Watered at the Peat Office in Mosks Iowa News Item
The Titonka Topic outlines subscription rates and policies for its readers in Kostuth County and Titonka trade territory, with $1.50 yearly in advance inside the region and higher rates elsewhere. It also reflects on wartime press censorship, praising Elmer Davis and the OWI while urging fuller, frank information to the public amidst military secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosks
Iowa
Kostuth
Titonka
Kogautha
Canada
Silence and censorship in wartime press access
A critique of government war reporting faults the administration for concealing truth from the public. It cites officials who treat citizens as children and argues censorship fuels public bewilderment, noting Washington sayings that the people are “not awake.” The piece cites the Nazi saboteurs trial where army officers barred reporters.
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Dutch Harbor
Aleutian Islands
San Francisco
Far West
Army
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Davis
Mr. Davis
Davis’ Owi
John Jones
Washington
Folke Finn and Fables in a Minnesota Echo
A collage of wry reflections on modern life and local observations. The piece touts tidy main streets, humorous quips about bread pudding and doors, plus social tensions from gossip to maintenance. Strong local voices poke at routines, secrets, and communal norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folke, Finn
Fables
Tike
Good Egg Production Should Be Kept Going
W R Whitfield Iowa State College extension poultry specialist warns Iowa poultrymen to guard against egg production drop this time of year. He cites factors from hot weather to feeding changes and stresses water supply and mite control. He urges spraying for mites and thorough culling of nonlayers to reduce feed costs and improve housing efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa Poultrymen
Whitfield
Morehyer
Local News Items From Mason City Area Churchs and Homes
Local items note school books for sale at the drug store and various visits and illnesses. Multiple short notices cover visits by Mrs. Henry Sonnenberg in critical condition, threshers’ cooking help by Donna Ward, and several calls at Clair Winkie’s home. Names include Mrs. Kate Annis Beth, P. N. Satchett, Ed and Mrs. Dittmer, and others. A burn incident sickens Roger Larson, and Mrs. Anna Intermill returns home in fragile health. World Wide Workers meet near Rainbow bridge for a breakfast on African Bridge Builders. Activities include hospital trips, social visits, sorority membership, and a haystack accident with minor injuries. Honey found stored in Guthrie County courthouse walls after a wall repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saale
Clifford Krantz
Ferne Krantz
Mason City
Henry Sonnenberg
Donna Ward
Vincent Cruise
Wesley
Kate Annis
Beth
P. N. Satchett
Ed Dittmer
Henry van Hove
Eleanor Intermill
Colfax
Anna Intermill
John Olson
Woden
Frank Callies
Forest City
Steiner Rhea
Thompson
Robert Callies
J. J. Knoll
Burt
C. B. Mitchell
Shirley
Sharon
John Rolfsema
Des Moines
Humboldt
J. F. Miller
Rolfsema
Miller
Wick Heesch
Buffalo Center
Lavon Oesterreicher
Ray Oesterreicher
Nila Runse
Lavon
Alpha Iota
Herman Mennenga Lend
Williams
Englka Stubbe
Eda Claussen
Robertson
Henry Rebverts
Dumont
Glenn Long
Iowa Falls
Cecil Johnson
Locals Gather in Algona and Nearby for Visits
A string of visits crosses the region with families from Algona Buffalo Center Cedar Rapids Webster City and Swea City spending time with relatives and friends. Notable mentions include Walter Ewing home on furlough from the Marines and Dr. R L Williams enlisting for Navy duty detailing travel to Des Moines and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Koppen
Algona
Jennie Wagner
Norma Steinberg
Buffalo Center
A. C. Schinsel
Guy Hart
Bancroft
Rena Peterson
Lois
Swea City
J. L. Burge
Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Kathrine Park
Wade
Irvin Wortman
John
Don
Walter
Pearl Harbor
GC. R. Lewis
Iowa City
Fern
Faye Olthoff
California
Henry Olthoff
Robert Becker
Arnolds Park
R. L. Williams
Des Moines
Navy
W. BE. Carlson
Jack
Jey
Little Son
Kansas City
H. H. Murray
Dennis
New Mexico
LaVerne Edwards
Clarence Edwards
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War Production Board
National Editorial
Swan Furniture ‘Funeral Home
Kenneth W. . Swan
Rlske
M. D
Pierre Sartor
Wrionka
H. J. Torger
Roy C. Ball
Dr. E. J. Gallup Chiropractor
Keil
Titonkce
W. L. Tindall
D. O. Osteopathic
Geneen
Kossuth County
L. A
Quarton and
Miller County Bavings Bank of
Henry H. Huisinga & Sons
Bumders Pheme No
Titonka, Iowa
K. & H. Co-Op. Oil Co. No
Algona No
Algona Rendering Co
Chuck
Pinky
Minnesota
Modern Cleaners
Algona, Iowa
Guthrie County Court House
Waldorf College
Choose . Christian College
Waldorf Also
Liberal Arte Engineering
John M. Mason
Waldorf Callege
Lakota News
Tyke Theatre
Richard Carlson
Nancy Kelly
Judy Canova
Tom Brown
Sing
Virginia Weidler
Leo Gorcey
Sprig Jane
Cox
Hamilton Hatchery
Titanic
Uncle Sam
Sam
S. B. French Lumber Co
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