Local and Personal News Mentions
R A Babcock of Potter was a Sidney Patter the latter part of the week transacting business affairs and calling on friends. Dean Henry Ives returned the latter part of the week from a trip to Kearney North Platte and other places under the jurisdiction of the North Platte Deanery where he visited in the interest of the church and its work. D P Fagerstrom of Gering visited with Sidney friends last Friday and Saturday. While in the city Martin W Dimery and EB D McAllister took him for a trip over the south table lands that he may have an opportunity to see the wheat corn and alfalfa crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Babcock
Potter
Sidney Patter
Dean Henry Ives
Kearney
North Platte
D. P. Fagerstrom
Gering
Sidney
Martin W. Dimery
EB. D. McAllister
South Table
Agricultural News for Cheyenne County Farmers
July 1 crop estimates from A I Anderson and Stuler show winter wheat up slightly from March with a 51.4 million bushel forecast and total wheat near 57.2 million, hindered by black rust in Clay County and lodgment in some wheat. Corn is advancing with 7.58 million acres and 188.24 million bushels. oats trend 65.27 million and rye 5.15 million. Potato area down 10 percent. grain standards aim to prevent producer inequality by grading fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Anderson
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Foe Stuler
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Clay County
Platte River
Feeding And Watering Livestock In Transit Rules
The 28 hour law requires feeding and watering when transit time exceeds limits. Heavily routed lines provide feed in transit stations. smaller lines may require shippers to arrange their own. Secretary Meredith warns that funding cuts hamper farm aid and enforcement of key regulatory laws, after thorough review of affected projects.
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Congress
Sec'y. Meredith
Federal grain standards shift price basis debate
Misunderstandings about the Federal grain standards have caused dissatisfaction among producers and country elevator operators. As misconceptions fade, sentiment grows for buying and selling by grade at country points, ending the old lease system based on average regional quality.
Fires in Wheat Fields Protect Crops and Savings
Last year Cheyenne County tanners suffered losses from fires started by passing railroad engines, tractor backfires, and careless smokers. The piece urges placing wheat stacks away from railroads, clearing a wide ground strip, and using precautions to prevent fires this season to save crops and finances.
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Cheyenne County
Time and grain saved by proper thrashing machine use
United States Department of Agriculture specialists warn careless operation wastes grain and causes crew idle time. Proper maintenance and setup improve efficiency, reducing losses across six million farms and potentially saving millions of bushels nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Thrashing Machines Demand Careful Field Adjustments
Grain wasted unnecessarily in thrash ing. Manufacturers strive for efficiency and trouble free operation. Yet many parts in thrashing machines require constant attention and numerous adjustments must be made by the operator in the field.
M. W. Osborn Pursues Denver Car Outlook
M W Osborn transacted business in Denver the first of the week and looked after the car outlook for the fall season, focusing on anticipated market trends and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Osborn
Denver
Shackleton Names Ice Types for New Book South
In the region around the south pole Sir Ernest Shackleton identifies several ice varieties for his forthcoming book South. He describes young ice light pack drift ice heavy hummocked pack and close pack as the roughest in appearance with ragged crags on the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Ernest Shackleton
Ink Pot Advice for Pen Care in Daily Use
In the Ink Pot tip suggests an old steel pen should rest in the ink pot to absorb acid. This keeps the nibs and metals from corroding and helps wear better over time for daily use.
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B. P. Hamilton
The
Sidney Meat and Provision Co
Court House
First National Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
W. BE. Swatzlander
A. K. Greenlee
Leslie Neubauer
Lena L. Jessen
Ase
O. I. Mann
Asat
FORD
Wrayann Gane
Umber
U.P. Depot
Sidney, Neb
C. W. Hornaday
Sale and Exchange
Pelartos
Obes Treead Wey
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
A. EZ
Phelps, Mer
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