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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1955
Page
2
The Tripoli Leader is the official newspaper of Tripoli Iowa and Bremer County published weekly each Wednesday. Established in 1894 the paper is distributed by William A Buckley as publisher with annual subscription rates of 3 dollars in Iowa and 3.50 dollars elsewhere.
Released through Richard Math ews county extension director 13 percent more cattle on feed on July 1 this year than a year ago. California shows a 33 percent rise. feeding up outside the corn belt as land moves from wheat and cotton to feed grains. Iowa Illinois Nebraska California expect only modest long-fed gains but 15 percent more short feds. Francis Kutish Iowa State notes no expected price spike through fall. profits depend on efficient gain, with lighter cattle holding advantage if premiums for light cattle do not erode it.
Iowa State College economists explain how combining enterprises lowers income variation in farming. Dairy cows and chickens show the most stability, with beef cattle tied to capital positions. The study details resource proportions for beef cows, feeder calves, yearling steers, two year-olds, broilers, hogs, and layers to minimize risk. Laying hens outperform mixes of broilers and turkeys in stability.
The Hamlin Lutheran church, founded in 1904, will welcome its first resident pastor in 51 years, ending a era of nearby pastors from Audubon and Extra. The note cautions that familiar paths do not guarantee the right choice.
Twelve gilts fed from stilbestrol treated cattle began in January 1955 at Iowa State College and produced an average of 9.36 pigs per litter, higher than gilts on regular management, suggesting no adverse effect from stilbestrol exposure through droppings. C. C. Culbertson reports on the livestock feeding project.
Four Tripoli FFA members plus Mr Hinton prepared for the fair Aug 6 with cattle pens tents and cleanup. Lloyd Kuker will show a purebred swine junior yearling sow and four pigs, Donald Buchholz enters a Guernsey heifer and field corn, Duane Buchholz brings a Guernsey calf. Mr Hinton aids with entries and judging. Aug 7 a vocational teachers meeting followed a Greene pot luck.
Bremer County extension director Dick Mathews urges farmers to review many storage options before building. He notes plans ensure sound construction and lower labor and material costs, with sources including the Midwest Plan Service and county offices. The article also mentions metal and prefabricated structures as alternatives.
A highway patrolman recalls a three year old boy who could run very fast as a fatal incident unfolds in Iowa City. Four men in a loaded gravel truck swerved through residential streets hoping to dodge traffic. The boy stood on his curb as his sister watched from the yard and the truck approached.
The Leroy Gophers met at Clarence and Larry Huck with 15 members present. Bruce Pals received expense money for a short course and was nominated for county office. They counted livestock for the fair before adjournment.
July 27 event at Kay and Linda Barry's featured judges Mrs Magnall and Mrs Schwer evaluating student projects for fair entries. Reporter July Soles notes discussion of a fair day at Waverly.
At Irwin the Rev. A. C. Itse has served as pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for four decades.
Bremer County issued 211 old age assistance grants totaling 11,481.50 dollars for July, with an average of 54.41 dollars per person. The state average is 57.71 dollars. Dependency aid covered 22 families and 82 persons, totaling 2,111 dollars.
July welfare data show county total $13 652.50 with an aid to blind grant of $60 to one recipient. Average per case $95.95 and per recipient $25.74 versus state averages of $116.29 and $73.64. Text notes thrift and banked dollars by nondepositors amid family or local context.
Iowa’s dairy industry, long centered on butter, faces economic decline as per capita butter use drops and nonfat milk and evaporated milk gain share. ISU specialists warn the state must pivot toward products favored by consumers to stay economically viable and improve output per cow.
Wright township in Wayne County marked its centennial with a ceremonial celebration. Local officials and residents gathered to commemorate a century since its founding, reflecting on community growth and local history.
A co op elevator at Ledyard has been robbed for the fourth time in 19 months. In the latest theft only $4 was taken. A pair of quotes about value and persuasion closes the item.
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