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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
8
A girl eight years old living with an aunt overhears adults discussing aging and propriety. She quips about Mrs. Brown being a well pleased old Indy, provoking elders. The note contrasts adult caution with childlike frankness about social labels and goodwill.
A USDA entomology meeting urged all feasible steps to prevent the entry of queen bees from foreign countries except Canada. Beekeepers are advised to halt importation of queen bees and avoid introducing adult bees, while Canada plans safeguards. Officials request samples of diseased adult bees for diagnosis and provide a circular on Isle of Wight disease.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises that dairy cows need an ounce or more of salt daily but should not be forced to take more. It recommends allowing animals to lick salt freely, placing salt in boxes in the yard for access.
Iowa State College plant disease experts say a modified rag doll tester helps remove dead or weak ears by testing seed corn for dry rot fungus. The method uses glazed paper and bleached muslin rolled with kernels, kept at 80 to 85 degrees, to detect poor germination and prevent mold spread.
Instructions advise soaking oats in formaldehyde solution or spraying with formalin to disinfect seed. Soak in 40 gallons of water with one pint formalin for 20 minutes then dry. Alternatively spray with ten gallons water containing a pint formalin, wet oats, cover two hours, then dry. Claimed yield and quality increases promised.
A curious exchange describes Mr Grumpson as eccentric for carrying a pocket Bible. He humorously stops golf talks by asking a player to lay a hand on the Bible. A subterranean river near Lubeck in Germany is found to feed the Baltic Sea and may resolve local water supply issues.
The article warns that young horses have tender mouths and are easily wounded by improper bits, urging frequent mouth examinations. It highlights checking not only the corners but also the tongue and entire interior for signs of injury or discomfort.
The article argues that a well planned 100 by 100 foot garden can supply abundant produce for the table, winter storage and canning. It emphasizes the high value of home grown vegetables for seasonal meals and preservation.
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