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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
8
A dried nest on Keller's barn roof produced 14 eggs in 14 days that were roots, not proper eggs. Keller contacted the Biological Survey, candled the eggs, found them sterile, and sent them to the U.S. National Museum in Washington. Five pintail eggs were substituted in their place.
Sidney educators plan to host a 1934 convention with notable speakers and entertaining programs. Early efforts target outstanding educators to address the group while entertainment committees arrange stage acts dancing and other features to attract the event.
Johnson calls for government action to measure quality standards and living costs, urging manufacturers to publicize goods through aggressive advertising. He says American industry must help the public find fair priced merchandise and relies on national, distributor, and retailer promotion as essential. Local NRA groups seek proclamations for a three month push to mobilize resources and expand the blue eagle campaign.
Hastings club presents poetry and speaking contests and a pageant on Nebraska development. Officers host a dinner and meeting Monday evening October 9 with registration Tuesday morning and the annual banquet Tuesday evening chaired by Mrs M E Scott of North Platte, state president.
State Statistician A. E. Anderson noted discrepancies in estimates from western Nebraska wheat counties Box Butte Cheyenne Devel Kimball Perkins. Officials believed alleged enlargement by opponents could threaten the wheat plan. farmers may have padded averages to boost checks, creating big gaps between acres reported to assessors and those in contract applications.
The Fox theatre hosted a free matinee Monday sponsored by Cressey Central Shoe store and theatre management. A western feature and short sketches were shown and free souvenirs distributed by the shoe store. R A Hine, manager of the store, served as master of ceremonies.
Briefs argued that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case or impose sentences and that the punishments were excessive and influenced by passion and prejudice. The defendants seek disclosure of alleged threat words and whether the statements amounted to an offense or were colorfully framed by a neighbor with a personal grudge. The remark about no sale that day is described as possibly idle prediction rather than a threat.
Sidney golfers led by Miss McIntosh 42 and Mrs. George 52 posted a total of 326. Sterling totaled 294 with Mrs. Croft 44 and Marjorie Hall 49 among the top scorers.
Boys aged 18 to 27 interested in Army aviation should attend at the Legion room of the auditorium at 8 p m Monday. A one year flying course pays cadets 75 dollars monthly, with two years of college or a mental exam required. Mr Williams of Du rango Colorado will present details and conduct the mental exam prep.
Peetz prepares for a special baseball doubleheader on Sunday October 17 facing Brush and Woodrow in the same afternoon. The Logan County crew has drafted Ross Bales of Sidney to pitch one game as they aim for a double win. Sidney fans are urged to attend the games.
Farm adjustment officials report a voluntary allotment plan reducing next year’s wheat plantings by about 5.54 million acres. Some 422,395 farmers have signed benefit contracts now controlling 36,960,000 acres with many states still submitting reports. North Dakota leads with 76,352 applications for 8.5 million acres, and Montana lists 27,326 applications for 2.78 million acres, signaling broad farmer cooperation to trim 1934 acreage.
About fifty applications for home loans handled by attorney in Sidney. It states the financing is not for owners seeking lower rates or longer terms. The article notes 200 million dollars cash and a 2 billion bond, enough for roughly ten percent of national mortgage debt, with more than ten percent in distress. Homeowners are urged to present problems to authorized agents or contact the Scottsbluff branch for explanations and courteous consideration.
A fast moving nebula is fleeing the solar system at about 1250 miles per second. The object appears to be speeding outward through interstellar space, inspiring fresh analysis by astronomers.
The World Series opens with New York facing Washington in a tense opener. Key pitchers duel as early runs prove decisive and the crowd awaits the game's outcome.
Maroons debut home game features Johnson at guard and Clark Berggren at tackle with Christofferson and Carlson on the wings. McNish at quarterback, Stewart at fullback, McConeghan at halfback, and Witters or Thomas for the other backfield post. Coach Black aims to strengthen the line while noting reserve material may hurt in today’s contest with Sterling.
