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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1929

Page

3

Farmers Tax Money Used To Improve Life In Country

The bureau of agricultural economics reports farm taxes have risen about 160 percent in 15 years while land values are up 20 percent from 1913. Most farmers pay local taxes on real estate personal property licenses auto fuel and possibly state income tax. Schools and roads absorb the bulk of public money with rising costs due to price levels larger student cohorts longer terms and higher education and road maintenance standards.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture Bureau

Social Roundup in East Huntsman and Nearby Towns

Numerous local visitors and gatherings are reported from East Huntsman and nearby communities. Ed Lipke and family visited the O L Miller home. the Niemanns hosted and hosted again. Kinton health concerns noted. O L Miller attended Farmers Union convention in Omaha and Farmers Union meeting attendance cited. Legislative data for 1928 shows 50,893 bills introduced nationwide with 17,199 laws enacted. Nebraska saw 47 bills introduced and 203 enacted.

Ed Lipke O. L. Miller Frank Schwasnick Frances Nyda Niemann Alvin Andre Edgar Donald Meier Lorenzo Claus Engell Frank Kinton Sidney Kinton Dr. Taylor Louis Miller Wm. Taylor Hadley Bates George Niemann Walter Miller Lowell Wolverton F. N. Kinton Engelland Claus Engelland Glen Bales D. Hadley Louis Elsie Niemann Lutheran Bill Taylor Sterling Little Murriel Spearow W. E. Spearow George Nieman Miller Nebraska

JULESBURG MAN WANTED FOR BIG SHORTAGE IN COUNTY TREASURY FUNDS

Victor Miller, Sedgwick County treasurer, is missing since January 1 as auditors report a funds shortage of about 35000 dollars. Sheriff Bethel has a warrant for Miller and a 500 dollar reward is offered for his return. Accusations include concealing deficits across foreign banks and improper deposits to cover up eight to nine months of shortages.

Victor Miller Sedgwick County James Mullen Julesburg Miller Guy E. Bethel Bethel New York Denver

Pleasant View social notes recount gatherings and visits

Pleasant View locals share a busy week of meals, dinners, and casual visits. Families including Borcher Schubarth Hilpert Morrow and Obendorfer hosted and visited relatives, with several outings and Sunday gatherings noted. Marie Mathes is listed on the sick list.

C. Anderson E. Toll Wm. Borcher J. H. Hinck Herman Mangels Art Schubarth Leona Hilpert Joe Gerler Robert Nelson Paul Morrow Johnson Grove William Borcher Frank Miller D. W. Matthewson J. E. Morrow Paul Ben Hilpert Art Schuessler A. Steffan Loren Dugger Dalton Henry Hates Dix Pete Nelson William and al Morrow Marie Mathes

Farmers Union proposes plan to clear up bank situation

At its 16th annual convention in Omaha the Farmers Union of Nebraska voted a plan to settle bank failures. It calls for no interest on depositor claims, a state luxury tax to cover 30 percent of claims, and state bank assessments. Settlement within four years with semiannual pro rata payments. Delegates debated guaranty funds and taxes, opposing any gasoline tax increase.

Nebraska Farmers Union of Nebraska Omaha Guaranty Fund Commission

Ford Motor Company Plans Six Day Week for Machines

Ford Motor Company announces a plan to hire 30 000 additional workers to run six days for machines and five for men aiming a 20 increase in immediate output and potential end to all night work. The Detroit plant will shift first by March 1 boosting Model A output from 33 500 to 40 200 weekly with other plants to follow. Unemployed Detroit residents will be prioritized and applicants must show prior local employment.

Ford Motor Company Henry Ford Ford Detroit

Guaranty Fund Group Mulls Bank Legislation With Weaver

Governor Weaver met with the guaranty fund commission and a house banking group to discuss proposed state bank legislation and reforms. The commission will report ideas, with Weaver outlining a possible supervision board but not committing to a formula. No concrete plan has emerged and opinions differ on the proper path.

Guaranty Fund Commission Weaver Guaranty Fund Banking Department Lincoln Press Bliss

Cooperative beef grading profitable to shippers says survey

A recent survey shows that cooperative beef grading improves returns for cattle producers by standardizing lots, reducing weight loss from sorting, and enabling carload shipments to reach favorable markets. Co op shipping allows diversification across markets, boosting individual seller gains while aligning with USDA grading guidance.

United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative

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