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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
6
A Town State College radio talk warned of high malnutrition and health issues among American children, citing nationwide figures and urging child welfare rights. It contrasted U S progress with other nations and followed with Iowa State College horticultural guidance on pruning fruit trees, outlining corrective and annual pruning rules and care tips.
Iowa State College poultry expert R L Cochran urges early egg saving for incubation and advises gathering eggs frequently to prevent chilling. He notes keep eggs between 55 and 68 degrees F, with turning during holding to protect yolk integrity and vitality.
A Iowa State College home economics expert explains modern feather pillow renovation. The process starts with tests by the laundryman, packing into a strong bag, washing with soap and steam, wringing, and a dry tumbler to remove moisture. Feathers fluff into a ready to redeploy pillow.
H A Bittersbender of the poultry department at Iowa State College recommends sprouting oats by soaking 24 hours then transferring to a perforated container to drain. Rinse and move the oats between buckets two to three times daily, stirring gently each transfer.
Iowa State College animal husbandry researcher C. C. Culbertson reports that adding a small amount of tankage to a brood sow’s daily ration increases litter weight. In tests sows fed corn and oats plus tankage produced pigs about one pound heavier at birth and stronger overall than sows fed corn and oats alone. Tankage amount varies by sow size from a small handful to about a half pound daily for larger sows.
Extension workers at Iowa State College warn milk is not a food to be taken lightly as it supports proper nutrition and life. Experiments with rats show milk given they grew healthy while those denied milk were stunted. College specialists urge parents to ensure their children receive ample wholesome milk.
Bart Weaver of Iowa State College urges generous feeding for young dairy heifers to boost future milk output. He says fat heifers require hay and silage with four to five pounds of grain daily if not fat, and endorses a mix of corn and ground oats with oil meal as economical for stalled animals, though cost is a concern for nonproducing heifers.
Farmers should assess wind sources around buildings now to plan windbreaks that shield against cold winter winds. I T Bode of Iowa State College urges choosing hardy evergreens suited to local soil, noting western Iowa limits for white pine and Norway spruce. He recommends Scotch pine and Black Hills spruce as best bets, stresses early nursery orders, and notes seedlings should be planted before spring growth starts. The Extension service bulletin No 108 offers guidance for starting or expanding woodlots and is available free from the Iowa State College Bulletin Section at Ames.
An all day Estherville township farm bureau session at J L McDonald’s discussed the Tax Commission report recommending county assessors replace the current method. A plate dinner was served and the next meeting will be at Geo Robb’s to discuss the Junior program.
East Emmet Home Economics Club enjoyed a Friday night social with Harry Peterson. Families shared games and a late luncheon. The gathering concluded with all attendees reporting a very enjoyable evening.
The Western Electric Telephone System held its annual district meeting at Spirit Lake Iowa on January 22 1924 at the Antlers hotel. Attending were managers from surrounding cities to review 1923 progress and plan for 1924 aiming for 100 percent service with toll lines expanded and fewer outages.
The Agriculture committees push the Wallace export plan to aid producers by tariff margin control on surplus sales. Hutchins couple, formerly Algona, now Marion, visited Washington during sessions. Rural route Osgood Palo Alto County opens April 2, 1924 aiding over eighty families. Senator Cunningham named to Federal Reserve Board for ten years. formerly Iowa Farm Bureau secretary.
Quote from Arguas of Seattle and a note by V on undue scrupulousness contrasts tenderness of conscience with excessive scrupulosity. It argues true conscience stays sensitive without degenerating into superstition or constant guilt, warning that scruple often stems from infirmity.
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