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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
16
Instructions for treating wheat for smut include eight points. Secure formaldehyde, fan to remove trash and smut balls, disinfect gear with formaldehyde solution, mix one pint formaldehyde to 35 gallons water, skim off contaminated material, remove seed promptly and cover briefly, set sowing to a thicker rate as kernels swell, and do not pile wet seed for over 12 hours to prevent heat or mold.
The State Agricultural Experiment stations in the United States study 4770 project subjects as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 1960 focus on agronomy including field crops soils and fertilizers. 932 address botanical and horticultural topics. Animal industry studies cover dairy and dairy products about one eighth of total, leaving three eighths for other subjects.
The North Haledon Leghorn Club in Passaic County New Jersey approves a small trade mark sticker to be placed on all eggs sold by club members. The organization formed after a meeting of poultrymen with the agricultural extension agent to discuss regional poultry industry development. Each member pays two seats per bird owned and 8000 birds are pledged at the first meeting. all members will use the trade mark and guarantee eggs sold under it.
A brief notice warns that skipping advertisement in The Telegraph would cause losses for both parties. It emphasizes shared impact and urges timely placement of ads to avoid penalties or missed visibility. The tone mirrors a local newspaper plea for business support.
Poultry specialists from the Agricultural College warn that hens die across the state from inadequate ventilation in hen houses, heat, lice, and mites. They urge summer openings and winter moslin fronts, plus thorough spraying for mites and a steady supply of fresh water to prevent dehydration. A case showed blood thickening from water shortage, with healthy hens needing 0.5 to 1.5 pints daily.
The University of Nebraska Agricultural College issued extension No 5 Disinfection and Disinfectants No 221 Some Important Factors in the Prevention of Swine Diseases No 1411 Graded Eggs Bring Better Prices No 1412 Fowl Cholera No 1413 The Essentials of Poultry Hygiene and received USDA circular 230 Home Tanning for free distribution through county agents. Residents in counties without agents may secure publications by writing to the College at Lincoln.
Six youths returning from Hastings fair in a Studebaker crashed on the Webster Adams county line. Ernest Wicker and Lawrence Thiede survived initially. Spence died later, Thiede in critical condition. Miss Anna and Ade line Hotchkiss died, Mrs Tevenbaugh and Wicker injured minor. Spence, Thiede, and Hotchkiss fatalities linked to a sharp turn and high speed. inquest deemed accidental. Names tie to local Blue Hill and Red Cloud areas, with hospital transfer and known prior drinking incident involving Thiede.
Joy rider Lloyd Farris a 17 year old visitor from northeast country borrowed Charlie Wallingford’s team and buggy parked on Avenue F. He drove briefly then left the animal in the road and slept. Emmett Bean and Charlie traced hoofprints to arrange payment for the escapade in Gothenburg Tuesday morning.
Mrs. H. H. Culp of Good River Oregon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Lobeda of near this city, was severely injured while trying to disengage from a rope used to lead a cow. She died the following Sunday from internal injuries suffered when thrown. The report appeared in the Clay County Sun.
A local photo studio offers a birthday portrait opportunity inviting residents to schedule sessions at Phelps Studio during their birthdate year. The notice emphasizes personal keepsakes and studio accessibility for all ages.
Mrs Ed Peters aged 40 years 6 months 25 days died after severe burns suffered at home eight miles southeast of Hastings Nebraska following an oil soaked bedding fire. Seven children, led by a quick thinking 14 year old daughter, aided in smothering flames and guiding her mother outside before she died a few hours later. Neighbors and a physician arrived. husband was away at a brother in law farm and returned within twenty minutes. The event was reported by the Adams County Democrat citing Hastings area conditions.
In a heavy storm on Roberts land, lightning struck near a group of threshing hands sheltering under a wagon. Ted Crown was severely stunned after his head touched a bolt, others received lighter shocks, all were shaken but none seriously harmed. Crown is recovering and recalls a close call. Garden County News.
In Grand Island Hall county court house vaults an odor like a saloon lingered after over 1800 bottles of beer, said to be of unusual strength, were moved from Platte county transport near Alda. Bottles were stacked necks forward. dynamiting at a nearby swimming pool to level bottoms caused the blast to jar the building and break some bottles, with Shelton Clipper witnessing the damage.
M Crabill of near Minatare says he set a state wheat record by threshing twenty five measured acres for a total 1210 bushels. Frank Neeley of Gering reports 120 acres with a yield exceeding forty five bushels per acre.
The U S President Roosevelt sails for Cherbourg with 50 ex service men and women on the American Legion second annual pilgrimage to overseas battlefields. The 80th Division reunion in Omaha September 20 22 and the Ak Sar Ben festival entertain visiting veterans. Over 1500 Nebraska guards begin a two week encampment August 14 at Plattsmouth with drill and target practice. Local posts publish sales classes and emphasize Legion membership promotion.
Mr Bolles notes a summer drop in business followed by a late year surge that strains service. He urges every Legion post to keep a small stock of membership buttons grave markers and ceremonial badges within reach, as the funds are modest for even struggling posts.
The national commander decisively sets parade placements and hall positions at the New Orleans convention according to the 1922 membership standings.
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