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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1956
Page
2
The notice states that mail is entered at the Sidney Nebraska Post Office as second class matter. This indicates the mailing status for distribution and processing within the local postal system.
The county fair centers on 4-H and farm youths showcasing talent in good natured contests. Once run by older residents with animals and baked goods the scene shifts to a junior fair focusing on kids achievements as farmers in Sidney area.
A major insurer introduces a Family Policy covering the husband, wife, and all children under 18 with automatic coverage as each child is born. The piece argues that family size is a private matter for parents and opposes elitist calls for selectivity, praising the policy as supportive of large families.
The Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital is praised as a premier western Nebraska facility with excellent care and pleasant surroundings. It remains unpaid for, and donations are deductible from income tax and can retire the existing debt on the building and equipment.
The national product now exceeds 400 billion dollars a year, nearly double 1945. But the Portland Oregonian notes the hype hides that the dollar buys far less now, about 70 percent of its 1945 value, so adjusted GNP at 1945 prices is roughly 300 billion. Inflation erodes real gains.
Walter T. Carroll a 44 year old farmer was jailed on contempt of court for refusing to accept federal limits on his crop acreage. The Grass Roots Opinion column suggests his stance on individual rights echoes founding principles and questions government overreach.
A Sidney editorial argues for a daily scheduled airline to relieve rail reservation frustrations. The piece notes two airline offers and urges upgrading the local airport to handle large commercial traffic, warning that a city without adequate air service will lag in years to come.
Lodgepole invites all to its annual Old Settler's Reunion Labor Day celebration. The event honors pioneers while welcoming everyone to a day of friendship, nostalgia, and community pride, hoping for a record turnout.
A reader from northwestern Nebraska criticizes Sidney for enjoying community television while nearby residents cannot access it. The letter argues the system does not hinder free nationwide TV development and notes no local complaints from farmers or neighboring communities.
United States Chamber of Commerce figures show a 100 worker small industry would add 296 more residents 112 households 51 school children 590000 in personal income and 360000 in retail sales annually. It would also bring 270050 more in bank deposits 107 more cars and 174 more workers plus 4 new retail establishments.
A humorous reflection on impending hunting season among a group of friends. They plot cabin repairs, decoy work, gear checks, and a lease plan, while joking about secrecy, new members, and the cost per duck. Ducks and weather shape their reluctance but keep the camaraderie alive.
National Safety Council reports 28 000 American deaths and 4 200 000 injuries from home accidents in 1955 far exceeding industry risks. Falls lead with 14 000 fatalities, fires 5 400 burns and other causes account for remaining deaths. Estimated total cost reaches 850 million dollars with fire losses over 200 million.
Manager Fred Haney, a former third baseman, played for the Detroit Tigers from 1922 to 1925, later joining the Milwaukee Braves as manager, and then played for the Boston Red Sox in 1926 and 1927 before his coaching career.
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The note marks the eighth month of 1956 two thirds of the year completed. It playfully hints at year end celebrations and aging, adding a touch of gloom to counter sunshine. It closes with light humor about the season and mood.
A. Hunter and TL. Jackson of Oregon State College report on 65 fertilizer trials show little difference in crop growth from different nitrogen sources when applied correctly. They conclude the nitrogen fertilizer with the lowest cost per pound of actual nitrogen is usually best, noting other nutrients like sulfur matter only if needed.
A safety advisory urges farmers to keep shields on power take off PPE to prevent hundreds of injuries yearly. It notes unguarded shafts and loose clothing cause immediate danger and many shields end up unused in sheds. Manufacturers now offer nonremovable shields on some drives, but removable shields remain common. Farmers should consult local equipment dealers for standard PTO shields and related safety gear.
The article describes speeding chemical mixing by churning a powder or crystal blend in a barrel using a plumber's plunger. It advises cutting holes in the lower barrel and moving the plunger up and down to increase water circulation for rapid dissolution.
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