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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR describes a broken leg incident near Audubon involving Arnold Deist and a child named Sidney Drake. Details are garbled, unclear if injuries were fatal or causal factors. No verifiable dates, locations, or official entities can be confirmed from the text.
The item lists subscription pricing for Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory at 1.50 yearly in advance, 2.00 outside the county, and 2.50 to Canada and foreign countries. It also explains continuation of county subscriptions and cancellation rules, with payment terms and extensions by arrangement.
President Roosevelt’s address to the new Congress draws broad support with reservations. Critics say specifics are lacking while favoring aid to Britain and a nonpartisan defense policy. Some foresee war risks, but most Congress members favor aiding England without direct involvement. The budget forecast hints at extensive shipbuilding and navy transfers.
The piece weighs domestic problems of wages hours taxation relief and loans at home and abroad. It discusses South American aid relations and adopting a fiscal policy contrary to easy money policies. It warns about tax increases and a war budget and questions a lasting postwar economic boom.
State Selective Service Director Charles H. Grahl lauds Iowa for volunteers to fill 728 draft slots next month. He cites community support from civic clubs, American Legion and VFW posts, and notes induction at Port Des Moines and Fort Crook with aim to boost morale and patriotism among recruits.
Dr K W Stoutler of Iowa State College cautions against relying on vaccination to prevent or cure swine enteritis. He notes mixed results in herds and stresses prevention through clean stock and ground, good drainage, and weather-aligned management. Vitamin B nicotine acid supplements may aid resistance, with veterinary guidance advised in outbreaks.
Iowa State College researchers test a new cold germination method for hybrid corn. Seeds are placed in soil at 45 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit for seven days then raised to 85 degrees for two days to measure normal seedling emergence. The test aims to forecast performance under cold wet springs.
Twelve years ago Lloyd Breasden and John Murphy of Grinnell debated hair loss with a side bet. After the 12 year period the men, unable to settle the question, seek popular judgment from Grinnell residents.
Iowa farmers can expect abundant legume seed this year with alfalfa red clover and sweet clover crops large last year. United States Department of Agriculture reports show alfalfa seed at 1.5 million bushels nationally and red clover near 2 million bushels, prices below five to six year averages. Sweet clover and Hubam varieties are in shorter supply, but carryover from 1939 remains sizable amid lower prices and imports rising.
Western Iowa farmers report bromegrass seed surpassing other crops in profit as 70 000 bushels are harvested annually. Extension agronomist Paul Burson notes potential seed certification, harvest methods with grain binder and combines, seed weight 14 pounds per bushel, and typical yields from 200 to 600 pounds per acre.
Geneticist Martin G. Welss of Iowa State College explains that soybeans are self pollinated, with hybrid plants produced through controlled crosses. He notes that released varieties are selections from hybrid populations, not true hybrids, and that breeding programs started in 1937 will yield commercial varieties only after several years of selfing and selection.
Four dead in a burning Minnesota home including Harm Julius 50 and his wife and mother in law. A niece, Jennie Sleeper 24 Wells, Minn., found dead in bed with a wound on her head. Sheriff says three died by violent means and Julius by hanging in basement. Fire called by Cecil Kaercher at 9 16 am. motive unclear though a will was recently drawn. Julius weighed 286 pounds and family status noted. The other items mention Iowa farm machinery statistics.
Anna iRoups, a sixteen year old Eldora girl with three prior broken bones, will now keep in closer contact with classmates through a loudspeaker telephone system. She has been home tutored since fourth grade and can finally engage with schoolmates.
A pebble kicked by rain wheels in Red Oak cracked Weger’s glasses and fragments entered his eye during a chase involving Laurel Egger. Eyewear damage and potential eye injury prompt precautionary medical check.
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