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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
8
Miss Gotrox speaks on market readiness and stock disposal as buyers press for tips on pricing. She notes fear among associates about selling period, hoping to encourage acceptance of unloading the inventory soon.
A short reader note from the Macon Telegraph discusses the idea that close friends would prefer not to hear a man aloud reveal his thoughts while being tested. The piece suggests restraint in public discourse and hints at social pressures within a testing context.
The Union Pacific System opened the second Liberty Loan with a 5 million dollar New York subscription and added 65 million in bonds, totaling 6.75 million from the Union Pacific Family. Wyoming second track work nears completion by October with tunnel challenges at Sherman Hill. A 2,200 man force, plus 12,000 transported since May, sustains the project amid war demand. The Railroads' War Board warns of rising troop and supply movement and scarce equipment. 2,500 cars daily will be needed, while exports to allies double.
During the fiscal year ending last June the number of county agents in 33 northern and western states rose from 419 to 542. Agents are being appointed at about one per day, with Nebraska counties lining up to hire. The Extension Service will send a circular on "County Agricultural Agent Work in the Northern and Western States" free from University Farm Lincoln.
In a Rog-feeding experiment at the University Farm the self-feeder again led as a top profit maker. Corn and tankage with alfalfa pasture yielded the highest per head profit, $681, while the lowest cost per hundred pounds gained was $13.15 with homing feed tankage and alfalfa pasture. Semi-solid buttermilk with alfalfa pasture produced the greatest daily gain of 2.4 pounds. Prices used were corn $2 per bushel. semi-solid buttermilk 34 cents per pound. tankage $30 per ton. homing $70 per ton. pasture 4 cents per head per day.
In the dairy herd report one sire in the department of dairy husbandry yields 5 heifers with butter fat 823 pounds above their dams. At 40 cents per pound this adds $329 yearly income for five animals, enough to cover interest on $5,490.30 if borrowed to buy the sire. The note emphasizes a sire’s potential to improve an average herd beyond this gain, as the dams were already high producers.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a local disease and urges taking Hall's Catarrh Medicine internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It highlights its composition of tonics and blood purifiers and credits a renowned physician. A separate note mentions Serene r Co. and Toledo, Ohio, family pills for constipation.
The remark notes that increasing blood content or related treatment would not lift production of the herd as much as seen in the average herd. It highlights skepticism about substantial gains from such measures and suggests other factors drive yield more strongly.
Authorities from the College of Agriculture urge grading for potatoes due to a potential bumper crop and food supply needs. The USDA and Food Administration grades were published in a four page circular. Free copies are available from the University of Nebraska Lincoln plant pathology and physiology dept or the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington.
Readers are advised that white woolens turned yellow can be brightened by soaking. A hot solution of hydrogen peroxide and borax is recommended, mixing hydrogen peroxide one part to ten parts water, plus one tablespoon borax per gallon of water.
The earliest veterinary school was founded in Lyons France around mid May 1761. Since then veterinary schools have spread worldwide, notably in Germany France England and the United States, where the horse enjoys a high level of care comparable to its owner.
A dialogue reveals Vivian preemptively proposed to George forcing him to leave the house. George confirms he complied and departed immediately after Vivian stated her proposal.
The speaker cites faith and experience to argue that earthly life can be a pastime, if one lives simply and wisely. He compares pursuing simplicity to how simpler nations pursue life while more artificial societies chase complexity.
A Columbus Ohio State Journal note extols inexpensive produce like carrots parsnips and lettuce as healthful staples. It claims carrots offer strong nutrition and a diet including them can cure distempers, and mocks those who overlook cheap garden foods as low brow.
An excerpt describes Pennsylvania Avenue as Washington's Bowery as government takeover looms. Dowdy hotels charge 50 cents nightly, souvenirs flood shop windows with capitol themed items, while burlesque houses and amusements line a route to the president’s inauguration. The piece ends by noting the grand Capitol atop a noble height.
Land for sale with several choice sections half sections and quarters. Includes both improved and unimproved plots. Contact J R Carter in Potter Nebraska for details and pricing.
See J J Treinen for traction engine repairs and maintenance. He offers cost saving service and parts options to keep engines running smoothly and efficiently.
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