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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1953
Page
1
The Titonka Topic is a weekly paper published by Ne Clark and circulated through Titonka, Iowa. It notes its post office status and broad local coverage, with the telephone line listed as 82.
Rates list 2.00 per year in advance for Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory, 2.50 per year outside that area, and 3.00 per year for Canada and foreign countries.
Wesley news reports the Seaberg family and friends traveled to Clark South Dakota where niece Carleton Seaberg married Loren Hanson at the South Elrod Church of Christ on September 7. They returned home Monday. Also noted are visits from Ralph Kramer and two children of St Joe to J T Meurer home and a Catholic Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs Blain and Mrs Hildman, along with weekend guests Mr Pegram of Indianola now in insurance.
Pvt John Foertsch visits Ft Leon ard Wood and stays with his mother Mrs Theresa Foertsch. Numerous relatives from Haverhill Ackley Mason City and other towns gather for picnics weddings and meals. The column lists hospital visits enrollments and travel of many local families including Richtsmeier Ricke Leavenworth and primary school counts.
Agricultural engineer Kenneth K. Barnes explains fuel buying basics for diesel engines. He notes furnace oil and diesel fuel often meet similar specifications, with key limits including end point pour point octane sulfur water and sediment. Manufacturers may demand No 1 or clean No 2 fuel depending on engine.
Iowa State College agricultural engineers and agronomists study irrigation at Southeastern Iowa Experimental Farm near Conesville. They compare water use with different fertilizer and planting rates on corn and soybeans grown on sandy flood-plain soil. Earlier trials showed profits even with normal water supply, and researchers anticipate larger margins this year.
Iowa farmers will view irrigation study results and fertilizer information at a field day on the agricultural experimental farm. The program will start shortly after 1 p.m. and cover corn performance under varying fertility with limited water. The farm is 4 1/2 miles north of Conesville on Highway 76.
A medical note by E D Plass M D explains that tuberculosis does not protect against cancer and may not affect cancer incidence. It clarifies that cancer is not caused by infection, discusses diet and irritation factors, and states there is no evidence that hot or cold foods or aluminum containers cause cancer. It urges readers to contact the American Cancer Society Mason City for answers.
A study of 144 farms in north central Iowa found that security or retirement is the primary goal for farmers age 25 to over 64. Estimated retirement funds vary by age, with younger farmers seeking about 32,500 to 40,700 and older farmers around 27,500 if relying on accumulated funds. earnings from capital raise needs to 54,800 for retirement. About 75 percent favor retirement on farm property and earnings, not outside investments. The report notes cycles of production per farmer and suggests father son agreements to sustain efficiency.
Ervin H. Dieterich chairman of the Iowa State Dairy Association invites dairy men and group representatives to attend the September 23 meeting at the State Brand Creameries room in Mason City to discuss past and future American Dairy Association Set Aside programs.
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