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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1968
Page
2
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Bremer County Extension calendar for August lists opening day August 8 with livestock judging 3 PM teen hop 6 PM and Quality Pork show 8 PM. August 9 features sheep swine crops judging at 8:30 AM beef at 1 PM and scrambles at 8 PM. August 10 covers dairy judging 8:30 AM dress revue 1 PM horse judging 2:30 PM livestock parade 7:30 PM and best of dress revue 8:45 PM. August 11 marks Extension 50th anniversary open house 2 PM and a variety show at 8 PM. August 12 concludes with beef auction at 10 AM.
A Dayton Dodgers special meeting at Billie Hennings home with 15 members and two leaders prepared Bremer County Fair plans and a noon potluck. The club showcased sewing at Zion Lutheran Readlyn with judges naming winners in junior and senior divisions and setting county competition progress.
Joey Eisenbacher three of Orleans shown with a three pound northern pike and crappies caught with his father at Little Spirit Lake. It was his first fish and his father assisted landing the pike.
Bremer county moves to spray for western corn rootworm adults using airplanes and high clearance gear. Entomologists warn 15 20 insects per plant can ruin silks and pollination. Beekeepers within three miles must be warned and bees confined if needed.
Iowa State University economist notes record soybean stocks and a 3 percent rise in national acreage may push supply beyond demand next year. July 1 stocks reach 284.5 million bushels, with 165 million in CCC and resale. Prices in central Iowa near $2.53, down seven cents from last year.
Frost free means no frost forms inside the freezer and no manual defrosting. A fan circulates cold air, warm air exits, and evaporating coils frost themselves. Some humidity may require a moisture tray. use proper containers to prevent drying and avoid overloading shelves. Regular cleaning and monthly defrost-tray washing are advised.
A 16 by 14 inch triangular emblem combines a yellow orange fluorescent center with a red border on aluminum, seen from 500 to 1,000 feet. It is designed to reduce rear end collisions involving slow moving and highway maintenance vehicles, supported by safety groups and state approvals.
Iowa Attorney General Richard C. Turner issued an opinion declaring the liquor disclosure act unenforceable in its entirety. He argues the law may violate constitutional protections against self incrimination, a point of contention in upcoming campaigns. The act was proposed by State Senator David Stanley, a Muscatine Republican seeking the U.S. Senate nomination.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Chally recently marked their 60th wedding anniversary in Stratford. The couple have five children, twelve grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Extension tips advise taking geranium cuttings in August for spring planting. Root in sand or vermiculite, pot into a soil mix, then overwinter in a sunny window for May transplanting. Also recommends planting peonies in early September and warns against saving seeds of hybrids.
State agriculture secretary Liddy voices sharp criticism of the new federal poultry inspection bill. He argues the legislation imposes federal standards unwisely and could hamper Iowa’s agricultural programs and budget.
Eight year old Lassie, kept by the Leonard Ver family on a nearby farm, produced a notable litter including 13 offspring. The Ver family noted the period’s high production with the latest batch revealing 17 kittens and seven calves born in the week.
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