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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1931
Page
2
D. D. Offringa, county agent, compiles notes of interest for Farm Bureau members and boosters. The column outlines ongoing Bureau activities, local agricultural developments, and initiatives to support farming in the county.
About twenty Bremer county Holstein breeders gathered at the Savings Bank club rooms in Waverly to plan a program for withdrawing interest. A sample county association constitution and by laws were reviewed by a committee including Chester Kuethe Wylam Loveland and Woodring. A sale at the fair grounds near end of month, possibly October 27, was discussed. Secretary Wylam reported on the county herd winnings. Exhibits were shown at Osage Waverly Mason City Marshalltown and Spencer fairs. Plans for another county herd on the show circuit next year were made.
Glenn V. Anderson of Tripoli, with years of cow tester experience, was unanimously elected president of the Bremer county cow testing association at a Waverly Savings Bank clubroom meeting on Monday evening October 5. Wylam of Waverly was elected vice president and Elmer Chester of Plainfield secretary treasurer. Casper Sivsind reported on association progress. A plan to shift the year start from April 1 to October 1 was discussed and a committee was set to study the change.
Around the County with D D Offring reports October harvests on Bremer county corn test plots on farms of Bockhaus Nichols Juhl Miller and Dewey Bros with two plots showing unsatisfactory yields. It notes C H Milius compares hybrid seed corn with his own, yielding 63.6 and 70.3 bushels per acre respectively. John N Maurer’s five acre alfalfa field benefits from rains despite grasshoppers, now eight inches tall and well prepared for winter.
A. P. Juhl was elected president of the West Lafayette township farm bureau at the regular meeting held October 7 at Schild Brothers home. Elden Briden named secretary. committee to appoint school district cooperators to follow. Geo. Bonzer presided. program included singing and readings by local members. film "An ounce of prevention" shown. next meeting at Ernest and Mrs. Mueller home.
Children of the Chapin school under Leona Shrader presented a program at the farm bureau meeting held Friday evening October 9 at Chapin School. County agent spoke on the farm bureau program, then the movie An Ounce of Prevention was shown along with comedy. Refreshments followed.
Rev C G Gerlach attended the Orphans Home Society annual meeting in Waverly. Guests include Athenstadt of Leroy township. Multiple local families and relatives visited or entertained in Waverly, Readlyn, Belgrade, and Tripoli as they marked birthdays, anniversaries, and greetings at various homes.
Legal transfers show Abbie L Pratt selling lot 4 block 5 Wm Stur devant addition to Frank Sommer for 1000 dollars. Other deeds include Orson W Epley et al selling lot 6 block 40 Harmon's LeValley's addition to H L Pinney for 4500, Sophie Block et al selling lot 3 block 51 Wilharm's addition to Tripoli for 3500, Carl Koch selling lot 4 block 57 Carstensen's addition to Tripoli for 1, Anson H Woodring receiving tract in E42 SE% 34-92-14 from H L Pinney for 1, D C Voss selling to F C Koch for 1, and Bertha E Cole selling S% W% SW% section 27-92-14 to Lou A Shepherd for 8000. Sophie Brandt executrix to R K E Brandt for 17300 involving parts of sections 9 and 16-91-13.
Lord Baden-Powell told of a patrol learning bridge building. The scouts worked independently until inspection revealed a collapse risk. The boy answered the master that the bridge was designed for the enemy, not for their use.
The London Times notes that noblemen, with surplus bucks, gave deer to fishmongers and received venison in exchange. Over years this odd barter faded as park owners began selling venison for cash at fixed seasonal prices.
The summit weather station on Mount Waialeale in Hawaii has claimed the dubious title of the world’s rainiest spot. Rain is measured annually with a large gauge designed to hold the entire year’s rainfall, reflecting its remote, inaccessible location.
New Hampton report details a late Tuesday robbery at the Miller family home on Highway 18. Three unmasked men bound Henry, John, Matthias and Katie Miller with ropes, making off with about $8,000 including $1,700 in gold and $6,700 in currency. Sheriff George C. Murray reported no clues as yet. the four aged 49 to 65 years lived on a 200 acre farm five miles west of town. The bandits were described only as strangers. the trio may have used a car but were seen by Henry only in partial glimpses.
Legal definitions trace uttering to offering or publishing counterfeit or forged documents. Bouvier notes to utter means to offer or publish, and to publish means to make known. Webster Wharton ties utter and publish to presenting a document as valid by words or actions.
The Etude states the first music printed in America appeared in 1698 with thirteen two part hymns for soprano and bass added to the Bay Psalm Book marking a key moment in colonial music printing.
Des Moines report details 1931 fish and game law violations in Iowa. 1,860 violators paid fines totaling 35,625.50 and jailtime added 2,345 days across cases, with fines up to 420 and many around 300. Noted offenses include dynamiting fish, unlawful trapping, fishing without license, and over harvesting.
A Washington Star aphorism attributes wisdom to Uncle Eben urging to tell troubles to an enemy since a foe will savor them more than a friend. The line reflects old time humor about candid talk and durable resentment among acquaintances.
Standard Oil of Indiana will launch a season changing gasoline with a prearranged schedule to fit winter and summer needs. Winter gas will boost volatile elements for quick starting while summer gas minimizes vapor lock and increases anti knock. Northern points will receive fall and winter gas earlier. the product bears the Standard Red Crown brand.
Officials say changing the product name will require expenditure on service station signs and billboards but will be rewarded by stronger brand presence and the claim that the new gasoline sets the standard for the regular grade at a medium price. The policy is to keep the improved gasoline at the same price as the former regular grade despite higher manufacturing costs.
On a farm near Oldmeldrum Scotland a barn and outbuildings burned. Firefighter Bruce, a 62 year old farmer, escaped smoke but was overcome. A cow, described as a running fire-hating bossy, dragged him to safety as 22 cattle and two horses were rescued.
Two former US Navy destroyers Worden 287 and Putnam 288, built to hunt subs, will be used to transport bananas from Central America to New Orleans. They were purchased by a fruit company.
US Department of Agriculture notes that a leaf litter blanket on forest floors can weigh over a ton per acre and dramatically reduce runoff. A Bent Creek NC study found 1956 dry leaves on half an acre weighed 1 300 pounds, with erosion rising if ground cover is removed.
A brief tale where Mary proudly shows a hat she earned herself and asks her mother for approval. The mother inquires how the feat was achieved, while the father interjects, noting Mary’s industrious effort and accomplishment.
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