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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
16
University of Nebraska Agricultural College warns that warm early summer accelerates mite and louse multiplication. Cracked whitewash can shelter mites. proper sprays using stock dip mix or kerosene and water are advised. Lice are controlled by sodium fluoride with the pinch method, but must be diluted for chicks.
Agricultural Extension agents report a surge of calls about culling poultry in May and June. Experts stress the correct culling window is after early summer heat, from July to after early October, with October to July as the wrong period. A June Nebraska Agricultural College Hen showed poor condition due to broody behavior despite laying 1240 eggs since November, illustrating misjudged culling timing and industry abuse by a professional culler.
The Bureau of Public Roads estimates 1921 road expenditures at 600 million dollars. Sources include local road bonds 23 percent and motor vehicle license revenues 19 percent. Federal aid accounts for 14 percent, with state taxes 12 percent and mischievous sources 1 percent.
Idaho counties join with the United States Biological Survey to eradicate ground squirrels. They commit 22219 dollars and 40 cents to fund the work across counties and state this cooperative effort.
Married yesterday morning Robert Klase and Miss Bessie Y T Pond, both of Sidney, by Dr Thomas K Hunter at the Presbyterian parsonage. They will establish a home on a farm near Sidney.
Old Rugs Mads Like New advertises an electric rug washer with a single phone contact noted as 8. The terse item hints at a local sale or classified listing, using economical phrasing to invite inquiries about the device.
A Biological Survey finds snakebite deaths in the United States are rare, with mortality around 10 percent of bites. Venomous snakes favor remote areas, strike distance is limited, and prevention centers on protection and cautious field travel.
Report recounts fear of Fred Brown by animals and people as calves and a young coyote are found near West Lincoln. The humane shelter houses thirty dogs and about a dozen cats while efforts to identify owners continue.
Mrs. C. R. Mills, a prominent poultry raiser north of the city, found a two extra legged newly hatched chick last week. The chick, now nearly a week old, shows normal vitality and uses the four legs for movement, suggesting a persistent abnormality rather than a fleeting freak.
Nels Smith aiming a drive with an iron tipped club struck Joe Thompson in the face causing a three cornered nostril wound and unconsciousness requiring several stitches. The incident occurred on the golf course at Loup City.
A local dentist listed as Dr M E Pettibone operates an office located over Larsen Music Store. Contact number provided as 419 for patient visits or appointments.
Herbert E. Havens recounted a near fatal incident at Fred Messiner's farm near Marion. While pursuing a steer, Havens and the horse plunged into an old six by ten foot well. The horse died later. Havens escaped with no serious injuries but was shaken and sore for days. Local rescuers, including Messiner and Redfern, aided with rope, a wire brace, and a tractor to recover the saddle and horse remains.
In Georgetown Texas Judge James R. Hanson told a grand jury that 1500 confiscated moonshine samples showed only about 25 free of poison. He described filthy manufacturing, hidden stills in barns and outhouses, contaminated containers, and animals feeding on rotten liquor. He warned drinkers the last to die is the final wound.
Sheepmen near Wright Wyoming dig dead ewes from snowdrifts as nearly all lambs perish. Large outfits report about half their old sheep lost while the lamb crop is virtually nil. Cattle and horses destroyed in the storm, a historic spring blow with wide financial impact on the region.
Nebraska units join a World War era expansion push led by national commander Hanford Mender with Membership Day on July 1. Auxiliary leaders, including Mrs. E B Venny and Mrs I F Hobart, push rest stations for travelers, circulating libraries, and statewide histories to document Legion activities and welfare work.
Hanford MacNider national commander of the American Legion will attend the Nebraska veterans convention to be held at York in September. Continued on page 8 section 2.
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