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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
8
Historical note compares iCKWHEAT buckwheat and corn in turkey feed. It cites mixed rations of ground oats hulls removed, barley hulls removed, buttermilk, tallow, and beef scraps with costs per pound and per inch, referencing Cornell fattening ration benchmarks.
Vermin control advice details the use of sodium fluoride and kerosene mixtures, targeting lice and eggs on poultry. Methods include pinch, dusting, and grease-based applications, with repeated treatments over about a day to address egg stages.
The article argues producing capons for home use yields superior meat compared with unsexed birds and urges farmers to seek high quality feed. It states that capon meat should be valued as much as premium beef and calls for better husbandry practices and feed to improve overall meat quality.
The article urges segregating sick birds and applying remedies, notes the value of clean feed to prevent disease, and recommends systematic planning for turkey production over a year. It stresses keel bone separation and keeping turkeys confined for better supervision and yielding healthier poults.
The article notes green manuring as a rising field practice especially in the South, with aims to build soil fertility by producing biomass to turn under. It advises on using phosphorus and potash to boost legumes, recommends 300–400 pounds of 16 percent superphosphate and 100 pounds of muriate of potash per acre, and suggests stable manure for poor spots to even field productivity.
Farmers should invest in cover crops and good land to boost profits and reduce medical costs. Corn smut lives in soil and cannot be prevented by seed treatment. Teaming horses in large groups may add up to $200 annually per farmer. Barn ventilation ensures healthier stock and prepares for winter. Many Kansas farmers plan to involve their sons in farming, requiring fair opportunities and earned rewards.
Home gardens benefit from manure 10 to 20 tons per acre or 50 to 100 pounds per 100 square feet. Supplement with two to three pounds per 100 square feet of complete garden fertilizer. Lime may help some crops but harms potatoes and beets. apply lime to limited areas and rotate crops.
Advice from A. Smith of University Farm St Paul urges gradual housing of flocks for winter. Move earliest born birds first, clean and disinfect shelters, and avoid abrupt changes to prevent colds, canker, and other diseases. Delays risk exposure as ground freezes approaches.
The piece notes wide differences among soils labeled alkali and recommends trials with potash or horse manure. It suggests about 10 tons of horse manure per acre or 200 pounds of potash salt per acre in spring to help core growth on alkali patches.
Florists use laurel foliage in all seasons and at Christmas. It is gathered in convenient branches and not treated for greens. Shrubs are sold for landscape use though roots may be insufficient for transplanting in some cases.
Hollywood prize dancer Bill Bradford took a girl to a Pasadena dance after his car broke down and used a taxi. The evening ended with Bradford joking about the fare, saying they ought to be called fellows the rare sex.
A Washington Star quip recalls a friend noting Sorghum’s once bright promise as a young man. The senator replies that he has stayed true to the idea of promising one thing or another, claiming his hopeful constituents will defend his record.
A terse dialogue reflects conflict over personal choices and social judgment. The exchange hints at differing paths and tensions surrounding conduct and reputation.
A village smith stands by the Alling station as a boy grows toward an industrial future. The parent declares a natural bent while the schoolmaster notes the boy lets others do his work, hinting at later wealth and influence.
An exchange unfolds with humor about marriage and aging. Mr Nulthroxz laments his health while Miss Maindhance retorts that she will compensate when he falters. The dialogue hints at a playful, if skeptical, partnership in later life.
A sharp exchange about marital temperament features in a displaced dialogue with a wry twist. The speaker quips that the second wife is not calmer but even more so, highlighting irony in a concise, period tone.
In a light feature a columnist contrasts curious eastern bug shaped homes with western block-houses, noting humor and novelty in regional building styles. The piece playfully explores architectural quirks and regional taste without formal critique.
A Washington Star gag notes idle fishermen missing action as they left their camera at home. Senator Sorghum complains radio speak erly encores are devalued by station announcers. The joke centers on a speech over the table and misplaced attention to broadcasts.
A puzzled husband remarks the play is extraordinary and his wife agrees it is a remarkable production. The exchange highlights the stage's impact on both spouses.
A brief dialogue shows a couple discussing remarriage with wary humor. One partner jokes about hoping for happiness again, while the other cautions that relapse can be worse than the original ailment, hinting at caution in relationships.
A humorous exchange features Joyously asking for guidance on a cuff sonnet. Wifey retorts with a practical reply to send it to the laundry, highlighting domestic sarcasm and playful wordplay.
A humorous Brockton Enterprise item from Webster Beach Marshfield describes a lobster man who drops a set of store teeth overboard. A lobster seizes a tooth in its claw, then the crew rigs a pole to retrieve it. The teeth remain intact and usable for fishing bait.
Unclear fragment from Altoona Mirror notes a quip about pedestrians versus drivers. It mentions tatting women and brief musings with scattered temporal hints. The text is disjointed and lacks a clear event or person to anchor a fuller summary.
A brief comic exchange presents a mechanic and a driver. The driver asks if the motor always knocks, and the mechanic answers that it only happens when it is running.
The article notes butter makers boosting profits by using Dandelion Butter Color to achieve a uniform appealing shade. It claims economic, tasteless, vegetable colorage approved by food laws. A large bottle costs 85 cents and samples are offered by Wella and Richardson Co. Inc.
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