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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1956
Page
2
Tripoli Leader is the official Tripoli Iowa newspaper serving Bremer County. Published weekly each Wednesday since 1894. Publisher William A Buckley, subscription rates 3.00 in Iowa and 3.50 elsewhere per year.
Bremer county farmers study how to pick true meat-type hogs to earn higher price differentials. Iowa State College researchers say real meat type hogs bring up to 40 to 50 cents more per hundredweight for No. 1 hogs, while overfinished or non meat-type stock can underperform. Extension staff urge testing breeding stock to sustain lean, well-muscled characteristics on typical rations.
Waverly Motor Co. sues Francis Messerly and Gordon Perry over an auto accident. Oscar Kimball sues Clifford G. Hartness and Armand M. Hart ness in a law matter. Henry Bahlmann sues Lester Rieck and Amanda Rieck in a law action.
A printing press was set up in Williamsburg Virginia in 1682 but was immediately suppressed by royal governor Sir William Berkeley.
Bremer County Extension reports from 14 states anticipate ample fed cattle supplies but Iowa State College economist Francis A. Kutish predicts a late spring price pullback followed by a stronger fat cattle market by summer. Farmers plan 10 percent more fat cattle in April, with May down 2 percent and June down 19 percent from a year earlier. The grain market sees price support from Eisenhower policy, narrowing feeding ratios and higher corn costs, likely reducing livestock production next winter.
Bremer county 4-H boys finish their first two lessons on farm electrification led by Armin Bull of the R.E.A. office in Waverly Horton and Tripoli. Topics covered understanding electricity and wiring with more sessions on lighting and motor care planned. Fathers and leaders attended.
The 1954 Census report shows Bremer county farm operators earned 15.23 million dollars from farm products. Livestock and livestock products totaled 12.84 million, including 3.35 million dairy, 1.72 million poultry, and 7.77 million other livestock. Crops brought 2.38 million, with field crops 2.26 million and minor totals for vegetables fruits nuts and horticultural specialties. Forest product sales reached 4,294 dollars.
Bremer county 4-H clubs join the Agricultural Extension service to plan Rural Life Sunday on May 6. National 4-H Sunday and Soil Stewardship Sunday coincide, with clubs set to wear uniforms and receive recognition. Rural Life Sunday aligns with Rogation Sunday traditions dating back centuries.
Rudolph E Kohagen was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for three years of service. He is stationed at Landsberg Air Base Germany the last 13 months and will be discharged in February 1957. His address is Rudolph E Kohagen AF 17-372-927 7351st APRON APO Sl NY.
The Acreage Reserve proposed by the President would pay farmers to remove 15 to 20 million acres of high productive land from production until surplus declines. The plan aims to raise prices by reducing plantings, protect soil through the Conservation Reserve, and guarantee income via payments with flexible use for livestock needs.
Rules and regulations for the 1956 Iowa Master Corn Growers and Master Soybean Growers contests have been received at the Bremer county county extension office in Tripoli. Local winners advance to the state competition. sponsor in Bremer county not yet determined.
4-H activities include a mother daughter banquet set for May 25 in Horton hall. Members voted 5 to Foreign Youth Exchange. Grooming contest planned for May 2. Leroy Gophers and Douglas Rockets held April meetings at member homes with multiple leaders and visitors.
Report notes Ronald Warnke and Dun enberg leading a demonstration about a topic titled How to be from Kicking. Next meeting set at Elston Bull’s residence this evening at 7 p.m. The notice lists date and location details with unclear phrasing.
Bremer County Family Living committee met at Triples hall April 25 to finalize seven subjects for next year. Marvin Busch chairs. members suggested ideas on consumer buying, crafts, foods and clothing. Present were Mrs Busch, Clarence Christopher, Elston Blume, August Buhr, Lucy Wosseller, Chester Py, John Sickles, Robe Chapin and County Extension Director Doyle Gorden.
Mr and Mrs Arthy Larsen near Humboldt welcomed their first grandchild on March 27 and a second on March 25, marking two new additions to the family within weeks.
A large grain storage building collapsed in Alvord, heard blocks away. About 47,000 bushels of corn spilled onto the ground from the 40 by 120 foot structure built last summer.
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