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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
5
Extension News Service analyzes fifty eight Gage county farms for 1914 incomes. Six farms lost money. fifteen earned 1000 dollars or less. eighteen between 1000 and 2000. only two surpassed 3000. Efficiency, livestock management, and crop sales drive profits. farm size not decisive. Study urges careful book keeping and regular business analyses.
State College of Agriculture calls for extensive spring breeding to supply growing demand for draft horses in cities and farms. Farmers are advised to replace worn-out stock by breeding, aiming for quality mares and stallions to ensure a good draft type. Exporters anticipate market demand when exchange conditions improve.
The farm labor situation is easier across the country than in the past three years. Nebraska has ample help at pre war prices or slightly above, 25 to 60 percent lower than a year ago. Many farmers are not hiring more workers, some managing with little help, others unable to afford more labor due to low farm product prices.
Nebraska College of Agriculture specialists urge prevention over cure for fowl cholera. Clean pens and utensils, well lighted ventilated houses, and isolating sick birds reduce infection. In extensive outbreaks, consider culling, thorough cleaning, disinfection, and restocking after a long period.
The text notes an economical approach where birds that are diseased are sacrificed while healthy ones are kept for table use. It mentions canning as a summer method to preserve carcases.
Arthur E. Simpson of Omaha Nebraska argues that daily carload shipments rising from all regions signal strong national finances. He cites full factory capacity and low unemployment in Omaha as evidence that the United States has entered an era of prosperity. The Washington Post is quoted.
An old advertisement claims gas results from fermenting waste in the intestines and promotes Adler ika mixed with buckthorn bark glycerine to cleanse both upper and lower bowels. It pledges relief for gas, sour stomach, and chronic constipation and warns against appendicitis. Western Drug Co. Advertisement.
Cheyenne County hosts a spelling contest and school exhibit at the Court House in Sidney on May 14 starting 1 30 p m. Demonstrations of district student work accompany the event with invitations extended to patrons friends of education and students. Anna McFadden County Superintendent invites attendance.
A local ad lists Sidney Lumber Co inviting buyers to discover Conklin's medium priced fountain pens at the Rexall Store. It also promotes geraniums and vines from North Platte Floral Co for hanging baskets and porch boxes, and mentions Dr M E Pettibone, Dentiss with a room number and phone.
The ad touts the International No 4 Cultivator with ball bearings to reduce friction and extend life. It highlights adjustable settings for 28 inch bean rows and 42 inch corn rows, 4 6 or 8 shovels, and optional equipment like spring teeth disk killers and center tooth. The copy invites readers to visit the dealer to learn more.
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