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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
2
The Titonka Topic outlines subscription rates 1.60 per year in county and trade territory, 2.00 outside, 2.60 for Canada and foreign. It notes second class mail, continuation rules, and renewal/discontinuance policies with payment terms and extensions upon subscriber arrangements.
A historical overview cites Rear Admiral Woodward on sea power's decisive role in Napoleonic, World War I, and Russo-Japanese conflicts. It argues Britain’s dominance and Germany’s land force limits, asserts Britain relies on American naval aid, and outlines a proactive US Navy plan for Atlantic and Pacific theaters if war arises.
Experts assess naval strength and potential wartime shifts. They argue Hitler avoided war to keep U.S. fleet restrained, while Britain faces danger if French vessels drift into German hands. Draft talks consider lowering age to 18 and authorizing deferments for older men as training and housing needs improve. In agriculture, Lone Tree’s George Yedlik and landlord T. J. Sullivan mark 39 years of steady farm relations.
A column of light anecdotes from a small town recalls a stamp hinge mixup at a dime store, hardware store mislabels on left handed scissors, a boy who declares every dog needs a toy, and neighbors aiding a newlyweds home. A merchant rewards a moving boy with a big wire rat trap, while a housewife paints floors and jokes about squeaking wheels.
Extension animal husbandman B J Quaife told at Town State College that boosting pork supply in the next six months hinges on feeding hogs to heavier weights. He cites 270 to 300 pounds as profitable now, with market shifts possible to 220–225 pounds later. Emphasizing saving pigs, he details steps: clean sows before farrowing, scrub pens with boiling lye water, provide clean pasture, and keep pigs on pasture until 4–6 months old for healthier stock. He suggests fall farrowing before October and warns against overextending housing and care.
Harvard Gunderson of Iowa State College extension warns canker worms are appearing on unbanded elms and could cause serious defoliation. He urges lead arsenate sprays at 10 pounds per 50 gallons of water with a sticker to help the poison adhere, noting dry weather worsens damage and may weaken trees for pests.
Horticulurist Haber reports cutting asparagus only until June 15 yields the greatest production over ten years. Slight weight decline in years 7-10 but most spears remained marketable. Cutting until July 15 shortens productive life and risks plant death. May 1, May 13, or June 1 cuts are less profitable than June 15.
Herman Dailey, foreman of the statehouse garage in Des Moines, is Iowa’s No. 1 man in several respects. He holds state chauffeur license No. 1 and official license No. 1 for his panel truck.
Iowa high school graduates may enroll in five 12 week summer defense engineering courses at Iowa State College. Classes cover drafting and engineering computations electrical circuits and machinery telephone and radio communications elements of electrical engineering water supply and waste disposal. Advanced drafting and elementary tool design require prior experience. Materials inspection and testing require two years study. Seven courses start June 9 with all fees covered by the federal government. About 270 students expected. Courses reflect industry and government demand for trained men.
Agricultural notice outlines first cover spray timing for apples ten days after calyx spray with sulphur and lead arsenate in 30 gallons of water. Plums use a similar formula with reduced lime sulphur, apply within two weeks of calyx spray and every 10 to 14 days after. Also describes plant swap service in Coon Rapids via the Enterprise with free trades and selling charges.
Rose gardeners should guard against black spot, a common disease. Extension horticulturist L C Grave at Iowa State College says sanitation is key, prune and burn all dead canes, and burn fallen twigs. Prevention includes proper feeding, early watering, cultivation, sanitation, spacing, and spraying as needed.
A horticulturist reports Bordeaux spray controls a disease described as Grove staves and reduces mildew on climbers. The expert notes that a specific concentrate must be used on hybrid roses for best results.
Iowa State College extension horticulturist C. V. Holsinger warns strawberry blossoms are killed by late spring frosts. He advises laying straw mulch between rows to shield plants during frost threats. After berry formation, frost damage risk drops.
In Dutch settled communities of Iowa during Tulip Time a wooden shoe shortage disrupted footwear supply. A Swea City shoemaker unable to work enlisted Sam Rystad, a local storekeeper, who supplied some shoes from stock as outcalls were sent and want ads read.
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