28 Different Slants On The Political Situation
The Telegraph reporter in Sidney talked to 28 visiting motorists to gauge election views. Among five nonvoters, two said they would skip the vote over Hoover Smith. Of the remaining 14, ten Republicans favored Smith and four Democrats favored Hoover, with varied religious and regional loyalties. Several tourists noted farmers' discontent and party shifts, while wives often echoed husbands or debated outcomes.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Commercial
City
Lone Pine
United States
Hoover
Smith
New York
al Smith
Poughkeepsie
New York State
California
O. A. Swenson
Minneapolis
Colorado
H. C. Byrd
Muncie
Ind
Arizona
Boulder Dam
Illinois
Indiana
Martin Koenig
South
Sioux City
Nebr
Colorado Springs
Fred C. Byram
Omaha
Smut in Wheat Causes Heavy Losses in 1928 Crop
A survey shows 24 percent of Omaha marketed wheat graded smutty with dock 2 to 15 cents per bushel. One day’s marketing found 31 percent smutty, costing about 3500 dollars in price losses. yields also drop, totaling roughly 7000 dollars in one day. Seed treatment with copper carbonate costs under a nickel per bushel and is easily done. Lincoln Agricultural College and cooperating agencies urge farmers to treat seed wheat this fall.
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Omaha
Agricultural College At
Lincoln
Old Ironsides Seeks Public Rescue On 1812 Victory Anniversary
A Boston driven campaign marks 116 years since the Constitution defeated the Guerriere. The public is urged to fund restoration as work surpasses 42 percent completion with over 554000 raised and less than 230000 still needed. Contributions go to the National Committee at the Navy Yard in Boston for souvenirs and ship pictures.
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United States
America
Our Land
National Committee
Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
Late Fall One Good Time to Poison Pocket Gophers
Farmers view pocket gopher control as urgent in dry weather and unnecessary when rain falls. The piece notes fall is ideal for poisoning gophers after potato harvest, when soil is firm and runways are easier to locate. It warns heavy gopher activity makes eradication difficult.
Cleaning fields to curb pocket gophers urges prompt work
The Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture urges immediate field cleanup in infestations of pocket gophers to ensure next spring's planting is pest free. Two or three applications of poisoned bait may be used if necessary to protect crops.
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Biological Survey of
United States
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska's Future in Beef Industry Told in Pamphlet
Nebraska readers learn of a four page 82 word pamphlet about 1200 baby beef calves raised by boys and girls club members. Calves started on feed in January will be sold as prime beeves at the state fair auction on September 4 with judging that Saturday. Amplifiers will let all visitors hear the announcements in the coliseum. The grand champion is expected to be named around 2 PM on Saturday September 1.
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Nebraska
Social News At The Walter Hernbloom and Nearby Homes
Sunny Side and surrounding families hosted threshing helpers at the W O Johnson farm last week. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Art Roberts and children called at Walter Hernbloom home, as did Mr and Mrs Jim Booth and children. Dorothy Theis assisted in cooking for threshers. Lodge Pole callers visited on Saturday evening. Several families, including Arnold Thurow and Floyd Weigers, Henry Koplin, Chris Lee, and Ethel Theis, spent Sunday visiting and dining at various homes. Albert Weigers returned from Loveland, Colorado, after illness.
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E. A. Johnson
W O. Johnson
Art Roberts
Jim Booth
Walter Hernbloom
Arnold Thurow
Floyd Weigers
Henry Koplin
Dorothy Theis
W. O. Johnson
John Block
Chris Lee
Hernbloom
Ethel Theis
Block
Walter Weigers
Near Dalton
Albert Weigers
Loveland
Colo
Will Thurow
Lodge Pole Callers Saturday Evening. Mr. and Mrs. Art. Rathbun
Walter Hornbloom
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Kansas
M. A. Shipman
OLD
Ironsides
Liberty State Bank OF
Farmall
Philco Radio
Iowa
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co
Dodge Street
Joneses
Northwestern Sell Telephone Company
McCormick-Deering
Uptegrove Implement Co
Sidney, Nebraska
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