and Iowa. Harvard Electric adds 10,000 in equipment to meet demand. North Platte Gas & Electric adds a 1000 KW turbine. Lodgepole residents announce a new 90,000 high school building.
In an accident on Stoner Hill near Farnam a Ford sedan driven by Mrs Arthur Stevenson backed into a bank and toppled. Arthur Stevenson, his mother and daughter were in the rear. he was pinned, later freed. His wife and Dr E C Stevenson escaped unharmed. all others recovered with no serious injuries.
Wheat prospects improved after a discouraging start. A recent field survey shows yields near 30 bushels per acre with well filled heads and good grain quality. Farmers report strong local harvest demand with prices ranging from 3 to 87 cents, and machinery use increasing.
A Bayard Transcript report claims the new high school building structural strain caused tiling to shake in the swimming pool after several Baymra young ladies allegedly swam there. The sun heated water, freezing bathers to tremble, and it is noted some claim expertise in shimmying.
Jacob Gompert, 58, of Mitchell Nebraska, who lost both feet in 1911 while mowing alfalfa, now operates a half section of land and irrigates a 100 acre tract with help from his sons. He recently shipped cattle to the local market and spoke of overcoming his handicap in a World Herald interview.
In Charlestown area, Goose Creek Church founded in 1713 now holds services only annually. Wealthy planters once crowded the doors with 12 four in hand carriages, while today attendees arrive by automobile for the gala sermon. An epitaph notes a deceased member died at 51, contrasted with modern lifespans.
The Farmers Union Co-Operative Association of Brownson will maintain open hours at their Brownson elevator. P. C. Peterson, manager, confirms continued operation.
The Biological Survey warns thousands of bull elk are killed in Yellowstone Park region for two teeth worn as ornaments. Once worn by squaws, now white men imitate the practice fueling wasteful slaughter. Public sentiment urged to curb market before elk extinction.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes growing momentum in eradicating tuberculosis in cattle as states expand programs. Louisiana just authorized a $15 yearly indemnity fund for two years to back eradication efforts. Massachusetts also expanded cooperation with the federal plan, setting roughly $60,000 annually for indemnities.
First shipment of surplus war material used by the American army of occupation in Germany has arrived in Brooklyn on July 1. The consignment includes 30 trucks 7 tractors 4 concrete mixers and 3 road rollers to be distributed by the Bureau of Public Roads US Department of Agriculture to states for road construction. Additional material from Germany will include hundreds of trucks several tractors and about 2 000 000 pounds of spare parts for trucks.
A Louisville Courier Journal wind of thought claims weather can be predicted 24 to 36 hours ahead by listening to telegraph wires. High shrill tones signal brief heavy rain or snow. deep humming tones warn of brief light rain. buzzing tones mark a weather change. soft humming indicates longer damp spells. Observers must hear tones repeatedly to form a mental map of conditions.
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