County Expenditure Details for 1920 Reported
F R White chief engineer reports Kossuth County spent 184,306.62 on roads and bridges in 1920. Primary roads saw 45,280.00 in total, with 37,621.92 for construction and 10,638.79 for maintenance. Bridges and culverts amounted to 100,244.40, split between permanent, temporary, repairs, and related items. The document includes fund balances and notes on motor vehicle funds and future changes.
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Mr. Wolfe
Kossuth
Kossuthr
Heensa
Col. Tees
Ames
Gilda
F. R. White
Tuberculosis Eradication Efforts Expand in Algona Substation
Dr L N Jargo of the Bureau of Animal Industry leads tuberculosis eradication work at the Algona substation. A $260,000 appropriation passed to support the effort as 280 cattle in 17 herds were tested using the new intradermal method. The approach tests cattle with a swelling at injection, requiring reactors to ship out and stay away from others. The owner is reimbursed two thirds of loss. the project aims to clean up the county with township participation and Farm Bureau coordination.
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L. N. Jargo
Bureau ‘of ‘Animal Industry
Algona
House
Senate
Tve
Aadane
Farm Bureau
Passenger travel slows on Rock Island line amid rate rise
Report from Rock Island official Heatty notes March ticket sales fall by over $1400 from last year while rates rise about 30 percent. Freight up slightly, but passenger business remains weak. 1920 losses run into millions though company shows improved assets and cash reserves.
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Rock Island
Art“Heatty
Vindicator
Republican
Mstharville
Marcell
Parnsenger Service
J. D. Gorman
Bureau
Bureau of Valuation
Hetherville
Twenty Years Ago Notes From Titonka and Vicinity
Local reminiscences recount humorous takes on heaven and hell, a wagon accident injuring Mr Bayman, social parties, pony mishaps at Bachelor Corner, and notes from Titonka Minnesota and Belmond visitors. Market data, construction plans, new chairs, and a cow yielding nine calves highlight community life and local enterprises.
Civil Service Senior Class Play Opens April 28 29
The 1921 Senior Class presents a comedy drama Civil Service in the high school auditorium at 8 PM April 28 and 29 admission 25 and 50 cents. The cast includes Inspector, Postmaster, Money Order Clerk, Lady of Importance, Hired Girl, Collector, Stamp Clerk, and others. Plot centers on government workers in a small Midwest city and a theft from the post office with a sacrifice to save the day. Tickets available at Denton's Drug Store or from seniors.
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Civil Service
Apulesis
B. J. Poplin
Reynolds
Eddie Bruns
Mr. Simpson Peavy
Henry Bode
Steve Audaine
Frank Newville
Goldie Wex
George Pannhuk
Octavia
Vilna Larson
R. Jeffa
Lenga Callies
Birdie Bivins
Scsseceesees
Catrin Wolfe
Miss Goldstein
Della Beenken
Kata Kinyon
Ess
Mona Homner
George Bonackar
Robert Fisher
Middle Waat
Steva Audaine
R. F.D
Stavo
Kate Kinyon
Denton
Hopes for Boy Recovery and Local Baseball Plans
Hopes rise for the boy to recover. Titonka could form a summer baseball club and provide extra amusements beyond regular business. A community gathering and Aphor Day program at the school listed several participating children and acts, led by local names such as Heocfiction Green Leaves Arthur Falk May Budlong Ward Austin Gladys Austin and Rex Austin.
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Titonka
Arthur Falk
May Budlong
Ward Austin
the Treas
Iowa
Gladys Austin
God
the Falk
Linnie
Haw
Hazel Budlong
Qoldia Laghore
Cook Sparrow
Rex Austin
When to Stop in Moral and Social Life
A reflective piece argues that restraint improves behavior across roles from preachers to politicians. It contends moments to quit talking, drinking, preaching, or eating would yield wiser, kinder outcomes and gentler public discourse.
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Bia
Lost Child Rescued After Overnight Outdoor Exposure
A two year old wandered from home near Fairmont and slept under a door frame overnight in a dress. A farmer found the child asleep about a mile from home after daylight, rescued before exposure worsened. The incident highlights dangers of night exposure in cold weather.
