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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
6
William A. Radford argues for a simple design in small houses, stressing no ornamental features unless serving a real structural purpose. The bungalow example shows plain millwork, shingles, and integrated porch with a flowing living dining area, a compact kitchen with pantry and outside light, and two ventilated bedrooms with ample storage including closets and a coat room.
The oxylene timber fireproofing process tested in England shows promising results by both preserving workability and enhancing flame resistance. Timber undergoes steaming, vacuum treatment, ammonia phosphate impregnation, and hydraulic soaking, creating a crystalline coating that expands with heat to shield the wood from combustion.
Good Polish in Cleaning Furniture Many housewives use crude oil for polish which is inexpensive but harmful. Rubbing dries the wood, can create a gummy finish, and dust sticks as it dries. A complete refinishing by an expert may be needed. Seed polishes, oil with a drier, are wiser. Apply sparingly with cheesecloth, cover all surfaces, rub with dry cloth following wood grain in long sweeping motions.
The article stresses proper garage door installation to prevent warping and difficulty in operation. It recommends hanging doors from an overhead track as the best method, or using extra long hinges to distribute weight. Proper alignment keeps doors snug, drafts out, and prevents swinging when cars pass.
A. G. Oliver of North Carolina State College explains incubator best practices for winter use. Proper temperature 103 at top, 100 middle, 97 bottom, with adjusted heat zones and thorough ventilation. Moisture control prevents chilling and over evaporation, while turning eggs aids embryo development. beginners should request the free bulletin for step by step guidance.
An Illinois state entomologist recommends common salt or flake naphthalene to control fleas in barns. Apply a thin white salt layer to ground or dirt floors after cleaning manure, leave for a week, then wash away or let dissolve. Naphthalene can substitute salt, or use strong lye. if unavailable, spray infested areas with creosote or tobacco dips.
A historic note advises using low roosts for large fowls to prevent injuries from climbing high perches. It describes a chestnut framed roosting frame, 12 feet long and 3 feet wide, with rounded upper edges and supports, mounted to a wall by rings and hinges for folding.
The article argues that poplars are poor trees: dirty, short lived, easily damaged, and unsuitable for streets or lawns. It notes they may serve only as quick screening or temporary shelter. It praises oaks for faster growth among sturdy long-lived options, and mentions sycamore and tulip trees as desirable in forestry and suburban planting. Spring is the best time to plant young trees.
Farmers can reduce lamb loss by staggering ram exposure to ewes. By rotating flocks every few days the lambing period can be precisely timed, allowing carers to attend to each newborn lamb needing attention.
J W T Pieper of Illinois College of Agriculture notes ideal potato storage hinges on controlled temperature and ventilation. He warns that warm conditions raise sprout growth and respiration, while proper air exchange on warm days and restricted flow on cold days help maintain tuber quality.
W R Martin of Kansas State Agricultural College recommends cylindrical wire netting guards to protect young fruit trees from meadow mice and rabbits. Poultry nets with one inch mesh of No 95 galvanized wire, rolls 18 inches wide, cut into one foot lengths, wrap around the trunk and fasten. Guards should stay until protection ends, and edges pressed into the ground to deter pests. wooden guards are alternative but attract insects and require more maintenance.
Shorter days reduce hens feeding time and egg output, but artificial lighting can extend daily light. Three plans prove effective: evening nine to ten, morning early feeding with limited total daylight, or combined morning and evening from six to daylight and dusk to six. Use the most convenient schedule, with pullets responding well from November through April.
The column notes sorghum feeding value improves when ground rather than whole, warns of gopher control in many landscapes, and urges a warm ventilated house for laying hens. It covers germination tests for sorghum, rye sprouting in spring, calf feeding age for alfalfa, and balanced hen diets with salt and separate mineral options.
Wilma sang along with the congregation during a Sunday church service, impressing her mother with her hymn knowledge. On the trip home the girl revealed she was actually singing a different tune, It Ain’t Goin’ Rein No More, and was pleased with herself.
An uncanny ad copy touts Outleura Taleum products including a trio of soap ointment and calcum priced at 25e each. The text emphasizes an exquisite face and skin care, claiming superior perfumes reduce the need for others.
A garbled dialogue shows a proprietor confirming battery charging for a car. The judge interjects with a Seneca quote about delay tempering anger. A remark on wealth suggests riches’ wings cannot fly to heaven.
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