Oil Progress Week reflects growth of Sidney oil industry
The Oil Progress Week editorial lauds Sidney’s eight year oil boom, praising the industry for strengthening the town, boosting incomes, and drawing fine citizens while noting a shift from frantic exploration to steady production. It foresees more discoveries and challenges, commending industry standards and community gains.
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Sidney
Mary Eigging
Gurley
Nebraska
The
Telegraph
United Fund Needs Boost to Reach $12,000 Goal
Sidney’s United Fund drive seeks funds to support six member groups. General Chairman Jack Knicely says it would be unthinkable for Sidney to fail its obligation. Budgets: Salvation Army $1,000. Kings Daughters $1,800. Boy Scouts $3,500. Girl Scouts $1,400. American Red Cross $2,720. Civil Air Patrol Cadets $150. The fund is volunteer and non salaried. administrative costs are minor. Citizens are urged to donate or increase gifts to reach the goal.
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Sidney
United Fund
Jack Knicely
Salvation Army
Kings Daughters
Wye-Braska
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Civil Air Patrol
United Fund Board
Shameful Egg Attack by Farmers on Benson in Sioux Falls
A nation wide note condemns an egg attack on Secretary Ezra Benson by disgruntled farmers in Sioux Falls last week. The editorial condemns the act as un-American, recalls 1930s farm protests, and urges unity in the agricultural west while preserving the right to disagreement. The piece stresses accountability and the need for civil discourse despite policy disputes.
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Sioux Falls
Sec. of Agriculture
Ezra Benson
Benson
South Dakota
South
Sec
United States
No Profit in Government Financing at Low Rates
A congressional member notes the government pays about four percent on recent security offerings while being asked to finance agencies at two percent. The difference suggests no profit for the borrowing agency, as the deal only benefits Uncle Sam.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
The Wrong Path Ourm an on the street talking about Russia
Our man on the street notes we have shown the Soviets a model supermarket to prove we are ahead in life’s essentials. He suggests we stop trying to impress them with kindness and focus on saving our own lives. We report his views without comment.
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Russia
RES red ACROSS 1 Sing s of 4 Dinner course
Puzzle-like crossword style clues with numerous misspellings and OCR errors. Across and down hints mix familiar words with garbled phrases pointing to a word list including animals meals and objects. Overall, a dense word puzzle readout from a historical newspaper page segment.
Could Be Lionel Hampton's Europe Tour One Night Stand
Pianist Lionel Hampton flies to Europe for a single concert engagement and travels with his own cook who reportedly is a remarkable person. The story highlights Hampton's self supplied meals plan and entourage for the trip.
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Lionel Hampton
Europe
Foreign trade totals 29 billion in U S last year
Last year U S foreign trade reached 29 billion dollars, representing seven percent of the gross national product. The GNP measures the total value of all goods and services produced in the nation.
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U. S
Polio vaccine supply meets demand in Nebraska
A Nebraska polio vaccine bulletin reports Salk vaccine supply has caught up with demand for the first time in six months. It urges all under fifty to vaccinate, notes one shot helps, two adds protection, and three yields maximum protection. The bulletin cites lower national cases this year and two Nebraska polio deaths linked to missed vaccines.
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Nebraska
East Nebraska
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
March of Dimes Organization
Polio Foundation
Cecil Lillings
Springview
Rachel Rork
Lexington
Salk
Weathered Sunday musings on kids games then and now
A reflective piece on a rainy Sunday about how today’s children spend time with supervised recreation and television, contrasting with the writer’s youth. He recalls coal picking, berry gathering, cave adventures, wooden guns, Tarzan play, and school term dread, wondering if kids still seek simple, inexpensive thrills. Sputnik is mentioned.
Prevent Home Fires With Simple Fire-Safe Habits
A health service urges strict housekeeping to prevent fires at home. It cites dangers from clutter, frayed wiring, faulty furnaces, and careless smoking, and offers steps such as regular inspections, proper fuse use, covered ash cans, and snuffing out cigarettes.
Chattel Mortgage Concept Explained
A chattel mortgage is a security document where a personal property owner pledges items like a car or household goods to a creditor. Filing with the county clerk gives public notice, restricts the owner's use, and allows sale of the property if the debt is not repaid. it protects lenders and fosters credit.
Queen Victoria's Nine Children Landmark Births
Queen Victoria gave birth to nine children in a royal era marked by dynastic alliances. The article notes the prolific lineage and the era's medical and courtly preparations surrounding royal births. Nutmeg and mace are described as spices from the same evergreen tree in the East Indies, highlighting colonial trade context.
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Queen Victoria
East Indies
Fall Fertilizing Offers Benefits
Midwestern agronomists list benefits of fall fertilizer use. Benefits include saving spring labor, no storage issues, ground firmness aiding implement ease, precise fertilizer ratios, moisture in soil from plowing, quicker soil test results, and extended grazing plus reduced winter kill when top-dressing pastures. Note risks: nitrogen losses on sandy soils and well-drained soils after heavy fall or winter rains.
Lean Pork Demand Outpaces Supply Says Livestock Magazine
Consumers will pay more for lean pork as a market exists but lean pork is undersupplied. A Illinois survey shows buyers would pay a higher price for lean chops, while hog weights and lard yield rise. The article argues for producers to raise lean hogs, better signaling of value to farmers, and grading standards aligned with consumer demand.
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the Livestock Magazine
Ilinois
Calf Feeder Introduces Sunken Nail Keg Method
A novel calf feeding device uses a sunken nail keg partially embedded in the ground to hold a feed pail at the correct height, with earth packed around to secure it. Caution urges freezing and immediate wrapping of food after use.
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