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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
2
An anonymous column argues for combining hard surfaced roads with wide dirt shoulders from Algona north toward the Rock Island yard. It cites New York experience, endorsing concrete surfacing with dirt tracks on both sides to extend road life and reduce overall cost.
The essay argues for accelerated postwar road construction funded by federal and state allocations. It favors hard surfaced roads as economically efficient, notes Roman road example, discusses dirt side paths, horse wear, and the role of trucks in reducing farming costs while urging nationwide adoption of good roads to bind the country and cut distribution costs.
J F Fisher travels to Fremont Nebraska for the four day Minks Shoot beginning Monday. Top day bird shooters from Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Missouri and South Dakota attend. A full report will appear in the Topic next issue.
Titonka Iowa notice states T P Harrington withdraws from re election race for representative. He thanks Kossuth County for past kindness and offers continued public service when opportunity arises.
The letter from Leo Wolyr, candidate for representative from Kossuth County on the Republican ticket, pledges to serve all voters if nominated in June and elected in November. He thanks supporters for their encouragement and signatures.
Mr and Mrs M C G Loson of Titonka will move to Britt after selling their Titonka home last fall They bought Jotson and plan to build a new house this spring They cite carpentry work and church services as reasons for moving Their friends express regret at their departure
Those having work in my ling bring your work to my shop early so I may take care of it at the earliest possible time. D. A. Schultz, Mitonka Iowa.
At a county convention held Saturday a week ago in Algona delegates were instructed to support Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Trinoig for president. The slate was led by Bronson with the following delegates: Glen Bronson R J Laird Al O Adams W S Hannan LaVerne S Mayne J M Blenchard Mrs Thos Gray J L Vaux Swen City and W T Peters Burt.
The author argues government should act as a servant to citizens by using newspapers to disclose research and agricultural findings. He notes vast funds spent on science and boll weevil control, but facts remain hidden in Washington pamphlets, depriving farmers of benefit. Publish in weekly papers to reach readers.
A brief urging farmers to write to their senators and representatives about government advertising by the Agricultural Department highlights the need for attention to this matter and civic involvement.
Governor W L Harding proclaims Friday April 30 1920 Arbor Day to be observed across Iowa urging citizens organizations and schools to plant trees to replenish forests and honor soldiers. Ex governor W C Ramsay secretary of state signs the document from Des Moines.
The Harvard Independent notes Germany peace ratified. It mentions tobacco and smoking items on display at the Museum of Natural History and the city adopting a cleanup plan. It also records boxing results, railway strike demands, and sugar price changes.
Dr J G Clapsaddle retiring secretary attended the Kossuth County Medical Society meeting Tuesday afternoon. Elected for the coming year are Dr R M Wallace of Algava president Dr Pierre Sartor of Titonka vice president Dr M J Kenoflek of Algona secretary and treasurer Dr W T Peters named as delegate to the state convention.
G A Brunson reports the sale of an unimproved eighty acres east of Whittemore cemetery at 300 dollars per acre. Vendor Hugh Wegener of Whittemore and purchaser H R Jensen near Tiptonka. The land is fenced and some tile has been laid.
Greenery listing shows two to four foot evergreens for sale by L Lamoreux of Titonka Iowa. Includes an Algo One Gade gas engine note and a 1% hp rating. item described as running condition.
Fire destroyed the Teddy the blacksmith building west of the First National Bank early Friday. Miss Tillis Falk awoke occupants as the roof collapsed. embers spread southward but rain kept other structures safe. Owner Theo Rike Sr insured for 600 dollars. contents by Chris Anderson insured for 1000 dollars. The blaze damaged the shop that housed the Tople, with the fire following years of changes to the block and plans for a new building nearby.
A 65 acre tract near Sheldon sold to Corwin Farmy Vatley for 1025 dollars per acre totaling 66375 dollars. The buyer plans a Holstein breeding center. Following the sale Ensinke purchased 90 adjoining acres at 800 dollars per acre.
A land rental plan in Hutchills involves Tt A Dickson paying for eighty acres on the south side of North Town Pike. Dickson will purchase at 40 dollars per acre and plant sugar beets for the Northern Town Sugar Corporation of Mason City Britt News Tribune.
A shop fire destroyed my stock and I ask the public to call and settle all due accounts. This is my only way to collect what is owed. Thanking you for past business, respectfully, Ohs Anderson.
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