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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
5
The Centurion and its crew pursue prize ships across the West Indies during a drawn out chase. Fellowes pushes the brig Mary Carroll and other prizes toward New York as British privateering profits tempt the crew amid sporadic fighting and naval maneuvers.
On the Centurion and True Bounty clash amid a tense chase. Captain Fellowes fights to defend his ship as Chater is slain by a pistol shot. Cara Inglepin confirms Chater fired first and calls for restraint as the crew faces consequences.
Scientists report that maternal milk may inhibit disease germs such as measles and diphtheria. Dr Friedrich Schlaepple of Herne demonstrates bacteria killed or delayed by agents in milk when exposed at specific temperatures.
A fragmented report outlines progress in daylight photography screens. It mentions testing features and possible projections, with references to researchers and equipment, but many words are garbled.
Poultry expert I Parrish from North Carolina State College advises farmers to add green feed to laying hens in winter. Rape alfalfa oats and clovers are suggested with sprouted oats as a succulent. If green feed is unavailable cod liver oil can supplement the ration at one pint per 100 pounds of feed.
The article explains water is vital for hens and eggs as the body and eggs are largely water. It notes that water deprivation lowers egg production, and that birds drink small amounts frequently, so constant access is essential.
Maryland experiment station urges year round culling of stock and immediate removal of sick or unthriving birds. Delays risk spreading disease, and severely affected birds should be buried or burned at once.
The article discusses Bronze and White Holland breeds as popular. It covers rotation of range area, clean dry well lit quarters, efficient heating for water, ventilation via shutter vents, winter confinement debates, roost arrangements for droppings cleaning, scratch mash versus all mash rations, and sanitation in range and yard practices.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports hog cholera losses are lower this year than last, with four states Indiana Michigan Nebraska and Ohio showing increased prevalence. Immunization has risen in fifteen states while seven report declines. Experts warn improper immunization and reliance on untrained vendors worsen outcomes and stress sanitation and early veterinary care.
Tractors are increasingly used on truck farms near population centers and in small road crop regions. Garden tractors provide seeding cultivating and harvesting power, enabling work in crowded orchards and markets where horses are impractical and feed costs are high.
Legume crops generally fail as silage due to high nitrogen and low sugars and starches. At Missouri University Professor Ickels achieved good silage from wilted alfalfa hay, but most experiments were less successful. Saving sugar and stored fermentation is needed for better keeping quality.
The article describes the most efficient method for preserving fenel posts using a hot and cold bath process. Posts are heated in preservative in an open tank with cold creosote for several hours, with variations by wood type and details available from the state extension forester at the University of Idaho.
The vegetable department at New Brunswick College of Agriculture urges gardeners to match crops to climate. Cool season varieties like peas radish kale spinach and lettuce should be planted after frost danger ends. Warm season crops require planting after hot weather danger passes, with cabbage cauliflower and head lettuce often started in a greenhouse then transplanted.
The November American Home advises fall care for garden tools to prevent rust and ease spring setup. Oil metal and wood with clean oil for winter protection. lubricate bearings on plow shares and hoe blades. rub dirt loose with oil and old clothes. use brick, sandpaper, emery cloth, or a buffing wheel to remove rust and polish tools for future use.
Alfalfa hay provides high digestible protein per acre, surpassing other common feed crops. It yields livestock forage efficiently, enabling use of other legumes for pasture or soil-building cover. Successful alfalfa seeding needs a well prepared seedbed and firm soil, with a soil pulverizer aiding preparation.
Direct sunlight boosts fall gains and seed production profits. Repair farm machinery now to save time later. Seed growers can build a better business with pure seed and careful straw use. Do not scatter straw on fields. use for bedding and manure. Handle green clover properly to avoid heating. A fanning mill improves seed oats by removing chaff and impurities for better sowing. Heavy soils can crust after rain. improve with manure or vegetation, coal ashes provide soil texture but no fertility.
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