Sidney firemen plan a strong bid to attract the 1934 convention to Sidney. First vice president Mr. Barlow will lead the local delegation to North Platte where city nominations are made on the first day. Delegates then work to secure votes for Sidney, with the winner announced at the meeting's end.
Governor Bryan announced a federal aid distribution totaling 270000 pounds of government pork for relief rolls. The list includes Adams 2000, Antelope 1000, Blaine 200, Boyd 1000, Cass 1200, Cedar 1500, Cheyenne 600, Custer 509, Dakota 3000, Lincoln 1000, Lancaster 9000, Hall 3000, Holt 1500, Madison 2000, York 500, York 500, and other allocations across Nebraska counties.
County newspapers will publish all allotment figures next week, with the 175,925 bushels county total from official USDA records. Farmers receiving larger allotments than their contract warrant are depriving others, and all production figures must align with county totals. Reports of inaccuracies may be confidentially submitted to the county allotment committee by October 00.
Reports stress confidentiality as farmers must prove production figures. When statements are challenged, farmers must furnish evidence of production and sale such as thresherman's certificates, elevator certificates, or other receipts. Satisfactory proof required for any disputed claim.
Three hundred farmers met Wednesday to debate NRA policies and price hikes. They urged government action to curb profiteering as manufacturers raise costs while the farm allotment plan delays payments. A follow up meeting will be announced here with invited business leaders.
Sound farmers with long Cheyenne county ties condemn Sidney merchants for offering no incentives to buy locally. They cite lack of fairs since county events and warn farmers are avoiding town. A lone merchant offered no counterargument, while the view that merchants drive higher prices was challenged and debunked.
Governor Bryan reports no official notice from Washington that road work can start immediately without plans contracts or advertising. A one day delay in letting paving contracts for Alma streets and gravel on highway No 4 east of Campbell is needed due to publication timing. An October 13 bid for Newzel Nebraska forest highway grading is requested by the federal government. Nebraska ranks variably in approved and started road projects as the federal process changes.
A Midwest farm coalition urged President Roosevelt to declare a holiday on foreclosures and evictions while pushing a price support code to guarantee farmers cost of production. They argue fall term courts will see record foreclosures and creditors are tapping mortgaged farms, aiming to halt foreclosures nationwide.
The farm delegation asks Governor Morgenthau to halt foreclosures and evictions, while signaling Roosevelt as the ultimate source. Senator Frazier helps present the plea and urges telegrams from at risk farmers to gauge possible Morgenthau action. E. E. Kennedy fronts the group as a soft spoken spokesman, with Harry Parmenter portraying a genial farm leader in Washington.
A group of 23 state prisoners including Polly Armstrong and Clifford Hill asks for clemency as the Nebraska state pardon board meets on October 10. Armstrong seeks parole from a one to two year grand larceny term tied to a car theft from James Henry of the state highway department. Hill, who pleaded manslaughter in a death during an Omaha hijacking, seeks commutation of a four year sentence after testifying for the state. Also seeking relief is Edwin Newcomb, imprisoned for murder after poisoning his wife and children in 1925.
A witty remark from Women’s Companion proclaims that bachelor horsekeepers are by and large unmatched as housekeepers, praising their competence and orderliness in managing households and stables alike.
Mrs. Dan Brant welcomed a daughter. C. O. Gentry family and Rhodes group shared Sunday dinner with Albert Otties. Frank Workman hosted a house dance. Joe Rudolph visiting her parents in Kearney. Lewis Herbek’s truck in Lodge Pole for overhaul. Frank Rokes family Denver trip. Ernest Brown traveled with a driver. Allen Lynch injured by glass when windshield shattered on bus. Rex, Clarence, and Rhodes birthdays celebrated at the Rhodes home. Ernest Brown moving to Lodge Pole. Gentry, Raymond, Homer Gentry and Jess Meser visited Sterling. Raymond Gentry’s hospitalized wife improving. her case described as remarkable.
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