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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a road incident involving a person named Haroll and Lenstaa af Mis. near Mes. Taare, with mention of a specific time and date unclear. Further readable details are unavailable in the readable text.
An Iowa proclamation calls all residents to buy War Savings and Thrift Stamps between May 4 and May 11 1918 to help fund the national war effort. It restricts purchases to 1000 dollars per person, notes four percent interest, and urges every man woman and child to pledge at least twenty dollars.
A call to intensified patriotic spending on Liberty Bonds as a personal duty. The piece urges buying more bonds to back the government and reflect national resolve, linking consumer choices to support for the war effort and urging visible support like wearing a Liberty Bond button.
Public appeal signed by Wilbur Nesbit Director of Publicity for the Third Liberty Loan urges unity and sacrifice. The message calls Americans to support troops at home and overseas and to stand shoulder to shoulder in national defense. Aimed at boosting war bond purchases through the Seventh Federal Reserve District.
Mrs Rethsamen reports two hundred sweaters and two hundred socks donated since July 1. Banner-knitters this month include Mrs Ann Cosgrove four sweaters Mrs Dennis four sweaters and Mrs R L Lamoreux three sweaters.
A garbled report quotes Lieutenant Pat O’Brien and others railing against Germans and the Kaiser, claiming starvation tactics and retaliation in harsh terms. It notes a suggestion of punitive measures and refers to a public ceremony amid wartime tensions.
Herman Gahlman Sr. completed a substantial woven wire fence along the north line of his farm boosting value and appearance. A Haancock County pioneer since 1879, the property now may be worth about 200 dollars per acre with a modern home, large stock buildings, rural telephone and mail route. A hardworking farmer, he built his success on economy and fertile north Iowa land.
The Smith family thanks everyone who aided them during illness and death, and those who contributed music and flowers.
Sealed bids for filling and backfilling an open ditch over tile in Haait branch of Drain 4, 102 stations, require not over 6000 cubic yards of earth movement. Bids due May 17, 1918, at 10 am in the Kosuth County Auditor's office Algona Iowa. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder with 10 percent cash deposit. completion by November 1, 1918.
Farmers in Waden and nearby areas expect to plant 300 acres of beets this year with Banker Bade owning 300 acres on rented land. The plan is to extend the beet industry next year to roughly 1000 acres or more.
CW Tuttle said he had his baggage packed and was ready to sail for France. The note mentions preparations for departure and possible travel plans.
Not enough clear content to determine names places dates or events. The readable fragments resemble garbled OCR text and do not form a coherent news item or notice.
The Ernest Workers' Club donated £125 to the local Red Cross chapter. An earlier newspaper item failed to appear, and credit for the donation was omitted. The club members are thanked publicly and the intention to give full credit is stated.
Charry Whine, of Hugh Kine of Woden, named first sergeant of his aviation company in Waco Texas. He commands thirty two men in a field behind the front, overseeing repairs when a fixing machine is disabled. He is soon to sail for France.
Al Staehte or Burt the candidate for County Auditor visited Titonka with Millie Mann to campaign Friday. The group met voters as they introduced themselves and planned further campaigning in the locality.
Relatives and friends of several soldiers in army camps were deceived by swindlers who wired or wrote for funds under soldiers' names. Each request claimed the soldier had been discharged and could not be identified, urging money be sent by wire or by mail to general delivery, bypassing verification.
Al Stachie of Burt campaigns in Swea City in support of his bid for auditor. He notes it is his first run for public office after 17 years running a Burt hardware store and two years managing Burt Telephone. He claims strong business qualifications and energetic campaigning.
The piece argues that America must feed its own population and allied nations while safeguarding neutrals from starvation. It advocates maximum effort, prudent use of available food, and greater production as key measures to ensure adequate food for all.
J. J. Cosgrove arrived last Saturday from the east and a careful look into the matter may reveal useful hints. Experienced friends could help in sealing the deal amid travels and distant introductions.
The Stecker family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for support during the illness and death of their wife and babe. Gratitude extends to those who contributed music and flowers from Bruna Stecker and family.
A letter from Buffalo Center dated April 26 shows R Gibson asking to receive the Topic for one year by mail. He explains he is six miles from town on a farm and will send $1.50 for the first year upon arrival in town.
Seven cars of stock were whipped out Saturday evening. The Farmers shipped four cars, John Briggs two cars, and Schram & Pannkuif one car.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to swap decorative patriotism for action by volunteering. It contrasts wearing colors with actually serving, urging enlistment or farm labor to support the army and navy during a national effort. The poem promotes practical contribution over ceremonial display.
In the county atej? out a test program amid spread concerns. Dereant county authorities report tests in several towns, with about forty percent of participants showing results.
Peck Hansen of Garner purchased the Kramey acreage near Woden for 200 dollars per acre. The land lies in good soil and was considered well worth the price.
Last Friday evening Marshal Knall obtained search warrants from Judge McDermott and with Constable Stratman, the Mayor, and several citizens conducted a raid on the Chapman barn in Buffalo Center to locate liquor for an intended real use.
A. L. Peterson of Algona and J. A. Frech of Bancroft announce runs for Treasurer and Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket. Ag use Beardsley of Algona and Ag identified seek renomination as County Auditor, all subject to June Republican primaries.
A pair of notices from Kosuth County Republicans urge voters to support Tam a candidate for County Auditor and JT. P. Warrington for Representative in the June Primary. Joe Jenks of Ledyard also seeks the nomination for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket.
Mrs. Myre C. Curyea of Germania, Towa announces her Republican bid for Konsuth County Recorder. She urges voters to back her candidacy at the upcoming June primaries.
A historic note explains chickens do not wash like other birds and cleanse themselves by wallowing in soil. It recommends every poultry house be equipped with a dust box to aid cleanliness and health.
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