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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
1
A fierce Alaskan sledge dog Kazan, part gray wolf, saves his master and travels north to marry Isobel. The party grows with dog-team driver McCready joining, while Kazan initially menaces him and Isobel struggles to calm the animal.
Kazan, Thorpe, and Isobel quarrel as McCready arrives with his dog whip. McCready challenges Kazan while Isobel moves to ease tensão, recalling forest lore. Thorpe holds the chain as a tense scene unfolds near the Les Pas camp with a looming journey ahead.
In a dim forest camp Kazin endures a harsh captivity as Thorpe rigs a sledge and a shadowy party tightens its grip. Issy laughs at the perilous life as McCready, a wary agent, circles close, while Kazan awaits a chance to act and a sudden threat from behind reveals McCready’s vengeful ambush.
McCready drains whisky and schemes as Kazan endures brutal punishment and suspected abuse. Tormented by fear and desire, Kazan recalls past beatings while Isobel warns Thorpe and consoles him, and the dog’s spirit fractures under the mounting tension.
The McCready tale shows the devil gaining the upper hand again with recurring penalties. readers are warned that major twists are coming in the next installment.
The article notes razors gained general use in France during Louis X's reign. One reason offered is the king's youth and beardless appearance when he ascended the throne. Courtiers shaved to avoid luxury their king could not share, a custom that spread from court to commoners and to England, shaping facial styles.
The note compares lifespans of crabs, oysters, and frogs. Crabs may live up to fifty years, oysters average about four, and frogs can reach eighty six years. The text mixes curious facts on animal ages.
Gov. Harding announced a statewide home guard to stand in for Iowa military units when federal service is needed. The guard would mirror the national guard but remain under state control. Recruitment targets older men not eligible for federal service, with equipment plans awaiting War Department approval after a Washington conference.
Gov. Harding announced a state defense committee to oversee Iowa conscription and wartime measures. Lafe Young is chairman with Adjutant General Guy Logan as secretary. Members include W. W. Marsh, John T. Adams, G W French, J. L. Kennedy, James M. Pierce, J. J. Deems, Paul Junkin, M. J. Wade, W. G. Dows, Charles Webster, E. O’Connor, F. H. Hammih, John Morrell Jr., J. I. Doty, J. A. Potter and more across Des Moines, Davenport, Dubuque, and others.
Storm Lake reports the death of Dr. L M Nusbaum after a weeklong illness from erysipelas He was a longtime practicing physician active in forward movements and served on Buen Viste College board the school board and other public bodies He owned the Bradford hotel and other city property He leaves a widow and daughter Gladys a nurse at Northwestern University
John Loetscher proprietor of the Dubuque School of Aviation suffered probable fatal injuries when his aircraft failed to land cleanly two miles north of Dubuque. The tail struck a telephone wire, throwing him to the ground, the plane then landing on him. Farmers rescued him and he was rushed to a hospital.
Judge Hutchison denied an injunction against the proposed consolidated school act in Liberty township. The measure, favored in January, faced opposition from farmers Gorman and William Windsay who argued the board failed to meet legal requirements and warned of increased taxation.
Creston N Wise files in federal court alleging the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers and its officers caused harm seeking 25000 dollars. The petition claims letters threatened Wise claiming he sacrificed a hand to obtain 3000 dollars from the beneficiary society.
Bjorklund a young son from Liberty township died when his car overturned near Sioux Falls. Albert Ware who accompanied him was seriously injured. The pair had left Liberty township for South Dakota and were within a few miles of Sioux Falls when the crash occurred.
The Hamilton County Medical Association in Webster City unanimously tendered its services to the government for the medical reserve. Twenty five members signed up and wired notice to Governor Tranding. Dr G J McAullive of Webster City chaired the local volunteer contingent.
The Farmers Savings bank purchases Kaskey’s store at Main and Second to construct a modern bank building. The plan converts the first floor to main work space and offices, with a large meeting room, private rest room for women, and second floor offices. The project is the biggest since the Richards theater and bank building twenty five years ago.
Fort Dodge Webster County Medical Society condemns the court process that freed Mauries O Connor before he killed himself while mentally unbalanced. Resolutions urge Gov Harding to name a state board of alienists with hospital superintendents to hear appeals from county infanity commissioners.
Governor Harding proposes making the first conscription day a state patriotic holiday to close stores as eligibles sign up for military service. He seeks to enroll a large number of Iowa men without cost to the national government.
Major Sheldon upgrade program estimates total spending near one third of a million dollars. Key projects include the Myers hotel Masonia temple sanitary and storm sewers a sewage disposal plant and construction of several new homes with the largest planned for Judge W D Boles and Attorney T E Diamond.
Capt. M. C. Mumma reports two hundred six students from the university recommended for Fort Snelling with forty one rejected. Most recommendees are students. eight come from Cornell college. ten are faculty. others are graduates.
Willeut sells 3600 bushels of corn at Alta market for 5250 dollars. Sieeney of Sioux Rapids shoots an eagle measuring 614 feet from tip to wing. Fairview school near Alta to be dedicated May 21 with Gov. Harding to speak. Mansay high school to graduate 23 in early June. Alta central to graduate 17 on May 23 with Rev. Spence of Port Dodge as orator. Newell Commercial Club officers named I F Parker president T F Householder VP C R Waterman secretary E R Norton treasurer. Six more Alta youths enlist in army and navy, total from Alta eleven. Arch ie R Nelson of Aurora, state university senior, passed bar, to join reserve officer training at Fort Snelling. Edward Keenan, 16, of Hagia Grove, injured by collision with Chicago Great Western train. Cherokee County doctors offer to serve in wartime medical reserve.
A garbled OCR fragment cites an alleged mucilage formula claimed to be used by the U.S. government. It mentions an "Electrical Uxperk inventor" and an ingredient list including dax trin water agatle weld and alcohol with measurements.
A contemplative reflection cites Carlyle on perseverance. The text argues that persistence amid hindrances and impossibilities marks the strong from the weak, urging steadfast effort across all ventures.
A young kindergarten teacher in Indianapolis narrates an immigrant child’s request to hang a picture. The pupil returns the gift explaining that his family lives in a central room without a wall. The story, shared by Ione, highlights housing conditions in eastern cities and child perspective.
South Africa has laid the foundation for a large egg trade with Great Britain. A very large arrival of South African eggs reached London recently, with several small consignments shipped earlier. The eggs are said to be of exceptionally good quality.
The note asserts that four manila ropes weigh for weight as strong as steel and cautions about the virtue of using a press agent. The statement reflects trade or moral caution typical of period commentary, signaling skepticism toward promotional tactics.
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