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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1935
Page
6
Railroads push higher class rates for freight into the western region. The piece notes that less than carload traffic on manufactured goods uses class rates, while about 18,000 trucks carry most of the state traffic. Only around 10 percent of total freight moves under class rates.
The article notes 22 million already spent for relief with the Works Progress Administration reviewing the tri county project loan of 20,019,091 and 944,100 grant on the Middle Loop project. Other large allotments include 360,890 for shelter belt work 128,285 for soil erosion control and 117,720 for barberry eradication.
County fair crowds flocked to Cheyenne, as women organized displays of home canning, crafts, and art while 4-H clubs showcased sewing cooking livestock and crops. Poultry hog and race horse pavilions drew keen interest alongside a large machinery exhibit, auto models, and an airborne stunt. The new fairday program begins at 11:30 and runs late, with free admission for all.
State officers at Lincoln hold the purse for remaining blanket road and project applications. Counties cities and irrigation districts are urged to contact district offices to set projects under the blanket program before funds are fully allocated. The blanket plan covers professional divisions and allows continued applications from counties to be drawn from a total of 2 085 972.
The district plans extensive WPA spending across multiple sectors including white collar work for youth ages 16 to 25 at 15 per week, markets construction, tool purchasing, water system and school improvements, road surfacing, county property, municipal projects, irrigation, and free school lunches with totals ranging from thousands to six figures. The plan lists specific sums such as 144,440 for white collar work and 32,250 for markets construction, reflecting broad job creation and infrastructure funding aims.
The article notes ongoing Frahm murder developments with Heaton and Sheriff Benton discussing cases and bodies found near Oshkosh. Authorities withhold theories on the first body linked to Fred Frahm’s conviction for John Frahm’s murder, citing unexplored angles not yet public.
The contract details a two installment plan where the second payment is set by the secretary to ensure the signer gains an annual total adjust ment equal to the difference between the parity value at average wheat prices and the farm price, both calculated from department statistics for the 12 months starting July 1 of the year in question.
Discussion on ensilage value from corn with little grain, noting cattle gains, daily feed ratios, and the benefit of preserving damaged fields. Recommends silage to support winter beef, dairy, and horses, with protein supplements and the trench silo as a lasting method.
It is no longer an experiment and is simple and inexpensive enough to become common on Nebraska farms. County bulletins explain trench silo construction and filling. Using natural ditches near corn fields can store ensilage, with trenches dug in the corn field easing winter filling and reducing hauling from silo to barn versus fodder in shocks.
An organization formed to defend allotments declares taxes must stand or fall alike under the constitution. Sidney meeting officers include George Burke as chair, J A Sparks as secretary, and Edgar Leafdale as treasurer. The group disqualifies any member holding office in the current production control program from holding office in the new body.
Crowds filled the fair grounds Wednesday and Thursday with the grandstand packed for free entertainment. Fireworks drew late arrivals and delays between races sparked mild complaints. Fort Warren army band provided lively music and a field demonstration by infantry impressed spectators.
Cash Girl owned by Booth and ridden by Meyers won the 3 8 mile open dash amid a classy field. Grey Cub finished second, Lindy third, and Sunol fourth. Other race winners include Golden Lock and Many Wheel in county dashes, Miss Lindy in open half mile, Red in county half mile, Shasta Bronze in a Cheeney run, and an open relay won by E Doty string. The Zigé troupe impressed, Hal Mason wowed crowds with blindfold drives, and Schad troupe entertained between races. Local gatherings followed with residents visiting Sidney and Lodge Pole, and numerous Sunol residents attending events and fairs.
Sunol was well represented at the county fair this week as residents showcased entries and performances attracting local attention and pride for the community.
The old school house in School District No 52 will be sold at public auction on Monday September 16 at 1 30 p m on the premises. Building measures 14 by 24 with cloak room attached, 6 by 8 coal shed with floor and two outbuildings. Earl Panabaker John Schrienert and Fred Johnston school board members.
A vintage ad touts Williams S. L. K. Formula as a four in one tonic. It claims to revitalize run-down people by acting as a mild tonic, stomach stimulant, mild laxative, and diuretic. The ad promises appetite restoration and weight gain with a money-back guarantee after the first bottle.
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