Midnight calls haunt editors in sleepy hours
An editorial reflecting on midnight telephone complaints from readers. The editor notes grievances range from delinquent parents to perceived bias and fairness, delivered in sleep deprived moments. The piece jokes about preferring eight to five complaint hours and the insomnia of readers.
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Telegraph
Cheyenne County Fair Hopes For Popular Entertainment
Editorial views the Cheyenne County Fair adding appealing features such as a mellerdrummer by the Panhandle Players. The piece praises community pride and notes the fair offers displays and activities for all ages, fostering local spirit and healthy recreation.
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Cheyenne County
Fair Board
Panhandle
Sidney
Fire on the Farm Prompts Call for Better Insurance and Prevention
The piece notes rising farm fire losses from 64 million in 1940 to 152 million last year and argues for updated insurance coverage, re valuation of holdings, and ongoing fire prevention. It stresses that inflation has driven up replacement costs and many farmers are under insured. It urges regular reappraisal and practical fire safety measures.
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Department of Agriculture
Spare That Tree In This Country
A letter laments tree removals by the State Highway Department for traffic safety in the North Platte Valley and Sidney. The writer argues for trimming over cutting and emphasizes the value of trees for shade and cooling.
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Sidney
North Platte Valley
State Highway Department
Labor Control Law Urged to Police Hoodlums in Unions
Reedley California exponent argues that the public demands a strong labor control law to curb professional hoodlums and racketeers inside unions. He criticizes AFL-CIO self controls and warns that expelling crook-led unions from the federation does little for members.
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Reedley
Calif
Hve
Afl-Cio
MEK Lata Pea Across Puzzle Clues
A compact crossword style clue list with across and down terms. Includes multiple definitions for each entry covering common words for objects actions and descriptors. Provides word lengths and cross references typical of a printed puzzle page.
Idle Thoughts of a Busy Editor on Tornado Warnings
JHL muses on how tornado warnings flood airwaves and basements while weather forecasting grows precise. He notes sensationalism from radio and TV, the dash for cellar safety, and the paradox of public worry amid a pleasant Great Plains day.
Goodbye to the Kids The Spice of Life
An intimate column reflects on bidding children farewell for long journeys and the mixed emotions of parents. It celebrates growth, independence, and the joy of new experiences while acknowledging pride, vulnerability, and the pull of family bonds across generations.
Commercial Jet Age Begins With Pan Am 707 Flight
The jet age for commercial air travel arrives this winter when Pan American announces a Boeing 707 will depart from Idlewild Airport in New York for Europe on a November day.
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New York
Idelwild
Europe
Druggists Honor Long‑Serving Ohio Pharmacy
Lederle Laboratories presents plaques to drugstores that have filled a million prescriptions. A Savannah Georgia outlet received one for serving as a cherished relic of General Robert E Lee. This headline notes McComb Ohio in Hancock County as part of the nationwide recognition.
Red Cloud's Early Settlement Roots and Willa Cather Ties
A visit to Red Cloud recalls the 1870 settlement along the Republican River valley. Silas Garber chose a strategic neck of land for a home and first courthouse, aiding growth, defense, and leadership, later making Red Cloud a stable 19th century town linked to Willa Cather memories.
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Red Cloud
Republican River Valley
Nebraska
Willa Cather
Miss Cather
The
Willa Cather Memorial Association
Mildred Bennett
Garber Place
Silas Garber
Stilbestrol Boosts Summer Gains in Cattle Tests
Oregon State College reports stilbestrol implants and feed additions increased daily gains in steers on pasture and drylot. Trials with 18 to 24 milligrams at season start showed best results, with comparable gains from Synovex. Repeated implants may add response. second implant after 75 days recommended.
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Oregon State College Agriculture Experiment Station
David C. England
OSC Animal Husbandman
Modernize Farm Wiring System Without Replacing It
Agricultural engineer R M Peart from the University of Illinois explains that old wiring can be upgraded instead of replaced. He notes mini homes benefit from a larger fuse box and extra circuits to prevent overloads. New devices allow electricians to modernize existing systems with movable outlet strips and various duct fixtures.
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R. M Peart
University of Illinois
Peart
Plastic hopper for fertilizer inspection on the run
Translucent lightweight fiberglass reinforced plastic fertilizer hoppers shown in operation allow farmers to check row materials without stopping equipment. Each hopper holds about 115 pounds and is rust and corrosion proof for durable field use.
Britain Chooses Canada Over Guadeloupe After War
After the Seven Years War ended in 1763 Britain faced a choice to annex Guadeloupe or Canada. Guadeloupe offered wealth from sugar but Canada was chosen for strategic reasons.
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Britain
France
Guadaloupe
Canada
Guadalupe
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