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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
In a county primary a broad drive against third termers failed to unseat Beardsley who won by a small margin amid persistent calls for retirement after multiple terms. The paper notes Red Cross planning and shipments from Titonka and Portland township teachers as local civic activity continues alongside electoral results.
The Snitters section lists donors and items from the past month including Tar RL Lamoreux Emma Schutter Grandma Wirt Mrs Fred Anderson Mrs Hudson Jo Nelaoy Suuss Grandville Julio Nelson Mrs Falk Tille Fale Mrs Lamoreux Ts Austin OCKS Mrs Ras Petersen Edma Cosgrové Grandma Franz eli Mrs John Rode and Mrs T Py.
At a Wesley meeting in the Bell Theatre a Farmers' cooperative creamery was advanced with a temporary chairman secretary and directors chosen E J Sherman as chairman Jorgen Skow secretary B Titus N E Hansen John Carlson and Albert Bleich Sr as directors Stock will cost 25 per share with one vote per person up to all shares to prevent concentrated control The group expects 10 000 to 12 000 needed for site plans building and equipment according to Newas World.
A polemical note argues loafers must work or fight, urging city and rural targets to prove they can work by bringing in old screening for re screening. The piece cites Uncle Sam’s slogan and calls for action by authorities.
The Second War Fund Campaign in Kossuth County sets a national oversubscription record with communities across Algona Buffalo Burt Cresco Fenton Garfield German Hebron Irvington Ledyard Lincoln Lone Rock Lotts Creek LuVerne Plum Creek Portland Prairie Riverdale Seneca Sherman Springfield Tonka Union Wesley Whittemore and Bancroft funding above quotas. Honor rolls praise Titonka for the heaviest oversubscription and Sencea township for top township status as 364 solicitors and many volunteers drive a countywide effort applauded by the County Executive Committee. A Red Cross rally and nurse enrollment drive are planned to support ongoing relief work.
Harold Livermore, a radio operator in the U S Navy, arrived home in Cars with his parents after surviving the sinking of the U S S Tyler. He had been stationed at Great Lakes and Harvard and later served with Leo Carey of Albert Lea. His brother’s family shared news of the peril and Harold’s safe arrival.
A Centralizer Creameries agent in Kossuth County is accused of false claims to sway farmers from local creameries. Officials note no new cream acceptance limits, describe the grading process for Navy Butter production, and list inspectors at Whittemore Algona Burt Titonka. Germania and Swea City expect butter by June 1, boosting county production.
John EH Rode and family prepare to spend the hot summer months camping fishing and hunting in the lake regions of northern Minnesota. They have not decided yet where they will go.
The Farmers Elevator Co stockholders met in the basement of the M. I. church Monday afternoon. The financial statement was read and approved. Old officers were reelected for another year: Lou Oesterretcher president, Sam Reynolds vice president, G C Welhousen secretary, J J Cosgrave treasurer. All five directors were reelected.
Fragmentary OCR shows items including tanks or tankage, cash amounts, and stock or inventory notes. Names and specifics are unclear. readable figures include 440 units, 2296.30 dollars, and references to stock handling and stockroom activities.
A large audience attended the Red Cross sale last Saturday and nearly $1000 was raised. Mayor Fisher and Chairman Cosgrove organized the event. The Algona Cornet Band, led by Gen Moyers, performed on Main Street followed by a patriotic parade. Dr Templa wore Uncle Sam and Miss Ida Peterson the Goddess of Liberty.
After Rey and Cuthbert spoke, Kunz and Schwietert opened the sale with ed livestock grain and merchandise from stores. Bids topped $900 as items including a Kaiser's Bank token and an English sparrow toy sold high. W J Denton sold ice cream for over $20 to aid the Red Cross, despite rain thinning the crowd.
Last week the WK high school seniors were entertained nightly after the baccalaureate sermon. A crowded unveiling at the auditorium featured diploma ceremonies led by Rev. Jones of Algona and Mr. Chay. Graduates named include Maria McHlray Vida Zwietel Clavarun Vivian Relhsimen Vanne Relbsien and Andrew W. Bane Sen.
Trustees of the German Lutheran Church vote to grant Rev. Mueller a ten day to three week vacation. He will travel with his wife and children to Jonas County and Merrill for visiting relatives before spending three weeks in Texas. No services in June.
The article predicts a week of heated political headlines as local papers gauge county official races. Reader interest centers on Bro Wolfe of the Topic influence and winners in the forthcoming district contest, with outcomes to be decided Monday.
The report shows War Savings and Thrift Stamps sold in German township Buffalo township and one third of Portland township plus Tank during the final half of the year totaling 10796 dollars 75 cents. The territory’s annual quota is 30740 dollars and at the six months pace the drive is expected to exceed the goal.
Dr Walter Fraser of Algona a medical corps member has received orders to report at Hoboken New Jersey within a week or two for service. Dr Hartman was the first Algona doctor to assist the country and now Dr Fraser is called. E J Gilmore and M P Weaver of Algona visited Titonka Friday in support of L J Dickison for Congress. They had been to Wesley in the morning and were touring the county for the home men. We do all kinds of tin work. B L Hangen
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