Titonka youths escape serious crash on Algona road
Raymond Bonacker and Frank Newville with two Titonka teachers miss Johnson and Vought narrowly avoided a serious accident two miles north of Algona after a northbound car veered toward them. The Bonacker car sustained damage but all occupants remained unharmed. The party was assisted to Algona, then back to Titonka. Officials later cleared the youths of criminal liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bonacker
Frank Newville
Titonka
Johnson and
Vought
Algona
Mr. Philips
Bonacker
Young Bonacker
Raymond
H. A. French
Wm. Laden— Darf
Burt
H. A. Prench
Marshall Newville
Crowell
Newville
Howard French
Cara
Honor Roll Reminder for Subscriptions Across Towns
The notice lists readers who paid a year in advance for the Topic and urges those behind on payments to mail checks. Recipients include Rev W T Jansson Chapin Ia Peter Badje Dike Iowa Vino Heitland Buffalo Center Iowa Bon Franses Titonka Iowa Carl Watson Titonka Jews and others from Titonka Woden Chicago Emmetsburg Wesley Richville Tonka Tivanks Tivanks Henry Schmidt Woden Iowa.
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W. T. Jansson
Chapin
Peter Badje
Dike
Towa
Vino Heitland
Buffalo Center
Bon Franses
Titonka
Carl Watson
Dick Beenken
Titonke
Arch Burger
W. Gingerich
Titonks
Iowa
Carl Dooge
Woden
Town Council Proceedings April 3 1923
The Town Council met in regular session at Titania Sayings Bank at eight P M with Mayor Gallmeyer and six councilmen present. An ordinance prohibiting muck and chickens from running at large passed with all in favor. The meeting adjourned to meet as a board of review with Assessor Keil, Wm Boyken, Clerk.
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Titania Sayings Bank
Gallmeyer
Falk
Sloper
Wolfe
Stott
Meyer
Ayea
Wolfa
Keil
Boyken
Ordinance Prohibits Stock Running at Large in Titonka
Titonka council passes Ordinance 24 banning any cattle horses swine sheep goats and other stock from running at large. Violations face up to 30 days in jail or fines up to 100 dollars with possible jail time for nonpayment. Ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. Mayor W Gallmeyer attested by Wm Boyken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Not in Favor of League Expresses Isolationist View
A LaVerne News item condemns involvement in European affairs urging Americans to avoid sacrificing their youths for Europe. It mocks League of Nations ideals and praises foresighted, real American restraint against financial and political dangers abroad.
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League of Nations
Europe
Thaa
LaVerne News
County 10 Put on Cash Basis Says Iowa Law
Swea City Herald reports Iowa legislature enacted a cash basis policy for counties. Expenditures must match tax revenue, risking higher taxes or cutbacks. Road and bridge projects depend on available funds, possibly delaying 1923 improvements. Some counties fear offices may close for lack of funds. a grace period for officials is urged.
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Iowa
Towa
Kossuth
Swea City
Rural tax report shows five year county and school tax shifts
A rural tax report by T. A. Polley compares C N W and C M S P rail lines taxes across five years. Kossuth County taxes run 36.41 cents per acre, with wide gaps in other counties. 1921 total per acre 188.39, up 15.49 percent since 1917. School and road taxes rise or fall variably, with school taxes more than doubling.
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T. A. Polley
Kossuth
Editor Seizes On Scant News In Humble Bride Tale
A country editor prints a quirky item about a bride in the neighborhood who apparently causes much talk by breading bread with gloves. He adds a wry note about needing bread with big shoes and clothes, warning delinquent subscribers to pay up or face bread without a thing on.
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Country Paper
Back to the Old Paths Editor Urges Prayer and Humility
Sherburn editor M H Evans preaches at his church urging a return to prayer and the gospel. He condemns modernized religion, calls for Holy Ghost revivals, humility before God, and ministries that emphasize repentance and consecration over worldly ambitions. The piece cites pastoral failures and warns against demagogues influencing farmers and churches.
