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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

8

Tax Saving Features In New Law For Farm Sales

The Agricultural Law Center at State University outlines tax breaks for farm property sales. Land, equipment, and livestock held over six or twelve months respectively receive capital gain treatment. growing crops sold with land qualify too. Losses can offset other income, with additional rules for involuntary conversions and capital assets. Tax planning urged with attorney and adviser guidance.

Agricultural Law Center State University of Town College of Law SUI Agricultural Law Center

Salt and paper shaker collector exports 535 pairs

Shakers Mrs C E Johnson of Coon Rapids owns 535 pairs gathered since 193? when a son brought a pair from England. The note also mentions Japan firemen as popular heroes with an annual New Year dezomeshiki parade due to housing fire hazards.

C. E. Johnson Coon Rapids England Japan

Three Famous Americans Born on New Year's Day

January 1 marks the birthdates of Paul Revere Betsy Ross and Philip Freneau. Revere is noted for his silver work and the famous midnight ride while Ross and Freneau were born the same day in Philadelphia and as poet. Additional January 1 events include Washington raising the U S flag in 1776 Florida constitution adoption 1887 and the United Nations Declaration signed 1942.

Boston Mass Colonies Paul Revere Philadelphia Betsy Ross Philip Freneau George Washington Cambridge United Colonies Florida Ireland Great Britain de Sousa Rio de Janeiro

Cobalt Supplement Reverses Lambs Appetite Losses

The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that cobalt deficiency in lamb rations reduces appetite and causes wasting. A cobalt supplement restores appetite and increases weight when added to the diet.

American Veterinary Medical Association

Winter Water Needs for Dogs in Cold Weather

Veterinary authorities state the minimum daily water for a healthy adult dog is about one third ounce per pound of body weight. An 18 pound dog should drink at least 6 ounces daily, though illness can raise needs. During winter, provide ample fresh water but not ice cold, and ensure some dietary fat to prevent coat and skin issues.

Ice Fishing Weathers Thick Ice On Iowa Lakes

Mid December reports from Iowa’s great lakes region say Spirit Lake has about 14 inches of ice and West Okoboji about 10 inches. Early December brought excellent fishing with limits of walleyes and yellow perch, pike over five pounds, and perch of good size. anglers use jigged metal flies and minnows or chubs. many fish through open holes 10 inches wide. Ice shacks are common though not essential. veterans prefer open-water holes. Mistletoe remains a symbol of Christmas and good will with roots in ancient times.

Iowa Great Lakes Spirit Lake West Okoboji

Egyptians Pioneered Time Study and Calendars

The article notes ancient Egyptians likely devised the first exact time measuring method around 4000 B.C. and mentions calendar development. It also cites the Christian era starting on January 1 and places in Roman, Jewish, and Julian year reckoning, including A.D. notation adoption in 379 by Charles I of Germany.

Rome Lord Charles I Germany

Rose Bowl History Highlights Early Football Gaps

Michigan routed Stanford 40-0 in the first Rose Bowl game as the Tournament of Roses had no football supplement until 1916. Chariot races replaced the gridiron in 1903 then faded, and college football returned in 1916 with Washington State defeating Brown University.

Michigan Stanford Washington State Brown University

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