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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1952
Page
3
A young man travels by bus to Tripoli Iowa and begins work, learning that simplicity and a strong social code shape life while an unseen pull from another world lingers. The piece reflects on identity, environment, and lasting memories as he contemplates returning someday.
Iowa officials tout a sound road program with 102 million dollars yearly for highways and 24 million for new work, while public debate asks how fast to expand. Kefauver visits Perry and Des Moines as UMT opposition grows. Smallpox case appears in Modale. rumors of narcotics use debunked. Municipal finance shows higher receipts and expenditures. Eldora to build a new vocational training building under state plan.
Iowa soybean king Paul McLeary set a state record with a 51.21 bushels per acre yield using Adams soybeans planted in 20 inch rows. Planting began with 60 pounds per acre in 40 inch rows, then 40 pounds added between rows. Field received no commercial fertilizer since 1948. Crop Improvement day at Iowa State College crowned him.
Babson Park Florida February 22 A Roger W Babson column extols the enduring value of small business in America. He cites 1950 to 1951 profit trends, notes small firms outpacing big in profits and armaments production, and argues capital is broader than cash. He highlights individual initiative and personal industry as keys to success.
A power saw mishap in Davis county costs Lester Langley his left leg after a fall from a tree felled him into the saw. The injury occurred near Pulaski as the tree toppled and trapped him against the blade.
Bremer County Extension Director Ralph Poynter notes that 4-H boys cite learning to work with others as their top value, with meeting new people, friendships, and taking pride in ownership also highly ranked. Personal gains outweighed money earned, while exhibition fun and contest wins ranked lower among 17 values. Alcohol boils at a lower temperature than water.
Thirty members and friends of the Douglas Family Living Group met February 12 at Mrs. Henry Dirks home. Guest Mrs. Verne Engestrom spoke on the Associated Women of the World. A lesson on Color Harmony in the Home was presented by Mrs. Art Rieckenberg and Mrs. Harvey Carolus with slides and magazine materials.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kuelper observed their 60th wedding anniversary in Belle Plaine. They were married on February 8 1892 in Chelsea and marked the milestone with family and friends.
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