Phosphate Fertilizer Not Advised For General Use
Nebraska agronomists report test plots in Cheyenne County show no enough yield gain to justify general use of phosphate fertilizer in the wheat area. Fall application with seed drilling at 30 pounds phosphate advised for those testing, but not for broad adoption. Local trials may respond, yet state-wide tests do not support general recommendation. consider small-area trials first.
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Cheyenne
University of Nebraska
Ivan Liljegren
Ivan Walker
Liljegren
Glen W. Lowrey
The
University
Robert Olson
Panhandle
Nebraska
Price index shows strong rise for Nebraska farmers
The State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics reports a strong increase in the Nebraska prices received index for the month ending July 15, rebounding from June and 1 percent above May. Livestock and products led gains with meat animals up, hogs and cattle rising, while crops dipped slightly. Wheat fell, corn rose modestly, and dairy prices remained steady.
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Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics Today
Nebraska
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Thick Vein of Coal at Fushun Open Pit Mine
A vast seam of bituminous coal in Fushun Manchuria reaches up to 400 feet deep and has been mined in an open pit for over six centuries, marking a historic long term extraction operation.
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Fushun
Manchuria
Care In Purchase Of Needles Advised
A Nebraska extension clothing specialist Helen Rocke says choose needles by size rather than package. Sizes 9 and 10 suit most dress fabrics. 7 and 8 for heavy fabrics or basting. Needle types: sharps medium length round eye, between short for fine work, crewel long eye for embroidery and easier threading.
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Helen Rocke
University of Nebraska
Voting on wheat quotas set for Aug 14 election
Farmers will vote August 14 on marketing quotas for next year's wheat crop. A two thirds approval among voters is required for quotas to take effect on farms over 15 acres. Yes limits production with penalties and 90 percent parity price. No keeps allotments and 50 percent price supports for cooperators, non cooperators lose supports.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chlordane Use For White Grub and Chigger Control
Instructions specify applying half pint of 45 percent chlordane emulsion per 1000 square feet, diluted with water for even spread. Grub activity shown by dead grass, roots missing, grub near edges. For chiggers, apply one pound of 5 percent chlordane dust per 1000 square feet.
Typing Paper Supplies Advertised by The Telegraph
A brief classified note states typing paper mimeograph paper and typewriter or pencil carbon stock is complete and available, credited to The Telegraph.
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Telegraph
Busy Ten 4-H Club Meets For Booklets Of Stitches
The Busy Ten 4 H Club met July 13 at Laurell O Connor s home with six members and three visitors. They learned about Booklets of stitches, received material measurements, and planned to bring cut materials to the next meeting to assemble their own books. A lunch was served by the hostess. The July 27 park meeting was the last regular gathering, with seven members present.
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Laurell O’connor
Park
Evening party hosted by Vasa and George sponsors
Five guests attended a July evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vasa and Mrs. George. All members were present and refreshments followed the event. Marianne George reported on the social noting the cordial atmosphere and attendance.
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George
Marianne ‘George
Police Court Oddities Involving Sidney Residents
A list of Sidney defendants facing charges with fines and costs includes ammee Earl Cline for speeding at 15 dollars. Billy J. Tschacher for speeding at 15 dollars. Louis Brown for vagrancy serving 30 days. Andrew Viken for intoxication and disturbance with 30 days. John E. Bechard for disturbance at 25 dollars. and Ruffin Brunner for intoxication at 10 dollars. Other cases cite intoxication and related offenses for multiple defendants from Sidney and neighboring areas, with varied lengths and costs.
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Earl Cline
Sidney
Dan Davis
Kansas City
Curtis
Billy J. Tschacher
Louis Brown
Andrew Viken
John E. Bechard
Joseph W. Kyle
West Glacier
Mont
Barney Stegall
John T. Thompson
Conezon
Tex
Ruffin Brunner
Henry Hendrix
Leo Romero
Robert E. Fleck
Kimball
WSCS Executive Committee Holds Open Meeting
The Methodist WSCS executive committee met openly on Thursday with Mrs. Rex Olson presiding. They voted to donate to Pearl Fosner in Japan and planned upcoming events including a Mens Fellowship dinner and WSCS activities. Delegates Frank Boyle Townsend and Mrs. Longan attend Lincoln mission school in August. A party for Methodist students headed away to school was organized. Mrs. Longan reported as conference secretary. Nebraska hosts 28 snake species, four poisonous: prairie rattlesnake copperhead timber rattlesnake massasauga.
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Methodist Wscs
Rex Olson
Pearl Fosner
Japan
General Wscs
School of Missions
Lincoln
Frank Boyle
R. L. Townsend
Frank Longan
Jesse King
Chas. Bagby
Raymond Maley
Nebraska
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