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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
7
The article outlines economical measures to shelter hens during autumn and winter. It describes windbreaks, burlap drafts, floor space adjustments, gunny sack curtains, and staged perches to keep birds warm, reduce drafts, and maintain productivity when cold weather arrives.
The text explains that hens molt in the fall or winter and stop laying during molt. Early molters lay fewer eggs then, while late molters may resume later. Factors like feeding, ventilation, and housing impact molt timing and overall egg production.
The notes urge keeping chickens free from mites as they age the flock should be sprayed regularly in summer using carbolic disinfectants and fluoride solutions. A clean house, balanced feed, and yearly selective wood treatment help reduce parasites and improve egg production.
A USDA prepared report warns that wheat scab and corn ear rots, driven by fungi overwintering on crop debris, cause large annual losses in the Central states. Clean-up, fall plowing, and crop rotation cut infections. studies show wheat scab drops from 40 to 18 percent with cornstalk-free sowing, and corn ear rot falls when old stalks are plowed. A broader clean-up program for the European corn borer also reduces ear rot.
Proper drainage allows roots to extend and access subsoil nutrients while fostering billions of microbes that prepare food for crops. Waterlogged soil blocks air, slows organism respiration, keeps soil too cold, and hinders decomposition and humus formation.
The soy bean now finds wide demand beyond hay and green manure. Oils for cooking and salads are produced, soy bean meal serves as stock feed, a health flour is crafted from the bean, it aids rubber substitute production, and it is used in green salads among other applications as manufacturers broaden their fields.
Farmers advised to market only fat chickens and lambs, avoid lean stock, and separate young cockerels from pallets for fattening. Cod liver oil is recommended to boost growth in growing chicks, while Alberta University findings show high lamb mortality in Timothy-fed ewes.
Rutgers agricultural engineers say deep plowing is best done by machines designed for the task. Deep tillage may stir subsoil or mix soils, with depths reaching 20 to 24 inches. Tractors provide the needed traction for pulling deep tillage machines.
After milking, rinse with cold water to remove bulk, then wash utensils with hot alkaline water using a brush. Rinse again and scald thoroughly with boiling water to prevent bacterial growth and spoilage of the next milking.
Farmers statewide face annual losses from rats and mice including feed consumption and damage to buildings and equipment. Experts urge early fall action before cribs fill and ground freezes, to reduce hiding places and improve extermination success.
Summer pruning is highly desirable to remove old diseased canes after harvest and direct energy to new growth. For black raspberries pinch new shoots when 2.5 to 3 feet tall and top side shoots at 12 to 14 inches to encourage bushy, productive plants and easier next season’s harvest.
A doll factory interview ends with the applicant hired on a light note. The employer cautions the candidate not to reveal her skills in front of his wife, implying discreet demonstration.
Bridget and Pat debate a comic idea that when a person loses one sense the others appear more developed. Pat notes a joke about a man with unequal leg lengths implying the other leg is longer, reflecting playful Irish humor about compensations.
A humorous exchange highlights a window blind maker whose goods outshine rival businessmen. The back and forth contrasts a sharp line about craftsmanship with a jab about the competition. The remark implies strong local business reputation for the blinds.
A reflective poem fragment explores seasonal drift and public exclamations about weather and life. It juxtaposes changing seasons with a shared refrain of frustration and ambiguity in tone.
A dialogue reveals Mrs Goodsole and a club member discussing horses. She criticizes a husband for his horse use while the club pledges to keep at least one horse to aid starving horse filés.
In a restaurant scene an elderly, wealthy man asks a gold digger to marry him if his health is restored. She agrees to marry him but with a condition that he keep his health as is. The exchange reveals a transactional dynamic between the two.
In a curious scene a child named Eloise climbs to the house roof with a telescope. She searches for a letter believed to be from someone named Matt, sparking family wonder.
A witty exchange notes no births of men or women last year with a responder saying none, but a large number of babies. The quip reflects a playful take on population counts and birth reporting.
A quip filled exchange recalls a humorous menu and a high price as Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Jay joke about a daughter’s marriage. The dialogue pivots on a seven day wedding trip and a remarkable annual rate of fifty thousand.
In The Suburbs a resident points out a property feature asking which is the garage as an elder questions the distinction between house and garage indicating local place familiarity.
In a sharp exchange Miss Dill dismisses the mockery of Mr Jollownut claiming she knows enough to see through fools. She asserts their taunts reveal more about him than her. The confrontation sizes up as a test of wit and composure in a tense moment.
Two youths exchange casual slang in a midcentury street scene. One brags about being ready to leave, while the other chides him for gawking at girls, capturing a moment of everyday teen dialogue.
Dr William Jay Schefflein condemns a play depicting corrupt youth while arguing youth remains inherently innocent. An elderly couple observes dancers aboard an ocean liner and muses on beauty and the fate of youth. The piece ends with a reflection that many prefer pleasure over wealth.
Two Ohio chemists report salts of alkali metals can accelerate firefighting. Their device, described by Popular Science Monthly, reportedly extinguishes flames in 12 seconds, shaving the previous 85 to 45 second record.
A white donkey with appealing eyes won Princess Mary of England in Egypt a few months ago. She paid a handsome sum, and the donkey now lounges in royal style in London as the pet of the princess’s two sons.
Popular Mechanics reports spring cog-wheel shoes shown in London that act like roller skates with a driving mechanism allowing speeds up to 30 miles an hour. A separate note quotes an American Magazine piece doubting marriage to a young Mina, unless a man’s character and reputation are proven.
The hippopotamus feeds on aquatic plants and weeds in rivers, acting as a natural dredge and helping maintain waterways. Its grazing removes vegetation, shaping river ecosystems and influencing water clarity.
A light exchange about a man’s dress turns into a critique of efforts to please others. He notes that happiness should not depend on appearances and observes that offense often reveals poor judgment in those who take it.
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