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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1957
Page
10
The USDA announced a portable kit to measure total solids in milk samples. The device, developed with dairy scientists, complements the Babcock test for butterfat and could support fundamental research under field conditions. Eight kits have been used in cooperative dairy work.
A coordinated program in Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin experiments with tasering and management to assess usefulness and accuracy. The new testing method may expand cooperative research with several states and Ontario. Consumer interest grows in milk solids beyond fat, including protein lactose albumin sugar and minerals for the diet.
A new plant estrogen named voumestrol has been isolated from Ladino clover and determined by USDA Agricultural Research Service. Found alongside alfalfa and strawberry clove, it was discovered at USDA Western Utilization Research and Development Division in Albany California. The report notes plant estrogens’ roles in growth and reproduction and mentions stilbestrol as a synthetic estrogen with uses in animal weight gain and human medicine.
Pleasing call to action for readers to use the Ilegraph classified ads to reach customers and move merchandise with practical tips and encouragement to place small ads for goods services and notices.
South Dakota will host an international wheat utilization parley at South Dakota State College Brookings next summer. The three week meeting will be followed by a two week tour of wheat farms and grain marketing facilities in the U S Midwest and Canada. R L Kristjanson of the college economics department oversees arrangements with attendees from newly developing countries the UN FAO, Canada and the United States expected to attend.
Scottsbluff Community Chest drive chairman C. E. A. Johnson reported the $35,100 goal was surpassed by more than 5 percent. Co chair Robert G. Simmons Jr praised civic minded women for driving the success while local firms contributed a third of the total budget.
Grand Island residents will likely vote early next year on liquor by the drink. Petitioners must file within 30 days, needing about 1,100 valid signatures. about 1,000 have been gathered. The issue has appeared in past elections but was defeated each time.
Mel Steen, director of the Game Commission and vice chairman of the IAFGC executive committee, discussed conservation matters and related legislation during a trip to Washington D C. He met with the Interior secretary, Agriculture assistant secretary, Forest Service chief, congressmen, and National Wildlife Federation representatives, while also handling state business with federal agencies including the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Merit System announces statewide examinations on January 18 1958 for many State Department posts including Public Welfare Employment Security and Health. Vacancies include Assistant Director Public Health Education. applicants need a masters in Public Health Education or Education with a science undergraduate major. Examinations also target sanitarians and typists. Applications due at the Merit System Office by January ?. exams held Wednesdays at the Merit System Office.
Keeping a Christmas tree indoors beyond 10 to 14 days leads to drying out even with good care and becomes a serious fire hazard. Fire officials warn that dried needles and heated rooms dramatically increase ignition risk and urge timely disposal or replacement to ensure home safety.
Nebraska county fairs will share a record 70,577.70 from the 1957 horse season as announced by Earl Moyer. Each county gets 75.90, with Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha contributing most of the funds along with state racing receipts. Total aid includes nearly 25,000 for 4-H and FFA premiums and over 37,000 for fairground improvements, totaling about 130,000 this year.
A Christmas health and safety note stresses safe use of electric lights on trees. inspect for loose sockets, avoid overloading circuits, keep trees moist, cut trunks diagonally, place away from heat sources, use non combustive decorations, and turn off lights when rooms are empty to prevent fires and tragedy.
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