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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
3
Lincoln reports complete figures on horses mules and hogs from the state tax commissioner showing a drop in overall value this year. Hog numbers rose slightly while hog and mule stock value fell from 1923 to 1924 with a notable decline in average prices.
Washington reports show improved business conditions with rising labor demand. Francis J. Jones, director general of the federal employment service, says July placements reached 146,055 in industrial work, up from 128,118 in June and 137,656 in May, while employer requests totaled 166,551 in July, 146,034 in June, and 159,017 in May.
M. A. Larson of the Nebraska Association of Real Estate Boards reports a dramatic shift in land activity. He notes a overnight change and predicts more land will change hands in Nebraska in the next ninety days than in the previous five years, crediting rising grain sales and loan settlements for the turnaround.
The cattle market on the livestock exchange stalled after Wilson & Co withdrew from buying. Other large packers also held back, but observers expected a temporary demoralization and hoped Wilson & Co. would resume purchases soon. Mr. Brown stated there was no buying due to Wilson & Co.'s withdrawal.
Petitions with 587 voter names propose Robert M. La Follette and Burton K. Wheeler as presidential and vice presidential candidates on the La Follette independent party line in Wisconsin.
Two recent plots to murder the Jugo-Slav military attache at Sophia provoke a Vienna sparked stir with Belgrade alarms. The incidents underscore rising tensions and security concerns in the region.
An Alla Habab dispatch chronicles a devastating cholera outbreak sweeping Behar district Bengal with over 3,300 deaths in the past week. The spread threatens broader India as health officials scramble responses.
Paris. The French Senate backed the Herriot government by 206 to 40 after a lengthy session. M. Poincare harshly assailed his successor's handling of international reparations in London while Herriot delivered a two hour rebuttal to the former premier's longer attack. Athens. Greek navy unrest escalates as the government warns sailors they face treason and martial law if orders are not obeyed, with potential further military action.
Plymouth's civic circle notes President Coolidge has sent congratulations to the American Boy Scouts for winning honors in the international games, marking a notable achievement for youth scouting.
A Paxton Gallagher report from Omaha cites rising farm wealth in Nebraska with wheat and corn yields totaling about 275 million dollars and total agricultural value near 750 million dollars. The analysis notes state per capita wealth ranks high and urges continued prudent farming to sustain prosperity.
A historical trial tested 31 farmers receiving bulls exchanged for scrub cows. Purebred Holstein, Jersey, and crossbreeds increased milk yields from 3660 to 5598 pounds and fat from 171 to 261 pounds in a year, a 52 percent milk increase. Offspring from these bulls produced about 401 pounds of milk and 58 pounds of butterfat, more than double the original scrubs, with substantial profit potential.
Household hints advise mending tears and holes before washing to prevent enlargement. Remove covered buttons to avoid rust. covered buttons use tin. Store summer garments in charged bags to prevent moths and save pressing. When baking potatoes, place a pan of hot water in the oven to speed baking and keep skins thin and tender.
The South Dakota and Thayer county data suggest each of 31 farmers exchanging scrubs for purebred bulls could gain about 925 dollars from their first eight heifer calves in two years. The Burlington dairy sire train will visit 31 towns across the state from October 6 to 93, with local celebrations at each stop, promoting the value of good well bred dairy sires.
A local editor faces pressure over publishing a salacious detail that would hurt innocent people. A male gossip seeks fierce publicity, then a relative becomes involved in a scandal. He pushes for suppression to protect his family. The editor weighs public interest against personal harm.
A survey of 477 Illinois farms finds purebred bulls yield higher net incomes. Scrub bulls left farmers earning under 200 dollars yearly, while purebred users exceeded 1,100 dollars. The Burlington dairy sire special train will visit 31 Nebraska counties October 6 to 23 offering free exchanges of scrub cattle for purebred sires.
The winter wheat region of the Southwest faces 5 to 8 million dollars in losses from stinking smut, with an estimated 90 percent preventable by seed treatment. Smut reduces yield by 5 to 7 percent and lowers grade and price. Preventatives include seed disinfection costing 5 to 10 cents per bushel, with treatments like formaldehyde solutions or dry copper carbonate dust, and Coppperearb as another option. County agents or the state agricultural college can provide full methods.
Thayer county farmers who tested cows in 1923 are enrolling in the 1924 project with the same animals to verify 1923 results continue into 1994. Some add a new cow or two or update the production pedigree as a sales edge.
An Iowa farmer, guided by agricultural extension workers, used kept accounts over two years to identify strengths and weaknesses. He found feed for livestock was more profitable than outright sales, cows produced little dairy value, and efficiency lagged on herds. By renting land, restructuring fields, and buying dairy cows, his second-year income rose over $350 after expenses and interest.
A government study notes 4.3 million illiterate adults eligible to vote. Georgia lawmakers debate a bill barring teaching evaluation theory in public schools. Spain reports 55 percent illiteracy among ages five and up, down from 64 in 1900 and 59 in 1910. Kansas extension classes total 694,229 enrollments with 152,701 benefiting from home study services.
Education week observed this year from November 17 to 23 with programs available by addressing the commissioner of education in Washington. Detroit reports over 13 000 adults in night schools showing demand for continuing education amid social and industrial change. Cincinnati reports a 67 percent drop in juvenile delinquency after playground openings, aided by the Free Kindergarten Association with junior kindergartens for children over three in congested districts.
Windshield and door plate glass installation completed at Hahler Garage. Work covers glazing of windshields and entry doors with standard safety glass and professional framing. Local shop confirms finished job and customer satisfaction.
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