30 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
1
The Titonka Topic publishes weekly with subscription rates set at 2.00 per year in advance within Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, 2.50 per year outside the area, and 3.00 per year for Canada and foreign countries. All county and Titonka area subscriptions are ongoing unless subscribers give notice or the publisher discontinues.
Aston Smith argues parents can support adolescents by fostering home gatherings and allowing teens to plan events. A mother hosts a group of seven children and their friends in her kitchen, showing trust and responsibility. The piece emphasizes parental guidance, shared planning, and learning by doing to strengthen family bonds.
U S Department of Agriculture researchers have perfected French fried versions of carrots peas beets parsnips and lima beans. No commercial production yet but processors show interest with chips nuggets and soup mixes planned.
A reflective piece by Bob Hullihan describes a rural Iowa crash where a parent and child died at a blind intersection. He urges readers to slow down on country roads as summer brings tall weeds that mask crossings and hidden dangers.
Iowa State College extension foresters report wood chip mulching improves survival of red pine plantings in Boone County. Mulched plots showed 8 percent higher survival after one season and half the second season mortality of unmulched plots. Mulching conserves moisture directs light to trunks and reduces weed growth. Recommendation: scatter chips about 3 inches deep in a circle 30 to 36 inches around each tree.
Iowa State College extension agronomist Harvey Thompson forecasts timothy seed prices look strong due to a small last year crop and winter carryover, while brome seed may stay flat or drop, unless yields exceed 400 pounds per acre or early fertilization changes profitability. Weather could alter the outlook.
A Mount Ayr food market suffered its fifth burglary in five years, marking a continued pattern of break ins at the same location. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips from residents.
An over charge of dynamite used on a construction job at Osage hurled rocks through the west wall of the Ben Flack home there recently. No one was hurt.
Thousands of Iowa farmers adopt soil-applied insecticides to curb corn pests. From experimental plots in 1951 to an estimated 600000 acres treated last year, Lilly and Gunderson forecast over 1 million acres this year with aldrin heptachlor dielrin gamma BHC and chlordane. Proper use ensures plant and handler safety with no skull-and-cross-bones labels.
Iowa dairy farmers can curb spring flavor shifts in milk by managing cows transition from winter rations to pasture. Extension dairyman Floyd Arnold notes that lush pastures bring off flavors buyers dislike, advising gradual feeding changes, daily grain and hay, and brief off-pasture periods. He warns spring flavors may boost farmer perception but hurt consumer acceptance, urging consistent feeding to maintain flavor and production through summer heat.
Economist Howard H. Hines of Iowa State College notes per person income in Iowa rose from 546 in 1929 to 613 in 1941, 1208 in 1946, and 1508 in 1953 while per person state taxes increased from 13.65 in 1929 to 27.46 in 1941, 36.22 in 1946, and 64.03 in 1953. He emphasizes these figures exclude federal and local taxes and that higher income supports greater public services through a more interdependent community.
A parakeet escaped from Mrs. Irene Dann of Palmer and traveled about three miles to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. The bird was found thanks to a want ad in the Pocahontas Record-Democrat.
Iowa fruit growers should spray trees to control fire blight as warm weather arrives. Plant pathologist Malcolm Short-Shurtleff notes no cure exists but spraying at bloom and after petal drop, using Zineb or antibiotics like streptomycin can reduce spread. Remove neglected trees, avoid overgrowth, and follow a complete spray schedule to deter insects and bacteria.
Iowa State College farm economists report wide variation in rural living standards. Southern Iowa shows stronger ties between crop productivity and living levels, while northern grain and western livestock regions lag behind expectations. Dairying areas in the northeast raise incomes beyond crop-based projections. Also notes robbery of Edmund Hether ton in Waterloo, a rabid skunk killing two prize cows at Bayard, and a tip on fertilizing raspberries to boost vigor.
Extension landscape expert Margherita Tarr urges deep weekly watering for spring planted trees and shrubs, with a 2 to 3 foot dished area around roots, straw mulch to curb weeds, and cautions against daily watering and daytime sprinkling. Prune carefully to balance tops and roots as plants establish. A polar bear incident near Ellesmere Island weather camp is noted.
Iowa farmers embrace three point hitch hydraulic plows seeking easier attachments and fingertip control. Extension engineer Dale Hull outlines five plow adjustments including wheel spacing, depth control, leveling links, and rolling landside setup to prevent scour and ensure efficient cutting. He notes coulter depth and mold board jointer tips for different soil hardness.
A concise observation noting that a well informed man shares similar ideas. The remark highlights alignment of thought and suggests reliability and credibility through informed perspectives.
Clara Whitterr celebrated her 100th birthday May seven with an open house in Russell. Born near Toledo Ohio, she arrived in Iowa at six months old in a covered wagon and has lived in Russell since. John Axman of Dedham was killed instantly when a heavy bridge beam fell on him near Coon Rapids while with a construction crew. Thrift is praised as a virtue in an ancestor.
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