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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
3
An article extols the “new farmer” as central to America’s farm future, stressing modern rural life, better schools, and community improvements. It notes Secretary Wilson’s egg labeling rule requiring “fresh” eggs to meet standards, and describes a new Indiana fruit harvester aiding easy picking of apples, pears, and peaches.
The article explains cows benefit from grooming like horses, using curry combs and straw before brushing to loosen dandruff and open skin pores. It advises outdoor air when weather allows, but avoid rain, keep cows in yard until grass starts, and note early forage saves later shortages and costs.
An item describes an upper smoke pipe meant to carry fumes from a lamp, and a cotton covered frame or roof of a brooder float reflector for a warming chamber.
A Field and Farm note discusses two manila flannel methods, milking side preference for cows trained to the left or right, and the advantage of a calm handler. It emphasizes fresh air chambers, heat er stabilization, and the need for scrupulous cleanliness to speed cooling and reduce microbes for a profitable, wholesome milk supply.
Advice on winter handling of young horses. Walter and the stable staff should groom daily and harness often to accustom them to work. Emphasizes patience as the horse learns halter and harness, reducing later trouble.
A second method to fix atmospheric nitrogen uses heat treated calcium carbide to produce cyanamide marketed as nitroilin. It decomposes in soil to feed plant nitrogen. Industrial production has begun in Odda Norway Janod ortA Italy Westergel Bruhl Germany with plants planned in Almiesa Austria Hungary and Niagara Falls Canada.
Keep chicks in a clean ether or brooder and clean daily to avoid foul air from droppings. Do not feed until thirty six hours old as yolk reserves feed them until then. Place in incubator or with hens until first feed. lay fine gravel or sand on the coop floor for grit.
A government horse buyer advises choosing horses that move steadily with long strides. Avoid horses with short nervous steps or a mincing gait as they resist hard road work and burden riders. Cavalry horses in the crick regiments are typically well suited for walking.
During January and February heavy manures priced around perennial fruits and vegetables provide protection. The manure soaks nutrients into soil and weathers to a mild state, making it safe for garden crops next spring. Little danger of scattering excessive manure in gardens and orchards.
Government officials recently arrived in the Shrreveport area to supervise a project planting 2490 acres of peanuts to test the crop as a potential producer of refined oils. Local mills will be equipped for the spring and summer experiment as part of the study.
The Nebraska House and Senate sent a unanimous telegram of congratulations to President Taft as he assumed office. Speaker Poole and G W Tibbets signed the message on behalf of the two chambers, expressing pardonable state pride and wishing a successful administration.
Mrs Mary Baldwin was found murdered in her Saugatuck area home with a deep head wound. A hasty search through her room was noted. The Baldwin barn was burned by incendiaries last Thursday night. No clear motive or suspects disclosed.
In New York the United States and American Sugar Refining of New York clash over alleged fraudulent weighing and duty damages. Judge Holt will charge after defense summation by John B. Stanfield, chief counsel, stating the government's case is baseless.
In Du Queen Arkansas Sunday night dynamiters damaged two black homes and wounded a black girl. White men allegedly warned blacks to quit the hardwood lumber plant run by Dierks Lumber Co and leave the country. A business meeting with the sheriff promised protection, but many residents prepared to depart.
Madison Wis United States Senator Isaac Stephenson secured a six year term on the thirty third ballot in the Wisconsin legislative joint assembly. He received sixty three of one hundred twenty three votes for a narrow majority as he succeeded himself to the post.
Paris papers comment Taft inauguration and Roosevelt retirement. They hail Roosevelt as a moral force and action leader, call Taft impulsive yet capable, and deem him a safer president for both nations. London chambers of commerce prepare a petition of congratulation to Taft.
Five hundred Iron shiftbuilders and boilermakers at the Chicago Shipbuilding company South Chicago struck over a 10 percent wage cut. Union members, earning averages of 2.50 to 5 dollars per day for nine hours, tied up the shipyard.
In Sacramento the senate passed a resolution urging Congress to enact an Asiatic exclusion law. The measure seeks to bar Japanese and Chinese aliens from entering the United States, reflecting strong anti Asian immigration sentiment of the period.
City of Mexico reports earthquake last Saturday on the isthmus. Mozozintla Chiapas shows cracked buildings and ground fissures. Shocks felt at Tonala San Cristobal de Las Casas Tustla and San Juan Bautista. Natives terrified though damage is minimal.
P R Anderson resigns as county poor farm superintendent in Kearney after a brief term. Charles Teipel dies in Plattsmouth aged 67 from influenza, with wife and seven children surviving. Adolph Schneider aims to circle the globe on foot, leaving New York five months ago. Rev J J Parker to assume Congregational pastorate in Kearney. Mrs Reed in Battle Creek, Mich., suffers stroke and is critical. Emma Stanke marries Frederick Thewke at Leigh, then he dies in surgery in Omaha. John F Montgomery marries at Syracuse, later hospital stay in Omaha for appendectomy. Beatrice Library Board approves 3200 in new books, seeking 1000 via subscription. over 600 raised. Judge Travis opens March term in Neb City, then returns to Plattsmouth for murder trial. Washington memorial service held at Humboldt Presbyterian Church with address on Washington. Grand Island School Board considers tuberculosis screening. plan to examine pupils. Fire at Grand Island Kelso broom factory causes hay blaze. garden hose extinguishes flames. Beatrice man C S Moore learns of Mrs Hawke killed by train at Fort Worth crossing. son injured. Hastings Congregational church rink plan rejected. skating not allowed. Missouri Pacific Greek section workers at Nebraska City robbed of clothing. thieves escape. Dale of Ogalalla receives life sentence with solitary confinement on each anniversary of murder. Silver Creek Board reelects Prof George P McGrew as principal with higher salary. he agrees to stay another year.
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