For Sale: Holstein Heifers and Other Livestock Listings
Numerous classified livestock notices detail for sale items including 8 Holstein heifers TB and Bangs tested, one Brown Swiss cow and heifer to freshen, a Milking Shorthorn bull, and several purebred hogs. Listings mention contact names, locations in Lakota and Titanka Iowa, and phone numbers. Also advertised are space heaters and furnaces from local suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.B
Bang
Charles Quinn
Bancroft
Intercity Utility and Public Safety Fund Expenditures
Public funds detail monthly payments and charges including Interstate Power Co street and pump station electricity for November 1952 and for other city operations. Fred Baade salaries and withholding taxes appear in several funds. Sanitation expenses cover fuel and dumping grounds rents from 1952 to 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Total Water Municipalities Enterprise Fund
Fred Baade
Leighton Supply Co
Senda Interstate Power Co
Tiinkoa
Heyo Boekelman
Elmer Weigand
Modern Plastics Hasten Day of Fireproof Homes
Frank Sohn of Libbey Owens Ford says fireproof homes are near as plastics and nonburning materials replace wood. He cites metal sash fireproof paint glass walls fiber glass insulation area plastic wiring devices noncombustible drywall and fire resistant roofing as key advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sohn
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company
Sohn
America
Antarctica as a future hub for air travel outlined
Dr. Juan Lagomarsino from the University of Uruguay argues Antarctica could become a central aviation corridor linking Australia and South America. He notes closer proximity of Australian cities to southern capitals and cites Admiral Byrd’s exploration findings as potential sites for seaplane landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctica
Juan Lagomarsino
University of
Uruguay
National Institute of Geographical Observations
Sidney
Melbourne
Perth
Canberra
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Rome
Paris
London
Moscow
Europe
Lagomarsino
Richard B. Byrd
Petroleum products and farm safety warnings from Michigan State College
David Steinicke, safety specialist from Michigan state college extension, warns that petroleum products can be dangerous or beneficial depending on handling. The guide notes gases and vapors ignite from flames, sparks, or heat and that explosions can occur even when stored away from the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Steinicke
Michigan State College Extension
New Lifeboat Afloat for Navy Ships
The navy and B. F. Goodrich unveil an inflatable rubber lifeboat providing 70 degree protection for up to 15 survivors in Arctic or tropical seas. Tests show dead air space insulation keeps the interior comfortable, using a thermos-like canopy and floor net to retain radiant heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
B. F. Goodrich Company
Special Education Hearing Screening Reaches Three Counties
In September and October the Special Education Division screened 2486 students in Winnebago Hancock and Kossuth counties. 123 were found with probable hearing loss. Beatrice Phelan and L B Blom monitor cases, notifying parents and arranging medical follow-up and no cost hearing aids when prescribed, with seating recommendations for classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Hancock
Winnebago
Special Education
Beatrice Phelan
Division of
Speech Education
L. B. Blom
Special Education Division
Fifteen Kossath Boys Enter Draft From Algona County
In the December quota of the draft call, fifteen men from Kossath County left for Selective Service this year. The list includes Norman Bhuws 26 Titonka Mervyn Pergande 26 La Verne Otto Schiffull 23 La Verne Eugene Wentz 42 Livermore Vernie Muller 24 Whittemore Arthur Ri Beenteng 27 Wesley Jaci Emerson 24 Sania City Joseph Johnson Yi Lakota Everatt Gi Klocka 22 Swea City Paull Thilkes 20 Sode Gerald Kitsch 21 Bode Howard Bormann 20 Lu Verne Gordini Hilvert 20 Luverne Lydia Bollinger 20 Fennton Kent Seely 20 Algorra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossath
Sib
Norman
Bhuws
Titonka
Mervyn
A. Pergande
LaVerne
Otto
Livermore
Vernie
J. Muller
Whittemore
Arthur Ri
Beenteng
Wesley
Jaci G. Emerson
Sanea City
Joseph
Lakota
Everatt
Gi. Klocka
Swea
Paull Ji
Thilkes
Sode
Geraiil J. Kitsch
Bode
How
Trucks Sold in Kossuth County Last Week
Twenty four new cars and trucks were sold in Kossuth County last week. New owners include Otto Magelberts Lakota W I Champion Algom Albert Cody Fenton Dennis Elsbecken Tame Rock Ernie Kaderigs Lone Back M T McGuire Algona Thomas Meénke Bancrant Rescoe Stewart Boot Durwood Rutledge Algona Sum Electric Co Mencunu Gr Wh Callies Ti ionka George EHem Bancroft William Phelps Granada Minn Ford Clayton R Sorenson Algona picking R V Fitch Bunt Chryster Exvin Gerber Algona Pontiac Robert Hage Al Nash Dr W W Jolley Fenton Plymouth Charles R Koliasch Whittemore Leander Seefeld Wesley Trailer E H Pittman Al Dodge Clarence Thilges Ottosen GMC truck Edwin Thilges Ottosen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Chevrolet
Otto Magelberts
Lakota
W. I
Champion
Algom
Albert Cody
Fenton
Denniss Elsbecken
Tame Rock
Ernie Kaderig
Lone Back
M.T. McGuire
Algome
Thomas A. Meénke
Bancrant
Rescoe Stewant
Boot
Durwood Rutledge
Plymouth
Charles R. Koliasch
Whittemore
Leander Seefeld
Wesley
E. H. Pittman
Algona
Dodge
Clarence Thilges
Ottosen
GMC
Edwin ‘Thilges
Ottasen
Two Couples Receive Marriage Licenses in Kossuth County
Two couples were issued marriage licenses in Kossuth County last week. Harry Baert and Mary Ann Zimmerman of Mound, Minnesota, wed Elmer R. Hunt of Hardy and Madge Christensen of Weden. A meat data note on dairy cows mentions a high mastitis rate across 91 Iowa herds in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Harry Baert
Mary Ann Zimmerman
Mound, Minn
Elmer R. Hunt
Hardy
Madge Christensen
Weden
Iowa
Auto Grash Hurt Care Tips From Insurance Safety Drive
A historic guidance piece urges motorists to carry a first aid kit and follow simple steps after a crash. Do not move the victim unless fire danger or further harm is likely. Keep warm and quiet, control bleeding with sterile dressings, and seek medical help.
