Titonka Topic announces subscription rates and policies
The Titonka Topic lists subscription prices: 1.60 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, 2.00 elsewhere in county and trade area, 2.50 for Canada and foreign. It notes within-county subscriptions are continuing unless canceled, and other subscriptions lapse one month after expiration unless renewal arrangements are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Iowa
Kogsuth
Kossuth County
Canada
Roosevelt speech signals shift to self interest in war policy
The president’s remarks stress that aid to England rests on self interest and gold. He argues sea control as decisive and suggests limited American participation may be possible through air and naval actions. The speech elevates the idea of freedom of the seas and expands the use of executive emergency powers.
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Hitler
Axis
Roosevelt
England
British Empire
Hia
France
Dakar
Cape Verde Islands
Wilson
Germany
Prassat
Ald Yacey
Congress
Alsop
Kintner
Tvis
Crete Loss Highlights Risks of Aerial Invasion
The article notes that Allied and Axis maneuvering in Crete underscores the difficulty of cross–water invasion. It cites British naval gains, German air strength, and Britain's Mediterranean vulnerability while contrasting England's stronger defenses and RAF opposition to any invasion.
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Britain
Iraq
Crete
Mediterranean
England
Luftwaffe
RAF
Not Too Late Yet to Plant Gardens in Iowa
Extension horticulturist W H Collins of Town State College says late or fall gardens offer fresh vegetables, extended canning season, and better storage quality. Planting windows span from now through September with three groups: July 1–15 crops like cabbage and corn. July 15–30 crops such as turnips and endive. and late August to early September crops like spinach and lettuce. Northern Iowa shifts earlier by about ten days, southern areas later by ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HH. Collins
Town State, College
Collins
Iowa
Grain Feed for Cows Urged by County Agent
County agent A. La Brown urges dairy farmers to feed grain to cows this summer under the food for defense program to expand dairy production. He recommends a defense ration of 1 pound grain per 1 pound of milk about 6 pounds of milk per day and notes pastures drying or already worn require grain, while green pastures also justify feeding now to extend the milking season and use on hand grain to support defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food For Defense Program
A. la Brown
Folks, Fun and Fables in a Small Town
A county superintendent notes student malaprops from exams. Jokes include misdefinitions of spinster and ox, misplacements like anatomic canals, and quips about women, beer ads, gas stations, and root beer. Humorous vignettes reflect local life and wit.
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M. G
Adam
Indiana
Changes in Surplus Foods for June Announced
County agent A L Brown reports from Alfred J Q Willmont area rep of the Surplus Marketing Administration at Des Moines that butter and fresh carrots are removed from the June list and fresh cabbage and fresh snap beans are added. The June list, effective June 1 to June 30, includes raisins lard pork corn meal eggs flour graham flour prunes hominy grits potatoes cabbage beans oranges apples and dried fruit and edible beans.
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A.L. Brown
Alfred JQ
Whlmont
Surplus Marketing Administration
Des Moines
Kossuth
Kill Cucumber Beetles With Derris Dust
Dill notes outline using der ris dust with 1 percent rotenone to kill striped cucumber beetles on cucumbers melons and squash. Mix 1 pound derris dust 4 percent rotenone with 3 pounds carrier. apply with hand duster. For large fields calcium arsenate may be cheaper but much more toxic to humans.
Funeral Held for Algona Resident Mrs John Ludwig
A graveside service was held Monday afternoon at Calvary Cemetery in Algona for Mrs. John Ludwig 71 a former Algonan who died Friday at St Vincent's Hospital in Sioux City She was formerly Anna Dale Survived by sister Mrs Agnes Dutton Algona brother Leo Dole St Paul and her three children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Calvary Cemstery
John Ludwig
Algonan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Sioux City
Anna Dale
Agnes Dutton
Leo Dole
St. Paul
Wesley Band Concert Opens Season With Strong Attendance
Wesley residents packed the main hall for the season’s first band concert conducted by R. J. Campbell. The Wesley program earned enthusiastic applause. In Jones county fishing licenses have nearly doubled over the same period in 1940, signaling a busy year ahead.
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Wesley
R. J. Campbell
Jones County
Bruns and Fransen Celebrate 28th Anniversary at Titonka Church
Mr and Mrs Henry H Bruns observed their 28th wedding anniversary with a silver service at Immanuel Lutheran Titonka on June 8 1926 officiated by Rev A J Wellner. Rev Wm Planz led a Psalm 103 tribute. Relatives and friends attended a feast at the Bruns home, with readings by Frieda Schneider and a quartet performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Brune
Henry H. ‘Bruns
Carrie Franzen
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Titonka
A. J. Wellner
Wm. Planz
Bruns
Frieda Schneider
Albert Lea
Mildred Franzen
Margaret Franzen
George Sonnenberg
Dick Franzen
Herman iLim
Wellner
Martha
Otto Martell
Menno
Welidy
String Beans with Vegetable Topping Recipe
A pantry note suggests using remaining canned string beans. The dish combines string beans with a crumb topping of butter bread crumbs parsley onion and salt. Melt butter, mix with crumbs and seasonings, heat beans, and serve with the topping sprinkled over.
Mattress Care Tips From a 1910s Reader
A reader asks about mattress care. Advice suggests using a cover and pad to extend life and comfort. Light maintenance includes weekly airing and turning, preventing lumping, avoiding placing mattresses under or atop others, and not carrying or folding to prevent sagging.
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Roy C. Ball
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Wm, Batt
L. G. Smith
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Tyke Theatre
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Bing Crosby
Dorothy Lamour
Bob Hope
Virginia
Madeline Carrol
Fred McMurry
Helen Broderick
Mari Wilson
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Jennie
Virginia Gilmore
William Henry
Anconas
Hamilton Hatchery
Myers
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Alva Uhl
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