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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
5
A youth page urges readers aged nine to nineteen to join the Calf Club, praising dairy farming and community progress. It highlights choosing a breed, especially Holstein, and notes Mr. Cosgrove and County Agent Frank Barker as contacts with enrollment cards due by May 15, 1926.
Henry W. Brandt escaped injury Saturday when he investigated a ground hole near a well after heavy rain. The edge collapsed revealing a hollow shaft about eighteen inches wide with a depth of around 26 feet. The old well shaft had been abandoned years ago and filled with dirt from a nearby hole, leaving a dangerous void just below the surface.
Titonka High School defeated Bancroft 9 to 2 on Bancroft’s diamond in a hotly contested baseball game. Titonka built a early lead and held off Bancroft’s rally to secure the win.
Methodist church notices describe Sunday services at Titonka with Sunday School and worship times as well as a Doan service. Doan Bazaar report promised, aid meetings set with Mrs Peterson and Mrs Van Hansen, and a note urging church attendance with a reflective closing question about Christ and community involvement.
Sioux City Tribune argues Congressman Dickinsons farm aid plan reflects right principles to unite agricultural producers for coordinated action without price fixing. It envisions a six member farm commission under the agriculture department, backed by a federal bureau to weld producers into a single organization.
The County Ministerial Association gathered in Algona with eleven ministers present. Rev. B. M. Southgate reviewed Babson's New Tasks for Old Churches, prompting warm appreciation. Informal discussion followed and a noon dinner was served at the George Wessel home with Mrs. Wessel coordinating meals.
State agricultural notes indicate a likely bumper fruit crop as trees are heavily loaded with buds. Prolonged cold wet weather could cause a heavy June drop if cross pollination is limited. Timely spraying is urged with a first treatment now and a second after petals fall.
Iowa sanitation and food inspectors, at their Des Moines conference, plan a major dairy farm inspection program for the coming year. Special emphasis will target farms supplying city milk, and a new bulletin will outline legal requirements to ensure Iowa residents receive the best product.
A Des Moines milk region cost study finds one farmer valued cow companionship at 2.90 dollars per hour to break even while another earned about one cent per hour for cow labor. The Iowa Department of Agriculture notes good cows and proper management are key to profitable dairying.
The U S Tariff Commission report shows Iowa farmers need the present tariff on butter per figures from the Town Department of Agriculture. Production costs in Iowa were 72.6 cents per pound of butterfat but credited to 51.2 cents by skim milk and livestock sales credits.
Luther League members met at Mr Win Callies home Sunday afternoon. Rev Schoenlein Rev Kilian and Rev Werner drove to Palmer Iowa Monday for a joint conference of the Ohio and Iowa Synods. Singing school moved to Friday evening. Organ dedication on May 3. German service 11 06 AM English service 730 PM Religious Instruction Saturday 10 AM. Sunday School and services invitation.
The Roosevelt Memorial Association approved 1 million dollars to invite architects and sculptors to submit designs. Invited names include Faville La Farge Pope and Taft among others while the site balances two axes near the Capitol and White House. Congress authorized 40000 dollars to restore Brumidi frieze and a committee seeks candidates to fill the remaining space.
The Iowa State Dairy Association released a bulletin detailing dairy calf clubs, formation methods, and calf care. Secretary of Agriculture M.G. Thornburg praises the bulletin as one of the best on the subject and expects wide distribution. Copies are available free by writing to the local Dairy Association in Waterloo, Iowa.
High School Notes report Rev R R Brown of Omaha will deliver commencement address on May 21. Beulah Schutter and Nora Hagen among absentees. band practice moved to Thursday. Junior Senior Banquet set for April 24 at M B Church with Rebecca lodge ladies serving. Baseball team beat St Johns Bancroft 9 to 7 and will play Bancroft again April 22. Class of 1925 to performCant Keep A Good Man Down in High School Auditorium. tickets available. Bertha Doege reports spring mood and upcoming events.
Mr and Mrs E Kester and J C Dittz will drive to Iowa Falls in a new Willys Knight Sunday to visit Mrs Dittz and the C H Hanley family.
Mrs Shelby Stevens of Burt died after several weeks of illness following the birth of a son. A Ft Dodge doctor attended by blood transfusion hopes, but she passed away at midnight Friday. She left a small baby and an older girl and boy under five. The Burt community offers sympathy to Mr Stevens and his children.
The Iowa Department analyzed 1100 beet seed samples and found that reputable Iowa seed dealers largely comply with labeling laws. A few out of state suppliers continue to ship inferior seed. Publicity of the test results is expected to push sellers to meet legal labeling standards. Farmers urged to verify analysis and labeling before buying seeds.
Iowa farmers and horsemen welcome exemption from fuel tax for horse power. Secretary M G Thornburg says gas tax will not hinder horse use for short hauls and may aid the market for seeds produced by farms. The Iowa Department of Agriculture notes strong stallion purchases this year.
The Ayrshire Chronicle reprints Emmetsburg Democrat commentary condemning outward printing orders for county work. It argues home shops offer cheaper bids for poll books tax receipts and records and urges bids be sought locally. It also criticizes officials who solicit endorsements while using outside printers.
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