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M. H. Evans
Sherburn Advance Standard
Church of Today
Evans
Advance-Standard
Christ
Gethgemane
Wael
Four Square Gospel Tabernacles
Rainier to Lead Titonka Band Meeting Next Monday
Prof Earl D Rainier Burt bandmaster and leader will visit Titonka next Monday evening to organize a local band. All interested urged to attend the meeting. Dr Sartor reports two boys at the Robert Kruse home since Monday morning. Mops for sale at the drug store.
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Earl D. Rainier
Burt
Dr. Sartor
Robert Kruse
O'Ceder
O'Cedar
Rural Credit Legislation Aims at Stability Not Prices
Farmers await benefits from new Rural Credit legislation while critics contend the act seeks price stability rather than higher farm product values. The core aim is not to raise prices for stock or grain but to provide credit support to farmers amid market fluctuations.
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Peither
Cream scoring contests popular this year
The Lotta Creek and Lone Rock creameries join Algona in conducting scoring contests this year. Sample cream from patrons was scored on flavor richness acidity body and cleanliness. Mr. A W Rudnick visiting Lone Rock and Lotta Creek praised the effort and predicted big quality improvements.
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Lotta Creek
Lone Rock
Algona
A. W. Rudnick
Lone
Rock Creamery
Lotts Creek
Farmers Should Raise Own Fruit in County Pruning School
Extension specialist H E Nichols led two pruning schools in the county noting many apple varieties endure northern Iowa winters with proper care. He emphasized timely spraying to prevent wormy fruit and advised thinning trees to improve air and sunlight. about 20 attended the all day session at Bd Looft farm.
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Towa
H. E. Nichols
Iowa
Looft
Morris Graham Leads Des Moines Rat Contest Prospects
Morris Graham of Portland is described as leading by 63 in the Des Moines Register rat contest per Tuesday’s paper. He may win first prize this year after winning last year but not receiving the prize money. He holds telegrams and letters indicating he is a prize winner.
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Brookhart
North Dakota
Federal Reserve
Wall Street
Corwith
Morris Graham
Portland Two
Des Moines Register
Morris
Red Cross March Report Highlights County Service Efforts
Secretary outlines March activities in Kossuth county with 91 ex servicemen aided. Thirty seven claims unsettled though compensation and training sought. three new claims filed. 74 affidavits, 9 calls, eight families aided, and 16 cooperating organizations noted. April 7 is medal application day for eligible World War I veterans.
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Red Cross
Kossuth
Firsg
Aegy Co
Hsther Jones
Din Kossuth
Greece
Fenton Parent— Teachers’ Association
Floyd Wellendorf
Miss Jones
Tvh
Methodist Notes Reflect Strong Sunday Attendance
The note reports 134 attending Sunday worship while 60 to 76 were absent, aiming to keep average above 100. It calls for a prayer meeting Thursday at 7:80 and choir rehearsal after, and records an Easter offering of about $7.00.
Remembering the Good Old Days on Busy Farm Roads
A North Kossuth Record item recalls a Friday of past hitching days when pasta and tyiing sightings faded as roads hindered travel. Farmers used every hitching place to accommodate teams, reflecting a slower, rural era.
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North
Kossuth
Horse buyers visit for horace trade misses usual prices
A group of buyers arrived yesterday seeking horace for expert trade but offered prices were not as strong as usual, attracting comments from local farmers about VORP and market conditions.
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Horace
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Young Titonka
Woden Thia
Larsonian Literary Society
Pepp
Miss Johnson
George Bonacker
Misa ‘Higging
Hmmetsburg
Johnson
Martha*Johnson
Guido Sartor
Mercedge
Genevieve Coggrove
Kenseth Famer
Misa Irone de Bettignies
Agnes de Bettignies
Bey Formaide
de Fumigatore
Drugators
Rural Tax Report
Sherburn
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