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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
7
Expert from the New York College of Agriculture outlines cholera causes spreads and prevention. Vaccination protects pigs but requires careful dosing and veterinary supervision to limit outbreaks and costs.
Readers learn that liver oil and tankage rich feeds are praised for livestock growth. Reports claim high protein content and possible growth benefits from sea-derived sources, with iodine considerations noted for distant districts.
The article discusses various forage options for hog pastures including clover alfalfa and rape. It notes that blue grass and other grasses offer good feed value but differ in yield and persistence. It mentions pest hogs and pasture permanence as factors for selecting forage types.
The article discusses hog farming methods focusing on best forage, land use, and age targets for efficient production. It mentions docked and undocked hogs, handling as part of routine care, and practical feeding strategies to improve growth and overall yield.
Baltimore reports Chinese toad venom yielding four potent substances. Dr K K Chen and Johns Hopkins collaborator Dr H Jensen isolate compounds including Adrenalin and digitalis-like agents. Research notes potential therapeutic uses and safety concerns as toad cakes are studied and methods of extraction examined for further study.
A chestnut wood piece unearthed by a Bradevelt well driller near Monmouth County shows the tree grew in New Jersey about 80 thousand or 60 million years ago. Identified as late Cretaceous by Meredith T. Johnson and Professor H. J. Record, the well preserved fossil was placed in the State Museum from English Town sand formation.
The historic House of Seven Gables in Salem Massachusetts now offers overnight lodging with board and rooms. The Hathaway house, built in 1692, and adjoining cottages have been renovated to provide reasonable prices for out of town visitors seeking a colonial atmosphere.
China will convert the home of exile former premier Dr. Wellington Koo in Peiping into a memorial to Sun Yat-sen without Koo’s consent. Officials argue the property could be confiscated as belonging to a rebel due to Koo’s service under the Chang Tso-lin regime.
Howard Marks, a 22 year old youth, used a ruse to convince Mrs. Barry Galasso of Camden that he was her missing son. The plan, devised to secure a home and affection, collapsed when investigators found inconsistencies in his tale and he confessed to the hoax.
Washington reports mass killings in western China drive up value of Tibetan classics held by the National Geographic Society. The unrest in Kansu Province near the Tibetan border includes destruction at Dangar and Choni monasteries, with thousands killed and widespread famine. Dr. Joseph Rock’s 317 volume set acquired for the Library of Congress remains in Washington.
Emil Simminger of Pittsburgh, once declared dead after a Cleveland Clinic blast, was legally restored to life by Judge George B. Leonard in Superior Court. He had not heard from family for 19 years and received $1,809 from his late father’s estate after the action was set aside.
Olympia Washington report notes Columbia river salmon sealed in a special tin in 54 year old storage shows no deterioration. W. V. Cook, a pioneer fish merchant, packed the salmon at his Outten Ore plant over five decades ago and believes the contents may still be fresh.
Glacier Park Montana reports a surge in visitors for the 1929 season with hotel auto stage and trail services at peak levels. The bulletin notes women hikers now outnumber men on Rocky Mountain trails, with two women for every man on the endurance routes.
General Electric in Lynn Massachusetts has commercialized a new cathode ray tube to separate genuine sapphires from synthetic gems. The device aids in sorting jewels used in meters and other delicate electrical instruments, with the tube proving highly valuable in gem identification.
Mrs. Harrison of Montclair stalled her car in front of a fire hydrant while shopping and wrote a note pleading for no ticket. A policeman read the note and helped the mechanic start the motor, sparing her a citation.
The Washington Star notes that the Salvation Army keeps silent on worker numbers, but its global network runs hundreds of hotels depots and shelters providing about 11 million beds and 20 million meals annually to the needy. It also runs homes for women and children and manages farms for the unemployed while aiding emigration.
In West Kingfeld New Hampshire more than twenty two years ago three boys hid a cent in a maple limb while fishing. A.W. Lander found three cents embedded in a tree while clearing timber on his farm. Lander preserves one coin for his son and the others receive keepsakes.
The Twelfth-century Ferrara cathedral faces imminent danger of collapse as city officials appeal to the government for engineers. The central nave may fall at any moment and it is uncertain if the supporting columns can bear weight for more days.
I. P. Burden announces aerial surveying plans in cooperation with the federal government to map BC forests. He says air travel will inspect timber wealth faster and cheaper than ground parties.
Canadians average 221 telephone conversations per person annually according to a recent survey. The United States follows with 205 calls per person and Denmark ranks third at 187 calls per person.
A curate stays long at a parishioner’s home prompting a child to whisper that he has brought his Amen with him. The line reveals the parish atmosphere and the family’s wry reaction to the guest.
Nine states have enacted old age pension laws including Montana Nevada Wisconsin Kentucky Massachusetts Colorado Minnesota Wyoming and Utah. The list highlights states with early retirement support programs amid expanding social welfare policy.
A playful literary exchange features a woman teased about engagement plans with the retort that she is engaged to four. The banter highlights social humor and gender norms in a bygone era.
A fragment recalls radio as a cooking aid and social chatter in an apartment building. The speaker notes only a few can be very rich, and a person named Tuck often decides which.
Mrs Exwa Greac of Route 3 Denison Texas says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eases nervousness and Constipation enabling her to do any kind of work. She also praises the Lydia E Pinkham products and recommends them to others in letters.
A hysterical woman bursts from a house shouting fire but clarifies she meant murder. A passer-by heads to a fire alarm while another searches the hall for smoke and asks the woman where the fire is. The scene ends with an awkward confession about a warily perceived rat.
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an effective neutralizer of excess stomach acid. It claims instant relief from acidity and gas, noting its suitability for children and availability at drug stores.
A man recounts selling a collection of 900 varieties of moths for $1,000 and reflects on his mistake of giving away his old salt. The incident highlights value and memory in a small town.
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