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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
2
A local notice from Titonka area discusses funding and duties for the school superintendent supervising common schools. It notes after April first the service will be free to farmers in need, amid plans to complete school grounds and building work by contractors, with photos delayed until grounds are ready. Joint drainage district notices follow.
Boone Tribune notes Hon L J Dickinson of Algona spoke in Boone for the Republican nomination in the Tenth District. The Democrat editor praises Dickinson as capable, experienced, and ready to replace the incumbent, amid local Republican backing and strong interest in the race.
Residents of Martinsburg West Virginia report seeing an American flag formed by clouds in the sky similar to a Chicago paper description. They also claim endless rows of soldiers within the cloud picture, fueling belief that the war will end soon with victory on the banner.
County Superintendent Shirley asks country school boys to plant a patch of beans to meet government needs. Those who do not receive blanks but want to participate should notify Supt Shirley. Government contracts with large producers pay eight cents per pound for the crop.
The Algona Courier notes a late week discussion among farmers about a shortage of farm help. The reference centers on Mr. Hoitor and a general street conversation about labor needs affecting the town.
Chemical analyses of the ash of household wastes show marked fertilizing value in common refuse. Banana skins banana peels orange skins grapefruit skins lemon skins apple peelings cantaloupe rinds potato peelings pea pods bean strings stems tea leaves coffee grounds eggshells bones peanut shells tobacco and fruit stones enrich soil and feed pigs and poultry.
Local items report attendance at a funeral in Morning to the sister Theodore Schroeder. visits and travel by residents including Emil Wester Alan Richter and family. charitable work by MEL church women earning about 65 dollars. farm work, medical trips, and liberty loan discussions dominate community updates with towns like Britt Brittling Algona and Town Cities mentioned. several residents travel for business, schooling, and family care with farm activity including hog shipments and cattle dehorning.
Our first item notes the arrival of George Avery Fitch in Portland on March 16. He weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and is reported as sound and well. Nurse Mrs Alf Graham and Dr Peters express elation at the birth. Miss Nellie Peters teaching.
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