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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
4
A 1100 pound pig measuring seven feet from nose to tail lives one mile west of Algona. Owner James Vipoud bought the animal for 725, has refused 26 000, and says he cannot sell for 50 000. The pig shuns fairs and baths but draws daily visitors to see this priceless creature.
Iowa War Savings announces demand from across the state for converted hand grenades turned into savings banks. The delay comes from a treasury department note that nonexplosive grenade banks require ten days to two weeks more to prepare. School children county superintendents and bankers are eager for delivery.
Iowa banks report thousands of Liberty bond owners have not cashed interest coupons. As days pass more bondholders redeem coupons for war savings stamps yielding 4.35 percent extra interest, while neighbors pursue owed amounts promptly.
The article notes that fertile eggs incur annual losses of about 15 million dollars due to improper incubation conditions. It explains that roosters fertilize eggs, and warm weather can trigger blood rings that spoil eggs for food or market. It advises separating or selling roosters after the hatching season, citing 46 million dollars lost from poor methods.
A man who filed a claim in 1864 finally received one hundred dollars for a horse killed in a Civil War battle, taking fifty five years to settle the government claim.
In extreme heat farmers report horses killed after overfeeding on corn. Local veterinary officials blame excessive corn feeding in morning and noon rations and warn horses may suffer heel injuries from heavy work. Corn feeds remain cheaper than oats despite risks.
The Prem Bureau will assist farmers in testing their herds for tuberculosis. Legislation provides state and federal funding with salvage values and maximums per head. Interested owners should contact their local veterinary or the County Agricultural Agent for details.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls young men leaving rural Maryland farms to the city, spurred by a form of iniquity once ignored by parents. The writer reflects on how this early experience left lasting scars and contributed to a departure from agriculture.
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