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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
3
The Titonka Topic publisher details subscription rates: 1.50 per year in Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, 2.00 outside, and 2.50 for Canada and foreign. It notes all county and Titonka area subscriptions are continuing until canceled, while others end one month after expiration unless extended by subscriber agreement.
United States officials consider using federal funds to back South American trade and extend sizable Treasury credits to China as part of a broader strategy against Axis economies. Analysts note risks to open trade, rising Japanese influence, and potential boosts to U S firms amid Sino and South American competition.
The NAM annual congress highlights a shift toward cooperation with government and labor. Anthony Eden’s democracy speech frames the era as a test of policy and industry unity. Charles R. Hook lauds closer ties between industry and government amid lingering economic strains.
In the incident between Thompson and Buffalo Center Mrs. J E Ukena suffered a broken arm, bruises, and hospitalization in Buffalo Center for about ten days. The Ukena family traveled from Algona to Marshalltown, with other locals reporting visits and gatherings across nearby towns. Both cars were damaged but no other injuries were noted among the involved parties.
Algona residents hosted visitors over the New Year and week. Mrs. Wm Knoner, Mrs. Ted Green, and families visited at the hospital. Ed Scott and Lcott families attended a seven o'clock dinner. Warburton relatives celebrated New Year’s at BR G Toring home. Steven Powers Jr. recovered from a broken foot and visited Rockwell. Local students returned to colleges in Dubuque Cedar Falls and Columbia. Lakota American Legion Auxiliary Unit 652 to meet Jan 9. Doris Ukena hospitalized after auto accident. Vera Williams away tending her mother’s illness in Texarkana. Florence Roelfsema joined Lakota for week, Christmas basket filled for a needy family. Lois Bruer celebrated 2nd birthday. Miriam Heetland returning to Galena duties. Betty Johnson of Clarion visiting Betty Ley.
A.L. Anderson of Iowa State College’s Animal Husbandry reports brood sows can be cheaply fed with modest protein supplements this winter. He notes 0.5 to 1.5 pounds of soybeans per pig gestation, or substitutes like tankage skim milk alfalfa meal, plus a mineral mix and limited corn. Include legume hay. provide a balanced ration with a good supplement such as Trinity. Winter feeding guidance is in Extension Circular No. 218, The Brood Sow.
Iowa State College agronomist says Ladak alfalfa tops yields in 13 years of Ames tests. Ladak averaged 3.17 tons per acre and wilt resistance was higher than most varieties. Cossack, Hardigan, Canadian Variegated and Grimm followed in yield order across the trial set.
Iowa farmers should receive AMA acreage allotments early in February with county committees conducting two day schools for township committeemen to explain the docket and how the 1989 farm program applies. C D Kein states allotments will reach farmers and landlords soon after January, aiding planning for maximum benefits.
The push for safer farm equipment grows as safety devices become integral features. Davidson of Town State College notes manufacturers enclose dangerous parts, shield rear wheels, hood engines, and enclose power take off shafts. Labels mark danger points and education on careful handling remains key to reducing fatalities.
Davidson notes injuries and deaths on farms rise to a peak in July August and October, then taper through December and reach a low point from January to June. The pattern highlights seasonal risk factors on agricultural operations and the need for enhanced safety measures during peak months.
Dr. B D Benbrook of Town State College warns heavy lamb losses stem from imported lambs arriving fatigued and unacclimated to local parasites. He urges immediate segregation, clean dry lots, and quick veterinary alert at first sickness to prevent uncontrollable parasitic invasion.
Community note says calendars that should have arrived before January 1st are now expected Thursday or Friday at the Topic office. The delay is attributed to the calendar company, not local businessmen, who had bought and paid for them months ago.
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