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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

8

Coffee Asks Speed In Getting Drouth Help

Congressman Harry B. Coffee of Chadron asked WPA administrator Harry L. Hopkins to rescind orders that require Nebraska relief officials to personally investigate farmers registering for drouth aid. Coffee noted Dawes County is in the drouth area with 281 farmers already given jobs and about 50 applications daily. personal investigations would shrink registrations to five or six daily.

Harry B. Coffee Chadron Harry L. Hopkins WPA Nebraska Drouth Dawes County Coffee Daly

Police Warn Parents Of Bicycle Dangers

Chief Rogers described near accidents caused by careless youths on bicycles turning into speeding cars. He has warned several children and urged care on streets as Sidney sees more bicycles this summer. No laws govern bicycle traffic. officials rely on parents and children to ensure safety.

Rogers Sidney

School Registration Details From Local Officials

Officials outline registration for junior and senior high students. On Saturday August 29 from 9 to 12 juniors report to Principal Cork, seniors except freshmen report to Principal Weymouth. Freshmen report at 9 a.m. Monday August 31. Punctual attendance will prevent Monday delays with regular sessions.

Cork Weymouth

Donald Youth Taken To Home Last Night

Donald youth taken to home last night after sustaining injuries in an incident. Doctor says recovery will be slow due to the nature of the injuries. Family members were present and aiding in care.

Donald Ture

Patient in Care After Crash With Partial Consciousness

Doctors press for home care as patient shows definite overall improvement. Donald remains partially unconscious and has not regained full faculties since the crash.

Xious Donald

Corn Crop Is Spotted Late Stands Are Good

Drought relief funds may aid farmers lacking crops with expected smaller needs than usual counties. Some federal jobs could open to farmers. D F Felton state WPA director said he seeks relief to fall on WPA shoulders in a letter this week.

D. F. Felton WPA

Turkey Production Outlook At Poultry Meeting In Kansas City

A Kansas City poultry meeting reports a national turkey increase likely around ten percent despite heavy losses in some regions and grain shortages. Hatchery poults appear to replace farm hatching, with growers selling off lighter poultry to align with feed limits. Emphasis on conserving feed and using economical corn substitutes to sustain producers through the market season.

Kansas City Turkey

38 Blocks Of Street Work Said Assured

City eyes 38 block street improvement with curb and gutter and oil mat surfacing on tenth avenue. Roche notes Sid ney could save by buying an oil spreader. Wyoming rental failed. mayor to seek state highway department aid. 14 block project directors push to complete matting and reopen main business thoroughfare to traffic.

Tenth Avenue Carruthers Roche Sidney Wyoming Cochran State Highway Department

Turkeys To Again Be Big Item On Farms

Nebraska pan handle becomes major turkey producer as hundreds of farmers flock to turkey flocks to regain profits. Cheyenne Kimball Banner Scotts Bluff Morrill counties fatten thousands of young birds for November shipping. Co operatives and private firms market several thousand turkeys yearly with peak sales around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Nebraska Panhandle J. R. Redvitt The Agricultural College Cheyenne Kimball Banner Scotts Bluff Morrill Western Nebraska

Turkey marketing and grain goals in Nebraska note

The article discusses emergency mash formulas for turkeys using barley and other grains where corn is scarce, notes growers can finish turkeys with less corn, and describes small growers forming marketing programs. It also touches on public utility returns and Nebraska voter guidance on railway commission roles and a failed candidate.

College of Agriculture Corn North Dakota Northwest Growers Coo- Operative Nebraska

Letter on Nebraska State railway commission policy

A Telegraph News reader argues the Nebraska State railway commission should not be a campaign issue for candidates promising to lower rates. The letter says the commission must follow laws, protect the public and legitimate corporations, and resist self seeking politicians appealing to prejudice.

The Telegraph News Nebraska State Railway Commission Commission

Market Quotations From An Unnamed Ledger

Market quotations list varied prices for wheat corn oats barley and poultry products with figures such as wheat 1.05 corn 1.00 oats 0.37 barley 0.22 roosters 4 colored hens 12 leghorn hens 9 leghorn springs 9 heavy springs 12 bublerat 33 and eggs 19, reflecting a local commodity snapshot.

Bake Sale Planned by Rebekah Kensington at Skaggs Store

Rebekah Kensington will hold a bake sale at the O P Skaggs store on Saturday August 22 beginning at 10 a m. Proceeds support unspecified local causes with participation urged from residents and families.

Rebekah Kensington O P Skaggs

Rope Club adds two members and plans August meeting

The Better the Best rope club met with Earl and Henry Gell last Friday. Two new members joined. Lesson two covered several knot techniques for tying ropes. The club will meet August 27 with Don Mosely. A boys and girls club picnic occurred at Ruttner's dam on August 16.

Earl Henry Gell Don Mosely Ruttner’s Dam

Dance Night at Benish Hall Promises Bohemian and Pop Music

Don’t miss the big dance at Benish Hall on Sunday August 23 featuring old time Bohemian and popular music. Telegraph WANTADS promise results.

Benish Hall

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