Ringold Lady Dora Tops Hampshire Sows Record Seven-Star
Ringold Lady Dora No 153,056 raised 71 pigs to weaning age, average 10.1 per litter, first seven star Hampshire sow. She achieved seven star litters with 15 piglets in the seventh, nine saved, eight weighed 443 pounds at 56 days. Owned by William C. Goodheart Jr of Eaton Ohio. sold to Meadowlark Farms Sullivan Ind.
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Hampshire
Dora
U. S. Department of Agriculture
William C. Goodheart, Jr
Eaton
Ohio
Meadowlark Farms, Inc
Sullivan, Ind
Farm Costs Rise Sharply After War as Yields Warned
U S Department of Agriculture data show farm production costs nearly tripled from 1935 to 1939 levels, reaching 14.9 billion dollars in 1947 while prewar costs stood at 5.2 billion. Wages rose to about three and a half times the 1935-39 average, with prices easing amid lower corn and wheat peaks. Experts urge soil management and green manure to boost yields and reduce unit costs through deeper root crops like alfalfa or sweet clover and returning organic matter to soil.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Love Apple echoes in modern tomato scarcity
A century of abundant harvests contrasts with this year's drop in production in key tomato regions, threatening domestic stocks of soup, juice, stews, ketchup, and chili sauce due to unseasonable weather. The piece traces the tomato from early Andean cultivation to its cautious embrace as food in Europe and North America.
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Andes
Mexico
Europe
North America
Dry Skim Milk Sold in Small Home Packages
Dry skim milk now marketed in small home packages as non fat dry milk solids. It offers thrifty homemakers a convenient economical product to boost the nutritive value of family meals. Its ease of use and high nutritive value justify its pantry shelf place alongside flour sugar and salt.
Ledger outfits and post binders in stock
The Telegraph reports complete ledger outfits and post binders in stock. It notes all types of sheets are available but if something is missing they will order it.
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Telegraph
Selection of Feeds Vital to Stock Health
The article stresses that daily feed choices determine tomorrow’s profits by maintaining livestock health. It warns dietary deficiencies in minerals vitamins proteins fats and carbohydrates can cause nutritional diseases and losses. It cites U S Department of Agriculture on essential nutrients and diet function.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Old Gold wins grand title at 43rd Live Stick expo in Chicago
The grand champion is Old Gold a 1200 pound Black Angus junior shown by owner C E Yoder of Muscatine Iowa. Henry Marshall president of the exposition stands center and judge A D Weber from Kansas State College is on the right who selected the winner.
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Chicago
Old Gold
C. E. Yoder
Muscatine
Iowa
Henry Marshall
Expoisition
A. D. Weber
Kansas State College
iPaper Lining Doubles Effect of Light Shades
A fragment discusses how interior light can be improved by brightening lamp shades and interior surfaces. White linings or coatings may reflect more light, potentially doubling or tripling the perceived brightness in dim evening rooms.
Red Wiling Hood Typewriter Charm Sparks Earnest Stimulus
A quirky local feature highlights a popular typewriter charm nicknamed Red Wiling Hood and its unexpected role in driving earnest community excitement and small business chatter.
The Beekman House Plan From Sells Small Homes Bureau
The Beekman is a two bedroom house with an attached garage and front drive in. The plan features a vestibule with coat closet a rear vestibule closet and a spacious dining area. Kitchen cabinets are arranged for efficiency with a cabinet storage unit above the table and sliding doors beneath. Bedroom closets have ceiling height storage above and a linen closet sits in the hallway. Exterior walls shown as frame with options for concrete blocks siding or shingles. Roof is low pitched with no space for extra bedrooms. The Beekman measures 34 feet by 20 feet and covers 850 square feet plus garage and 16 740 cubic feet. For more information contact the Smalls House Planning Bureau St Cloud Minnesota.
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Beekman
15 Teams To Take Part In Sidney Meet
Teams from Colorado and Western Nebraska prepare for a Sidney Softball League tournament sponsored August 28 to September 4. Fifteen clubs have indicated participation, per the Sidney Jaycees. Out of town entrants include Mayflower Van Lines Sterling Kimball Co op Kimball Rabe s Storz Beer Scottsbluff Chappell Drivers and the Magazine Area from the Sioux Ordnance Depot. Sid ney teams are expected to join.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Sidney Softball League
Sidney Jaycees
Mayflower van Lines
Sterling
Kimball Co-op
Leninger Bros
Kimball
Chappell Town
Rabe’s Storz Beer
Scottsbluff
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Sidney
Local tournament to run August 28 to September 4 in Cheyenne County
John Abramson and Chuck Dalton stated the tourney will start August 28 and finish with the finals on Sunday night September 4. All games will be played under lights at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.
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John Abramson
Chuck Dalton
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Waterproof matches invented by Raymond D. Cady of Oswego
Waterproof matches introduced during World War II use a formula by Raymond D. Cady of Oswego New York. They resist tropical humidity and water and remain usable after eight hours of full immersion.
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Raymond D. Cady
Oswego
N. Y
BPW Fall Meeting Attendees From Sidney Club
Five members of the Sidney Business and Professional Women's club will attend the BPW State Board fall meeting in North Platte held Saturday and Sunday. Attending are Miss Mabel Nielsen club president Miss Marie Nichelson Mrs John Elwell Miss Georgia Martin and Miss Verna Robinson.
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Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club
BPW State Board
North Platte
Mabel Nielsen
Marie
Nichelson
John Elwell
Georgia Martin
Verna Robinson
Bostitch Stapling Machines on Hand Refills
The Telegraph notes Bostitch stapling machines available with staple refills in stock at all times for quick supply and use.
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THE
Telegraph
Rabies Fight Urged as 1947 U S Cases Continue
Federal and state funds back efforts to eradicate rabies, with modern vaccination claimed 95 percent effective. Rabies strikes 8 000 to 10 000 animals and people annually, involving dogs, squirrels, skunks, foxes, and cattle, with varying symptoms and outbreaks.
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England
Norway
Sweden
Corn Borer DDT Recommendation Ties to 1948
Report notes that DDT was first advised in 1948 for controlling the European corn borer in field corn. It cites 1947 losses from the pest at about 500 million bushels, valued around 97 million dollars.
Milking routines for efficient dairy herd
Cows respond to consistent schedules with milking and feeding at the same times daily. The same handler should perform tasks to minimize stress and maintain quiet, stable barn conditions.
Tape stock and dispensers advertised in Telegraph
Readable lines promote Scotch tape in good supply with hand and desk dispensers noted. The item reads as a brief classified style notice highlighting availability and convenience for buyers seeking tape and dispensers.
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the Telegraph
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Small’ S House Planning Bureau
St. Cloud, Minn
Garage
Ana Can
U. S
Walter Closman
American Legion Club
Masonic Lodge
C. B. Dorwart
Lee Bilyeu
Mack
Walter
Arris Distributing
Ur Nad Brewing Company
Colorady
Turake
Hydra-Matic
Fujucamig
Oldsmobile
Hydra- Matic
Hydra -Matic
Beckmann. Motor .Company, Inc
Illinois Street
Sidney, Nebraska
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