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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
7
A freckle-faced youngster avoids illness thanks to timely action by a mother and family doctor aided by sulfa. The Illinois Central is noted for handling coal and other materials supplying health products to druggists.
Fall is ideal for gopher control as underground activity dominates. Harold Gunderson of Town State College notes poisoning is most effective before ground freezes, using parsnips or carrots treated with powdered strychnine, placed in runs and covered.
Floyd Arnold of Iowa State College urges dairymen to prepare for fall calves. Fall calves are healthier, so begin with healthy cows and calves, nurse 2–3 days, feed whole milk 2 weeks, then transition to skim milk and grain, keep calves clean, well ventilated, and exercised.
Iowa State College extension horticulturist L C Grove explains that fall watering prevents winter injury from drying out. Water deeply late October to early November, soaking soil 12 inches, including lawns and roses, with evergreens needing moisture to stay green.
The piece argues for regular medical exams starting in infancy and yearly in adulthood, promoting early immunization and routine tests. It notes early diagnosis aids control of diseases like heart disease and cancer and likens medical care to regular car maintenance for the body.
Rex R Beresford of Iowa State College warns that cattle bought on poor terms hurt feeding profits. He urges buying by pound, ensuring proper fill, health, and grade alignment while cautioning beginners to use experienced dealers.
Iowa State College farm economist Francis Kutish says hog farming offers a favorable route to convert corn into pork amid ample feed and lower corn prices. He cites a 23 percent rise in spring farrowing planned by Iowa farmers and a 17 percent national target, with hog prices projected from 17.50 to 15.25 per hundredweight through 1949.
Iowa farmers face serious risks from corn harvest machines. Norval J. Wardle of Iowa State College warns that cleaning or servicing while running causes most injuries. In 184 Iowa accidents last year 144 involved corn pickers and 40 elevators with four deaths.
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