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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
7
The forecast notes wheat turning a golden color with most late fields headed after orange leaf rust. Overall yield looks fair to above average. some areas show damage, but the state is expected to harvest a very satisfactory crop, with quality above average in the southwest and below average in the southeast.
In Sidney this summer farmers report grasshopper damage and plentiful plant life feeding insects. Harvest readiness for winter wheat is evident with expectations of cutting by July 10. Despite hail and blight losses, the crop looks promising though price uncertainty remains a key factor.
The article outlines wheat loan requirements with moisture limits for different classes and storage eligibility. It notes federally approved warehouses may allow one percent moisture and No 3 hard red spring wheat, explains why certain grades are favored, and states farm storage must be prepared 30 days before inspection. Details on bans will be announced later.
A barley variety meeting will be held next Tuesday at 7:00 P M. The program, arranged by the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau and Mr Paul Aude, features a specialist from the Agricultural College who will explain barley varieties and answer farmers questions. Mr Webster, a former Cheyenne County resident, will provide expert guidance on small grains for local farmers.
Henry Blome, brother of E. R. Blome of Sidney, enters the congressional race amid a family with ranch holdings at Camp Clarke in Morrill County. The Blomes are noted grain and livestock producers in Cheyenne County and the Nebraska panhandle. Only Republican challenger ahead of Blome is William J. Shuman of North Platte.
Highway patrolmen in the Sidney area plan constant vigil on main highways to reduce holiday accidents. Fireworks dealers began selling yesterday with warnings for parents to take double precautions to prevent injuries to children.
Filings for political offices are closed with listed candidates such as P. J. Heaton Democrat for fifth district congressman John Nelson Democrat for Cheyenne county sheriff Henry C Blome Republican for fifth district congressman Fred Underwood Democrat for Cheyenne county assessor Mrs J A Tsthacher Sidney Haskell precinct assessor C Wolfe Lodge Pole Lezze pole precinct assessor and previously recorded: Third Commissioner District Ford Weikhorst Lester Stecher August Schmidt C P Herboldsheimer P H Meyer Maurice A Nelson Democrats Alfred Arnell Ed Erickson W C Sheets Republicans Second Commissioner District Guy Shaw Glen Bales John Peetz Republicans Democrats County sheriff W W Schulz William Krueger Lee Gain Republicans Art Closman Democrat County Surveyor J Paul Hansen Democrat County Attorney A J Kinnersly R P Kepler Republicans P J Heaton Democrat County Superintendent Gertrude Nelson Edith Oldershaw County Treasurer Louis Wasem Herbert Stevens Democrats Clerk of District Court Dan Campbell Republican County Assessor J H Foster Republican County Clerk I L Pindell Republicans Legislature Non Political C S Radcliffe William Hagemeister Charles D Green Telegraph Wanteds Get Results Try Them
Prof William J Loeffel of the Nebraska college of Agriculture outlines two feeding methods for spring pigs to hit the market in the fall. He notes finishing to a suitable weight, avoiding excessive finish, and timely marketing are crucial for top meat cuts and price recovery.
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