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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
8
Extension News Service reports August is the most suitable time to seed grasses in eastern Nebraska given favorable seed bed and moisture. Seeding after September 1 risks winter kill due to limited fall growth. Trials at the Agricultural Experiment Station show perfect stands for red clover in August during 1914 1915 and 1916.
Plans are under way for the third annual convention and show of the Nebraska Potato Improvement Association to be held in Rushville during the second week of November. A bumper potato crop is expected. growers statewide are urged to attend or at least send a 10 tuber exhibit. Early potatoes from eastern Nebraska should be stored carefully or sent to H. O. Werner at University Farm Lincoln for cold storage if needed.
The Extension Service of the College of Agriculture urges avoiding canning compounds that may contain sualerlic or horic acid as health risks. Fruits and vegetables canned by the cold pack method store well without such chemicals. Despite laws banning harmful substances, many inquiries about their use persist. Government and state specialists do not recommend their use.
The Entomology Department at the University advises a bait mix to combat grasshoppers. Combine 25 pounds wheat bran with 1 pound Paris green or white arsenic, then add a molasses syrup solution and lemon pulp. Mix into a moist coarse feed and apply as directed.
A guidance snippet describes mixing a poison to treat about five nerves and sowing strips 12 to 25 feet wide over fields in the morning or late afternoon. It recommends along fence rows of weed and grass ravines where grasshoppers emerge, notes broadcast sowing avoids bird and livestock poisoning, and says grasshoppers die within 24 to 48 hours after ingestion.
Poultrymen advise pullets grow best with some animal food such as skim milk butter milk meat scraps or tankage. Dry weather limits insect and worm intake so extra protein helps. If early egg supply is desired use meat scraps or tankage when milk or butter milk is not readily available. Wallets have been laying since July 2 at the University Fers.
The color garnet in glass, likely not ruby, may have originated in Bohemia. It is produced by fusing tiny gold quantities with silica, soda, lime, iron oxide and alumina. Initial heating yields colorless glass, while a second heat develops a rich garnet hue.
The west of Scotland and northeast Ireland lie in volcanic formation. Notable features include the Giant Causeway with basalt pipes and the Isle of Skye formed from lava. Staffa shows sheets of bedded basaltic lava and Fingal's Cave is carved from lava.
He proposed via long distance phone call and since marrying, he seems to favor talking to her the same way.
Dispatches from Vienna London and Paris describe a state of siege in Budapest with threats of death for crimes against Jews. Romanian commander plans troop evacuation while denying any Romania Hungary union. Relief efforts urge lifting food transport embargo as Danube traffic halts. Romanian troops accused of gathering animals and supplies for Romania. Bern acknowledges denial of excesses.
The article notes eastern belief in mad stones or tabasheer as cures for poisonous bites. Tabasheer, a porous stone from bamboo stalks, was used in Persia since the tenth century and described by seventeenth century French traveler Tavernier after his India visit.
Lorenzo W Ol Andres travels to Denver for hospital treatments accompanied by his sister. BE W Club hosts farewell with dancing and piano music as about fifty guests wish him a speedy recovery. E W Club meeting scheduled for the 16th, with social and refreshments. Many locals visit, harvests finish, and travelers pass through Lorenzo with various family updates.
The note thanks Manager Jefferies for complimenting the community and mentions a resident who bought six lots and plans a large garage. Ht. G. Coy of Valley, cousin to C. EH. Cos, purchased a half section of land near Peetz, highlighting regional development.
Classified notice seeks a girl for general house work and a good winger. Address Box K City. Osborn Motor Company advertises a full stock of Electric Auto Bulbs for all cars at right prices and urges subscription to The Telegraph.
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