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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1953
Page
2
A historical columnist argues the United States and Great Britain are loyal allies despite past misunderstandings. He likens them to brothers and praises Queen Elizabeth II as a symbol of good will, urging resilience and mutual respect amid global tensions.
The Sidney Telegraph lists publishers J. C. Bush and Jack H. Lowe as editors and notes mail handling and pricing. It declares a daily publication schedule and a focus on Sidney, Cheyenne County, and Western Nebraska.
Editorial notes the Julesburg Basin’s deep oil tests and Weld County discoveries shape 1953 drilling, with Sidney’s West Sidney gas field under Ohio Oil Co. review and possible new refinery. Cheyenne County fields like Doran and Preble near Gurley poised for drilling, while Dorman lease near Sidney yields steady oil and landowners profit. Neld, South Potter, and other zones attract major investment, underscoring oil’s impact on regional growth and jobs.
A historic game at Port Indiana marked the first under electric lights and a 19 to 11 score. The 70th anniversary of night baseball will be celebrated nationwide with Commissioner Ford Frick approving night play. Electric lighting has boosted accessibility, letting workers attend weekday games and enriching American recreation.
A retrospective notes vast progress in U S retailing from 1880 to present, contrasting past harsh rules with today’s consumer oriented services. It cites a long list of 1880 store rules on hours, cleanliness, religious giving, and social conduct, contrasting them with modern employment standards.
An AP story notes the United States spends more on weather related efforts than on running the entire government during Andy Jackson's era. The comparison is offered as a criticism of the weather service and as evidence that non essential activities should be cut and every nickel saved.
Time publisher Hee Tamme Linzen speaks to a national radio audience from the Metropolitan Opera House on Opera Day. He emphasizes music as a core element to carry into the new world, noting the U.S. must maintain leadership and earn global credit for culture.
A historical quotation contrasts Grover Cleveland’s veto with today’s desire for government aid. The piece argues government support breeds dependence, warns of dictatorship, and urges preserving bold civic spirit amid evolving public policy and infection by paternalism.
Readers from Marion Sunyslope Ariana and Alina weigh in on democracy guiding religious belief and civic fairness. Arguments touch neighborly respect, government influence on money, and the changing value of the dollar under Eisenhower era policies.
A Bull at a university farm startled vets with persistent hiccups. They suspected fright from a drop in beef prices as the likely cause. The odd case underscores unusual animal stress amid market swings.
The prehistoric Hopi Indians of Arizona painted the walls of their pueblos every four years due to a religious ceremony. By counting paint layers, scientists estimate the ages of these earliest American houses.
Valley Forge Pa derives its name from an 1742 iron forge at Mt Joy Pennsylvania. The forge, burned by the British in September 1777, predates Washington and the Continental Army winter camp. The modern town and park name honor the forge.
A noted psychologist says many disorders may improve if doctors grasp the psychological meaning behind how people eat. He notes emotionally distressed adults may overuse foods once denied in youth, such as milk, cheese, coffee, or beer, as unconscious outlets.
Chicago man Walter Ritter told a judge he would sue for divorce after his wife Mrs. Marcella Ritter weighed 265 pounds and forced him to part with 1500 dollars savings and to repair her car or face more lumps. The couple’s dispute arose as she allegedly bounced him off the wall like a ping pong ball under a court order to stop.
Wheat fields in the Panhandle report two worm outbreaks this spring with hundreds of adult moths seen and sprays or baits advised for control. Scale on elms and lilacs also noted with nicotine sulfate control. Also covered are Cheyenne County 4-H picnic plans at Point of Rocks, Junior Fair Board meeting, news writing tips, Conservation Camp at Chadron, and upcoming district camp at Mitchell. Local weather and regional notes, plus a sign about Marines recruitment in Scotts Bluff, Colorado.
A crossword puzzle page lists Across and Down clues with numbers such as 1, 6 and 13 for entries like Pictured singing mistress of ceremonies and Most must. It includes entries for Norse gods, animals, misc: Portico, Great Lake, symbols, verbs, and common words, forming interlocking answers across vertical and horizontal directions.
Thousands of new insecticides have been registered, bundling leaf eater, aphid, and disease controls into a single product. Early spraying or dusting protects plants before damage occurs. dusting suits nonsexperiented gardeners and is economical, but avoid drift. If spraying, thoroughly drench to ensure heavy runoff to the ground.
Ladino clover serves as high vitamin rich range feed for poultry and provides protein and minerals though not enough alone for all needs. Second summer ladino offers better forage than first year, but avoid overstocking early. An acre can support about 500 pullets with range shelters and daily move. Separate old birds from young and rotate to keep ground from becoming bare. Ladino is one of several crops to reduce feed costs and raise sturdy birds.
Illinois livestock specialists report feeding antibiotics in hog rations to speed gains and ready hogs for the August market. They say antibiotics boost feed intake and pork yield, though they raise feed costs. the investment pays off with shorter time to market and heavier hogs.
Home gardeners receive a tip to place the hose end on a board to prevent soil wash and boost yield in dry weather. The advice emphasizes suds to soften water if needed and to ensure a steady water supply for easier, more effective irrigation.
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