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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
5
This Goodyear army is composed of men like you. They want quality, safety, endurance. They want trouble-saving and low cost per mile. In five costly ways, employed by no other maker, they offer unique protection. They combat five troubles rim cuts blowouts loose treads punctures and skidding as is done in no other tire.
The Nebraska Experiment Station cites overfeeding brood sows as a main cause of spring pig losses. Heavy corn rations make sows lazy and inactive, reducing exercise. Limit rations to keep appetite active, place feeding floors away from sleeping quarters, and provide constant access to good alfalfa. Suggested rations include seven parts corn or ground barley with one part oil meal, or nine parts corn and barley to one part tankage, fed in limited amounts.
Periods arise when the drag on the road is limited to a disadvantage though most of the year favors it. The discussion notes how conditions and timing influence performance and strategic choices in drag events.
A springtime public spirit keeps soil moist but not sticky and enables roads to stay passable and dust-free through summer. Nebraska soils mixed with water, worked and sun baked, become hard and impervious to water. For details on the King road drag, write to the University Farm bulletin department in Lincoln for Press Bulletin No. 33.
Twenty oat varieties were tested at the Nebraska Experiment Station. Early varieties yielded about 53.9 bushels per acre on average, ripening July 11, while later varieties produced around 40.1 bushels, with Lincoln among the best late performers. Kherson Burt and Texas Red stood out early, and with Kherson, eight pecks per acre is ideal when drilled, ten pecks when broadcast, as larger grains need higher rates.
At Nebraska Experiment Station tests, pigs fed alfalfa hay with corn did not gain as fast as those fed tankage and corn, but cost per 100 pounds gained favored the alfalfa and corn diet. Ground corn rations produced the poorest gains and highest costs, while dry shelled corn with alfalfa hay offered better efficiency.
The Saunders bill to rotate grouped nominees of political parties so as to give them an equal chance on the ballot was passed with the emergency clause.
The Live Stock Sanitary Board met in Lincoln to discuss extending the eastern quarantine, with strong voices from Western Nebraska urging continuance while Ashton Shallenberger argued against it. Missouri Pacific stock bill, reading circle appointment, and court actions also featured as lawmakers weighed livestock, public welfare, and legal reforms.
St Patrick's Catholic Church holds Sunday matins at small hours with Saturday prayers. Christian Church lists Bible School at 10 00 a.m. and morning worship at 11 00 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Union services with Rev Miller May Trygstad and Mr Carson at Methodist church next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 30 p.m. Liberal men’s meeting at 3 p.m. at same day. post office notice directs attendance. THE PASTORS
No church services next Sunday. All attend M. E. Church to hear State Organizer M Carson. He will conduct three meetings Sunday. Pastor Trygstad is preparing to move for want of support.
F. M. Seidell, a Chadron rancher, becomes Boxbutte County Farmers Association agricultural agent or farm demonstrator. He leaves a 2,200 acre White River ranch he managed for about eight years to take the post. Except for Iowa State Agricultural College attendance, he has spent his life on the farm. This makes Boxbutte the ninth Nebraska county to hire an agricultural agent.
Results from farmers, county agents, agricultural agents and the Nebraska Experiment Station show an increase of 4.5 to 115 bushels per acre with homegrown seed. Western Nebraska tests find native seed yields about a fourth more than corn from the eastern part of the state. Nebraska Experiment Station Bulletin 126 is available free.
For at least two years more the 25 tents freight rates on yellow pine lumber from the southern region to Omaha and its territory must stand, instead of 2614 cents per hundred weight, as the roads attempted to raise it. The order has just been issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A lively musical comedy attraction plays at popular prices with reserved seats on sale. Featuring Svic big acts and a two hour show, the event opens at 7 30 with curtain at 7 15. Secure seats early for one of the best guaranteed to please attractions or money back.
The B M S club hosted its yearly social on Saturday March 6 at Postmaster McIntosh and wife. Mrs. Grace McFadden and Miss Grace McFadden painted place cards, prizes went to EE Swatzlander and Mrs Swan, while Mrs McIntosh and Mrs Ahrens contributed music. The event earned praise from men guests and sister club members for its well planned entertainment and refreshments.
The Frances Willard Union met March 5 at Mrs Shoemaker's home with many in attendance due to good weather. President Mrs O R Owens led devotions and roll call. Mrs McCann spoke on social purity. Mrs Shoemaker served lunch. Next meeting is April 2 with Mrs Hall. all interested women invited.
Witnesses testified in a will contest over John O Connor alleging he drafted a will favoring John Culavin of Omaha at Hawarden Iowa. Court records show a suit began Feb 25 1887 with a handwritten notice served on the defendant Feb 18 prior to court.
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