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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1952
Page
8
Soil tests at the Paulding experimental farm compare two fields. One field rotated corn and alfalfa for two years while the other stayed with continuous corn. The alfalfa field stayed open, drained better, and yielded about 30 bushels more per acre. Deep-rooted legumes left mineralized matter that improved soil moisture and plant nutrition for corn and small grains.
Proper care of the flat belts that drive threshers ensilage cutters buzz-saws and other farm machinery will result in years more service and prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. Prolonging life tips include protecting belts from oil with splash guards using vulcanized splices removing oil with dry-cleaning fluid storing belts in a dark cool dry place maintaining alignment and keeping pulleys clean keeping belt tension properly adjusted and noting the manufacturer's part number when ordering replacements.
A tip for housewives and farmers reserving hatchery chicks shows the double socket directing heat outward to improve coverage and reduce crowding in the center, promising better brood conditions for young chickens.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports five million of six million farm families maintain home gardens. Nearly all grow food and about two thirds store surplus in freezers. The Telegraph notes this reflects broad access to home garden produce across the country.
Lodgepole community reports dinners for families including Mr and Mrs Paul Smith and Jerry Lydiatt, a three act comedy Grandpa's Twin Sister staged by the Junior Class at the high school with a Home Ec style show and a solo by Sally Holtman. The play director Mrs Edna Hardesty was thanked with a roses bouquet.
Bonnie Zalesky, Karen Bonde Gard, Joyce Rogers, Clara and Ruthann Meyer attend a church lunch of cake and ice cream for Bethel's fifth anniversary. Pastor Floyd Wise officiates a Sunday service with Sunday School at 9:14. Prayer Band meets at Barretts Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 p.m. Office supplies including typing paper and mimeograph paper in various sizes are in stock at The Telegraph.
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