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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
5
Diitvr Sperbeck reports from Algona on the Kossuth County Republican Convention, noting a packed courthouse and a secret ballot clash led by Patterson against open voting. Editor Wolfe’s measured handling earns praise while recalling former county journalism color.
The article notes Jake Frech lost due to his support for Governor Hammill four years ago at the state convention. It recalls the primary outcome in the state race and mentions Kossuth county sentiment favoring Joe Anderson of Thompson. The incident is used as an illustration of political hazards.
Grateful residents praise the young campaigners of 1928 as old political war horses from Wesley and Algona, including Julius Nun, Tin Harrington, Mart Weaver, Scott Hanna, Verne Sulaverne, and Jos. M. Dye. They celebrate the spirited contest and hope for more vigorous efforts in future elections.
Mr and Mrs George Bonacker welcomed twin baby girls last Saturday each weighing six pounds. The siblings were named Joice Lee and Janice Giee. Mother and babies reportedly well as the Bonackers celebrate with friends and family.
The Swea City Herald quotes a critic praising Paul P. Zerfass secretary of the Kossuth County Fair Association as a booster and mocks his role in addressing the Republican party. The piece calls Zerfass an agent of her spiculty and ridicules his metaphysical turn.
G Currie of Mason City one of the town’s oldest residents recalls early Mason City life. He taught in a rural school west of the Nelson Brothers farm, homesteaded land near Titonka, and witnessed grasshopper years and prairie fires. He later worked on the Milwaukee railroad and described a muddy Willow Creek bridge era and an old frame courthouse.
About 300 people witnessed the cornerstone laying on Sunday July 8 with attendees from Béinvont Britt Woden Titonka and Rev O Boening of Brit A Kilian of Woden delivering sermons. The ceremony included Ole Shaw as contractor and featured dedication prayers in the Lutheran church worship of the Holy Trinity.
In Altoona Kansas the News World notes a family reunion led by J J Knapper. Ten children and 82 grandchildren attended at their home including Charlie Knapper Los Angeles Tom Knapper Renville Albert Knapper Svea Mrs Alvin Omberson and daughter Chander Henry Knapper Bancroft John Knapper Britt Mrs Riekes Rainken Britt Mrs M Meyer Jerry and Helen Knapper Wesley The event marked a joyful gathering across multiple states برا
The paper reports John Bachman on a North East Goodell farm plans to help neighbor Herb Koehler harvest last year’s corn for Independence Day. The Indians host Woden next Sunday afternoon in a local prep game at Woden with all invited. Also notes visitors Roxy Austin and Mrs H Austin visiting Pueblo Colorado and Mrs A J Hildman of Sexton with Mrs Orville Downs of Chicago spending time at the Downs home.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will host an ice cream social near Hawk Eye Filling Station on Saturday evening July Utth. They will serve pie cake coffee and ice cream. The public is cordially invited to attend.
A cooperative Iowa study of nearly 400 farms shows net income variation stems from management, not soil or climate. Dairy and poultry are profitable, but many farmers fail due to poor record keeping and bad management tactics. The report notes top 95 profitable farms averaged $1599 per farm in management gains versus $1680 losses on the bottom group, urging rigorous record keeping to reduce losses.
The Algona Advance notes preparations for Indian Day with advice to tidy alleys and yards. Guy Mantor returns from Rochester after gall bladder surgery but faces possible future jaundice and potential gall bladder recurrence.
C G Dennis Pete Brethorst Axle Thomsen and Jos Larsen fished near New Ulm Minnesota last Saturday. A big catfish pulled Brethorst from the boat and Axle Thomsen nearly drowned during the rescue. Before the rain the fishing was excellent with ten catfish caught and a crappie limit at Amber Lake.
Visiting clergymen helped Rev H W Schoenlein dedicate the cornerstone of the new German Lutheran church building last Sunday afternoon. The stone held a sealed metal box with church records, a copy of the Holy Bible, and last week’s Titonka Topic. Mrs Frank Fox Dies Near Titonka after a brief illness.
In Emmett County the board of supervisors ordered a recount beginning Monday July 5 to review ballots in Bracken ridge Patterson race. No recount planned in Dickinson or Clay townships unless errors found. if offsets to Isad of Representative Patterson appear, other townships may be reviewed.
In Webster City an editorial laments the farmer’s unitary choice amid a wet Republican stance led by Mellon and a dry Democratic platform under Al Smith. The piece weighs Hoover’s wartime policies, Coolidge-era relief hopes, and Tammany Hall’s shadow as farmers face a bewildering, decisive moment with both sides offering mixed promises.
A businessmen meeting in Titonka formed the Indian Day guarantors committee for an August fifteenth celebration. Officers named include A. Petersen as president and Wate Walsh as secretary treasurer. Committees cover entertainment concessions baseball street sports booster rest room lights and insurance with a long list of guarantors such as Fred C. Wentz First National Bank North Iowa Grain Co and Titonka Savings Bank among others.
Harvey Ingham explains in the Des Moines Register that the corn belt depends on a short vigorous tropical heat cycle with ample moisture and fertile soil. He argues Iowa is the heart of the corn belt, with two major belts in the Mississippi valley and Argentina, and urges landowners to value Iowa land for long term family estate purposes rather than speculation.
Dr. M J Kenafick reports a case of Malta fever affecting Harl Blakely of Titonka. Blakely, dismissed from Algona Hospital last Thursday, is at home and unable to work. The disease resembles typhoid and appears to have spread from cattle. A blood sample sent to Iowa City showed uncertainty, with a specialist planning to view the case in Algona soon.
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