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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
5
The planter the farmer needs to reduce transport costs and labor costs. the merchant wants cheaper living. Dr. Seaman A. Knapp notes that roads and infrastructure oppose these goals, urging improved rural roads and access.
A compact federal grain testing setup in Washington runs a miniature mill and bakery to refine and compare wheat samples from around the world. The Bureau of Markets of the USDA uses standardized milling and baking to assess weight color and texture, ensuring consistent comparisons across varieties. Also covered are safe medicine labeling, keeping a well stocked medical chest, and home garden tips urging farmers to grow more produce locally and reduce reliance on canned goods.
USDA reports from Montana indicate sunflowers, especially Mammoth Russian, show promise as silage for irrigated farms in the northwest. Rows 20 inches apart, mid May planting, 15 pounds seed per acre. Under dry land, 30 to 36 inch rows advised. Yield 30 to 40 tons per acre. Milk from cows fed sunflower silage remained steady with no flavor issues. Holstein cows consumed up to 90 pounds daily. Conclusions are preliminary but favorable for silage use in suitable localities.
The article discusses preparing a dedicated medicine chest at home to handle common injuries and illnesses before a physician arrives. It emphasizes a definite storage place, convenience for the homemaker, and practical, affordable options, especially in homes with children.
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Franzen wandered off Saturday evening to check calves left in a pasture. About forty locals joined a long night search until dawn, when the boy was found two miles northeast in a canyon with his dog. He was unharmed and grateful neighbors were thanked by the Franzen family via the Gothenburg Times.
The writer advocates a garden sized to provide continuous summer and fall variety, ample canning supply, and cellar storage for winter. He praises expansive country gardens and notes many are not as large as ideal.
A rider explains there is no speedometer needed in a flivver with four friends. He rates speed by how his body shakes: feet at 15 mph, whole body at 25 mph, and stomach sickness near 40 mph, implying speed without instruments.
A grand international child prodigy sweepstakes nears closure as Helen Williams of Wales enters the competition claiming the title of the world’s youngest artist. The contest has stalled given her unprecedented entry.
An eighteen month old artist, Miss Williams, sketches nursery scenes with pencil and drawing board. Her works Cat With a Ribbon Bow and Running Gamecock are featured by the Royal Drawing Society in London, with potential magazine cover plots said to follow. A proposed award, a hand-painted asbestos penwiper, is debated as the contest tightens.
An odd recap links biblical figures to baseball moments. Adam steals first, Isaac meets Rebecca by the well, Samson strikes out against the Philistines, Moses runs after slaying the Egyptian, Cain hits a base, Abel, Abraham, the prodigal son, David, and Moses all feature in playful bases, runs, and shutouts. The game ends as the flood wets the field.
Announce readiness to perform auto repairs at the North Side Blacksmith Shop. Highlight location for patrons seeking mechanical work, engine diagnostics, brake service, and general maintenance in the neighborhood.
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