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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
11
North Iowa Pike gains attention as the first paved cross state route. From Charles City to Algona to Sheldon, counties advance asphalt projects funded mainly by automobile taxes and Federal Aid. Advocates warn gravel is costly long term and urge permanent paving to support rising through traffic.
From Jan 1 to July 1 Lake Erie ports dumped 10,217,880 tons of bituminous coal for shipment, the largest six month total yet. Soft coal mines are producing about 9.5 million tons weekly, with commercial demand around 42 million tons. If production holds, the nation will enter fall and winter with ample fuel.
Over 500 Al Amos and over 800 students enroll in the college's second summer session, a slight rise from last year's enrollment of 780.
The Tum Bureau will hold a meeting at the Oxgouod school house on Friday August 3. All welcome. Roy Young serves as secretary.
Records from Town State College extension show 74 cows culled from local dairy herds in May, with 128 cows bought as the industry expects higher butterfat output. Cigarette tax revenue, over 1.2 million dollars since July 1921, funded state enforcement, now under the attorney general.
Entomology officials at Iowa State College warn that under ideal conditions Hessian flies could reach a staggering figure, with about 67,890 flies per plant and 57,892,696,800 total per acre. They note extreme temperatures and natural parasites prevent such ideal outbreaks, yet farmers still face heavy losses from this pest.
A brief market note from Wednesday August 1 1923 covering hogs chickens butter and corn prices. A farm helpline line states a farmer is lucky who grows enough corn to buy gasoline for next year’s tractor work.
Des Moines native Capt T J Hession has been promoted to adjuster and will head the Western Adjustment and Inspection office in Davenport, opening August 6. He formerly worked for Rock Island at Motherville and Wichita, Kansas, and will relocate his family to Davenport soon for the new assignment.
An expert who tested the Humboldt oil field last spring used a machine to indicate abundant oil beneath the land. He identified the best location for a well near Humboldt, with drilling set to begin soon after a successful test. The meeting energized promoters and officials, pushing the oil venture toward completion as faith in the project grows.
Experiments by the poultry husbandry department at Iowa State College reveal that weight gain in poultry rises with feed intake, increases when ration richness is high, and varies by sex and age. Weather markedly affects gains, with high temperatures reducing growth. White Rocks and White Wyandottes showed slightly larger gains, Rhode Island Reds economical gains, and White Leghorns the smallest. Differences in growth among birds of the same breed are minimal, and oil-stocking eating often occurs.
The Tripoli Leader editor, obsessed with stamping out tuberculosis, kills two pullets suspected of the disease. A veterinarian finds the carcasses show no tuberculosis, only lamefoot from jumping perches. He then covers the cement floor to stop further lame birds.
An Iowa dairy farmer urges silage during hot dry spells to offset pasture shortages. The letter to Iowa State College extension stresses consulting the county agent and exploring silage benefits for maintaining milk production in drought conditions.
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society will hold an ice cream social at the church on Thursday, August 2. Serving begins at 3 PM and continues into the evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Lawrence I Thoreson purchased the interests of Mr Brand and will operate the Standard Oil truck from Ruthven moving there to reside at the Paul Barringer residence. The Times wishes him success in his new business venture. Also in Iowa farmers urged to protect stored grain from insects with thorough bin cleaning and careful fumigation using carbon bisulphide or hydrocyanic gas, noting risks and safety precautions. The Catholic Ladies' Aid society plans a gathering with Mrs Donlon and Miss Julia McCarty hosting on Wednesday, August 8.
A Labor Day meeting at the P. J. McCarty grand office in Grachtinger outlined plans for baseball games ferris wheel merry go round street and horse races a speaking program and free attractions funded by the committee. Capt W E G Saunders of Emmetsburg will be Labor Day orator and Dr P J Hession chairs the committee arranging his appearance.
The Last Island Farm Bureau will hold its next meeting on Tuesday August 7 in the Center school house. A program is planned and all welcome to attend. Dont forget the date Tuesday August 7.
A new rule imposes a special tax on motor vehicles used for hire excluding city grocery or delivery wagons. Drivers must file mileage schedules with railroad commissioners who forward funds to county treasurers for road improvement. Regular trips require notice of layoffs or face full tax. big buses pay little, railroads cover road costs, creating substantial record keeping and distribution duties. A big ball game at Hand's Park Sunday features Armstrong versus Whittemore.
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