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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
2
Thonka Iowa newspaper page advertises The Fitunka Topic by Lee O Wolfe published weekly each Thursday with first issue priced at one cent and subsequent issues four cents.
New road law grants Iowa boards of supervisors power to appoint county road patrolmen. Patrolmen must work spring to fall, patrol assigned roads, remove debris, repair approaches, keep ditches clear, and ensure bridges and culverts are safe. They receive tools, bonds, and directional guidelines from the board.
The writer condemns high wartime prices and profits from steel and coal, accusing directors and investors of exploiting contracts and taxes. They argue investigations are hollow as figures hide large dividends while workers suffer, urging drastic action rather than rhetoric.
A draft physical testing at the county board shows over 40 of 114 examined failing due to physical ailments. Among those passed Monday 45 claimed exemptions. others await a second exam as the process continues. Judge Sullivan attends as federal agent, noting exemptions for dependents and weight-related disqualifications.
The Falkenhainer family, traveling to northern Wisconsin, found a suit case missing from their car after a hotel stop in Mankato. Police searched for the luggage and thief but no trace has been found. loss exceeds one hundred dollars including two suits and a tailor made gown.
The Greater Iowa Association launches a statewide campaign urging retail merchants to display Iowa farm products and goods in windows during a designated Greater Iowa Week. Clergy are asked to preach a Greater Town sermon on September 30 or October 7. About 300 speakers will hold meetings nationwide, with publicity materials provided by secretary W. Clum of Davenport.
George Teerver of Buffalo Center offered to buy three miles north of Titonka from Geo Tjaden of Burt for 150 dollars per acre. The deal closed about a week ago. A separate note reports a new rural postal rule requiring mailboxes on rural routes to be on the right side and labeled with box and route numbers beginning at Box No 1.
The Evangelical Lutheran St John’s in Walden will hold its annual Mission Festival next Sunday August 12 with forenoon service at 10 14 and afternoon service at Zaclock Rev Leo Muench of Pine Bank Minn preaches in German in the morning and in English in the afternoon All are cordially invited J O Paxson opposes censorship of soldiers comforts and Chicago Tribune tobacco drive cited as aiding front line troops
A Barguint customer near Fitonia Ta. 14 can finish payments on a piano contract. The piano will be turned over to the first party who completes payment of the remaining balance at five dollars per month. Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. Omaha Neb.
The bill passed the senate last week to extend daylight by one hour for April through August starting in April 1918 All clocks will be set one hour forward during those months The North wood Anchor endorses the idea.
Practical agricultural advice covers plowing to manage quack grass and Canada thistle, tillage and inoculation practices, silage usage, and preparing onions and winter wheat. Local personal items report Ward moving to Texas with family, Reuben’s tuberculosis, a postponed Sunday school social due to rain, pillow sewing for France, staffing news at a restaurant, and a railroad meeting in Eagle Grove.
Several families adjust living arrangements and welcome new arrivals. Flanders relocates. Mrs. Green to her own house with daughter to Bancroft. Jack Flynn moves to Dolliver to run the depot. The Whitehills welcome a baby girl, their second daughter. Red Cross meetings, medical exams for draft, and school notes mark a busy period with various visits, tonsil removals, and social events.
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