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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
2
The Titonka Topic announces publication details and pricing. Subscriptions cost 1.50 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka territory, 2.00 outside, 2.50 for Canada and foreign, with continuations and disconnections governed by subscriber notice or publisher discretion.
The piece surveys forecasts from Paul Mallon and Roger Babson predicting a 1939 rise after a brief downturn. It notes expected industrial tapering to March, then a spring rise and stronger year end, with durable goods and heavy industries poised to drive employment and broad commerce. Internationally, relations with Nazi Germany darken as calls for severing ties gain support while Congress debates steps.
The State Department takes a firm stand against Germany amid a relentless propaganda campaign. Germany presses to seize Soviet Ukraine lands, risking war with Russia, while England distrusts Hitler and Mexico’s expropriations strain ties. Nazi influence spreads in Latin America as Mangolini pressures France.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a new large barn on the William Stalzer farm three miles east of Wesley Friday morning around three o'clock. The blaze spread too quickly to stop, the livestock were freed, the barn reportedly held about 10 tons of hay and grain, and the farm is owned by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Stalzer had no insurance.
Funeral services for Phoebe Morgan were held at the Methodist church in Burt after a long illness. Dr. F. E. Burgess preached with assistance from Rev. A. H. Wood and Rev. T. Speicher. Morgan taught in Burt, then Dawes and Sheldon schools before illness ended her career. burial was at Burt cemetery.
The Kos suth county Democratic party sponsored the first Jackson Day party in Algona, drawing about 100 attendees. Prizes awarded in auction bridge went to Mrs. Mas Lattimer Bancroft first and others from Bancroft Algona. Towns represented included St Joe Titonka Wesley and Goodhope. County committee members and volunteers coordinated the event while local residents attended the Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines. Farmers' income in 1088 was estimated at 1 billion fur million dollars.
Town farmers planning to butcher hogs and cure meat should do so this month to ensure curing before warm weather. Extension specialists McDonald and Board advise using local Extension Service folders for guidance on curing and canning.
Iowa farmers reported a cash income of 6537 million in 1938, the second highest in eight years, driven by larger marketings and including conservation payments. Nationwide cash farm income declined by about a billion dollars that year.
Honey producers urged to place orders for mid April package bees to secure top shipping slots. B Paddock of State College extension advises buyers to select reliable shippers and avoid shopping around. USDA controls pricing under a marketing agreement.
County Recorder J. J. Dooley stated that 11 000 instruments were filed in the year 1938 with total fees of 4020.96 dollars, compared to 9971 instruments and 3986 dollars in 1997.
Horace Coleman longtime Luverne News editor died Saturday at his mother's home after a five week flu illness. He never married and is survived by his mother and two sisters Louise of Waterloo and Faith of Los Angeles. He previously edited the Baxter paper before joining Luverne. The Parm Credit Administration notes farmer cooperatives are entering the frozen fruit field.
The American Legion Auxiliary notes a well attended Mary Young home meeting with meals hosted by Mary Young and Camilla Cooper. It announces Iowa Department Auxiliary radio broadcasts from WSUI Ames WHO Des Moines featuring World War I history dramatizations by University of Iowa students, with multiple Auxiliary speakers and a shift to daytime hours starting January 1, 1939, plus January events including the National Executive Committee meeting and the Women’s Patriotic Conference in Washington.
Iowa State College agro specialist H D Hughes warns alfalfa seed will be scarce for next spring due to limited adapted varieties and low carryover. Red clover and Hubam seed remain plentiful, while farmers should stock up early to avoid high prices.
Marriage licenses issued in Kossuth County include Vera to Shaw 18 Wesley and Bernice Jen sen 23 Algona Arlie Bannart 25 Eva Zaugg 22 West Bend Herman Moore legal Lucille Deardis legal Algona Julian Severson 23 Margaret Raien 24 Mimo re Minn Harold Fishl 25 Marion N D Alvina Olson 21 Verona N D William Brinser 21 Marcella Kloges 22 Mankato Minn Jerry Wabben 30 Titanka and Vivian Drake 21 Crystal Lake.
Edwin Chafee a longtime Burt resident died at his home early Monday from heart disease and old age. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church with Thoburn Speicher conducting. Burial followed in the Burt cemetery.
The Rev A Linnell Schrock becomes rector in charge of St Thomas Episcopal Church at Algona and the surrounding charges in Hummetaburg Bethlehem Spencer. He will reside with his parents Mr and Mrs B W Schrock who are currently based in Spencer.
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