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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
A long list of state and local candidates for governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction and more appears for Webster, Keokuk, and adjacent counties. The document names candidates from multiple towns and counties with districts and township officer details included for a forthcoming primary election.
A slate lists John M. Work for U S Senator from Des Moines, Alipas of Davenport for presidential electors at large, Joseph M. Mohr of Marshalltown for Governor, Ernest Holtz of Dubuque for lieutenant governor, William Strauss of Burlington, Ernest C. Pigach of Sioux City for Treasurer, and T F Willis for State Superintendent. Lena Bilterman of Avery is noted for district presidential lieutenant. J F Zempel of Boons is listed for district leadership. County ticket includes auditor, treasurer, clerk of the district court, recorder, sheriff, superintendent of schools, surveyor, and four supervisors. Township officers cover trustees, clerks, justices, constables, and assessors with Algona township limits.
A flood of political notices from Iowa's 17th district and Kossth County outline Republican and Democratic primary candidacies for state senator county surveyor and supervisor. Candidates from Algona Wesley Whittemore and Denison press claims, with caucus calls and endorsements, plus urging votes for Conner and others in June primaries.
Fragmentary report alleges Editor Reed was offered to bring singing women aboard a Texas train. The tale mixes claimed nudity and perfumed rumors with dialogue about inviting two women to travel and sing, leaving the truth very uncertain.
The letter attacks Senator Allison for alleged ties to Sioux City and Pacific railroad and portrays him as serving corporations while urging Cummins to advance Iowa interests. It condemns former allies and defends Cummins as a moral, active advocate for justice in the state.
Claims exceeding 250000 have been filed against the Bank of Corwith, nearing 300 distinct claims. Judge Smith orders two special sessions in Hancock county district court, with one in January and another in August. Additional land title cases await in Fort Dodge and Traverse County, to be heard at fall sessions. Standling, the absconding cashier, remains in hiding. authorities believe he took about 50000 in cash.
Local shop announces a one week removal sale from May 2a to May 10 featuring reduced stock across all lines. Special deals include goods not usually kept in a restaurant, tea, toilet soaps, soda, coffee and assorted items from Mr. Delckman, Good black tea and other closeout offers from Mr and Mrs C G Coonay.
A May 1008 letter from Murdo describes a bloom of spring, rapid town growth, and new boarding houses as the town expands. The writer notes abundant water, many farms with 14 to 20 cows, and 18 dairy cows. calls for a creamery as shipping remains to Mitchell and Deadwood.
A 1.00 bounty on every lion scalp draws hunters as Delbert and Deil chase a big intruder near the barn. The note records various social calls, visits, and errands from Algona to Sexton, mentioning many residents and activities.
Last week Leé Daniels and Mise Quinule ne ver spent Sunday at the Jobe Bat 804 home in Titonka Will Bike and daughter Lenselih Sunday In Titonka.
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