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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
2
Local vendor advertises Keyt woven wire fencing at economical prices. The notice lists Wesley Maruca Elevator and locations in Wesley and Cowa, indicating potential supplier names and service areas.
Frank Sarchiett, a 30 year county resident and decade long public school teacher, declares his candidacy for County Superintendent pending the Republican primary vote. He respectfully asks county voters for their support.
William Searley of Swea City Iowa asks Republicans to support his candidacy for County Superintendent subject to June 1812 marks. He cites six years as Swea City schools superintendent and six prior years in town and country service.
The piece argues for limiting terms to two but allows incumbents to continue if they provide good service. It cites Dewel on ten years in office and mocks extending tenure for all officials. It then discusses P G Holdens candidacy and Iowa Homestead opposition citing residence, outmigration, real estate ads, and Idaho comparisons as harming state interests.
Cold weather kept several Protestant churches in Algona from heating their auditoriums last Sunday. A Boone Algona high school debate is set for tomorrow night at the Call Opera House. Ed Clark, a member of the Algona debaters, faced an appendicitis operation at Algona Hospital, potentially affecting his place on the team. A coal famine threatened Algona as freight trains halted. Weather is milder now, and shipments may resume soon. John Kendrick Barnes, noted eastern author, delivered a scholarly lecture at the Gallopery night venue.
Drs Loyd reported ill with pleural pneumonia. Mrs Hartey Caster visited Bola. Presnali of Algona in town. Gash of Monants Illinois visited his brother near Corwith. Besberg and daughter Mario visited from Thursday. Zebker returned from Garner after business. Ray Laird of Algona in town for the Wire men’s talk and to see Edna Lockwood. Britt visitors Edna, Anna and Louwise Sherman spent Sunday at the Sherman home. Care son returned but Mrs stayed with relatives. Burroughs of Kellogg visiting daughter Mrs. Adain after Minneapolis trip. Miss Carrie Johnson of Nevada visited Jacob Johnson home. Funeral of John Foertch postponed to Jan 18. he died after weeks of illness. Lou Matern married Miss Minnig Kaufman and Guat Brant married Miss BaMa Uhlenwake. North League meeting chose Miss Sidney Benton and Mrs Wardle. planned a home talent show.
In District Court of Kossuth County Iowa William L Lamoreus brings action against William P Schrader and others including unknown heirs claiming fee simple title to lots 9 10 block 7 and blocks 9 14 Hill Hall Addition Tonka Iowa. The petition asks to quiet title and grant general equitable relief. William Schrader reportedly has not been heard from over ten years and the court set February Term 1912 with publication for four weeks in the Kossuth County Journal.
A long critical riff targets Idaho lawmakers for high taxes and new poll tax ideas. The author mocks the legislature as corrupt, laments construction costs, and urges the governor to call another session to undo or modify these laws.
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