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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
4
The American Foundation for Animals notes that hog losses arise mainly from five diseases: hog cholera, enteritis, influenza or pneumonia, parasites, and hemorrhagic septicemia. If farmers protect against these, losses drop. Early signs include weight loss, diarrhea, and weakness. call a veterinarian at first. Hogs with hemorrhagic septicemia resemble hog cholera and may be mixed infections. prompt treatment and clean quarters are urged.
The article outlines five hog diseases including hog cholera which cannot be cured and requires vaccination before an outbreak, preferably around weaning time by a veterinarian. It also covers enteritis from dirty lots, swine influenza with high fevers and breathing difficulty, and virulent erysipelas with fever. Immediate veterinary diagnosis is advised to prevent transmission to humans.
The Omaha World-Herald unveils a rotogravure feature showing life in Nebraska’s institutions. Aimed at educating taxpayers, the series documents conditions in state reform and penal facilities with stark photographs and captions.
Rolland Dahlin has returned from overseas and appears healthy. Road conditions worsen after a blizzard, delaying travel and hitting farmers and rural mail carriers hardest. residents move homes to Lodge Pole Nebraska and Hordville. Skating rink draws patrons. Frank Adelson ill with appendicitis.
I thank my neighbors and all who have shown kindness since my recent accident.
Relatives gathered Sunday for a surprise party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Martin Appleton on their 25th anniversary. Attendees included George Heckman of Osceola J. O. Swanson family Rudolph Appleton and Vir Don Lindholm family and others. Also noted were social visits in Grand Island and Holdrege. The Tie-Right Rape Club met February 28 at R. L. Smith home with ten members six guests present. They worked on the slip halter and boxing rounds followed lunch. County Agent Howard L. Peterson will meet the club Saturday at 1:30 at the Smith home.
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