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Geo. BH
Munch
Milwaukee
Fairmont
Sthoma
Farnier
Road change proposed for state highway system
The Times advocates shifting control to county supervisors over primary road selection while retaining highway commission supervision of every mile. It argues engineers should ensure uniform roads statewide, resisting centralized dictates from distant authorities in Ames or Des Moines.
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Ashown
Highway Commission
Ames
Des Moina
Pocahontas County
Poon
Ane
Per of
Fonda Times
Burt Boy Takes First in Junior Swine Judging Contest
Burt Dittmer won first place in the annual junior swine judging contest at Town State College, earning the F P Silver medal donated by Mr Bilvor. Eighty four students competed. Dittmer scored 86.6 percent, with Aormet, Ocheydan second on 86.6 and 870, Marian third 85.4, Luedblad fourth 88.8. The top ten may join the college wine judging team for the national swine show.
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Burt
Taihs
Ambes
Ditmar
Town State Colleg
Dittmer
F. P
Thia
Bilvor
Lown State College
Frst
GO. BR
Aormet
Ocheydan
Way
R. 18Orr
Marian
PF. G. Luedblad
Laurens
Lower Lighting Rates Sought by Buffalo Center Patrons
Petitions from patrons of the Iowa Minnesota Power Company ask Buffalo Center Iowa for action to lower lighting rates for commercial and residential use. The council asked the company to send a representative to discuss the matter at the upcoming regular meeting. A sale notice offers a new 28x30 house with porches, basement, electric lights, cistern, and outbuildings near the German Reformed Church in Buffalo Center.
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Iowa-Minnesota Power Company
Poric
Buffalo Center
Jows
Elmora
German Reformed Church
Henry H. Folkerts
Buffalo Gonger
Towa
German Township Young Folks Wed in Local Home
Miss Emin Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Schmidt wed Mr Ernest Goisking at the bride s home northeast of Titonka. Rev Welker of the German Lutheran Church officiated with only close relatives present. A four course dinner followed and the couple received congratulations from relatives. The bride is well known in the community and the groom, son of Mrs and Mrs Conrad Goisking, is a progressive farmer.
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Tit
Emin Schmidt
Ernest Sehmidt
Ernest Golsking
Welker
Nator
Conrad Goisking
Wotler
Ésupta
Mtr
Ernest Geisklug
Accident rattles local resident Sunday
Mrs. I W SCruse a long time resident living near Dr Sartors office suffered a broken hip on Sunday. Dr Sartor responded and transported her to Algona for care at Dr Kenefick hospital. An X ray proved inconclusive and another procedure was planned to set the fracture while friends and family hope for a quick recovery.
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I. W. Scruse
Lieutenant Ray McWhorter A World War Aviator Returns to Flight
Ray McWhorter, a celebrated World War II aviator and Algona native, plans to resume flying from Portland township in Algona. He intends to put his government-purchased aircraft back in service for Milition flights and passenger carrying once more, announcing the move publicly in a local note.
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Ray McWhorter
Portland
Algoua
Liewt. McWhorter
Algona
Wis McWhorter
A Grave Ty Brnch Poem Of Heroes In France
A poem by Daniel HW and collaborators mourns fallen soldiers in France. It recalls fields near Idled Aeld and a grave that holds a brave youth, praising duty and sacrifice. The verse laments war’s wreck while blessing sacred soil where soldiers lie.
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Daniel HW
Doran
France
Simmier
Podvice
Christuasuide
Lome
Plindarad
Halda
School Benefit Program at German Township on May 6
A benefit program and box social will be held by School District No. 9 in German Township three and a half miles north and west of Titonka on Thursday May 6. Everyone invited, ladies bring baskets and gente wall-filed pocket-books. Proceeds go to the school. Anna Dreesman, Toachar.
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German Town
Titonka
Everyody
Anna Dreesman
Toachar
Auction Notice for Farm Animals Near Titonka
Mrs W Huisman of 2 Tolles southeast of Titonka offers full blooded African Geese eggs and Pekin duck eggs for sale. Cars and other stock not mentioned. Sale location likely at farm. Contact details not provided.
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Portale
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