Isolation era politics and White House influence shift noted
Titonka area observers describe a volatile Congressional scene as rebels from Democrats and Republicans threaten to block legislation. Reported White House strain with France and a shrinking Brain Trust signal a move toward a more restrained, independent Congress. Appointment frictions and Virginia judge vote show rising legislative autonomy amid isolationist sentiment. Local notes include a Kra mer family gathering and several community moves.
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White House
France
Congress
Borah
Johnson
Senate
House
Brain Trust
Amlie
ICN
Virginia
Titonka Topic Publisher Rates and Postal Matter Note
The Titonka Topic details its status as a second class matter at the Titonka post office and lists subscription rates: $1.50 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, $2.00 outside the county, and $2.50 for Canada and foreign countries. It notes subscriptions within the county or territory are ongoing unless canceled by the subscriber or publisher, while all other subscriptions lapse after expiration if not renewed, with payment time extended upon subscriber arrangement.
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Titonka
Iowa
Kossuth County
Canada
Economic Brightening Cited In 1938-39 Outlook Signals
In a cautious but improving tone, analysts note modest declines in current business indices yet brighter long term prospects. TVA’s purchase of Tennessee Electric is seen as potentially easing utility expansion, with possible low-rate capital and slower government encroachment. Corporate earnings for late 1938 show gains across autos, paper, textiles, electricals, and chemicals, while Treasury pump priming boosts cash deficits. Foreseeable activity includes higher car loadings, modest motor production, and rising construction costs.
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TVA
Tennessee Electric Company
Treasury
Oleg
Woden News Notes on Local Social and Sick Reports
Mrs Herman Swingen and Mrs Martin Hinders hosted the Methodist Luadies Aid in the church basement. Principal Dorothy Lucke was absent with flu. Miss Lucke was replaced by Mrs Luther Larson. Mr and Mrs Carl Tegtmeyer welcomed a daughter born Monday. M I L club met at Mrs Clem Floth’s home. Mrs Max Steinfeldt recovers at her parents’ home after major surgery. Arlys Kay, 3, had ear operations on both ears. her condition improves. Dr and Mrs J W L Tindall entertained five couples at an aluminum supper. James Hilferty farm farewell party as they move to Mason City. Penn Eckels of Britt visited Woden. Relatives learned of Albert Kiesaw’s sudden death at Waukon. funeral held Friday. Walter Dirksen visited Mason City. Herbert Cassels of Thornton spent week with his mother. Mrs Cassels works at Mrs Anna Hiseman’s home. Mr and Mrs George Gerdes and Dixie, Jack Monson visited Wesley friends. Herman Swingen and Arlis and Earl Tweet with Marion Gerdes dined at Mark Tweet’s in Thompson. Henry Wieland of Britt visited Walter Dirksen. Cleanor Missman of Britt stayed with Chet Missman. Arnold Buns dismissed from Altona General Hospital after appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Glen Thompson visited Mrs Thompson’s.
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Miss Lucke
Luther Larson
Carl Tegtmeyer
M. I. L. Club
Clem Floth
Max Steinfeldt
Mason City
George Rieken
Arlys Kay
Dale Rittenhouse
Dolmage F Hospital
JW. L. Tindall
Ted Bode
Charles Baack
Ohn Rudisili
Leo Studer
James Hilferty
Albert Kiesaw
Waukon
August Krieger
Bernard Harold
Estella Ludeking
Ted Gerdes
Walter Dirksen
Herbert Cassels
Thornton
Hither Cassels
Cassels
Anna Hiseman
George Gerdes
Dixie
Jack Monson
Wesley
Herman Swingen
Arlis
Earl ‘Tweet
Marion Gerdes
Mark Tweet
Thompson
Bernard
Harold Ludeking
Henry Wieland
Britt
Cleanor
Local Algona News Highlights and Social Notes
Algona and area residents engaged in a week of visits and events. Mr and Mrs Jerry Breen visited business here. William Rode returned from Excelsior Springs Missouri after treatments. a birthday dinner followed by cake and ice cream marked Sunday. Church groups planned meetings and a Sunday School teachers institute was held in Lakota. Families welcomed a new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Kenisher. several locals attended Masonic events in Burt. Bee equipment shipments were organized for Texas. A fire damaged cabs and piping at the Carl Callies farm after a basement fire was reported.
Community Notes Show Visits and Moves Across Town
Mrs Lloyd Bartlett Merlyn and Mary Ann visited the Fred Henken home while Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bartlett hosted Sunday gatherings. Neighbors Weert Asche Eunice Moore and the Nelsons were mentioned in weekend visits. Several families plan moves including C Nutt Harm Groen Hoppe Mowyer and Christiansen. A farewell party for Mrs L G Huber and daughter drew about ten ladies.
Thursday March 2 1080 events and social notes mixed
Reported incidents include a small smoke at a residence with no damage. Social gathering at Mario Sathoff Neiaay with card games and luncheon for local women led by Mrs. Allis winning high prize and Mrs. Pyle low. A Lutheran Sunday School teachers convention met at Lakota with representation from Woden Britt Titonka Lakota and local teachers named.
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Raine Kuchetireuther
Suting Hour Club
Mario Sathoff Neiaay
Guy Bruns
Hench
Raymond Bartlett
Dick Sloper
Henry Allis
Ben A. Meyer
Myrtle Johnson
Harley Brandt
Mrs. Schulz
Good Hope Lutheran
A. Killan
Louise Plaisier
Viona Post
Louis Franzen
Helena Senne
Vera Grecking
Immanuel Lutheran
More Pork Lower Cost Hog Feed Ad
An advert promotes Watkins Mineralized Hog Tonic to speed hog growth and lift market prices. It claims faster gains and higher returns, plus savings on Watkins extracts spices cosmetics medicines soaps and cleansers with A. C. Bierstedt promising follow up at Lakota phone 97.
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Watkins
A. C. Bierstedt
Lakota
Metzgar Family Socials and Local Accidents
Mr and Mrs Albert Metzgar and family visited Chas Leeks on Sunday. Clyde Bristow hosted friends for a card party Thursday. Burt and Portland ladies held their Nutrition meeting with Mrs Ray McWhorter on Wednesday. A March 9 follow up was at John Koestler home. Duane Metzgar cracked a bone above his ankle after a pony fall last week. Mrs Victor Appelgate and family visited John Koestlers Saturday. Howard Carlson returned to Bancroft after a week with the Koestlers.
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Albert Metzgar
Chas, Leeks
Clyde Bristows
Burt
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