Jet Warfare and the Nigerian Columbium Crisis
The article links jet engine tech to columbium supply from Nigeria and Norwegian finds amid Cold War anxieties about Russian ore. It notes potential Nigerian depletion, Ural discoveries, and U.S. civilian economy effects, plus historic context on columbium usage and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigeria
Norway
Ural Mountains
Russia
Anchuria
United States
Dangers of Manufactured Gas Versus Natural Gas
Manufactured gas contains carbon monoxide at high levels, causing immediate harm, while natural gas is mainly methane and is less toxic. Methane can be inhaled briefly without injury, but natural gas displaces oxygen and risks suffocation if inhaled long.
Early Polishing Methods in Roman Furniture Making
Researchers describe ancient furniture finishing as a land and sea process. Wood such as citrus and pine was waxed and buried while green to shed weight, then placed under a corn heap, immersed in seawater for preservation, and finally polished with skate fish skin for a sheen.
Woden Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting and Christmas Party
The Woden Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Thursday December 4 with 29 members six juniors and 22 guests attending. Reports covered funds from Legion leaf party and Commercial Club supper, gift purchases for child welfare and Clinton hospital, and plans for February school flags and January meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Legion Feather
Commercial Club
Dwenty
Neema Isebrand
Adelin Bilyéu
Woodward
Clinton Hospital
Uiors
Smith’s Store
Clinton Larson
Halvorsen
Darlene Valley
Martha Halvorsen
Woder
Reguare
Dore Pihil
Elsie Helin
Annal
Annal Buns
Marjorie
Enrollments Rise in Agricultural Colleges
Enrollment data from the Association of Land-Grant Colleges shows agricultural colleges nationwide reaching 32,959 students this fall, roughly flat with last year and signaling the end of a WW II driven decline. The University of California leads with three campuses, followed by Iowa State, Oklahoma A and M, Penn State, and Cornell. Alaska reports the smallest program with 10 agriculture undergraduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Andre
Division of Agriculture
Iowa State
California
University ‘of Wisconsin
Cornell University
Iowa State College
Association of Land- Grant Colleges and’ Universities
Towa State College
Oklahoma A & M
Penn State
University of Alaska
Iowa
State
Feed supplies and brands for cattle and beef growth
A barter style dialogue advertises cattle feeding options and supplements for fall and winter, listing brands Golden Sun Hubbard Archers Rath and molasses feeds. It promises balancers and feeds to meet needs and improve beef quality. The exchange includes a humorous exchange about fidelity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Savtveend
Titanica
Maden
Murphy's
Funk
Firestone
Hyline
Mar‘gar
Ravengs and Loan Assn
Melgona
Don AL Hutchins
USTOM
Stan Harris
efTice
IHC
Brigidaire
Meindert Smint
John G. Cordes
Sean
Dale
Chester
C. F. Whalen
Poland
Gray Brom
Witonka
Hampshire
Nick Heesch
Uis
Willemssen Hardware
Harm H. Huisin
Buffalo Center
Bancroft Register Office
China
Tate
Bert S. Geerdes and Son
Spotted Fol
China Bears
Big Rugged Bears
Stanley Olson
THERM
J. E. Ukena
Duroe
Henry VanHoye
Purefred
Boar
Sophus Neil Som
P. B. Durce
Paul Krueger
Titanka
Buri
Bianos
Peterson Piano Co
Dunnell, Minn
C. W. Pocklington
Tama
Towa
Stpeteeteetees
Halvorson
French Lumber Co
French
Reaser
Cooper
Thacker
Callles
Fisher
Schutter
Torgersen
Asirena
Wotson
Callies
Tongersen
General Fund
Fred Bastle
Florence K. Reaser
Morttr
Interstate Power Co
Bunker
Earl Stolt
SIBLE
Antarctic
Gilbert'Grosvenor
Admiral Byrd
Henry T Warmer
Clark University
Great Antarctic
Pierre Sartor, M. D
Titonea Toe
S. Gallup
Eitonka
i-Ray
Harnstreet
Hultttting
Titonics
De.john. M. Woods Osteopathic Physician Phones Office
Titonea
W.ls- Tindall Osteopathic
Worden
James K. Ate
Veterinsrean
Tyke
Ponesr
L.A
H.weiler Attiornex
Ussneder ‘Optometrist
Tigges
Algona Iowa
JAR. T. Woreis
Forest Gary
Louie H. Helm
Woden,owa
Andy
CG Ramrord
Mutual Insurance Co
Farm Bureau Auto
Pratter
Lakota, Iowa
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