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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
11
A garbled passage discusses antiquity and the origin of gold testing. It mentions John Stuart and ideas about a process used before the Christian era. The text then describes a needle in an oil bottle cork creating a dropper that picks up a single drop of air.
A promotional piece argues hogs are the top meat animal, requiring less input and delivering faster gains than other livestock. It notes hogs store fat well, ship well, and support many byproducts, with U.S. dominance in pork production and rising wartime demand increasing export share. It urges farmers to expand hog herds, including dairy farms using byproducts like skimmilk to feed pigs, to ensure domestic and foreign meat supply.
The cabbage butterfly damages cabbage crops by laying eggs on leaves and producing green caterpillars that devour foliage. An imported ichneumon fly from Europe is used to control it, laying eggs in caterpillars and producing parasitoid larvae. The parasite is then preyed upon by a super parasite, a chalcis fly, continuing a chain of natural enemies.
A reflective quip notes how boys and girls once boast of riches and better homes, only to face parenthood and chores themselves. The saying ends with a caution not to read in bed as it harms the eyes, hinting at common, practical advice of the era.
Miss Stella Derr arrives to stay with Mrs Lester Hazle in Red Cloud. Clyde Hammer and family move to North Platte as he transfers from Union Pacific. Prof Ayinsworth of the State University dined with Mr and Mrs Sam Schmitt. Rev Hoives visited Omaha as county seat. Miss Elizabeth Schroeder visits Columbus relatives for ten days. Lester Perry of Big Springs visits relatives. in training near North Platte. Mrs E G Hagadorn leaves for Buffalo NY after a month with the Gapens. Reverend and Mrs Donaldson welcome a son. J F Bastenau of Bloomfield arranges cropping on his land near Sidney. Mr and Mrs T B Dawson relocate to San Francisco. loss of weight noted. HW Schroeder and wife return from a trip through Ogden, Salt Lake City, Denver visiting Sidney friends. Soldiers Glenn Jackson and Simmons Cook praised for training. break up of home noted. WFE Moore and mother travel to Tampa Florida for health reasons. Moore stays to assist. The piece ends with a local landmark remark about the breaking up of their home.
EB. S. Sherred of Marsh Jewelry invites customers to visit anytime for free glasses adjustments as part of his service. The note emphasizes convenient, ongoing care from the optometrist.
A Birmingham Age Herald quip suggests curing disbelief in newspapers by naming a reader as a prominent citizen. The ad from Sidney Lumber Co. invites readers to find a good home in the best town on earth.
A Osaka advertisement sprinkler on a two wheel cart writes water words on the roadway as it moves. A perforated drum fills with water and rotates with the wheels, casting oriental characters across the street in a moodern display praised by Popular Mechanics.
Land for sale featuring a few choice sections half sections and quarters improved and unimproved property in Potter Nebraska. Ownership listed under J Re Carter with details to be arranged locally.
A Korea Magazine note explains Koreans favor spoons for rice while China and others use chopsticks. The piece links Confucian reverence for ancient sayings to current customs and hints at possible future use of a bread fork. Nearby, West News from Chile reports government owned railways and Huntsman, Nebraska farmers union cooperative plans to buy grain on September 17.
Born to Mr and Mrs Carl Troznitz on September 6th a son. Born to Mr and Mrs William Lassaser on September 6th a son. Born to Mr and Mrs JC Nelson on Saturdays September 6th a daughter.
Mrs Hasleigh complains that some boarders create a disturbance when soup is not served for dinner. Priend notes that others seem to enjoy causing a disturbance regardless of the meal.
See J J Treinen for traction engine repairs and maintenance. He offers expert service to save you money and extend machine life with reliable parts and careful tuning.
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