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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1931
Page
3
Farm Bureau notes offer updates for members on farm operations and county activities. D. D. Fringa, County Agent, leads discussions on agriculture practices, market conditions, and upcoming demonstrations for local farmers and farm organizations.
Bremer county weed control using chlorates shows patch death on Canada thistles near Kuethe's fence. New shoots will sprout later but be weakened, likely dying after spray. Bremer Farmers Cooperative reports 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. grinding, prioritizing home grown grains mixed with high grade concentrates. Lois Hoppenworth plans a new barn on Maxfield township farm, replacing the old structure. Limestone and phosphate soil tests indicate need for lime on most Bremer soils, supporting alfalfa growth. H L Buhrow's tests also urge limestone use. Prospective team members listed for several clubs. Do-A-Best, Sunshine Workers, E L F, Jackson Juniors, N R G, Jolly Jeffs Dozen have not finalized representatives.
Mrs N May Larson, who helped organize Bremer county townships for the home furnishings project, visited the county to arrange plans for achievement day. The event will be tied to the Bremer county fair with exhibits from various townships and details on articles made participant numbers and coordination work to be reported.
Bremer County girls club members gathered at Everly community building on Monday June 29 to rehearse demonstrations. Emma Mellrath of the extension service assisted the teams with preparation, while Hace Milley and Irene Mundt, last year’s Bremer County representatives at the state fair, offered guidance.
One of the largest crowds gathered Monday June 29 at the Schmidt home near Klinger to discuss the Federal farm board livestock marketing program. Tom Elwood explained the Farmers Reload association at Waverly, with N C Frese and C P Coykendahl weighing in on cooperation and bureau progress. Ice cream and cake followed the film After the Fog, with plans for monthly summer outdoor meetings.
A large crowd gathered at the Eichhorn home on July 1 for the W. Lafayette township farm bureau meeting. The group planned the July 4 Colburn woods community picnic, enjoyed Schild family musical numbers, a weed eradication talk by the county agent, and a screening of After the Fog with comedy. Refreshments followed. the next gathering is August 5 at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vosseler’s home.
Members and friends of the Douglas township farm bureau gathered at Mr and Mrs Wm Mueller home Tuesday evening June 30 to hear a discussion on cooperatives promoted by Bremer county farm bureau. Tom Elwood Farmers Reload H C Frese B and B Coop Oil C P Doykendahl and the county agent spoke. Refreshments of cake and lemonade were provided by farm bureau ladies.
A follow up meeting on basket and tray weaving was held at the home of Mrs. Carl Ducker on Thursday June 25. Twelve ladies attended and practiced the basics with eleven baskets and one tray completed.
Mrs J G Joens of Western Douglas township died Monday afternoon June 29 after a nine month cancer illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm from St John s Lutheran church with Rev ff Raum in charge. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Joens was born Sophie Harmening April 17 1874 west of Tripoli near Potter Siding. She married J G Joens July 25 30 years ago and lived on the Western Douglas farm until death. Survived by one daughter Mrs John Munstermann four brothers Herman and Herbert Harmening of Waverly Fred of Tripoli and Will of Potter Siding and four sisters Mrs Chris Winning Tripoli Mrs H O Steege Denver Mrs H C Vogt Waverly and Mrs Amanda Haase Frederika. Preceded by two brothers Henry and Louie and by her father Henry Harmening.
Old Tripoli residents Herman Hess and family joined Virgil Trimble and relatives for a Saturday picnic at the Heideman home. Lavern Schnurstein attended a July 4 picnic at Frederika park with parents. Funeral attendance included Henry Heideman and Mattie Drewis for Mrs Bahlman in Tripoli. Will Bergman and Henry Niemeier visited, while Herman Moeller and Grace saw the Heideman home. Will and Alfred Bergman survived a wagon accident when horses bolted. Alfred sustained back bruises as the grass mower ran over him.
August Buenger and Leona visited Arlington for a boarding place while Leona plans to teach at the local high school. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jerry Joens at St. John's Lutheran in Douglas with Rev. J. Baum presiding. Numerous local families attended gatherings, picnics, and visits across Siegel, Western Douglas, Waterloo, and Readlyn, including multiple social calls and farm work updates.
Sunday social visits span Evangelical church gatherings in Tripoli with Rev C G Gerlach and families, including Boeckmanns, Jahnkes, Tegtmeiers, Bergmans, Schwemms, Schweers, and Carstensens. Raums plan Wisconsin visit. piano tuner Klegin from Waterloo toured local homes. Mrs. H C Bockholt Jr. dies at State hospital Independence.
The piece explains how expansion and contraction from temperature shifts cause nails in buildings to loosen or tighten. It outlines the mechanics of metal moving with heat and cold and notes practical effects on structures and fastener performance.
Green glass is used for insulators because it is cheaper than clear glass or porcelain. The material cost lowers production expenses while providing sufficient electrical insulation for utility applications.
A local romance closes as Margaret Smoke marries David Ash in Town City Iowa. Earlier visits show Mr and Mrs Arthur Bunger and family at R A Michael home. Rev and Mrs Dilges returned from Fort Dodge with Mrs Theodore Dilges and children. Michael family visited Louie Griese. Towne visited TH Meier. Fremont Ne schoolhouse roof work progresses.
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