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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
2
Bunker Hill seized control late in extra innings to beat Lorenzo in a tense Sunday baseball game. The contest extended beyond regulation, with both teams trading blows until the Hill crews pulled ahead in the final frames. Lorenzo battled back but fell short despite a late push.
Sidney again vies for trophies as Brown tops field with a sensational 66 while Daniel, a young outsider, battles Noel Keim who defeats Tommy Rapp in the other semi. G H Doran dominates pioneer flight beating R C Wade 5 and 4. Simodynes and Bobineau exit early as observers note off form.
The article warns against harvesting wet wheat to protect flour yield and price. Moisture from dew or recent rain lowers grades and damages value, with data from Omaha market showing 2,713 cars graded down for excess moisture and losses around 170 thousand dollars. It notes drying on the ground is ineffective and advises delaying harvest until grain is dry and stored promptly. Big Springs to install a sanitary sewer system at an estimated cost of about 20,000 dollars.
Sidney Scouts attend Laramie Peak Camp with cabins, rates at term end. No Sidney boy rated below satisfactory. several earned honor ratings. Clifford Jones chosen chief jumper. Cabin 1 won stunt night. Formal court of honor lists Roger Armstrong as star scout Junior Walker life scout Odus Sweet and Robert Livant second class. Walker life saving badge. Morrow Calhoun handicraft and firemanship. Vizina public health badge. Hikes to Harman Heights and High-Be-Hind cave. overnight hike canceled due to weather. Sidney visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Goodale Ericson Thayer and son. Sidney scouts listed by cabin with names.
Masons in Sidney observe the fifty year anniversary with a night of events led by Ira C. Freet and Bishop George Allen Beecher. Beecher recalled early county history and the founding of Frank Welch lodge. Charter member A B Persinger received the 50 year badge and was noted for helping establish Sidney Lodge Pole and Chappell lodges.
Treasury plans new six five sixteenths by two eleven sixteenths inch bills replacing old currency within months. The shift aims to improve handling, appearance, uniform design on backs and portraits, easier recognition, and tougher counterfeit safeguards. American Legion Auxiliary Kensington unit to meet Monday at Mrs Sam Fine home. strong attendance expected.
Cheyenne county readies for a wheat harvest driven by combines that accelerate cutting and threshing. Railroads and elevators adapt to large shipments while irrigation tests in Lodge Pole may expand farming to 360 acres. Cheyenne’s status as a leading wheat producer, crowned world champion in 1926, anchors its future growth.
Wheat opened strong in Chicago but fell sharply on stop loss sales before reclaiming losses and closing higher than the previous session. Government reports split on outlook though bullish crop comments persist. Canadian production estimates range 315 to 400 million bushels with rains unevenly distributing across regions. Private signals warn mills that much of the wheat may be light and unsuitable for flour. Early arrivals were robust, while ongoing moisture threatens reduced supply and potential crop losses due to weeds and decay.
The report notes spring wheat area pressure and no relief, corn above wheat early then firm, government bullish, buying active, heavy rains causing damage. Oats light trading, rye rallying, shipping demand up. Omaha wheat and Kansas City wheat inch lower to firm with strong basis and late gains.
The report notes firm demand and varied percentages across corn oats barley and year contracts. Corn shows range 113 to 131 percent with scattered single digits. oats hold steady with modest gains. barley climbs from 61 to 62 percent.
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