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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1935
Page
8
A lengthy interview discusses a drastic order affecting the local post office. Mr. Larson defends his conduct, cites irregularities found by inspectors, and urges reconsideration of Howes's decision. Also includes agricultural data and a note by Wallace on expected farming area and wheat output.
Rev J J Sheaff, a native of England, described southern England with focus on Plymouth during the Woman's Club meeting. The talk was the main feature of the session and Mrs J W Johnson led group singing.
Nebraska reports say five days of high winds damaged winter wheat requiring extensive reseeding. Homes shielded windows with wet sheets as dust filled the state. Visibility dropped to zero in many areas while northwest winds gusted to about 24 mph. Temperatures in several cities ranged from 51 to 65 degrees as the storm moved eastward.
Harvested durum acreage was 990000 acres last year and 2310000 acres in 1933. Other spring wheat harvested on 8300009 acres in 1934 and 14115000 acres in 1933. Indicated acreages for harvest in other crops and comparisons with the last two years were given.
Commutations of sentence granted by the pardons board this week to Frank Stevens and Ray Tobler of Sidney who were convicted of calf stealing on March 14 1934. Both are to be held on parole. Hearings for these two men were held with other cases at the board’s regular meeting. They were the only panhandle county prisoners up for parole at this time.
Anderson argues for farm policy allowing retired corn acres to be used for oats barley hay or pasture with full benefits. He cites soil moisture, insurance, and drought impacts, noting lowered cattle and hogs reduce corn demand and prices. He urges production control to match foreign markets and national wealth parity for agriculture.
The piece analyzes 1934 farm economics in Nebraska, noting corn hog contracts and crop choices. It argues corn hog payments raise costs, but also show how contract acres directed land to pasture or roughage, aiding livestock production. Livestock cash income and liquidation of breeding stock affect 1935 1936 spending.
Stores in town may be reduced unless prices rise to offset smaller market. Nebraska towns rely on farmers for wages employment and activity. Higher food prices could boost local business quicker here than elsewhere as a 1935 crop and farm prices may revive Nebraska like 1924 25 26.
Governor Cochran moves to introduce skeleton unicameral bills in the senate after a party line push. A Green poll shows a 42 to 50 member one house legislature majority in the senate, with 90 percent of the house favoring 50 seats and districts still to be drawn.
Interstate haulers and Nebraska license holders may use Colorado highways but must pay per ton per mile tax if operated under Colorado for hire provisions. The notice continues from page one, outlining license and tax requirements affecting Colorado road use.
Funeral services for William Smith held in Sidney with attendance from Mrs. George Sine and D. Walsh family. Visitors from Bushnell and Denver, plus numerous local names, share weekend gatherings. Basketball team traveled to Hastings for state tournament. results included a win over Murdock and loss to Mead. Social visits, moves, showers, and employment news are listed among residents and families in the area.
A sequence of social visits and hospital news from Antelope. Frank Adams and family of Denver spend time with Jens Olsen and relatives. Mrs. Chris Terman discharged and recovering with her mother. Many local residents attend dinners, visits, and church or funeral events across nearby communities.
Card of thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers for our dear father. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kelly and Wallace Kelly.
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