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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
21
Notes that black discoloration in ground vegetables can stem from prior material ground in the grinder. Peppers may trigger the effect. Possible factors include wear of tin or metal coating on the grinder and subsequent corrosion of the iron beneath.
The text explains that water should not be used on electrical fires due to the risk of shock, and that grease or oil fires can scatter if water is applied. It advises using fire extinguishers or sand for such fires.
The Nebraska farm air outlook of 1947 shows rapid growth in aviation use among farmers, fueled by the FFA and state aero initiatives. Membership surged to about 300, papers note airplanes alongside tractors aiding in fence checks, cattle tracking, irrigation inspection, and travel to meetings, with broader airport expansion planned across the state. The Nebraska wing of Civil Air Patrol grows to around 700 members with multiple squadrons and flights statewide.
Sunday dinner guests honored Mrs. Henry Hawkins as she prepares to visit relatives in the south. Gillhams and Marlys Ann joined relatives in Lewellen. Fairchilds traveled to Sterling for surgery care. Otterbein Guild hosted a Christmas gathering with games and seasonal refreshments. Dix and Peetz basketball saw Peetz win the second game while losing to Dix. Funeral services were held for H. J. Prud Homme amid cremation in Denver. Harvey L. Heitt suffered a stroke and was treated at Taylor Hospital. Merry Mixers exchanged gifts at the Sethaler home. A heater fire at the Millard Ayle residence was contained by the occupant after the blaze started. Fred Cronk headed to Montana for construction work.
Recent tests used 65 gallon wing tanks dropped from 50 to 100 feet by Mustangs carrying a 20 percent ammonium sulfate solution. Fires in high scrub were saturated over a 40 by 10 yard swath and extinguished. Early results suggest aerial bombing can hold back breaks until ground units arrive.
In this postwar era more women demand washing machines with a built in pump that operates automatically, reducing lifting, exertion and saving time for household chores.
The distance from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger when the hand is fully stretched out is nine inches.
Panfish feed near the stream or pool bottom, within about a foot. Bait held too high in the water fails to attract bites.
Rayon fabrics are mainly woven with warp and weft yarns crossing at right angles. The warp runs lengthwise along the fabric and the weft runs crosswise between the selvages. There are three basic weaves plain, twill, and satin, with novelty variations possible.
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