This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1957
Page
5
The article argues Nebraska oil and gas production is growing into a major industry, noting March sales exceed five million dollars and state severance tax income over one hundred thousand dollars. It laments widespread negative thinking, urges embracing development, and warns against missed opportunities compared with other states.
The article urges wheat farmers in the Sidney area to consider safflower as a diversification option. Demand for safflower seed is high for multiple uses including cooking oils, with Plains Oil Mills Inc. of Sidney a steady market. Government wheat programs push diversification and farmers should learn more about safflower prospects.
The piece argues that polio vaccination is voluntary yet strongly urges individuals to pursue Salk shots for themselves and their children. It praises the Salk vaccine as a major medical advance and warns that delaying vaccination can lead to tragedy, urging readers to consult a doctor promptly.
The City of Kearney voted nearly three to one to retain the city manager form of government. After five years under manager oversight, the town notes gains including new industry, while some supporters of the old council-mayor system pushed for change.
A Oregon congresswoman reports a flood of 1958 budget letters urging tax cuts and a universal pension. Secretary Weeks cites mixed signs in business with strong retail, investment, auto sales, and high employment, but notes housing starts lag and profit pressure.
A compact crossword puzzle list with across clues including Comple ment of a saucer Staring open mouthed Faucet Consumed land Ocean going vessel Palm leaf Of the mind Female relatives Sp. musical instruments Ancient Hebrew month Spring Eyes of beans Large pill Railroad locomotives Conjunction Ripple Nervous twitching In contact with Throws of the track Analyze grammati cally Redact Conger Ogle Inclined to avoid strife Believe Accost unexpectedly King Arthur's lance Imbibed Preceding night Affirmative Mud volcano Light moisture
A compact set of crossword style clues covering a range from eccentric piece to Indian mulberry with definitions for words like flag coat with fold and lawn plot. Includes entries for writing implement alarm bell imitate and evergreen tree among others.
A city notice urges Alliance residents to join the Junior Chamber of Commerce Cleanup Paintup Fixup Week following National Broom Week from April 29 to May 4. The column pokes fun at marketing mail about brooms and motivates community effort to tidy homes and public spaces.
Governor Victor Anderson endorses a one cent gas tax increase as Nebraska faces growing traffic and highway needs. Senator Monroe Bixler notes the funds would support road construction and long-range planning to attract industry and offset farm income declines.
A reflective essay on the broom's roles from home cleanliness to witchcraft, street cleaning, and service tips. It links Spring symbolism, household power, mouse capture, and old and modern city street work, noting its enduring utility and social quirks.
A nostalgic column praises the broom as a handy tool in daily life from tooth cleaning with broom straws to chasing prowlers and driving away pests. It notes old traditions of baking tests with broom straws and celebrates homemakers and a late salute to National Broom Week.
At a Thursday meeting Mrs. Verlin Livingston led the session. A June 20 picnic at Legion Park was set for Golden Hour Extension Club members and their children. Mrs. John Egging gave a First Aid lesson and desserts lesson. members brought items for a charity basket. Next meeting is September 6.
Earl Conrad Ohnemus 27 pleaded guilty in police court to assault and battery brought by his estranged wife June Ohnemus after a quarrel over claiming her as an income tax deduction. Mrs Ohnemus said she receives no support and refused his request.
USDA and state researchers find higher cotton yields in the Southeast by sharply increasing nitrogen use and lime on land. They note nitrogen needs rise with each bale, with soil tests guiding phosphorus potash and sulfur application.
The American Tree Farm System reports 1956 results showing 41.55 million acres certified across 44 states, a 3.71 million acre gain. Florida leads with 4.29 million acres, while Mississippi tops certifications with 1,000 farms. AFPI officials credit improved forest management for rising timber output and income.
Simple methods to prevent chickens overturning water pans using a tomato hamper as a guard. Remove every other stave and saw through the center hoop stapled to each stave. Place weight on top to prevent overturning. Mentions making chicken soup from a fat hen via slow simmering for flavor.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.