Union Pacific taxed in Cheyenne County and open gateway clash
Editorial argues Union Pacific pays over 111000 annually in Cheyenne County at 306.00 daily rate and praises its long Sidney payroll. It opposes Denver and Rio Grande Railroad bid for an open gateway to Ogden, saying it would harm Nebraska traffic and violate territorial rights. urges ICC denial and no overlapping business.
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Cheyenne County Fair Earns Praise for 1949 Efforts
The Telegraph salutes the 1949 Cheyenne County Fair and its volunteers for a successful event. While not perfect, the fair board and committees dedicated weeks of effort, balancing public enjoyment with personal time, and many voices praised the outcome as growing and improving with each year.
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Rockefeller Boys Succeeding In Oil Hype Claims
A newspaper notes it holds no special oil expertise beyond what oil men share and mocks overreliance on press for oil information. The column jokes that the Rockefeller brothers have profited from oil secrets, unlike the papers.
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Inquirer
Rockefeller Boys
Who benefits from a major auto maker in 1948 profits
A 1948 profile shows profits of 9.4 cents per dollar of sales for a large car maker. Employees earned 1,343,000,000 in wages, governments 464,000,000 in taxes, and owners 211,000,000. The share order is employees first, then government, then stockholders with owners receiving one dollar per dollar of revenue as the smallest portion.
Theea Lowe Down by Jack H Lowe
A collection of humorous quips about social behavior and modern life. Jokes address romance, optimism, and media buzz with satirical bite, including lines about radio giveaways, dating, and daily absurdities. Notable bits note a Kentucky groom, a dog license marriage, and jokes on disguise and modern fashion trends.
Hoover Reorganization Plan and Wheat Allotments Discussed
The speaker visits Grand Island and nearby towns while urging support for the Hoover Reorganization Plan for economy and a balanced budget. He criticizes foreign aid costs to Korea and Europe, notes anticipated tax increases, and explains a wheat allotment bill aiding summer fallow farmers with reduced acreage cuts.
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Sincere thanks to Kidney Fire Department and neighbors
A family thanks the Kidney Fire Department and community for aid after a home fire. They express gratitude to those who contributed to a fund raised in their behalf and appreciate the generosity and care shown during the incident.
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Kidney Fire Department
Security tomorrow and fraud in government noted
The Ways and Means Committee reports a broadened social security bill as inflation grows. The note warns real security comes from individuals. The Comptroller General Lindsay Warren cites 472 cases of fraud in new contracts and surplus property disposal, from mistaken judgments to deliberate acts by officials.
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Ways and Means
Lindsay Warren
New York State Size and Water Bodies Noted in Report
A historical data note describes New York State boundaries extending 320 miles east and west, excluding Long Island, with a depth of 310 miles. It records total area at 49,576 square miles, inland waters of 1,550 square miles, and over 8,000 lakes and ponds. Water within the state includes 3,140 square miles in Lakes Ontario and Erie.
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Fruit moisture retention tip stored in basement baskets
A note suggests keeping moisture away from fruit by placing it in galvanized steel utility baskets in the basement or cellar for drying and storage.
Gladiolus Growing Tips for Any Garden Soil
Gladiolus grows well in any good garden soil with ample drainage and sun. Prepare beds with organic matter, plant corms shallowly in spring, water regularly, and stake tall blooms to prevent flopping. Fertilize lightly to support steady growth and vibrant blossoms.
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