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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
3
C Shilders of Montezuma shot a dog in his hen house causing the death of about 100 laying pullets. The accidental firing surprised residents and prompted concern over poultry losses at the farm.
The Titonka Topic details publication as mail matter in Titonka Iowa and lists subscription rates tenures for Kossuth County Titonka trade territory outside Kossuth and Titonka areas Canada and foreign countries. It notes continuing subscriptions and policy on discontinuation and payment extensions.
A wartime analysis notes Britain's aim to erase Italian influence in Africa and Italy’s possible downfall under Mussolini. It warns of German domination if Mussolini seeks help, the risk of German invasion of England, and Britain’s resilience. Washington's stance favors aiding Britain with loan policies likely to be repealed. naval warfare threatens British merchant shipping and ocean supply.
The defense program rises in production but lags in pace. Knudson is named head of the defense committee to speed matters, though he has not been given sweeping powers. Observers warn against relying on Mugland and stress self sufficiency in military and air defense to deter aggression.
Agricultural engineer Henry Giese of Town State College warns that defective flues and heating systems cause most farm dwelling fires. He urges plugging holes, routine chimney checks, and proper spark arresters to prevent fires while noting kerosene and gasoline mishandling as major factors. Iowa farm fires yearly account for a significant share of total losses.
Iowa State College horticulturists urge housewives to protect winter houseplants from pests such as plant lice mealy bugs and scale. They recommend nicotine sulfate soap spray for aphids oil emulsion and alcohol touch for mealy bugs and inspecting new plants to prevent scale infestation.
Advice on bulb size and voltage for home lighting. Check voltage, use bulbs matching 110 to 126 volts, and estimate wattage as one watt per square foot of room space. Dark walls raise needed wattage. older bulbs waste light and electricity.
Iowa Selective Service Director urged employers to hold jobs for draftees and pay differences when possible. He praised firms offering to bridge pay during service and welcomed rehires after discharge. Reinstatement reports from Montgomery and Cass counties show local support for inductees despite some rejection rates. A 100th birthday for Mrs. Gertrude Hegg in Decorah closes the item.
The Towns Agricultural Extension Service and State Forest Nursery at Ames completed plans to distribute 2000 wildlife packets, each with 40 evergreens 40 hardwoods 60 small trees and 60 shrubs and vines, to 4 H members farmers and others with suitable planting areas for wildlife enhancement. Packets sell for 1 each and spring deliveries follow planting guidance with extensive setup tips included.
A new forage harvester is being tested under Dr. E G McKibben at Iowa State to cut all forage in the field. Trials include soy bean-sudan grass, sweet clover, dry hay and straw with projections of 500 tons yearly. Costs and labor are estimated to yield about 4 tons per hour at 1.41 per ton. Also, Romane Widemaier of TriPoli may lose sight in one eye after a scissors injury. Swine erysipelas is noted as transmittable to humans with cautions for handling hog carcasses.
Rural families in Palm County and surrounding areas will convert surplus cotton into mattresses in a new joint program. AAA certifies income up to 560 dollars for a family of four and training will be provided by the Extension Service. Local leaders will run community mattress making centers where groups of men and women craft mattresses from 1600 pound cotton bales, each bale yielding ten mattresses.
Iowa State College extension forester Guy IR Ramsey explains self pruning in dense woodlots. In crowded stands lower limbs lack light, die back, and heal, yielding clear knot-free wood. Fast pruners include ash, sycamore, cottonwood, black walnut, and black cherry, while others prune slower. pruning should trim limbs under two inches to prevent forks and future splits.
Duane Brandt suffered a badly bruised heel when a railing failed in the living school building at Waverly. The ten foot fall occurred as students observed the accident and authorities began a safety review.
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