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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
2
Entry noted at the Titonia Towa Post Office as second class mail matter. Local advertising charges shown as 10 cents per issue for the first, with each subsequent issue carrying a reduced rate.
The Courier urges independent voters to back capable men over politicians. It criticizes the third terriers and calls for firm action against unfit candidates, pledging to support strong leadership.
The Courier notes the 19th will prove a big year for politics with campaigns tested by past tactics. It urges politicians to be true and tried, consistent in duty, and uniform in action, avoiding double standards and glib slogans.
The Courier praises Charlie Murtagh and I J Dicklason as influential in state politics while noting a growing Republican machine in Kossuth County. B Moulds announces candidacy for sheriff, highlighting his deputy experience and GOP support, with primaries in June.
Buffalo Township trustees invite bids for township grading and repair work for 1918. Bids due 1 o clock on the first Monday in February with a $25 certified check. Board may reject any and all bids. EL TUTTLE, Township Clerk.
Miss Elsie Nelson of Titonka spent last week at the L I Larson ranch. Miss Ruth Andrews attended teachers institute at Algona. Charle Gibson near Clinton plans to leave soon. Local residents attended church in Algona. Len Taylor visited the Larson sale. The Larson sale drew a good crowd and the family plans to move to California. Chry Kuuson shipped hogs to Chicago via Titanica. Several visits and social events occurred at nearby homes and farms. A local Equity Society council was formed in Sexton with Raymond Krantz as leader and shipping clerk.
Mrs. Robert Spier and children visited C. K. Rippen trop home Wednesday. John Johnson lost a valuable horse last week. Dieke Meyers visited George Allis home Sunday. Herbert Patterson called on Mrs. Ites Sunday evening. Ralph Ites called on Edward Ites Friday. Henry Allis left Thursday for Estherville. Otto Swalve and son called on Edward Ites Sunday. John Ites visited F. Weyer Sunday evening.
Mrs. Henry Kunz entertained about thirty five members of the Society of Christian Mothers on Wednesday. Jhno Gerdes left Friday night for a short visit in Chicago and Olile Kunz spent the past week there on business. Miss Anderson the assistant principal of the public schools went to Ames Friday night returning Monday morning. A Camera Chili orchestra dance drew a good crowd at the Bell theatre Friday night. Mrs. John Scott was an Algona shopper Wednesday afternoon. Freights will run on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays east on alternate days. Miss Veronica Glenn dislocated a tendon in her neck Wednesday causing pain for several days. Mrs. Gray was a Garner visitor over Sunday. Mrs. Engeseth and Mrs. Wilfred Cooney were Algona visitors Saturday. George Benner was an over Sunday guest of his son Delmar Benner and family at Whittemore. Wesley lacked city water the rest of the week due to a broken pump.
Polk county reader advertises well drilling by Guy Beemer in Germania Iowa offering boring from 4 to 8 inches. Contact by letter or phone for full service and satisfaction.
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