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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1943
Page
7
Local drug store advertises for holiday shoppers with gift items for men women and children including stationery frames photos books dishes and more. Community notes list births visits and social events with multiple families and veterans mentioned.
Floyd Paddock, Iowa State College extension apiarist, recommends snow fences to shield beehives from cold weather. Placing fences about one rod from hives on the north, east, or west side and a second fence two rods out reduces snow drift and melt water entering hive entrances. Some beekeepers use corn stalks but must avoid directing drift onto hives or allowing meltwater to run into them.
Defective wiring and appliances caused 231 fires in 1942, inflicting over 291000 damages with an average cost per fire just above 1200 dollars. Iowa Fire Marshal John Stream and extension engineer Harold Beaty urge expert repairs, proper maintenance, and safety-label cords to prevent fires.
Legume and grass seed production fell in 1948 due to poor weather and meadow land disruption. Ed Dyas of Town State College notes only red and white clover seeds rose in 1943 versus 10 year average, while alfalfa and other seeds declined. He urges early seed arrangements to avoid quality shortages next spring.
Doan News recounts meetings and social events with Mrs Ruth Sparks and Mrs Ella Martinek assisting. The Doan bridge club held a 7 o'clock dinner at the Clinton Sampson home as a farewell for residents moving away. Families including Carlson, Baade, Heifner, Buffington, Christensen, and Larson shared Thanksgiving gatherings. Members attended Farm Bureau events and visited relatives in Burt, Sexton, and Algona. Several patients and visitors are noted, including Mrs Bryan Asa and Rae Hutchinson.
Home butchering tips from Iowa State College meat specialist C. W. McDonald outline three key steps. First, obtain a proper stick by positioning the pig on its back and driving the knife to the breast bone, then down to the backbone. Second, chill the carcass quickly and completely overnight in a cool area. Third, keep meat cold during cutting to reduce spoilage. Feed withheld for several hours prior and pen pigs away from food and water the night before slaughter. Also note: For sale, Titonka Blacksmiths advertise a bicycle.
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