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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
1
Rust widespread across the region harms Keith County wheat. local elevators report scarce shipping, 52 pounds per bushel is about the best grade seen, and fields show damaged grain after rust. Farmers may seed less this fall due to poor yields and burned or plowed straw after binder and combine passes.
North of Chappell, Co H counter faced a loss when several brood sows were struck by lightning released during a storm. The hogs, deaf and burned in places, did not respond to Counter until within sight, revealing the injury. A bog house point showed the lightning strike. Recovery of hearing remains uncertain.
County agent Young notes two reported benefits from early fall plowing. The practice kills wild artichoke and morning glory plants that would annoy farmers later, reducing future weed problems and crop damage.
Lincoln Chancellor Samuel Avery of the University of Nebraska is expected to resign prior to the upcoming legislative session. A majority of the university faculty appears to share this tacit understanding amid prior committee findings and discussions of stabilizing the university against political pressure.
Mr and Mrs Ed Dixon of Scotts Bluff were returning from Colorado when their Buick six skidded into a fence six miles north of Kimball. A fence plank shattered the windshield and injured Mrs Dixon with a deep wound in the mouth and loosened teeth while Mr Dixon was unharmed. Mrs Dixon, county school nurse, was treated in Kimball then returned home Monday.
Fank H. Cunningham plants 550 acres of Triumph potatoes near Kimball with storage caves under construction. He expects initial market price around $2 per bushel.
Windshields receive plate grase and se dan deers installed at Hahier Garage, signaling updated glazing and decorative touches. Local shop notes completion and readiness for customer service.
Old timers call it the worst storm in Pumpkin Creek country as wind rain and hail struck Tuesday afternoon around two. Telephone lines down and bridges along Pumpkin Creek west of the Schaffer farm gone. Redington area center of the storm with rain and hail inland. Kimball County reports crop damage at several spots including H. C. Amos place and the Stowers place. Windows broken, in-town gardens damaged, light losses in other areas. Fort Morgan observers note hail damage along the vicinity.
In Scotts Bluff County Joe Witzer discusses reports of a creature termed the four horned bovlopus. He notes large tracks on his land and eerie night sounds but says he has not witnessed the animal or crop damage, comparing noises to geysers and distant whistling.
William E. Baldwin of Bloomington Illinois testified at Gibbon last Thursday night that two young men he picked up near Lexington robbed him of an auto two $135 in cash 25 in travelers cheques and a gold watch. He said he had given them a lift in his car.
American Legion members and families planning the San Francisco convention in October should contact their posts and auxiliary units through state department adjutants for hotel reservations. Inquiries to the convention committee will be redirected to the state adjutant. Delegates and guests will be housed in downtown hotels. about 150,000 waiters are expected.
Mrs Alla Brittain, who recently died at Lodge Pole, left in her will three hundred dollars to the Methodist church at Kimball.
At Mitchell last Friday during the Harding memorial observance T F Roberts, a work crew employee, made slighting remarks about the late president. He was arrested, pleaded guilty, and fined ten dollars plus costs. Public sentiment followed, noting the offense against the honored dead.
C F E Satchell uncovered a large knuckle bone and smaller fragments on a hill south of Bridgeport. The seven and a half by ten inch cross section shows ancient chipping, suggesting a much larger original joint. Researchers note death-trap sinks and burial mounds in Pumpkin Creek valley may hide more bones. diggings could yield insight.
Eight-member committee led by K Wirrick of Scottbluff J T Whitehead of Mitchell and A N Mathers of Gering proposes a revolving fund of 10 000 to seed dairy cattle lending. Payments returned to the fund will be reloaned to farmers in the North Platte valley.
Oberfelder advertises leather legings high cut shoes and cowboy boots at ruinous prices aimed at shoppers seeking bargains.
A man about 85 from Omaha was found beneath the railroad bridge east of Chappell by a track walker during rain. He had a head wound and a broken collar bone, appeared unconscious, his clothes torn and muddy. He was taken to the city power plant, treated by Dr. Colman, and rested at the Chappell hotel. Relatives are being sought.
A ghost scare in Banner County claims sightings over two weeks in Loraine precinct near A. B. Nelson’s cornfield. A boy herder reports molestations attributed to the specter, described in white, riding a bicycle or sleigh runner, lingering near two graves on the Benda farm.
Oberfelder's announces closure and departure from the business. They must vacate the premises and end operations, with a final sale or disposition indicated as part of the shutdown. The notice signals an end to the company's trading activities and property handover.
United States Department of Agriculture figures show that from 100 pounds of milk at 4 percent fat you can produce about 4.8 pounds of butter 11 pounds of cheddar cheese 45 fifteen ounce cans of condensed milk 12.5 pounds of whole milk powder 85 pounds of Swiss cheese and 28 pounds of Camembert cheese. by products vary with milk richness and solids.
Bread dominates the average diet as a staple served at most meals. The Bureau of Home Economics notes its low cost and energy content, with bread and milk forming a near complete food combo. A Scottabluff city council complaint claims rats occupy the dump grounds.
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