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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
5
Charles Wheeler of Algona region receives approval for a Civil War service pension at 68 dollars monthly, dating from February 6 1928, after local inquiry prompted by neighbor Mrs Martha J Austin. Pension rise to ten dollars if disability shown.
The article extols Colonel Lindbergh as a modest American hero matching Magellan and Columbus. It notes his calm faith and prayerful mindset during the solo Atlantic crossing and his unspoiled character after receptions by leaders and crowds.
Haggard arrived home from San Antonio where she spent the winter. He shows signs of aging no more than eighty. Born May 1 1829 in Dubuque he has lived in the region most of his life. He settled in a Kossuth county field in 1865 and has traveled widely in the United States and to Alaska and Hawaii.
Report describes a German airship voyage from Ireland to a remote island east of Nova Scotia. Navigators faced fuel loss after traveling about 2160 miles in 1 A hours and being forced to ditch. Rescue efforts focus on marooned crew and limited surviving equipment.
Judge Davison condemns the defendant’s conduct in the Central States Co case at Algona, decrying illegal and evasive actions by big business when law obstructs. Seven GOP sheriff candidates remain in Roxsut County, Art Trauger of Algona withdrawing from the race as announcements spread in local papers.
The first week of April brought a heavy blizzard to northern Iowa. Farmers faced impassable highways as plows began work through Saturday night into Sunday. Despite widespread snow, a mild week ahead could allow field work, with oats damaged but some kernels still viable. The Topic predicts bumper crops pending favorable weather and soil conditions.
The Titonka Calf Club was reorganized with Herman Mrac hut as President and A M Petersen as Vice President Wm Schram as Secretary-Treasurer Directors include Chris Brandt Henry Gray and Lewis Bartlett Any boy or girl reader may join or seek funding by contacting any officer or director The club has long led Kossuth County and aims to stay atop the list
Observers urge Towans to replant along highways aiming to improve scenery. Maye road travel grows popular and travelers will view the country more favorably if trees line the routes. The note laments deforestation and stump-filled landscapes on the way to a brighter towns image.
The Down Aid hosts a Bonne Bazaar Friday night April 27 offering cafeteria supper servings of mashed potatoes and gravy meat loaf scalloped corn cabbage salad pickles buns coffee and cake with whipped cream Anticipated donations welcomed to support the fund.
Dr L W Fox a longtime Algona veterinarian wed Mrs May Dawson Fox in Blue Earth Minnesota last Monday. The couple had divorced in the previous fall. Rolfe Bank closed its doors Tuesday of last week with 560000 in deposits and 50000 capitalization. frozen assets cited as the cause.
Ringsted State Bank failed to open Monday a week ago after a $40,000 capitalization and five years since reorganizing. Farmers Savings of Ringsted remains open. Swea City Poultry Company operates branches in Lakota Buffalo Center Titonka and Swea City reporting shipments totaling 100000 in three weeks, averaging over 30000 weekly to eastern markets. Mrs Anna Stow returns home from winter with daughter near Titonka and granddaughter Bernice Stow stays with her. Algona parading caution: grass near the Court House carries a $1 fine for stepping over the line.
Receipts for the quarter ending March show Whittemore post office handling stamp sales near $1,000 and money orders totaling over $12,000, a historic high. The report notes past comparisons and the growth in the money order business, with average orders around $10.00.
Cass Smith of Burt and Hugh Smith from Chicago were captured Tuesday afternoon with help from Constable Ricklefs and Deputy Hagen near Titonka. The pair had fled Eldora Reform School after stealing an Oldsmobile, traveled to Portland township, and were captured en route to Algona. They stated they sought food and did not damage property at the Bartlett home. Sheriff Hovey's office arranged return to Eldora for the youths.
G W Brown argues against a proposed one hundred million dollar state bond issue. He contends funds cannot pay county primary bonds, requires unconstitutional taxes, and would push counties deeper in debt. He cites costs of maintaining roads, depreciation and interest, and questions the sufficiency of current paving plans.
On a Wednesday afternoon in March, Grace Akkerman married Thomas Bosma Jr at her parents home in this vicinity. Rev. Alec Russell officiated with a single ring ceremony as guests offered congratulations and the couple began housekeeping in Stevens.
Obituary note on F J M Daum born 1864 Clayton County Iowa died April 2 11928 at Buffalo Center aged 64. He married Ette Breen in 1898 left a daughter Arline and siblings in Chicago Temple California Mason City and Sturgis. Funeral held at Congregational church with Masonic lodge attendance and burial at Graceland Cemetery.
The Garner Leader reports a proposed plan to build an intercontinental road from Detroit to Chile via the Americas. The project envisions a continuous automobile route linking capitals from the United States through Mexico Central America Panama Colombia and down the west coast to Chile then across the Andes to Argentina and up the east coast back to Colombia. Proponents urge it as a unifier and major transport innovation despite vast challenges.
G W Brown argues against a proposed 100,000 bond issue to fund secondary road improvements. He notes a year of traffic averaging 506 cars daily yields 766 credits, while tax on gas and license fees cover costs. He insists secondary roads deserve immediate improvement rather than bond funding.
A new Dale Fur Farm corporation is formed in Britt with $10,000 capital stock. Louie Steffen serves as president, Dean Garson as vice president, and Elwin Valley as secretary and treasurer. The operation, to be located on a 40 acre lake end of the Towa river head near Toalsboro, Louisa County, aims to breed muskrats and other fur bearing animals, including silver fox, for live and fur sales.
The article voices the value of unity in school life. It cites a father who teaches seven sons the strength of sticking together, showing that a single stick breaks easily while seven bundled sticks resist. It urges readers and contributors of the Fenton school paper to unite and work together.
Local Lakota Record notes voters rejected a proposed 100 million bond issue as Ady reports printing completed at the Record office.
Garret De Bruin longtime Woden resident and restaurant operator died unexpectedly Tuesday morning from heart disease after a brief illness. He telephoned his son near Titonka and, as Druggist Cunningham prepared the will, he collapsed and died instantly while signing. His body will be shipped to Pella for interment.
Patterson of Burt will deliver a memorial speech at Ruthven in May. The event is part of the Ruthven political speaking program and is labeled Representative 1690 W Patterson.
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