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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
4
Crystal Lake Iowa April 12 1927 a tragic accident left Harry Rose dead when a grain chute caused oats to slide into a car trapping him. Neighbors aided by Mr Johnson and others used shovels to reach him and he was carried to the office where he recovered briefly after fresh air.
The Lutheran church social was postponed to Friday evening in April. Confirmation classes were invited to attend. Services drew a good turnout despite bad roads. The pastor offered a collection as envelopes were distributed during the service at the parsonage. Northwest of the town, map shows the location.
A Boone News Republic editorial argues against public aid payments to those who arrive in cars to receive benefits. It urges careful screening to prevent unworthy recipients while noting the difficulty of distinguishing worthiness. The piece questions if Bodne county faces similar issues.
Rep Gilbert N Haugen uses vacation to study peat land on his 207 acre Iowa farm six miles east of Shgre He outlines a cultivation path starting with flax oats and rye and over 18 years pasture then varied crops This year focus shifts to corn oats barley with potatoes onions celery and root crops Fertilizer amounts per acre are specified and Haugen notes ongoing active labor on his farm while advocating farm relief measures.
The text recalls Henry Ford's rise from a modest 80 acre land gift and early farming to a Detroit job and house carriage work. Over twenty years, he transformed a small beginning into a large fortune, becoming a multi millionaire through the fruits of steady effort.
Conflicting dates push the May Parent-Teacher meeting to Friday evening the 6th with time set for exhibits and the annual UPC E election. In related notes, Henry Heyer home reports a newborn baby girl and general well being.
A Boston corporation plans to operate 27 Iowa farms with a manager in charge, implying about 1 million dollars in holdings bought at bargain prices. Local owners may eventually buy many of the properties as outside capital enters Iowa land at current prices. The piece contrasts two community types the Go-Getters and Gimmes, praising the former for civic effort, schooling, churches, and progress.
Mrs Cora Stebbins of Rolla Missouri asserts she was born December 30 1866 in Portland township Kossuth County Iowa making her the first white child born in the county. She recalls pioneer life near Burt and Ft Dodge with dugouts and long four day wagon trips. She challenges editor Wolfe on the March 31 claim about John Kennedy as the first white child born in Kossuth County.
The 1927 Pig Club guides youth in swine production teaching feeding records and market types. Eligible members are 10 to under 19 as of September 1 1927 with allowances for several pigs, weighing milestones from May through fair time, and quarterly feed price data from Extension Services. Awards include two premiums.
Orval Gaston of Bloomfield aimed to trap chicken thieves by rigging a shotgun to fire on opening a hen house. He forgot the device, opened the door Sunday, and was shot in the rear by his own setup. Dr. Newman tended to a badly punctured rider, narrowly avoiding worse injuries.
Letter from C A Personius and sons to Minnesota fish official James Gould protests delaying crappie openings from May 15 to June 15. They argue northern anglers and nonresidents would be hurt, note past seasons, and request clarity on licenses and regional zones.
County farmers conduct peat and alkali tests to determine plant food needs. Twenty to twenty five plots of about one third acre will be run with corn or potatoes, in cooperation with Kossuth County Farm. List of participating farms and managers included.
Town authorities have order to weed gravel land following heavy precipitation. The ongoing work aims to address mud hazards caused by flooding and improve access. Local officials note weather conditions have delayed completion but progress is underway.
Lewis J H Smith at ninety two remains active as chair of Kossuth County State Bank in Algona and longtime Rock Island Railroad veteran dating from 1853. The article notes four other pensioned Rock Island men aged ninety or more and outlines Smiths career from Iskilwa Illinois to Iowa, with early ties to Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and work with C Carpenter before settling in Iowa.
The Methodist Church reports gratifying attendance and a near $300 world service offering from church and Sunday School, the best in years. Doan Ald to meet Mrs. Shipler on the 28th. services at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 90 will continue through summer. May 8 is Communion and Membership Sunday.
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