New Year Farm Outlook Promises Mixed Prospects for 1949
The December Farm Equipment Retailing forecast for 1949 anticipates deflated dollars with more of them, higher wages, and steady crop prices. Corn prices may dip now then rise to support levels. wheat could see large surpluses and lower prices for grain not meeting government needs. oats expected to be strong. soybeans and other oils stay near support. hogs offer profit via feeding. beef cattle demand improving. sheep less favorable. taxes offer buy opportunities before year end with careful handling of breeding stock sales.
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Farm Equipment Retailing Magazine
National Retail Farm Equipment Association
Big Eastern Co-op
Driver Rescued After Gasoline Truck Rollovers Near Lisco
Elmer Rowe of Holyoke Colorado was rescued 20 minutes after his semi overturned on Highway 26 six miles west of Lisco Nebraska. Rowe escaped with minor bruises. the truck was loaded with butane gasoline and did not ignite. The vehicle, owned by W. H. Schiermeyer of Holyoke, sustained about $700 damage.
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Elmer Rowe
Holyoke
Colo
Lisco
Nebr
Rowe
W. H. Schiermeyer
The Telegraph Ad Listing Custom Letter Size or Legal Size
An advertisement offers letter size or legal size paper in white or colors with quantity pricing available. The notice emphasizes flexible production options and custom quantity pricing.
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THE
Telegraph
Spoilage Share of Farm Produce Estimated at 15 to 20 Percent
A historical note estimates that 80 to 85 percent of a truckload of fresh fruit and vegetables reach consumers, while the remainder spoils before reaching kitchens.
Early European Powers Clash Over Pennsylvania
Four European nations including the Dutch Swedes French and English battled to gain control of Pennsylvania amid colonial competition and shifting alliances.
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Pennsylvania
University Seeks 20 Percent Budget Increase for 1949 51
The University of Nebraska plans a 20 percent rise in its operating budget for 1949 51, asking the Legislature for 10 million dollars in state funds. Chancellor Gustavson outlined five main uses including salary hikes, faculty replacements, teaching and research supplies, part time personnel, and compensating for VA revenue declines. The request also includes a 4 million dollar reappropriation for revolving accounts.
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University of Nebraska
Board of Regents
R. G. Gustavson
Val Peterson
Gustavson
Veterans Administration
Lincoln
Medical College
Omaha
School of Agriculture
Curtis
Union Fruit Farm
Sunny Side Social News From Local Homes
Mr and Mrs John Fraass and Verna spent Monday with the Dale Talic family. John and Lester Theis visited Kearney Thursday and returned Friday. Ed Block and girls were Sunday guests of Guy Tremain. Shirley and Floyd Irwin joined supper with the Lester Theis family Sunday. The Theis family later hosted guests at their home. E A Johnson and Lemoyne joined Ralph Talic for Sunday evening. Wallace Hernbloom and family visited Richard Hernbloom Monday morning and attended John Schneiders funeral in Sidney that afternoon. Verne Sharman and sons visited Malcolm Yeager Monday evening, then Ed Block’s home for home movies. Lester The’s family were Sterling visitors Saturday. Ed Block and daughters visited Chappell Monday.
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John Fraass
Verna
Dale Talic
John
Lester Theis
Kearney
Ed Block
Guy Tremain
Shirley
Floyd Irwin
Theis
E. A. Johnson and
Lemoyne
Ralph Talic
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University
Telegrafi
Janda-Tobin Drug Co
Herrod Drug Co
Sunny Side
Mrs
Albert Brandl
W. P. Ackerman
Reliable Insurance
Jackson St
Chevrolet
Kokjer Motor Company
Sidney
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