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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
6
Two years of experiments at Penn State College of Agriculture examined 11 000 game fowls and 1 000 ringnecked pheasants. Findings indicate satisfactory hatching via artificial incubators, with better early growth on higher protein rations around 28 percent.
Dr W A Billings, veterinary expert at Minnesota University farm, proposes rubber tubing over each breeding tom toenail to prevent claw injuries to hens during mating. A short quarter inch bore tubing slips over the toe nail, glued in place, protruding beyond the sharp end. Guards do not hinder tom gait and lessen need for saddles or canvas coverings.
New York State Veterinary College and Farmingdale institutes developed a dry hypochlorite powder containing 15 percent chlorine. Dusting the powder into the air over roosting poultry at night allows birds to inhale chlorine separated from the powder, destroying bacteria and drying secretions to curb infections.
Turnips may be fed to poultry in raw or cooked mash but fresh sweet roots are best. When they begin to den, they may impart a disagreeable flavor to eggs and are not as good as mangels. Turnips are vitamin rich yet hard and woody making them less ideal than other roots.
The Australorp is a variant of the Black Orpington from Maglind in Australia. It is an egg laying, lighter bodied bird with Ashter feathering and a similar weight to the Orpington. Not a new breed in intensity, but recent to the foreground.
The poultry industry expanded from early America due to wild fowl abundance and then grew with inland transportation. Movement from inland districts to the East boosted demand, while European breeds were imported to diversify and strengthen production.
Ed Howe reflects on history and social plans, arguing that idleness harms societies. He warns that modern shifts enable the shiftless to live at others’ expense, and urges sobriety, responsibility, and owning homes as perpetual foundations. He recalls a self-made worker named Walter Williams rising to influence, illustrating merit over formal schooling.
A sermon outline examines the young man who asked Jesus about eternal life. It recounts his riches, self righteousness, and misconception that good works suffice, and details Jesus’ challenge to sell possessions, keep commandments, and trust God rather than wealth. The lesson treats wealth’s dangers and the reward for following Christ.
A brief reflection on a child’s faith and the harm caused when trusted ideals are broken by cruelty or faithlessness. The piece laments lost innocence and the enduring charm of simple reliance amid adverse experiences.
The passage reflects a belief that thinking the world is full of good people brings richer blessings than dwelling on the contrary. It notes that Wackman's magicaton tends to populate the world with his own perspective and ideas.
A Pathfinder Magazine piece notes rising farm demand for horses and mules as cheaper long term than autos. It argues that draught animals eat crop-based feed, support surplus land, and could reclaim pasture, with horse population fluctuating from 4.8 million in 1850 to over 21 million in 1918 and then declining, yet recovering in some periods amid changing farming needs.
In a humorous dialogue a teacher asks Johnny what salience means and Johnny replies it is what you don’t hear when you listen, a teaching moment about attention and perception.
An old advertisement promotes tonics such as 8.3.8 and 8.9.8 claiming to raise hemoglobin levels, improve energy, skin clarity, and gastric function. It asserts long-term use validates benefits and notes availability in drugstores with various bottle sizes.
A quiet observation notes a silent nam and a fair company as familiarity grows in a restrained, reflective tone. The piece hints at social ease and a calm ambiance without explicit events or actions.
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