County Agent Notes on Farm Buildings and Conservation
The USDA and FSA classify farm buildings as essential for food production and conservation. Properly planned modern buildings boost livestock output, reduce waste, and compensate labor shortages. Farmers face higher costs, about twenty five percent more, but rising product values offer partial offset as chicks hatch in Nebraska and other commodities gain value.
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United States Department of Agriculture and Food Administration
Save five chicks per brood on Nebraska farms
A county agricultural agent urges poultry raisers to confine brood hens to prevent chick mortality as five of twelve chicks may fail to keep up in wet grass. He notes measures to boost fall poultry supply and mentions a call for baled straw markets. The message also warns against black rust in grains and the spread by common Barberry Dush, urging destruction of Berberry bushes to reduce agricultural threats.
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Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Kaiser
FL G Gould
Expert Diagnosis Grace Realizes She Was Hurt But Not Injured
Grace, daughter of a physician, bumped her head and cried. She told her mother I am hurt, but I don't think I am injured, showing a child’s playful misreading of pain.
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Grace
New Presto lite Batteries Fit Any Car
Sidney Battery Station at Hardy Hardware Store offers new Presto lite batteries to fit any car. Located in town, the store advertises availability and stock for vehicle owners seeking replacement cells.
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Sidney
Hardy Hardware Store
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha May 1
Cattle receipts about 6,900 on a Tuesday with active buying. market 10 15 cents higher. Choice beeves at 17.00 17.40, highest Omaha price. Hogs open steady, close lower. top light weights about 16.24, bulk around 17.40. Sheep and lambs trade slow with bids largely 11 lower than Monday. lambs 18.75 20.55, ewes 14.50 16.35.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Omaha
Simoon
Pita
Let's order out the firing squad
Opinion argues for harsher penalties against German spies and sympathizers during wartime. The writer asserts the government treats espionage too leniently, comparing spy plots to military service and urging execution by firing squad for those aiding enemies or harming American troops and supplies.
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United States Army
No Man's Land
First Feed For Young Calf Development
The calf is started on whole milk then skim milk is gradually introduced as feasible. Skim milk, if affordable, is continued until six months old, typically up to about 20 pounds daily. From two weeks old, grain and clean bay should be offered and fed in growing amounts to satisfy appetite.
Local notes reflect moves, visits, and community changes
The Lewis Wilson ranch near town was sold to J K Quien of Beatrice and his family has moved in. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Chris Anderson of Flagler Colorado and Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson with their son. Emil returns to service with Uncle Samuel in Denver. Mrs Hans Christenson and daughter plan a Denver visit, Patten buys the meal market and keeps the old stand. Wagner family called to Millard Nebr for a sister’s death. Bethel School District votes to withdraw from Kimball County High to help build a high school at Dix. Four Minute men contest awards go to Vienna Caywood with Ida Gunderson and Rose Davis placing. Christenson adds home telephone. Brady residence hosts nearly 200 guests for a Silver Wedding. Golden Wedding planned for the couple. Beal and primary class visit hills for mature study. Mrs Elizabeth McAdam and Mrs Cop Scovill visit Hastings. Stanton family settled in new home, formerly Ben Wagner's. Charles expands toward Wall Street as his moves center his forces in the city.
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Lewis Wilson
J. K. Quien
Beatrice
Chris Anderson
Flagler
Colorado
Andrew Nelson
Emil
Denver
Samuel
Hans Christenson
A. W. Patten
Brady
Grant Brady
Beal
Elizabeth McAdam
Cop Scovill
Hastings
Stanton
Ben Wagner
Charles
Pathfinder Dist 101 School Closed After Eight Month Term
Path finder district 101 school closed last Friday after an eight month term. Residents and pupils noted absences due to illness causing postponement of a program at Nelson district. Local families including the Reineke, Rose, Glassburn, Pitts and Ladley families were involved in visits, hosting, and social events this week amid modest turnout for a Liberty Loan meeting.
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Mre
Edo Wowe
Sidnes
Bessie Reineke
Velma
Viola Rose
Wabi Glassburn
Nelson
Messrs
Ray
Rolland Pitts
Lorenzo
Alvin Lund
Reineka
Thomas E. Ladley
L. G. Pitts
Sidney
Win
Peetz
Liberty Loan
Pete Howe
Chad
Norman Trouhough
Reineks
Hk. F
To Be Remembered by Penn on Frugality and Federality
Quote from William Penn extols frugality joined with generosity. It argues that trimming excesses while sharing resources with those in need cultivates a virtuous temper. It warns that frugality alone breeds covetousness and generosity without frugality breeds prodigality. together they form balance.
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William Penn
The Man of Intelligence Lacking Moral Force
A reflection on leadership and character: an intelligent person without moral force remains a follower, seldom mastering his own conduct and never becoming a true leader.
Might Be Welcome. Wife-There’s a draught in the window.
Debt-harassed husband asks who from as the Boston Transcript notes a domestic moment.
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John
Boston Transcript
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Blacksmith
Gurley
Robt. Merrill
Washington Office
States Relations Service
Fuel and Forage Division
George A. Bridge
Quartermaster Generals Office
Monadnock Building
Chicago
Illinois
Kimball
C. E. Lockwood, the Land Man
Kimball, Nebraska
Wallis
S. A. Schmitt
Rose St
Burlington
Sidney, Nebr
Potter
Pathfinder’’ Dist. 101
Westinghouse
Post Office
Chas. Kilroy
P. O. Sidney
Westinghouse “Electric
Farmers’ Cash
Oberfelder Bldg
Sidney, Nebraska
Cheyenne County Lumber
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