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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
6
Trade area buyers offered Bergman's Readymix concrete at 14.60 dollars per yard with 5 bag mix. Contact Hasbrouck Voetmann Lumber Co in Tripoli by phone 47 for orders and details.
Short lines report two farm auctions with modern homes and full set bids. One sale sits 4 miles southwest of West Union with bids around 240 dollars per acre. another at 130 acres southeast of New Hampton with average bids about 200 dollars per acre. Terms described as good.
A sincere thank you to every one who remembered me with cards gifts and visits while I was at Scholtz hospital and thanks to Rev Gundel for his visits and prayers. Mrs. Louis Platte.
John Poland retired on disability after forty five years of service with the Rock Island railroad. He extensive traveled in his railroad career visiting one hundred eighty seven towns and cities across fifteen states. He made multiple return visits to many locations, with Louisiana being the only Rock Island state not on his itinerary.
Mrs Mae Taylor of Montezuma reported a 244 pound German variety tomato she grew, joking that it is "one of the small ones."
Lynn Bonwell of Nashua hauled a 13-pound catfish from the Cedar River, the largest catch of the year to date. The milestone underscores early warm-season fishing and local angler success noted by the Cedar River fishing reports.
Tips from Dr Maxine Hinton Iowa State Extension Nutritionist on maximizing vitamins in fruits and vegetables. Choose brightly colored produce with dark green leaves for higher vitamin A and iron. Avoid wilted items as vitamins degrade with dehydration. Use vine ripened tomatoes for extra vitamin C and eat leafy parts like broccoli and kale leaves for higher nutrient content. Store vegetables properly after selection.
The article advises refrigerating leafy vegetables promptly, keeping perishables cold and humid, leaving peas in pods until used, storing shelled peas in plastic bags, avoiding ripening tomatoes on window sills, and chilling ripe tomatoes. It emphasizes room temperature for tomatoes, rapid cooking, and covering to reduce nutrient loss. Key tip: cook vegetables quickly and use small water, avoid simmering, and choose produce wisely to maximize nutrients.
Mrs. Harvey Peninger of Jerson caught a 32 pound flathead in the North Raccoon river north of Jefferson. The massive fish measured 41 inches long and 25 inches around its girth, the largest reported this season around Jefferson, with a note to shop in Tripoli.
Tripoli Plumbing and Heating owners Mr and Mrs Richy invite the public to a grand opening this Saturday August 29 from 8 to 9 pm with coffee and doughnuts all day free adult registration for door prizes and kiddies favors. Displays include complete line fixtures and Green faces.
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