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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
4
Articles by William A Radford describe Dutch Colonial compact homes offering ample space with a two car garage. The design emphasizes efficient use of space through a central hall, multiple rooms arranged around it, a sun parlor or sleeping porch option, and practical kitchen and pantry layouts.
Builders are urged not to economize on wiring and lighting as poor work causes trouble. Involve the electrician early, have him advise on what to ask the architect, and ensure switches are placed properly. Involving unqualified workers risks insurance coverage and safety for the home.
Look up the records at the county treasurer to see if property taxed for the last ten years has been posted for failure to pay. Realty firms often handle title work but private sellers may try to dispose of property they owe taxes on.
Several flea beetle species attack garden crops in spring. The western cabbage flea beetle and potato flea beetle vary in color and size and feed on leaves and roots causing holes and worm tracks. Control options include arsenical sprays, Bordeaux mixture, lime or ashes with paris green, and the 4-4-60 Bordeaux formula, though effectiveness is limited.
A sow may eat her piglets due to constipation or feverish symptoms. Proper feeding during pregnancy, linseed oil meal to regulate bowels, and gentle use of kerosene on piglets to deter nursing scent are advised, with prompt afterbirth disposal to prevent further incidents.
An article argues water equals feed in egg manufacture. It cites analyses showing egg composition includes 65 percent water overall and 84.2 percent in the white. It warns hens need ample water alongside balanced rations to avoid handicaps in production.
The proper nourishment for newborn goslings includes bread crumbs moistened with water for the first two or three days. A green sod should be placed near the nest from when the young birds are 48 hours old. After three days, goslings may be set to free range with shelter from rain. A wet mash of bran, shorts, cornmeal, and ground oats should be fed four times daily.
The Broose turkey is widely known as a large copper bronze bird. It weighs up to 88 pounds, heavier than other varieties that rarely reach 80 pounds. It has coppery bronze color with brown striped back and white tipped tail feathers. Crosses with wild turkeys show yellowish brown tail tips.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports rapid activity in domestic animal improvement. In two months eleven states added 275 new participants to the Better Sires Better Stock drive, with Kentucky leading in herd improvement and counties enhancing breeding programs. Participants own over 8 000 breeding head plus poultry, while education and distribution of bulletins promote proper matings and breeding knowledge.
Michigan Agricultural College tested eight work teams on corn and alfalfa versus corn oats and timothy. Alfalfa fed horses averaged 286 of 800 work days and gained 21 pounds per year, while Timothy fed horses lost 17 pounds. Feed costs averaged 31 cents daily for alfalfa and 87 cents for timothy.
Three year old Melba Miller of Letti Indiana found a baby bird and, with her mother's consent, carried it around the house. She asked if the bird would die and later returned without it saying it had given the bird to the cut. The child remained solemn about the decision. Also an advertisement promotes Cuticura products for skin care.
The Standard of Perfection, maintained by the American Poultry Association, has driven growth and recognition of standard bred poultry. It allows uniform breeding nationwide and provides a single judging standard across the United States enabling consistent standardization of fowls.
The notes discuss nitrogen rich commercial fertilizers for lawns and warn about dodder infestations in crops like potatoes. It explains sweet clover hay timing, cutting at first flower buds, and risks of cutting too low. A separate item mentions the world champion White Leghorn hen in England and its laying record. Methods to eradicate pocket gophers include poisoned grains and a sharpened rod tool.
Senator Cameron warned business men building up the mercantile marine risk failure if they do not heed warning. A tale within the text shows a doctor rushing to a house, then cries out that the horse is dead, illustrating urgency and fatal consequence.
H F Reiss vice president promotes a selling plan for honest merchandise and RHAL service to farmers. He says hundreds of farm men are trained to sell and invites interest from men over 25 who can drive their own car and want to learn the plan from 80 Hast Forty-second St New York.
The forestry commission planted 30 million trees covering 16 000 acres to restore forests depleted by the war. The program will double next year and continue thereafter.
The record notes a quotation on good counsels and grace attributed to Thomas Fuller, reflecting a historic mindset on virtue and wisdom.
Mrs Prion of 147 W S Avenue, St. Paul Minnesota testifies the Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her backache and weakness from bearing down. She notes the product helped her three year old and improved her health, urging other women to write for guidance. She also mentions Lydia E Pinkham's Liver Pills forConstipation and shares her positive experience.
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