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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1951
Page
4
An agricultural device dubbed the cattle cafeteria uses two nested steel Quonset huts to feed cattle with minimal labor. Hay stored above is blown into the feed area as gates rise to admit cattle, dislodging more hay from storage. In trials, 44 steers were fed through a winter with four man hours of labor.
Entomologists advocate dimethyl thallate as the most effective chigger repellent for summer use. Apply around the tops of stockings or a band at the ankles to avoid fabric staining. If a bite occurs, treat skin with 5 to 10 percent benzocaine in alcohol. Yard treatment has no proven method, but some dust lawns with cheap sulfur using a dust gun.
A new ramp at Chicago's Union Stock Yard uses low wide steps instead of a ramp, speeding hog handling and reducing injuries. Hogs ascend at least twice as fast, and bruising from the old ramps has become rare with this equipment.
The article recalls Columbus’s era and notes that dense primeval forests covered much of what is now the United States. It states that those forests have fallen to under one-fifth of their original expanse and that much standing timber is now poor quality second or third growth. It warns that saw timber is still being cut faster than it regrows.
Parisias Tobacco Shop features tobacco outlets in Paris illuminated by diamond shaped red lamps that brightly light the narrow streets at night, enhancing the city’s nocturnal ambiance.
A group including Louis Schmale and E A Johnson forms The Northwestern Mutual Telephone Company of Cheyenne County Nebraska to build operate and maintain a telephone system. The nonprofit nonstock entity based in Lodgepole will commence February 20 1951 and terminate February 20 2001 with a board of directors and officers Harry Lee president Ed Block VP Oscar Olson secretary Forrest Tremain treasurer.
Corporation formed under Nebraska law name 10th AVENUE GAS AND APPLIANCES INC based in Sidney. Purpose to act as distributor manufacturer agent wholesaler and retailer of petroleum products gas systems heating refrigeration electrical plumbing hardware and related supplies with real estate borrowing and security powers. Authorized capital 100000 in 1000 shares of 100 each with 1000 paid in prior to commencing business. Incorporation dated February 23 1941 with perpetual existence. Board officers include President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer. Dated Sidney Nebraska February 23 1941 signed by J F Rankin president.
A court ordered sale of real estate in Potter Nebraska described as the north 25 feet of Lot 6 Block 3 Original Town of Potter. Referee will conduct a public auction March 13 1951 at 2 pm at the east front door of the Sidney Nebraska Courthouse. Terms: 15 percent cash day of sale and balance upon confirmation. Sale open one hour. Attorneys Martin & Davis. Referee Fred Enevoldsen.
A birthday party was given for C A Glassburn with many neighbors and relatives attending. The record lists numerous households visiting, dinners, card parties, and social calls among the Hammond, Nelson, Sprenger, Johnson, and Glassburn families across Mount Vernon. Several days feature visits to J C Johnson, Walter Hammond, and others, with children and extended family noted.
Mrs Jens Jensen hosted her Sunday School class at her home on Tuesday afternoon with a smooth program and refreshments. Dyer Ketchum visited Omaha for allergy tests. The Potter and Williams families shared visits with relatives in Akron and Denver. Padroni moves and school events are noted, including an operetta planned for March 30 with Connie Oliverius and others in speaking roles. Mumps cases involve Kenneth Gillham family, while Brownie club rehearses for April 7 stunt night at the Legion Hall.
The Dryland Toughies Baby Beef club held its organizational meeting Friday February 23 at Joe McMillan’s home. Thirteen members attended as each outlined planned calf entries for 4-H this year. Officers chosen: Art McMillan leader Joe Policky assistant leader Ronald McMillan president George Fotinos vice-president LaVonne McMillan secretary Stewart Brown news reporter. Next meeting set for March 23 at Joh Sell home. Mrs McMillan provided lunch.
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