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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1934
Page
3
A long community notes item lists numerous Sidney residents and visitors, including brief mentions of family events, occupations, travels, church activities, and social gatherings across town. Names, places, and dates pepper the column with no single focus.
At the Royal Neighbors meeting in the Odd Fellows hall last Thursday night a social hour followed. The entertainment featured a comedy playlet enacted by Mrs. Zelma Meenan and Mrs. Everett Foster. Out of town guests included Mrs. Carl Ledbetter of Pasadena and Mrs. Lewis Million with daughter Iona of Lodge Pole. Lunch was served by a committee headed by Mrs. Jennie Johnson.
A sequence of Kensington civic activities follows: Eastern Star meetings in Masonic club rooms Tuesday afternoon. Altar Society shifts to Tuesday afternoon due to Farmers Union picnic. Card party at 2 p.m. public invited. W. E. A. meets Tuesday night at Odd Fellows hall. Knights of Pythias and Rebekah Kensington hold Wednesday sessions at Odd Fellows hall and Mrs. George Shelton home respectively. Walter league Bible study Wednesday 8:30 p.m. at church school. Eastern Star and Presbyterian Missionary society schedule midweek and Friday gatherings.
Drought has ruined many gardens in the central west but it is not too late says W R Beattie of the U S Department of Agriculture to plant late gardens that should yield good food for summer, fall and winter. Tomatoes late cabbage celery potatoes snap beans and turnips are staple crops that should give returns with normal rainfall. Fall crops of spinach kale snap beans broccoli peas and turnips may also be possible. The key is firm soil so moisture rises to the surface, and planting seeds in dry soil will pay off.
Farmers are advised to firm soil over seeds and plant deeper in very dry conditions. Snap beans may need 2 inches coverage, while moist soil should not exceed half to three quarters of an inch. Beets and carrots usually under half an inch but can be ¾ to 1 inch deep in dry soil. If rain comes after deep planting, remove some soil to aid emergence.
June 22 market notes show good demand for corn in St Louis but price declines alongside other points. No 2 yellow quoted 59 593c, Kansas City down 1 2 cents due to white grade harvest loss. Local demand fair, offerings limited. No 2 white 57 58c, No 2 yellow 55 54 4c, No 2 mixed 54 54 4c per bushel. Denver quotes No 2 yellow 45c, No 2 mixed 43c. Denver market active with 117 cars received that week.
Domestic grain markets fell over the week ending June 22 as heavy new winter wheat offerings and weak spring wheat prospects pushed prices down roughly half of early June gains. European wheat faced drought pressures with forecasts showing continued downward revisions, while corn prospects improved on rains but demand remained wary.
The NRA is gaining strength in industry per reports to county chairman John L. Sullivan. It is portrayed as stabilizing, with codes reducing unfair competition, aiding collective bargaining, and eliminating child labor while promoting consumer needs and broader consumption.
The NRA raises living standards and purchasing power across community groups, noting wide reemployment and recovery. It calls on industry workers and consumers to participate fully, claiming only complete engagement reveals the program’s values. It commends itself as a unique American approach to recovery and reconstruction and a public forum for the greatest good for the greatest number.
State Engineer Roy Cochran outlined a reduced half size federal highway program for Nebraska tied to a 522 million dollar national road bill signed by President Roosevelt. About 2 million dollars yearly would be allotted next two years, requiring state matching from the 4 cent gas tax, with potential impact if the legislature diverts funds.
Grand Island Nebraska June 26 Dr Rich warns that rectal cancer remains a major tragedy. Early recognition and professional care are essential to prevent delays from ineffective home remedies. He urges prompt consultation with his rectal specialist practice in Grand Island.
City leaders warn a near draw with federal funds for construction, saying the best possible outcome is to match federal money with the limited local resources available.
The text notes that some wild animals lose their color and become albino, more common in the third world. It states these specimens are beautiful yet seldom survive, due to owners believing albino animals are valuable and hunting them.
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