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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
7
Federal specialists, extension workers of the U S department of agriculture and state colleges, number over 4 000 more than July 1 1917 The emergency agents rose by about 600 since May 1918 and total staff reached 4 580 Regular county agents 1 016 emergency 2 129 home demonstration 407 boys and girls club work 1639 6 16
The county agent has evolved into a regional leader linking city and country interests. He directs farm labor, aids cooperative marketing, informs chambers of commerce and defense councils, and mobilizes town support for farming. In wartime he supports multiple government agencies and war programs. He is likely to be a busy man.
More than 6,000 men and women, including 6,166 on June 1, carry tested food production and conservation knowledge to communities across the United States. The effort reflects nationwide outreach in food security education.
Carroll County Mississippi launched a program tying pork prediction and Red Cross work. Three thousand members backed by 3,000 hogs will send pigs to the St Louis market in September, raising an estimated $10,000 for the Red Cross plus more pork and local revenue. One prize offers a $25 registered pig each month for the top gain.
Farmers keeping annual records show beginning and ending inventories, income, expenses, and profits to prove creditworthiness. Such statements help bankers assess loan safety and potential returns from investment. Before borrowing, farmers should have a clear purpose and ensure the loan will pay off.
The United States could greatly increase rice production beyond the present 36 to 40 million bushels as climate and soils in many states including North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas and California are suitable. Federal experts say expanding acreage in profitable rice areas would rapidly boost yields.
Sidney readers are urged that Adlerika with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients can flush the entire intestinal tract with one spoonful. The ad claims instant relief of sour stomach gas and constipation and says it helps prevent appendicitis. Western Drug Co advertises the product with bold claims of rapid, pleasant action and a cleansed stomach.
The article praises International Motor Trucks, asserting the motor and internal gear drive rear axle deliver efficiency and durability. It argues that strong two-unit performance—motor and rear axle—defines the truck's overall quality and customer satisfaction among business users.
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