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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

2

Titonka Topic subscription rates and terms

The Titonka Topic announces subscription rates of 1.50 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka territory, 2.00 outside Honalith County, 2.60 to Canada and foreign countries. County and Titonka area papers are continued yearly unless subscribers or publisher discontinue. other subs end a month after expiration unless renewed or extended by agreement.

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Willkie’s Midwest speech outlines bold pledge and critique

In a sweltering park setting in Hollywood, Wen dell Willkin formally accepts the Republican nomination. He asserts a dynamic, Roosevelt-like program with maximum preparedness, farm aid, and federal regulation, while denouncing New Deal division and bureaucratic inefficiency. He argues for cautious foreign policy, a big-stick approach, and renewal of American confidence amid ongoing global tensions.

Wendell Willkin Bhlwood United States Mr. Winkle the Times Mr.Roosevelt Maziem Europe America Willkis Theodore Roosevelt New Deal Willkie Ho Enderead Wilkie Roosevelt Wike Kile

Presidential debate era opens as Willkie challenges Roosevelt

The article surveys liberal doctrine of limited government and opposition to monopolies, noting Willkie’s campaign stance. It contrasts Willkie and Roosevelt as strong debaters with gifts of mind and leadership, predicting debates and a hard campaign to make Willkie better known.

Wes Obeag America I Willkin Frea Willkle Roosevelt Calor Willkie

Fall fertilizing of shade trees proposed by experts

Extension specialist Fitzsimmons at Town State College recommends a complete 10-98-64 fertilizer for shade trees and outlines the punch bar method and hole-planting approach. Application uses tree height plus branch spread and trunk diameter to calculate pounds, with 10 poles per inch of trunk diameter.

John R Fitzsimmons

Jansen Family Reunion At Pilot Knob Park

About 100 relatives attended a Jansen family reunion at Pilot Knob State Park on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Youngwirth and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Weig and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Welgang and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loebig and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Woebig, Imogene Neuroth, Mr. and Mrs. Will Loebig and family, with others from Whittemore, St. Benedict, Marshalltown and Hav evil.

Jansen Pilot Knob Park Pilot Knob State Park John Youngwirth George Weig John Welgang Ed Loebig Edmund Woebig Imogene Neuroth Will Loebig i Whittemore St. Benedict Marshalltown Hav ‘Evil

Buffalo Center Man Crashes Electric Pole

Sherriff Cassy Lost to Lakota investigated a Saturday accident at the town's north edge. Ted Abbas of Buffalo Center drove alone and crashed into an electric light pole, breaking it off while avoid­ing two oncoming cars near an oil station. Farmers reduced nontilled crop acreage by six percent this year amid ongoing conservation efforts despite lower AAA participation.

Buffalo Center Sherrf Cassy Ted Abbas Abbas

Grass En silage gains on corn in Iowa survey

A Dairy Herd Improvement Association study from 1938 and 1940 shows farmers doubling use of alfalfa, sweet clover, soybeans and non legume crops in silos. One in five silage users in 1940 used crops other than corn. Grass and legume silage provide similar nutrients, and best results come from cutting slightly ahead of hay. Preservatives like molasses or acids aid nutrient retention, with ground corn used by some as a preservative.

Towa Dairy Herd Improvement Associations Lloyd Johnston TowaSate College Johnston

Darkened oats fed to hogs amid rains delay threshing

Farm note by C C Culbertson of Town State College says discolored oats fed to swine retain value unless rot or mold is present. Ground and soaked oats offer better intake and faster gains, while soaking does not increase food value. Broad sows on dry oats stay in condition, but do better with soaked feed while suckling. Contractor Frank Elben delays job start to Friday then begins Thursday evening. A runaway transport truck rolled onto Nevin Lee’s porch. drivers misread brakes but no one was seriously hurt.

Towa C. C. Culbertson Wat Town State College Culbertson

Grundy Center Theater Plans Accelerated After Fire

Indefinite plans for a new theater in Grundy Center moved forward after a fire nearly destroyed the old theater. Owner Frank Rubel of Des Moines has decided the matter, and plans for a new building are now being discussed.

Grundy Center Frank Rubel Des Moines

Health Service Action Cuts Washing of Fruit

Federal Health Service raises tolerance for lead and arsenic in apples to 0.05 grain and 0.025 grain per pound, easing washing requirements for Iowa growers. Iowa State College entomologist T. Graham notes late brood sprays can proceed within new limits, with samples sent to Des Moines for residue checks.

Health Service Federal Public Health Service Iowa Uewls T. Graham Iowa State College Des Moines

Clip Weedy Pastures Urges College Botanist

H P Syl lwester Iowa State botanist says clipping pastures now controls ragweed vervain ironweed and mare s tail on a hot dry day. Close clipping promotes new grass growth after drought and rains and helps grazing stock. Dairy cows improve milk and butterfat by about 20 percent if dried off before calving.

H. P. Syllwester Iowa State College Sylvester

English Visitor Delayed by War Era Rules

English boy Tris Daddington aged 13 from Harrogate will soon reach the Pennington home in Sumner with his mother Iris and grandmother seeking entry. Officials refused the older relatives citing upcoming military service while a separate incident reports Luther Mitchell and another person escaping a train collision, suffering only minor injuries from barbed wire fences and obstacles.

Tris Daddington Harrogate England Pennington Sumner Luther Mitchell Yeratt Spirit Lake

Smoke Hidden by Burned Refrigerator Motor

A night watchman Henry Voss spotted smoke from a local tune room but found no flames. Investigators traced the odor to an ict Cream refrigerator motor that had burned out, ending the alert. Read the Want Ads.

Pomeroy Henry Voss

Unclear Claims Spur Talk of Watchful Dairyman Advice

Vague message urges listeners to “wait for my call” and hints at using fly spray to improve game results. The text mentions dairymen and potential money in pockets but lacks concrete facts, dates, or identifiable organizations.

Weialey Loebigs Attend Annual Family Reunion

About seventy Loebig relatives gathered for the annual reunion at Hast Park in Mason City on Sunday. Local attendees included Ed Qoebl and family, Edmund Loebig, Will Loebig and family, John Loebig, Victor Loebig and family, and Leonard Atnddrfer.

Weialey Loebigs Whsley Loebig Hast Park Mason City Ed Qoebl Irena Gordon Edmund Loebig Will Loebig John Loebig Mra Victor Loebig Geonard Atnddrfer

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