Sidney Builds Nebraska Largest Diesel Electric Plant
Sidney operates the state's largest diesel powered generating plant now at 3150 kilowatts per hour with top fuel efficiency. The dedication of a Fulton Diesel unit raises capacity to meet present and future demand, enabling independence from outside transmission lines and promising winter peak loads above two thousand kilowatts.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Robert M. Fulton
Lincoln
Mr. Fulton
Worthington
Fairbanks Morse
Vern Livingston
Livingston
Ed Paquette
Ray Halli
Don Pettis
Omaha
Kirkpatrick-Pettis and Co
Cheyenne County SCS Board to Meet Monday Night
The board of directors of the Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service will hold a regular meeting Monday night in the SCS office in the basement of the post office.
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The
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Cotton acreage declines from 42.6M to 20–23M acres
US cotton acreage has fallen from about 42.6 million acres in the 1925 29 period to roughly 20 to 23 million acres in recent years.
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United States
Million Sheep Planned for Nebraska Feeding Season
An estimated one million sheep are to be received in Nebraska in September for feeding. State Veterinarian Dr E P Anderson predicts Nebraska will remain the top sheep feeding state. Inspections will be stepped up at state borders with local vets assisting. Cheyenne County winters see thousands of sheep grazing on green wheat, though recent feed losses from mysterious poisonings and a January blizzard may reduce totals.
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Nebraska
E. P. Anderson
Anderson
Cheyenne County
Sidney Model Plane Meet Set for September 4 and 5
The Sidney Model Plane meet opens Sunday at the Sidney Municipal Airport and continues Monday at Cheyenne County Fair Ground with two p.m. starts. Competitions include hand launched glider, rubber power, tow line glider, pre flight gas, control line and stunt events, featuring rivalries between Sidney and Scottsbluff with entrants from North Platte and Denver. Ben King sponsors the seventh annual show open to all, while Bob Duis, a previous winner, is counted on as a top contender and will auction a Buccaneer Special to help cover expenses. No admission or entry fees.
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Sidney
Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney Municipal Airport
Cheyenne County Fair Ground
Scottsbluff
North Platte
Denver
Ben King
Bob Duis
Duis
Scotch tape and dispensers featured by The Telegraph
The Telegraph highlights convenient Scotch tape stock and hand and desk dispensers, promoting ready supplies for quick fixes and office use.
Soil Staff Pleased With Busy August Schedule
The Cheyenne County Soil Conservation district reports a heavy August workload as interest in contouring grows among progressive farmers. Staffers Girardot and Waddell led surveys and laid contour lines on multiple farms near Sidney Sundl Lodgepole and Sunol, with expansion into irrigation planning and grass seeding.
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Cheyenne
Girardot
Mr. Girardot
Kenneth Waddell
Art Lenzen
Sidney
Ivan Walker
Dalton
Bert Allington and Sons
Tom
George
Sundl
Allingtons
Lodgepole
Grafton Crabb
Crabb
Mel James
Scottsbluff
Waddell
Ed Block
Sunol
A. A. Fenske
Tom Allington
Bob Huff
Nick Ladegard
CAA
Ladegard
Charles Oliverius
Bernard Beyer
Hidden starvation hits well-fed farm animals
Many farm animals look healthy but suffer hidden starvation from missing vitamins and minerals in their feed, causing nutritional deficiencies masked by their plump appearance.
Family Wash Tips From Home Economists
Home economists advise ironing and organizing laundry by strongest parts to extend garment life, improve appearance, and ease ironing, suggesting careful sorting and folding for durable results.
Ceresan Best For Root Rot
Cheyenne County Agent Kenneth Van Skike warns farmers about a new root rot treatment for wheat. He says College of Agriculture plant pathology confirms ordinary Ceresan smut treatment works as well for seed borne root rot, and urges sticking to proven methods over costly options. He notes soil borne rot is largely incurable and promises University disclosure if a new treatment emerges.
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Cheyenne
Kenneth van Skike
van Skike
College of Agriculture
Cost of Colds Costs U.S. Lost Winter Days
The common cold is identified as the cause of nearly sixty million lost days each winter in the United States.
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United States
Nebraska 1949 tax totals by property class
Farm lands and improvements accounted for 39.60 percent of Nebraska total tax value in 1939 figures, with the 1949 total valued at $2,637,701,560 and farm lands and improvements at $1,044,759,818. Town lots and improvements comprised 19.44 percent of the 1949 total, livestock 8.50 percent, grains and forage 4.62 percent, farm machinery 4.10 percent, and motor vehicles 5.99 percent. 1949 money totals were $108,260,495 for farm machinery and $157,944,794 for motor vehicles.
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Nebraska
Philip Johnson
Blood donors benefit from milk nutrition
Milk supports blood donors with its riboflavin and pyridoxine content aiding hemoglobin regeneration. Casein provides protein to assist recovery and overall replenishment after donation.
Ivan Walker Cited As Soil Conservationist Of The Week
Ivan B. Walker earns Soil Conservationist of the Week honors from Cheyenne County Soil Conservation district officials for his care of public school lands. He manages a 24 acre dry land Brome grass pasture and 55 acres of Crested Wheat planted for pasture restoration. Walker plans about 60 more acres to Brome or Crested Wheat, and with the district he reshapes a draw to flood pasture land while keeping crop residue to prevent erosion. Clyde Johnson commends his example in conserving public lands.
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Ivan B. Walker
Cheyenne County
Walker
Lee Girardot
Soil Conservation District
Clyde Johnson
County Soil District Board
Paper clips and clamps in stock at the Telegraph
The Telegraph reports the store lists paper clips and paper clamps as readily available stock, indicating a steady supply for customers. No prices or additional items are provided.
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Telegraph
Plant Diseases and Weeds as Hosts to Diseases
Weeds act as hosts for various plant diseases and pathogens. Brightly colored woodwork and walls create the illusion of more space by unifying color, making a room feel larger.
Farmers urged to lift milk output by 3 percent in 1949
The U S department of agriculture appeals to farmers to increase milk production by three percent in 1949, aiming to boost supply and stabilize markets. The move signals policy support for dairy farmers and national food security objectives.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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