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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
6
A father laments a newspaper he deems poorly printed and useless. He rails at missing social notes and wedding notices while admitting he avidly reads every item and ads, vowing to educate the paper writers who ignore readers’ needs.
Nebraska state banks report a $9 million rise in deposits for the first three months of 2024. Total deposits reach $246,925,625 on April 10, with cash reserves up $7.2 million since December and 19 percent reserve level. compared with May 27, 1923, deposits decline slightly from $250,170,941 as the number of banks drops from 949 to 929. Bills payable fall about one third to $6,561,301.
Frank Kronkright describes an inexpensive two barrel waterer built into the ground from farm water. A corked vinegar jug floats to regulate height while straw and manure protect against freezing. Pigs access the second barrel through a guarded opening, with heavy labor savings noted.
Nebraska ranks second lowest in illiteracy and sixth in school access with 7,743 schools serving 298,619 students. The state spends about 20.58 million dollars on education annually, with 16.03 million for instruction and 2.15 million for buildings and equipment. Only twelve states send more youths to college.
The article reports doctors have identified hay fever cause as specific pollen proteins and developed a serum to combat them. It warns proteins may also come from fur or feathers and advises pet owners to expect a rough season for pets amid broader seasonal allergy challenges.
Washington announced Nebraska will receive 1,577,135 in federal aid, boosting total federal funds to about 3,000,000 with local matching required. A 4,000,000 four year program is set aside, though counties already matched some 1923 projects. Nebraska has until July 1, 1925 to cover 1923 and 1924 quotas, with two years to post shares under federal rules. Plate glass for Windshields and Sedan doors installed at Hahter Garage. For Taxi Call 162.
The agricultural college advises protecting cows from flies to maintain milk yields. Suggests stabling cows in cool dark barns during heat, darkening windows with gunny sacks, and hanging sacks over doors to brush flies away. Proposes a spray mix of fish oil tar oil and crude carbolic acid.
The plan reduces annual tax bills by 472.69 million dollars, lowers this year's income tax by 25 percent, keeps a 1,000 single exemption and sets 2,500 for all heads of families. It applies 2 percent on net incomes up to 4,000, 4 percent from 4,000 to 5,000, and 6 percent above 8,000, with surtaxes starting at 10,000 rising to 40 percent beyond 500,000. Earned income relief up to 10,000, estate tax rises to 40 percent, gift taxes aligned, corporate tax remains 12 percent, some miscellaneous taxes repealed, and tax payers' names and amounts to be made public with Congress access to returns.
Hog raisers neglect pasture which is plentiful and economical for feed. Hogs need exercise and clean surroundings, boosting development. Alfalfa and clovers provide strong pasture, Sudan grass lasts from June to frost, and rye aids late fall and early spring feeding. Green pasture offers rich protein with minerals when combined with grain and tankage or skimmed milk. Send it to the laundry.
George E. Marcy of Armour Grain predicts high wheat and rye prices due to a northern hemisphere crop shortage. He cites export limits, Pacific coast flour exports to the Orient, and movement of wheat from Texas to the Gulf for export. He warns the United States could quickly exhaust its surplus as mills seek durum and low grade flours abroad.
University of Minnesota findings urge early high cutting of second-year sweet clover to avoid killing the crop. Cut before flower buds appear and leave five to six inches of stubble to promote a second growth from stem buds. early harvest aids curing though leaves may shatter.
The June 11 and 12 1924 meetings of the board of equalization in Sidney Nebraska approved changes to property assessments. Sinclair Oil Co Garley saw an increase from 2870 to 4000. Dalton area lots in W. and central blocks had reductions. Radcliffe and Chidester additions, various sections, saw multiple reductions and some increases including Gurley Lumber Co personal property and Reineka and Iverson properties. The board adjourned to meet June 17 in regular session.
A local notice states Dan Doors is instated at Habler Garage and mentions a photo session at Phelps Studio slated for this year on your birthday.
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