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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
5
Valuable agricultural news outlines corn root rot impact and economic losses from 1919, highlighting disease spread risk from corn stubble. It discusses poultry incubation timing, advising against mixing eggs from small and large breeds to avoid weak chicks, and emphasizes care for strong hatchlings.
Practical guidance on selecting and handling eggs for hatching noting freshness shell quality and cleaning. Also detailed home garden cleanup, winter manure spreading, compost building, and stock feeding to sustain garden and poultry vitality.
A five year net fire loss total reaches 31 million with over 15 000 reported fires and an estimated 25 percent unreported losses. Preventable fires account for much of the total and communities are urged to mobilize civic effort to reduce blazes through broader public involvement and proactive prevention strategies.
The article explains building a compost pile with water when layering and relying on winter rainfall to keep it moist. In spring, cover the pile with boards to prevent overwetting, then harvest by cutting from one end with a sharp spade, then drying and screening before filling seed boxes or hotbeds.
The text argues that careless disposal of lighted cigar stubs and matches causes fires and urges individuals to guard against this habit. It notes the goal of a year by year decline in preventable fires due to increased fire prevention knowledge and civic instruction being widespread at present.
A short essay argues against air mail and other delivery services criticizing risk in rail, air, motorcycle, and rural auto routes. The piece provocatively suggests people should remain seated and inactive to avoid danger, highlighting the perceived hazards of all activity.
F L Hazard drove from Kearney on Friday and will stay here as his wife recovers at her mother's home in Millard. The move follows her serious illness and marks a return to normalcy. Hazard noted the highway was passable on arrival.
Cheyenne County joins early donors to the American Farm Bureau Federation aid drive. Contributions are received at the office of the agricultural agent in Sidney. The state executive committee backs the national federation and pledges full assistance.
GORNADAY Conklin's Medium Priced Femntale pens. Get thems at the REXALI STORE.
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