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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
2
The Telegraph, a Sidney Nebraska publication, emphasizes its independent stance serving Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska. It lists subscription rates for 50 mile and outside 50 mile zones and notes its publication schedule of Tuesday and Friday mornings.
The article lists residents visiting, traveling, and moving in Sidney and nearby towns. It records arrivals from Chappell Ogden and Lincoln, vacations in Denver and Torrington, mining interests in Colorado, and several local business and employment updates including moves of Dr. L. Shelton and equipment like a 54 inch bicycle. It also mentions real estate activity and family visits across multiple months.
University of Nebraska agronomist J. C. Swinbank cites harsh winter thinning, extended wet months causing nitrogen deficiencies and weak roots, and a severe orange leaf rust epidemic as major factors in the 1949 Wine wheat crop loss. He also notes root rot mosaic disease glume blotch scab and premature ripening as lesser causes.
The text notes interconnected factors making it impossible to assign damage to any single cause. Yields and quality are highly uneven, with individuals giving widely varying estimates of total production even at the final date. Final harvest figures must be evaluated to obtain a true picture.
The B H B W Club met at the Raymond Lessman residence with all members present. They judged bread rolls and headscarfs, and Deloris Lessman demonstrated kneading and baking bread. The next gathering is planned at another member’s home.
The brief notes the meeting closing remarks by Melba Wittrock, a reporter, and mentions available carbon paper branded as Red Writing Hood at The Telegraph. The items present reflect a newsroom and office supply detail from the period.
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