Titonka Topic Subscription Rates and Policy Note
The Titonka Topic lists its status as a second class matter at the Titonka Iowa post office and provides subscription rates of 1.50 per year in Keosauqua County and Titonka trade area, 2.00 outside that area, and 2.50 for Canada and foreign countries. It notes continuing yearly subscriptions within the local trade area require subscriber notice or publisher discretion, while other subscriptions may be discontinued one month after expiration unless renewed or extended by arrangement.
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Titonka
Iowa
Keoesuth
Konauth County
Canada
Economic High Lights on the 1940 Conventions
The Democratic convention is dull and controlled by Roosevelt loyalists with little real debate. Roosevelt signals no run for a third term but hints at draft, while Willkie McNary ticket looms as a strong Republican front. Wallace chosen as VP finalist, balancing farmer appeal and state reception.
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Roosevelt
Newamen
Barkley
Bakley
Willkie-McNary
Repubican
Lke
Willkie
Roosevelt Polleies
Wallace
McNary
Campaign talk and famine fears blur 1936 election tone
A mixed digest of campaign plans from Willkie Roosevelt Wallace and McNary framed by warnings of European famine and the risk to humanitarian aid. The piece links election anxieties to global hunger, noting Germany and England as exceptions to looming food shortages and debating U.S. self interest versus humanitarian aid. It also details American Legion Auxiliary news including a monthly meeting and a long essay excerpt on junior membership and patriotic service.
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Willkie
Roosevelt
White House
Paragon
Wallace
McNary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Denton
Mary Young
Betty Anne Peterson
Unit No. 401
Kansas City
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
United States
The
Portland family visits and local social round up
Portland News recalls weekend visits across Swea City and Algona with Mr and Mrs Art Partington Harvey Graham Homer George Graham and others. Attendees include Allen Taft to Fairmont and Grant Township Old Settlers picnic in Fairmont. Local hospital calls and extended family visits are noted along with a Rochester trip for Moreia and shared calls at various homes.
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Mra
Art Partington
Swea City
Harvey Grahame
iGladya Spelcher
Martin Larson
Harvey Graham Homer
Harold Taft
Gon Ware
Harvey Grahams
Jacob Godden
Algona Apout
George Grahams
M. B. Larson
Allen Taft
Fairmont
Minn
Fred Jennings
D. L. Jennings
Grant Township
Henry Nelson
Lou Hangen
Buffalo Center Hospital
BH. L. Jennings
M. B
Roy Clark
Anna Mae Moore
General Hospital
Algona
Vanda
Vera
Howard Carlson
Doris
Meredith Applegate
Victor Applegate
Clayton Johnsons
Teenla Leek
Mennet Trunlill
Moreia
Rochester
Thame
Tony Jandle
Jandle
Anthony
Dave Weber
Joan Kaestle
Lloyd Bartlett
Art Tietz
Lakota
Teenie Leek
Marjorie Bass
Wm. Grover
R. J. Grover
Owan Houser
Des Moines
Grover
R. M. Wallace
Marie Grover
V.A, Smith
Burt
V. A
Smith
Pat Rassmans
Vv. A
Milwaukee
Garnie Hood
Call State Park
Stella Danner
Doan News Social Roundup At Alden and Nearby
Doan News lists weekend visits and gatherings across Alden and nearby areas. Denval Laird and family visited Cliff Hoover’s home while Laura Jean Smith spent time with Mrs. Harold Miller at Titonia. Numerous locals attended dinners, visits, and a birthday party for F. H. Koecker of Clarinda, age 82.
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Denval Laird
Ean
Alden
Cliff Hoover
Laura Jean Smith
Harold Miller
Ross Buffington
Shome
Clarence Christensen
Lloyd Bentley
Woden
Drusilla Hansen
Harry Montroys
Eagle Grove
Aline Martinek
Ray, Smith
Joy My
Glebree Struthers
Arnold and
Howard
West Bandy
Phyllis
Marjorie
Mra
Allyn Brink
Richard Ireltis
Clearlake
Standard Rural Schools Funding by County Superintendent
Kossuth County received 1648.86 for standard schools with 62 schools standardized in 1949 1940. Checks were issued to township secretaries on July 29 1940. Irvington and Portland and German townships each had six schools. Largest sums went to Irvington No 5 and Irvington No 9 directed by A M Lemkes with Dorothy Green and Elizabeth Lemkes as teachers. Second highest went to Hebron with Mabel Hartman as teacher. Payments ranged from 2.80 to 69.76 averaging about 30 per pupil based on enrollment. requirements include first grade county certificates for teachers and at least ten pupils per school plus high score on a score card for grounds building equipment and activities.
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Kossuth County
Portland
Irvington
Irvington No
A. M
Lemkes
Dorothy Green
Elizabeth Lemkes
Hebron
Fd Simser
Mabel Hartman
State Department of Public Instruction
IT HAPPENS In the Best Families
A mother calls Mary and John inside after a lively morning of play. They resist, wash hands quickly, then eat briefly, eager to return outside. The scene contrasts their eager play with a hurried, taxed appetite at mealtime.
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Mary
John
Quiet Play Calms Energetic Children After Mealtime
Following overeager daytime play that caused noisy nights and irritability, a mother introduces rest and quiet periods. Simple activities on the porch and gentle chores help settle the children. Stories before bed lead to calmer evenings and sounder sleep.
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Boughton
Swan Furniture Funeral Home
W. F. Hamatreet, M. D
Pierre Sartor, M. D
H. I. Torgersen
Hamatreet Bldg
Roy C. Ball
Ticensen
Titonka, Ia
Gus Frederickson
A. W. Amunson
Borchardt
J. L. Bonar
Town State Bank
Algona, Iowan
L. A. Winkel
van Ness & Brunson Attorneye-at-Law
Hesse Building
Algona, Town
Maurice C. McMahon
Hesse Buildiig
Quarton & Miller County Savings Bank Bldg
W. L. Tindall
D. O. Osteopathic
Rhone
Henry H. Huisinga and Sons Contractors & Builders
Titanics
Towa
Pred Hagen
Titonka, Ya
Algona Rendering CO
Feeda
Bill Vigars
Dr. Horace 5
Forester
Mason City
National Editorial
Europe
Germany
England
Portland News
Doan News
Thuers
F. H. Koecker
Clarinda
Tyke Theatre
Henry Fonda
Jane Darnell
Ps Rade
A. M. Petersen
Mason
Frank Monson
Woden, Ia
Hoff
D-X Station
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