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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
2
A. B. Caine of Iowa State College warns weak and disease-prone foals result from poor mare nutrition. He urges better feed for brood mares, adding grain such as oats or barley, plus protein sources like alfalfa or soybeans, while keeping mares thrifty not fat, amid rising horse prices.
Town State College extension economists say hay and grain shortages push dairy profits down this fall as feed costs run high relative to butterfat prices. They forecast lighter production this winter and slow expansion in cattle numbers until 1936, though per cow yield may rise as supplies normalize.
Iowa State College extension economists warn that heavy hogs with high dressing percentages will be hard to obtain next year. Packers are already acting by buying and storing hogs. They expect hog supplies to be fairly large early in winter due to an unfavorable corn hog ratio and a feed shortage.
A letter from the Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council explains that the Iowa Moratorium Law protects both city and rural properties. It urges individuals facing Sheriff's Deeds to seek court extensions, offering guidance to refinance and avoid immediate dispossession. County committees meet twice monthly to help debtors, with no extra cost to them.
Iowa farm youths 17 and older with at least eighth grade are invited to enroll in a winter term Herdsmen's Course at Iowa State College, Ames, January 2 to March 20. The program emphasizes livestock, with practical livestock judging feeding and management, plus elective subjects. About 1,200 past participants now manage homes herds or hold livestock jobs. Details and a free illustrated booklet are available from Animal Husbandry or Dairy Husbandry at the college.
In a clipped exchange Peter notes the bell has been broken for weeks and mocks its uselessness. He says friends sit in cars and honk to summon them instead of ringing the doorbell. The dialogue paints domestic frustration with a light, humorous tone.
Dr. William J. Schioles argues the body ages from birth, not by a single event. He notes full growth by 25 and a life span limited by material quality and use, with gradual loss of elasticity and strength each year, regardless of careful living.
The article records numerous visits to the Wunderlich and Hagenow homes in Bremer and nearby towns. It notes birthday celebrations for Arnold Hagenow and Arlan Pries, a marriage of Lorenz Buchholz and Benneth Zander, Thanksgiving gatherings at several households, and a reminder to renew subscriptions to The Leader.
A tiny one room cottage at Saranac Lake New York stands as the Christmas Seal symbol. It marks the birth of a nationwide TB cure movement started by Dr Trudeau and the National Tuberculosis Association. Seals sold by Junior Auxiliary girls fund ongoing health work at one cent each.
Fines and costs totaling 1450.07 were levied in justice courts for pheasant season violations. Of 85 counts against 53 offenders, 82 were tried, with trials continuing to 1 am. Offenders came from Iowa towns including New London and Muscatine and from Illinois. 203.90 was collected from 1203.90, with enforcement by M M Kingsley E A Schiefelbein and John Jago directing.
New district court items include H C Frank versus George Fagenbaum in juvenile matters and Jim Carter versus Carrie Mansfield et al. A transcript of proceedings is released in State of Iowa versus Claud Clifford, charged with driving while intoxicated.
A fragment quotes a puzzled observer about Mr Sharp and his money. The dialogue hints at public curiosity over his finances and persona, suggesting scrutiny of wealth and appearance without detailing facts.
After a weeklong illness John Moehling died at his daughter's home on Thanksgiving day at Vel church May Schell married Albert Brinkman with Rev Hauessler officiating. Chris Meier of Ruthven Minn reported dead. he was brother-in-law to Chris and John Kuhrt and once lived in Tripoli as a carpenter. Elma Mahlsted wed Chas Gudlow on Thanksgiving. Pete Goodenbour and Wm Eichmann visited Chicago for a few days after the ceremony.
Ten years ago report notes the marriage of Miss Helen M Krueger of Sumner to Adolph F Miller of Readlyn on Thanksgiving day at St John s Lutheran church Buck Creek. Also mentions H B Minler returning home from Waterloo hospital and Fred Heineman family moving within Leroy township to a southwest residence.
Relatives and friends gathered Friday evening at the Ayn Kummelehne home to celebrate Mr Kummelehne's birthday with visiting and late hour refreshments. The article recalls markets from ten years ago with eggs 10 to 18 cents, chickens 18 cents, geese 15 cents, ducks 12 cents, hogs 8 dollars, veal 48.6 dollars, sows 7.40 dollars.
News recalls death of R E Barnes former resident at Shedd Oregon from a stroke November 15. Elmo R Hook age 40 dies in Cedar Rapids sanitarium after months of illness. A six month old son of Ed Rader Dayton township suffocates in a kitchen fire. Tripoli cold snap locks in below zero readings with four inches of snow. Historical market values listed for eggs, chicks, geese, ducks, hogs, veal.
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