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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
2
Retired Tidbits: Titonka, Iowa publisher notes subscription rates and local reach. Rex Beresford ISU extension urges selecting choice steer calves weighing 600–600 pounds as a winter long term feeder with oats corn meal silage and legume hay, finishing in spring then marketing in late spring or early summer.
Representatives from 12 Corn Belt experiment stations met in Madison Wisconsin in mid September to plan improved hybrid development and standardization. They debated interstation breeding material exchange improving inbred lines reducing seed costs and concerns over yield test abuse and labeling of hybrids with Wisconsin cited for strict certified hybrid sales.
Dr. K W Stouder of Iowa State College Extension Veterinarian warns that wet cold fall weather may trigger severe hog flu with rapid herd spread in 24 to 48 hours. Prevention hinges on dry, well ventilated housing and careful winterizing of sheds. treatment focuses on rest, clean quarters, and proper nutrition.
Dr. C. H. Covault of Iowa State College Veterinary Clinic says marijuana does not cause sleeping sickness in animals. He explains the disease is due to a virus spread by insect vectors, likely flies, and recedes with frost. Moldy corn poisoning, not the virus, causes similar symptions and should be prevented by keeping animals away from moldy grain.
In Iowa harvest time for carrots ends in mid October as heavy freezing ruins storage. Expert V Holsinger from Iowa State College advises a storage method using alternating layers of fairly dry leaves carrots and sand in a tight keg or can kept in a coal or moderately dry cellar. Turnips and beets may be added, parsnips are dug in October and stored in sand or soil and may freeze solid until needed.
Bucyrus and nearby towns share a long list of visitors and domestic traffic. Families from Bucyrus N D Lake Park and Wesley are noted visiting relatives in West Bend Cedarsfille and Mason City. Several residents travel for business and leisure while others help care for injured neighbors and attend church gatherings.
A Navy sailor stationed in California has been visiting the Godin family for the past three weeks, according to local notices. The report notes the lengthy stay and the serviceman’s connection to the household.
Mr and Mrs J P Stowe of Burt hosted dinner guests at Chas Phelps home. Families from Woden Roace Bancroft Lake Crystal attendances listed. Mrs Berard Phelps ill with pneumonia. Phelps visited Halverson in Thompson. A week of visits includes Ed Dittmer’s sister from Albert Lea and Trenary hosting Indiana relatives. Ranny Putz and family at Cattle Congress in Waterloo. Read the Want Ads.
Harvest advances in Crystal Valley with onion and potato crops heavy in Crystal Lake area. Trucks arrive to ship produce to multiple destinations as workers press on despite a busy week.
CRYSTAL WAKEH The Rock Island train was tied up last Friday for several hours after the tender and three cars left the track near the depot due to a spreading of the rails. No injuries were reported. A county caterpillar and a trick were used to aid in getting the train back on the track.
Dr. Ian, USDA agronomist at War'iStation College, notes late planting tests reveal differences among five corn strains. Research on cold and drought resistance continues next year with controlled enviro tests to find corn hardy to cold wet seasons. Breeding aims emphasize cold moisture tolerance over frost resistance, as some plants frost at 40-42 degrees. Read the Want Ads.
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