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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
3
The State Fair has served as a beacon light guiding Nebraska agriculture through adversity, steering the industry toward resilience and progress amid challenging times.
A historical ad touts a one hundred dollar reward for cures of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Claiming 35 years of use, it says the remedy works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and remove poisons, promising general health improvement after short use. Testimonials are offered and the company is F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, with sales by druggists.
Sufferers urged to improve general health and purify blood to curb rheumatism. Cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion is praised as Nature's blood-maker that strengthens organs to expel impurities, with Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield NJ promoting the remedy.
The Prairie Gem column reports a recent M I P club meeting with Mrs Lovall and other ladies on August 1. It notes visits by Mrs Ben Wagener Mrs Henry Walsh Mrs Clyde Lovall and daughter Lola and mentions outings with Andrew Anderson and family Mrs Oliver and daughter at a Sidney movie. Also covered are swimming fishing a bucking horse ride and a fish supper with music and singing. Sidney visits and locals calling on Mrs Lovall are listed along with Dean Lankston dining with Clyde Lovall and threshing season engine work by Lankston.
Mrs MCC Bales of Fort Collins arrived Monday to visit Mr Glen Bales and family and meet the new grandson. Also details of visits by Mrs Geo Neiman, YT. C. Spiker and family, and others. Weather brings showers aiding ground and fall plowing amid harvest delays.
The London Chronicle recalls a remark about Shakespeare being enormously overrated by Mr Justice Darling who claims some racing knowledge but shows little interest in history literature or art. It contrasts him with Baron Martin and cites Adolphus Liddell’s memories of the baron’s marshal in 1872 and his broad racing history knowledge.
A force of 300 men built a 230 by 36 foot building in five hours at Grasmere S I where a United States base hospital is located. They started at 7 AM, dug post holes, and by noon finished the structure with a steam heating plant sewer connections electric lights and a tiled bathroom.
A terse classified note asks if readers want a good home in the best town on earth and mentions Kidney Lumber OO in terse terms. The fragment hints at a local business or notice seeking relocation or adoption of a venture. No further details are provided.
Extension service advises Nebraska farmers to disinfect seed and equipment using 40 gallons water, one pint formaldehyde per pound of seed. Spread treated grain on a floor or wagon box, apply solution evenly, cover with damp sacks for six to eight hours, then air dry until thoroughly dry before sowing. Disinfect drill and equipment prior to use.
The United States Department of Agriculture the Federal and State Food Administration the Nebraska Extension Service and other public bodies provide salable information freely. These bulletins circulars and leaflets cover vital problems from the last year and can be obtained at no charge from county agents home demonstration agents or the Extension Service University Farm Lincoln Neb. They offer valuable guidance and money saving tips during a time when dollars are valuable.
The Agriculture Department reporting difficulties for farmers to obtain explosives under federal licensing asks state and county reps to recommend loyal notary publics or justices of the peace to be appointed as local federal licensing agents under the Explosives Act for issuing licenses in each locality.
The University Entomology Department attributes elm tree deaths in Nebraska to dry weather and plant lice. Sap-sucking insects combined with low soil moisture overwhelm trees. Weaker trees may be revived with heavy watering and spraying with tobacco or kerosene emulsion to kill the lice.
The Nebraska State Board of Agriculture announces a record machinery exhibit at the State Fair opening September 1. With labor shortages nationwide, the displays promise to help farmers replace worn tools with steel sinews and gain time and money through explained operations by firm representatives.
A roster of Sidney businesses and notable sponsors includes American Bank Sidney Transfer Implement House Anderson Hart Parr Tractor Co Frank B Nolan Cheyenne County Trading Co Central Meat Market Sidney Steam Bakery Sidney Variety Store National Cafe Brewers Machine Shop Sidney Lumber Co E S Sherrerd Eye Sight Specialist Chas Nepinsky Electric Supply Co Wahler Garage listed as contributors to the project highlighting community support from local firms.
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