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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
7
A garbled note references Gabe and Zeke Mawkey at a crossroads, with partial quotes about behavior and a mention of Gabe Johnson of Bumpus Ridge Kanaay City Stax. The text hints at social ties and unnamed friends in a rural setting.
William A Radford explains how builders mix brick and frame to create Dutch Colonial style homes. A sample 26 by 80 foot one story brick base with a second story frame yields a roomy, light filled residence with a large living room, dining area, breakfast nook, and three bedrooms.
A historical guide emphasizes careful roof laying detailing that a roofer must follow. It stresses flashing at dormers and chimneys, tight hips ridges and valleys, and using correct nails. It warns against cheap shingles and urges choosing proven products and proper exposure for durability.
The text describes partitioning a laundry area as a special department. It notes placing clothes, tubs, washing machines, ironing board and ironing machine, utility table, and clothes dryer along the wall with a reachable path for easy labor.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that despite many improvement methods, most meat animals in public stockyards are not in prime grades. Only about 5 percent of cattle at Chicago grade prime or choice, with dairy cows producing far less milk than foreign herds. The report cites insufficient feeding and poor breeding as main causes, while noting progress by forward farmers and stockmen in breeding and management.
South Dakota State College entomologist H S Severin warns poultry men about remedies sold as tablet or liquid forms that allegedly rid flocks of mites lice and vermin. He notes the liquids are ash sulfur solutions or sheep dip while tablets mostly calcium sulfide or sulfur with iron rust and cost far more than legitimate products. The claimed ingestion and blood spread to skin effects are deemed ridiculous and unwarranted.
United States Department of Agriculture reports 1924 corn acreage lower than 1923 with 87,888,000 acres used for grain out of 105,012,000 total acres for all purposes. Silage accounted for 6,090,000 acres and 11,084,000 acres were hogged down or fed forage. Much corn was unfit for husking due to frost and immaturity reduced grain use.
The feed cost crisis drives cattle feeders to study feeding value. A proposed ration blends corn six parts with cotton seed cake or meal one part by weight. Though other feeds may seem cheaper per ton, they often cost more given actual feeding value.
The article advises feeding well drained heavy gumbo soil to alfalfa with minimal cultivation for long periods. It suggests improving heaviness by growing sweet clover and adding manure or other organic matter, noting incorporation of organic matter as the more practical method. B B Cull head of the agriculture department at Kansas State Agricultural College.
Plan now for next year's potato crop as a bumper harvest yields a record 454 million bushels yet low prices may deter planting. Prof. D V Hardenburg urges farmers to secure the best seed stock near home at low cost to ensure high yields and quality, noting seeds from Green Mountain Rural and Cobblers show low disease and strong performance. Early inquiry to county agents or the state college of agriculture is recommended.
A study at Michigan Agricultural College tested roughage values in cow rations. Results show timothy hay requires more grain than oat straw to equal the nutrition of a 1200 pound cow, with substitutions including silage and a grain mix.
In 1925 higher yields lower unit costs. Crop rotation helps Soll and discourages Insects. Sweet clover can yield more pasture per acre than other legumes. Alfalfa pasture remains green through summer. Bean crops fit standard rotations and can feed grain land. Breeding more cows for spring freshening improves butter, calves, and labor efficiency.
A fragmented testimonial from Turtle Lake Wisconsin describes using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for weakness and digestive issues. The reader mentions six children and claims the remedy alleviated several symptoms.
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