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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
5
Rupert T. Poand of Musselshell County Montana argues against tractors replacing horses. He cites maintenance, hills, and speed issues, sharing personal experiments, costs, and a farmer’s comparison showing horses as a practical alternative for steady work and Sunday routines.
A Northwood index column argues that people overpay for luxuries while farm prices fall, driving farmers from fields as nonessentials flood the market and food supplies tighten. It laments a long habit of preferring pleasure over necessity and predicts the need to focus on essentials.
The June 16 incident at a depot near Excelsior Springs saw George Underwood forced at gunpoint into a wagon and robbed of 70 dollars. He was left on the Wabash track where barbed wire entanglements and a passing train severed his left arm and foot. a farmer later found him and aid arrived. The attackers are sought and called to face trial.
James eB of Algona announces candidacy for sheriff in Kossuth County with a call for voter support in the November election. He emphasizes Democratic alignment and requests a vote from residents.
Six men in a fast auto burst into Wallingford at 2 am robbed the Warmers Savings Bank. They blew the safe and escaped with 4000 dollars in currency and 15000 dollars in Liberty Bonds after three blasts. The crew guarded outside while two workers inside helped.
The central plana capinany bank suffered a burglary with armed men at work. An Island agent yelled warning as shots rang out, forcing quiet among onlookers while bandits fled toward Graettinger. The Rock Island agent halted then protected by bystanders until authorities arrived. Loss insured.
An Iowa land boom analysis by the US Department of Agriculture and Iowa State College finds high land values not justified by income in the first year. Prices rose on average $63 per acre, and only about ten percent of farms changed hands. If income from land is used, selling is better than buying, and the boom discourages tenant farm purchases.
A Palo Alto Reporter item warns hunters to heed posted signs and avoid trespass. Landowners report shots and cattle injuries from careless hunters, urging restraint to prevent further restrictions on hunting access.
A list of expenditures by candidates for county offices shows itemized Auditory expenses. Names include coroner W. E. Laird sheriff George Hackman John Baker clerk A Fyeeli county attorney S D Quarton auditor Harl Petersen supervisor B McWhorter and auditors on various amounts.
Report from Garner Sige ral details a late week freight bump near Ross where a Terreigher attempted to derail freight cars. Abba Doden of Titonka Iowa announces sale of a Russell separatory 40x60 engine and 26 horsepower compound water tank apparatus to closing up partnership.
Wood's Separator 26x56 two years old 18 horsepower engine and eight year old weapons engine, both in fine running condition. All complete and ready to run. See John Pink president of the company at Titonka.
Obituary for Abioyt Henry Willlais Rakow a longtime resident of Buffalo Township born in 1853 Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1884, settled in Kossuth County Iowa, helped found the German Lutheran church of Titonka, and served as a trusted township official. Funeral services were held at his old home and the German Lutheran church with both English and German addresses.
The East Woden News records a string of social calls and visits. George Spirenberg and Willie Heim hosted and visited friends at Amerson and Crystal Lake locations. Mr and Mrs John Rebenberg travel to Buffalo Center, with many others visiting the Helm and Gierdes households during the period.
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