Poultry outlook bright says state statistician report
The state statistician reports a bright poultry raising outlook with solid feed supplies. July 1 stocks show 33 million pounds of frozen poultry versus 54 million a year earlier. Egg stocks are down 1 248 cases from last year while frozen eggs remain near last year. Egg consumption across four major markets is up 10 percent from 1930, while poultry consumption is slightly lower. Feed supplies are liberal at favorable prices, with prospects for continued good conditions through fall and winter.
Long Time Dalton Resident Buried After Illness
A devoted Dalton resident and church charter member died after surgery in a hospital. Husband Jacob Volkert survives with three children Marie Schmidt Dalton Anna Sachs Sidney and Louis Volkert Dalton. Also surviving are siblings Fred Frech D C Prein Irvin Iowa Salone Frech Frederika Schiebley Wuetenburg Germany and ten grandchildren.
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Dalton
Anna Sachs
Sidney
Louis Volkert
Fred Frech
D. C. Prein
Irvin
Body of Little Girl Drowned Found by Passing Farmer
A farmer found the body of Eva Lou, a little girl who drowned in a canal near western Nebraska. Searchers trampled the canal bottom as sediment likely hid the body. memorial services were held on the canal banks last Sunday after the accident involving Eva Lou and her sister while trying to recover a hat for a dog.
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Eva Lou
Bank Robbery Suspect Freed After Offcers Fail Evidence
A pair was arrested at Henry Thursday after a storekeeper was told by Mrs. Fager that she was held by force and that the man with her was a bank robber delivering liquor. None of the accusations could be proved, though both remained held during identification efforts.
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Henry
Sidney Legion Nominates Delegates for Fremont Meeting
Sidney Legion selects delegates for a meeting at Fremont on August 23. Delegates include Ogalala and Charles Busboom of Beatrice, Amos Suboda of Schuyler, L. E. Cottle of Gering, Ralph Ottersburg, and other members from the area.
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Fremont
Ogalala
Charles Busboom
Beatrice
Amos Suboda
Schuyler
L. E. Cottle
Gering
Ralph Ottersburg
Court receivership records transfer dispute ends in stalemate
Luikart and Bliss clash over timing to transfer receivership records, differing on when transfers should occur beyond those already affected by court proceedings. Luikart asserts no agreement to the proposed timing.
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Luikart
Bliss
Firebug Sought After Lumber Yard Blazes in West Nebraska
Sidney and Cheyenne County authorities were alerted to a fire bug's actions with a sharp lockout issued Wednesday and Thursday nights. The fires come amid unusually hot dry weather raising fire danger this year.
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Nebraska
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Cheyenne
Worst Grasshopper Scourge Strikes Statewide
The invasion came like snow driving across the state wrecking crops and houses. Grasshoppers filled the air and trees breaking limbs and denuding grain shocks. They devoured onions turnips and anything edible leaving a scene of desolation for settlers.
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Wheat best may become new livestock center with low prices
Hundreds of farmers buy stock hogs to feed out this winter on wheat. Some farmers have profited for years feeding wheat to hogs and if the practice spreads it could profoundly affect American agriculture.
Sidney merchants push advertising to spur August sales
A Sidney retailer urges stronger advertisement as a remedy for a bleak outlook. He notes business has slumped but argues merchants should invest more in Sidney papers to spark improvement and attract customers.
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Sidney
Wet Weather Fuels Business Slump and Rain Boosts Buying
A local business note reports damp weather pressing sales while soaking rains in the county are seen as potential aid to business. The tail end of a heat spell has reduced buying in the past month, highlighting weather as a major factor in commerce.
Heat wave grips central plains with 100 degree heat
Extreme temperatures persist across western Oklahoma central Kansas and into the Dakotas Minnesota and Nebraska with localized injuries in Nebraska. Corn growth stalls as rains are urgently needed while cooler fronts bring scattered showers to the northwest.
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Mich
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Nebraska
Wisconsin
Man Sentenced For Forgery After Release Near Bridgeport
A man released from prison near Bridgeport was arrested by Sidney authorities for forgery and returned to Bridgeport, receiving a five year sentence. Lake had been working on a farm for several days before he came to town and was tired of routine.
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Bridgeport
Sidney
Lake
District 10 reports record June grain movement and fewer checks
The report notes continued bank instability with six month liabilities rising to 13.6 million while June check usage fell 26.9 percent from 1930. Winter wheat moved to five terminal markets in June, the heaviest month on record, with six month totals also at historic highs. Livestock marketing was weak except for sheep, cattle and hogs, with western ranges in decent condition. Cheyenne and Morrill counties coordinated on a suspect check case, placing Lake in custody after sheriff notification.
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