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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
2
Entry at the Titonka post office lists local advertising rates for first issue ten cents per line and five cents per line for each subsequent issue.
The article discusses expanding the U S Army to about three million, with experts urging readiness to reach five million if industries remain stable. It notes concerns over aging soldiers and the need to finish war swiftly to save lives and money. It mentions Congress delaying action after Baker proposed draft enlargement. Senator Chamberlain said Secretary Baker's report would be submitted soon.
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The piece argues against drafting only younger men, noting that 31 and older troops are capable and needed. It cites President Wilson and Baker, critiques congressional overreach, and warns of economic and social costs. It also records local obituaries and community notes from Algona area.
In a Wallace's Farmer editorial, the author argues for universal military service reflecting a real man's war. All men of fighting age should serve, not just those 21 to 31, with younger men likely drafted and older ones unlikely. Farmers bear the burden, cities shirk, and congressional action hinges on September.
Basement and other improvements completed at the First Methodist Church of Woden Iowa will be followed by reopening and rededication services on Sunday August 18 1918 Morning reopening at 1030 with Rev J F St Clair of Council Bluffs Afternoon patriotic service at 3 with Rev W G Mubleman of Britt Evening evangelistic service at 830 with Rev J F St Clair All are invited to attend Rev Knoll of Balmond was a business caller Friday Several residents visited or hosted guests over the weekend and local social events are noted including a dance Friday night.
Nearly seven sons from one Kossuth County home are serving in the armed forces. A service tag with six stars hangs in Frank Prulaman’s sitting room to honor the boys. Fred in the U S Navy and Emil in Camp Gordon Georgia are listed along with Harm and John at Camp Forrest Georgia Richard at Camp Pike Arkansas Frank at Camp Dodge Iowa and Harold the youngest aged 21 ready to report at a moment’s notice.
Advertises guaranteed nursery stock and steady pay for salesmen positions at The Coe Converse and Howarda Co Wisconsin's largest nursery Fort Atkinson Wisconsin invites buyers to request a free circulars.
A 24 foot Sandwich elevator is offered for sale by Nick Heesch of Titonka after installing an inside elevator in his granary. The ad notes the unit is in good as new condition and priced as a bargain. A separate notice lists rooms for rent by Otto Callies.
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