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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
2
Frank M. Sarchett announces his candidacy for County Superintendent, subject to the Republican primary. A thirty year county resident and ten year public school instructor, he respectfully solicits voter support.
J. Stephenson announces candidacy for nomination to the Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket subject to the June 2913 primary election in the county.
Swea City resident William Shirley announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Kossuth County Superintendent in June 1913. He describes six years as County Superintendent of Swea City Schools and six more in local service, asking Republican voters for support.
A local writer blasts Pred Anderson for not keeping pre campaign promises and pledges to present a formal electorate submission. The piece criticizes focus on appearance over integrity and predicts a broader political shift as Teddy Roosevelt tactics are referenced.
The piece notes Roosevelt and Bryan as leading presidential hopes, with Iowa delegates like T. Wherry and C. Smith expected at Cedar Rapids, and argues for a presidential preferential primary. It cites Wind's campaign manager Chauncey Depew and questions future conventions, reflecting era sentiment.
The speaker argues it is easier to lead men to drink than to change habits, urging readers to try different stores like Ben's Cash Store to see the clear difference. The message stresses fresh, good quality groceries arriving every day and criticizes mothers for lacking judgment in past choices.
Local notes report visits by residents to Ledyard and nearby towns, changes in personnel at schools and depots, and ongoing community happenings. The Messenger Boy show drew crowds, while Mrs. Laidley enters race for the county recordership. Subscriptions and local business notes fill the page along with ads for protein feed and farm supplies.
An advertisement offers 250 envelopes with return printed, price 1.00. It promotes woven wire fencing at reasonable prices and mentions contact names Klein Peter and Wesley Farmer in Wesley, Iowa.
The town discusses personnel shifts with Miss Spooner leaving as assistant principal to lead a school in Onslow while Prof. Cowan plans medical study in Chicago. Miss Blossomwell’s fate is deferred, and the community notes Fabergé changes, marriages, home building, and a new club room for retired men.
Mammadih Jack owned by M B Shipter will stand for the 1912 season at his Burt Iowa home five miles south of Titonka. Fees include $10 to insure and stud service with conditions. If the mare leaves the county the fee is due at sale. Shipler emphasizes the jack as a money maker for breeders and notes contact in Burt Route 1.
The Swea City Heralds-Knap shows support for Nedg as the logical county school supervisor candidate. Nedg is praised as a capable, people-friendly educator with a strong track record and a focus on school work while planning to engage with residents later. The piece notes a separate purchase of Guy Heyonlds Ford for 209 dollars, with feverish interest in the deal surrounding local politics.
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