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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
2
The article advises farmers to spray sows for mange and lice at least 30 days before farrowing to ensure mange free pigs and avoid weight loss. It details mite biology, seasonal spread, and specific lindane and benzene hexachloride mixing rates for dips or sprays, plus humane handling tips and cleaning practices for hog houses.
Local farmers and landlords selling 1951 corn find feeder demand strong. Richard Phillips of Iowa State College explains that dry matter content drives feeding value, while moisture discounts and test weight affect price. Weather shifts prices. by March 20 elevators may avoid high moisture corn due to spoilage risk in transit.
Cattle grubs are rising in Iowa herds and timely treatment is advised. Extension entomologist Earle Raun recommends starting now with 1 to 1.5 percent rotenone dust for dairy and 4 H calves, and a spray mix for range cattle with rotenone and detergent applied at 50 pounds pressure. Treatments should continue every 30 days while grubs persist, with added powder to address mange.
Mr and Mrs Frank Chapman and Mr and Mrs S H Benedict observed their 58th wedding anniversary in LaVerne. The four were married in a double ceremony 58 years ago, celebrating the long union.
Iowa State College extension poultryman Frank Wollney cites feather picking and cannibalism in winter flocks from excessive light or mis sized window areas. He advises windows at 4 to 5 percent of floor area, balanced diets, and adding oats. If birds are nervous, suspend leafy alfalfa hay for them to peck.
Motorists in Eagle Grove will pay 25 cent fines for overtime parking by depositing the amount in envelopes placed in business district boxes instead of receiving tickets. City hall visits will no longer be required.
Cattle scratchers protect fences and feed banks in cold weather. Rex Beresford of Iowa State College notes cattle enjoy mechanical devices or homemade scratchers. A log chain of twisted heavy wire between two posts also works, saving fences and feeding gear.
A former Iowa farm youth Gene Pursell of Shelby county now features with the Lawrence Welk orchestra. His solos become popular juke box numbers. Also notes winter brush control on Iowa farms as a practical task to avoid harming grass during slower periods.
State conservation officers tabulated 192 deer killed in 1951 across 56 Iowa counties, far below 1950’s 350. Automobiles led with 122 deaths, 37 illegally killed, eight by dogs, and 25 in other accidents. Pottawattamie had 19, Woodbury 15, Plymouth 12, Allamakee 11. November saw 51 deaths, December 30, October 19. Officials warn deer herd rising, urging legal control measures as unofficial estimates reach 15,000 and growth exceeds one third yearly.
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