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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
The article analyzes Secretary McAdoo's 26 percent freight and three cents per mile passenger rate hike, noting higher costs to consumers and farmers, with farmers bearing about ten dollars a car. It argues the move funds rail upkeep but worsens livestock delays and burdens on producers while reducing travel.
The government will guarantee railroads an average profit from the three years before 1917 and use excess earnings to subsidize weaker lines. The plan, if extended, marks national control of railroads and ends intra state commission power. This shifts rate setting toward federal oversight and away from state control.
Farmers in the west respond to the Food Administration plan to hold hog prices this fall and winter at a value equal to thirteen bushels of corn per one hundred pounds of pork. J P Cotton confirms the fixed ratio remains policy, though poor grain crops could force higher meat prices and tighter stock supply. Washington relies on weather and purchases to maintain targets, while western farmers pledge patriotic cooperation despite possible losses.
Iowa farm crops experts in Ames say buckwheat provides a good return this year. It serves as a wheat substitute and helps recover land flooded recently. Buckwheat matures in 9 to 12 weeks and is sown in late June to early July. It yields about 15 bushels per acre at roughly $2.00 per bushel. Seed is scarce and should be secured promptly.
An old ad appeals to men to sell or buy guaranteed nursery stock. It offers steady employment with good pay for salesmen and invites buyers to request a free colored circular from Con, Conversa & Hdwards Co of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin, promoted as Wisconsin's largest nursery.
An estray black and tan hound left the home two weeks ago with finder asked to notify Ernest Schmidt at Titanka. A poultry care note suggests dust boxes for hens. Dr Temple offers X ray and radiographic work. L Hansen advertises the New Perfection Oil Cook Stove.
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