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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
3
The advertisement touts Wallis tractors with a valve-in head motor and removable cylinder sleeves, machined combustion chambers, a strong U frame foundation, oversized bearings, and fully enclosed steel gears in oil. It urges farmers to choose Wallis for reliability, economy, and advanced engineering, urging dealers to act now.
Neighbor report highlights include Mrs Lawler’s guests and a supper by Royal Neighbors of America at Woodman Hall, while Britt and Algona residents attend dances and visit relatives. Eggs trade steady at 38 cents, and plans move toward electric sights in Weten as carpenters finish a barn project.
A bustling Saturday dance drew a good crowd in Woden. Local residents report shipping troubles for Carr, Brons, and Gjerde, with cars delayed past two weeks. Henry Carr tours Overland car, while families visit Britt Garner and Clear Lake with various trips and social events noted.
Burt Higbee visits Corwith. Henry Smith injured at lumber yard. A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Meade died soon after. Burt’s class at Corwith high includes two girls and three boys. Senior banquet at R. J. Grover’s. Lon Whitehill sells pool hall. Mrs. Henry Simmons Jr. in Mason City for sister’s appendectomy. Irene Kirchen and Miss Green from Ames visit H. Kirchen family. Roy Rambo clan hosted Tennessee kin. Des Moines trip for conference. Albert Stewart enlists, stationed at Camp Dodge. Mrs. Peters returns from medical convention in Des Moines. Mary Peters visits from Swea City. Rev. Wessel’s sermon notes. Wayne Mann and Bob Simmons with Algona youths return from Chicago auto run.
A fragmentary report mentions Mrs. Blvidgo and Mrs. Sarchett with family attending a Birthday Circle gathering on Thursday. It notes Mrs. Hulurt escorting her daughter to Sanborn last week and visits by Mrs. Bean and Mrs. Edwards from Sioux Rapids. News from Wisconsin and visits by Mrs. Mannab Peck and Mrs. Stehle appear in the local notes.
Local residents report farm folk hauling their spare days to town for rising prices. Visitors include Chas Phelps and family, Dorrance from Burt, and Algona groups. Notables note Miss Vive Mann returning from Greene Town to resume schooling and social rounds with Burt and Burt area families.
Readable fragments urge sellers to send butter and calves to a creamery, promoting profits and secure supply chains.
A brief notice from Kossuth County reports a political event featuring Representative Lam and candidate a as primaries draw near in January 1920. The sparse readable text notes a rally setting and partisan activity in the war on veteran issues.
State Representative candidate from Hancock County announces bid subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. dated Britt Iowa January 26 1920. Also political announcement for re nomination to State Senator 47th District by H C Adams Algona Iowa subject to June primaries.
Earl F. Peterson of Algona announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Kossuth County Recorder. He asks voters to support him and pledges to serve in accordance with the will of the people and county needs.
Strong Sam leads with two contenders for Kosduth County sheriff on the Republican ticket. Voters face a June primary to decide between George F. Hacktian of Algona, Iowa, and the other candidate.
W A Foster of Algona Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of coroner in Kossuth County subject to Republican voters decision at the June primary.
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