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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1934
Page
2
County agent D. D. Offringa warns hot dry weather speeds up second brood of codling moth and apple worm. With apples forming, growers should spray now and repeat in 10 to 14 days using lead arsenate, avoid fungicides unless necessary, and watch for late worms to protect a light crop and profits.
A vintage advertisement promises relief from rheumatism and neuritis with a lemon juice mixture. Dissolve a REV PRESCRIPTION in a quart of water and add four lemons juice, costing a few cents daily. If no relief in two weeks, money back. Sold and guaranteed by leading druggists.
Mrs. G. E. Sauerbry of Oelwein, Iowa farm bureau district committeewoman, met Bremer county home project leaders at Waverly Savings Bank club rooms on July 19. They planned exhibits for the 4-H club fair and Dairy Cattle Congress and discussed women and children programs. The leaders chose township lessons for the home project exhibits scheduled for August 22 to 24.
A dairy cow exhibit at the Waverly 4 H club fair August 22 23 and 24 will feature cows with at least 400 pounds of butterfat. Cows will be scored 60 percent for butterfat and 40 percent for individuality. Notable entries include Bonnie's Beauty owned by J J Lynes Sons and Ayrshire cows with top butterfat records. Jersey cow demonstrations also planned.
Grant Chapman and his wife Mrs Grant Chapman will supervise the Farm Bureau camp at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 22 to 31. The 80 acre camp offers lodging at low cost with free service. tents and equipment may be rented. Campers receive five fair admissions for $2, and 24 hour police protection, water, bath facilities, ice delivery, and on site registration services are provided. Bremer county families have used the camp in past years and more are expected.
The AAA announced total wheat adjustment payments totaling at least 102 million dollars for the 1935 marketing year. Payments are 20 cents per bushel, funded by a 30 cent per bushel processing tax, with acreage rules set at not less than 1944 or 85 percent of 1928 32 averages. The Rehab section will coordinate rural programs with FERA and extension services.
At Plainfield on Friday July 13 Earl N. Schultz led a judging contest with four hundred perfect score. Top men were W. J. Prestien 398 and J. K. Lynes 393, followed by C. R. Besh 390 Maurice Woodcock 375. Women led by Mrs. J. K. Lynes 385 and Mrs. B. C. Wygle 341. Monthly June herd averages were 711 pounds milk and 26.6 fat with several herds exceeding 30 pounds of fat including F. A. Chester & Sons Holsteins 51.3 fat, Neil Limberg Jerseys 35.1, Charles R. Besh Holsteins 34.4, O. E. Sutcliffe & Son Holsteins 33.6, Floyd Methfessel Guernseys 31.6, Maurice Woodcock Holsteins 31.1, J. J. Lynes & Sons Ayrshires 31 fat and Charles Gritzner Guernseys 30.5 fat.
Scattered areas still suffer drouth while most of Iowa reports improvement. Rex Beresford notes general rains revived emergency crops and pastures, with soybeans in eastern Iowa showing promise. A southeastern area, and southwest along the Missouri River, remain dry with poor germination and little meadow or pasture growth.
Members and friends of the Jackson township farm bureau gathered Monday evening July 16 at Mr. and Mrs. Myers home. The program included quartet music, instrumental selections, a Bremer county history review by Ruth McCaffree, and a Myers family play. D. D. Offringa announced the 4-H Royal Sportsmen club team selections Emmett Frazee and Leland Roever with Gordon Myers as alternate for the county and state fair representation. Refreshments were served afterward.
Mrs Brown declares there is no money in literature while her friend notes George remains hard up after meeting men who make books. The quip highlights financial strains tied to authors and publishing.
The Bremer County Iowa Board of Supervisors met July 10 1934 in Waverly. They appointed August Krueger Tripoli Emma Frank Sumner and R Stephenson Overseer of the Poor to the Old Age Assistance Board and fixed July 24 for graveling project hearings. They also received Cedar Falls petition for a franchise to erect operate and maintain electric transmission lines on county highways and set a hearing date for the franchise application.
A clipped quotation describes a stockbroker story and a broker who arranged for margin. The snippet implies a character study of a financier and his dealings with credit lines. The phrasing hints at a period piece focusing on brokerage practices and personal conduct.
The ad touts the Firestone Century Progress Tire as the Tire Sensation of 34, promising Blowout Protection, Non-Skid Safety, and Long Wear at a moderate price. It claims millions of buyers from coast to coast and highlights the Gum-Dipped cords, broad shoulders, and the Triple Guarantee for life against defects and a year against road hazards.
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