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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
2
Notes of interest to Farm Bureau members and boosters detailing actions and programs conducted by County Agent D D Of Fringa. Includes updates on agricultural assistance, community outreach, and upcoming Farm Bureau events and resources for local farmers.
East Lafayette township farm bureau meeting at George and Florence Winzenburg home featured a demonstration by the E L F Girls club with Florence Winzenburg and Ethel Pothast and music by Leach's Little German band including Frank Curtis and Leach. County Agent reported tuberculosis eradication progress in Bremer county and hog cholera presence.
Pederson, farmer near Cedar Falls, spoke at the Maxfield meeting Tuesday evening August 18 after a county agent update on progress. He noted annual herd testing since 1914 with minimal losses since 1920, discussed milk and butter fat testing, and recalled his role as a charter member of the Benson contesting association. President Coykendahl of the Bremer county farm bureau spoke briefly. refreshments followed.
Bremer county junior colt club members plan a strong show at the Bremer county fair next week. A meeting at Elmer Sauerbrei’s farm on August 22 approved a score card suggested by Harry Linn of the Iowa State Horse and Mule Breeders association, allocating points for individuality growth and condition, manners and training, horsemanship, fitting and decorating, and judging many members.
Miller is elected secretary treasurer and a khaki uniform with a monogram for Bremer county junior colt club is approved. The county agent offers tips on showing and judging colts. Members listed include Elmer Brandt president Erwin Busse vice president Robert L. Miller secretary treasurer Wayne Thick ing Forest Sauerbrei Loren Krueger Arland Thieking Vern Busse Jenz Platte Clarence Platte Carl Hartman Jr Lavern HayVirgil Hay Harold Brandt.
Margaret Myers and Margaret Willey of the demonstration team outline textile buying tips and material identification at the Jackson Township Farm Bureau gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dix on Monday evening August 17. The program included music by the Jackson Juniors sextette Ruth McCaffree readings, The Way Out film and comedy, old time songs, and club girl ice cream refreshments. Next meeting set for the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Smalling.
Bremer county Holstein breeders viewed the fair grounds in Waverly to inspect the show herd bound for northeastern Iowa fairs. A countywide meeting is set for Wednesday September 2 after the dairy cattle judging to elect officers and plan further association activities with Holger Larson of Dyke serving as judge.
The E L F club of East Lafayette township met August 19 at Flor ence Winzenburg's home. All members answered roll call. Ethel Pothast and Florence Winzenburg demonstrated for the county fair. Exhibits were chosen and refreshments planned for the next farm bureau meeting. The meeting adjourned with a social hour and lunch.
The Jolly Dozen 4 H club met at Leona Judas home on August 18 with seven members and two visitors Rose Schwake and Verona Tiedt present. A style show was held and county fair booth plans were discussed. The meeting adjourned after a social hour with light refreshments. The next meeting will be at Lucille Kuethe's home. Try a Leader Beneficer when you have anything to sell or trade. A 25 cent act will bring the required result.
The Sunshine Workers 4 H club met at Alice Born's home on Thursday August 20. With acting leader Mrs L G Hill in place of absent Mrs E L Knoedler, Laura Meyer Lavonne Hill and Burnita Kirchmann were elected to organize the Bremer county fair booth. Members are crafting sewing boxes and exhibits for the fair. A picnic is proposed for Friday August 28. A fine lunch was served.
Changes affect net and Seine fishing, tackle limits, and fur dealer bond. Residents now must post a 250 dollar bond, non residents 500. Mesh rules set minimums for nets and seining, trot-lines restricted, two lines with one hook, and line-attendance requirements remain.
New law allows extended fox hunting with county residents' petition. Open trapping dates set for northern and southern districts, with specific dates for oposum raccoon and other animals. State warden may extend seasons by up to thirty days on petitions. Fur dealers face bond and license fee changes reduction from last year.
The barracuda, a large tropical fish, is described as more apt to attack humans than the shark. It resembles a pike, grows nearly as large as a twelve year old, and its bite can cause permanent injury.
A weary court clerk notes lawyers making glowing pleas for prisoners while some speakers boast better lives. The remarks reflect the courtroom atmosphere as cases proceed and observers weigh the contrasts between rhetoric and reality.
A playful quip from The Pathfinder mocks gossip about Mrs Snapper and Mrs Hefty. The banter claims one wore garish street pajamas while another clarifies it was a davenport slip cover.
The Leader announces subscription for neighbors and friends with a $2.00 annual advance rate. This official county paper invites readers to subscribe to receive local news and community updates.
The Leader offers a full range of wedding announcements and invitation samples. Explore styles and paper quality to match any event from formal to casual, with ample options for customization and a polished finished look.
Frederika residents host relatives and friends from Waterloo Waverly Cedar Rapids and other towns sharing meals birthdays and visits. The piece lists numerous households entertaining including Gable Mowatt Carney Huebner Parson and Rourke families with extended family gatherings and weekend trips.
A bulletin from the American Institute of Architects notes mighty termites cause $1,100,099 in damage in Mlinos. Termites, cousins of ants, live mostly in wood and migrate to cities destroying wood structures and fireproof steel masonry vaults. Wood sills are their favorite food. after feeding, sills may collapse, risking whole houses.
Medical authorities contend that the total undisturbed sleep, whether by day or night, yields the same benefit if the required amount is reached. They advise maintaining a regular program with sufficient exercise and daily routine to improve well being.
A distributor promises to mount one of their tires on a wheel and a rival tire on the opposite wheel with a 25 percent saving or a free tire if not. The statement is viewed as a desperate ploy to win consumer confidence before they can think through the impractical test of buying, mounting, and judging tires across stores.
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