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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
5
A county dairy tour visited Algona with plans at McCork Farm featuring Holstein and Prussian cattle. Officials including H E Galby and L B Gillette spoke on dairy history and state farm labor efforts. The Farm Bureau notes 27,348 laborers placed during the draft crisis and projects strong local hiring this summer.
Editorial urges passage of federal funding for maternity and infancy hygiene. It notes postwar distractions blocked a prior bill and describes a proposed $2,000,220 annual appropriation to states for public health nursing and maternal instruction, prioritizing rural areas and home or hospital care.
About 10 200 men received employment on farms in Iowa during the first seven months of 1919 through free employment bureaus run by farm bureaus. Roughly 4 700 were special harvest hands while hired.
A local column urges strengthening community spirit in Titonka Ohio style. It argues mutual help, loving thy neighbor as thyself, and tempering gossip, criticizing class divisions and urging every townsperson from farmer to merchant to live by the Ten Commandments.
A fanciful forecast describes weddings ten years hence with a bride in a traveling dress and a groom in a fitted dark suit. The groom carries a rose and wears neat hair oil scent as he walks the aisle while the bride earns a steady salary as a bookkeeper.
The High School team meets a town pickup squad Friday evening in the High School gym. Last year’s defeat fuels the High School effort while town players doubt the younger team’s mettle. No admission charge.
Notice dated October 1 1919 from B G Brouns Titonka Iowa informs Hans IV that pool tables stored in a barn eighteen months earlier will be removed for storage on or after thirty days from the date.
HE GALLS' health improves slowly as he undergoes stomach treatment. A large audience gathered at Honpie Hopkis on Tuesday for an auction of stock and machinery. most items sold though the corn crop remained. The owner plans to move near Holland after selling assets while Willie Amesbury at Iowa State University shares exam success as a freshman. Obituary notes Mrs. Missal of Ortwel township died after cancer surgery. funeral held yesterday. Curtis stock buyer John Aldinger sells to his brother-in-law John Frank who will relocate with October’s end. Other locals Trafalgar Lenander, Sant Maytie, and Mr. Smith from Bancroft visited Friday aiding Denander farms sale. Postmasters on Uncle Sam routes begin six months mail runs as L A Reaser and wife take over Titonka Hotel. An addition goes up on Kunz residence. work started last week with Badie, John, and Mx Holm handling affairs.
Webster City links to a courting party delaying a Burt train connection while a Burt sale drew bidders and prize annals. The week also covered a threshing of mules at Lamoreux’s sale, cattle prices, and town updates on residents moving west, marriages, and wartime returns including men from France and Pershing parades.
In a period of postwar adjustment, a national morale dip is blamed on strikes led by foreigners while 85 percent of returning veterans are back to work. Coal and steel disputes threaten winter production as labor leaders and capital meet. observers note sober, industrious workers amid widespread unrest.
The piece argues Iowa land prices have risen about a hundred percent in the last year, fueled by high sale prices and productive power. It cautions against calling it a boom, noting land value supports wealth through improved farming and labor, with dollars losing buying power yet land likely to rise. For sale line lists Shepherd pups by John Ahlinger of Titonka, Iowa.
Three Tuttle brothers from Clarion were on a Minnesota North Dakota trip when Arthur Tuttle's car overturned four miles north of Bancroft near Levi Hawbaker farm. Guy Tuttle died at the scene from a broken neck. Melvin and Arthur survived with injuries as the front seat occupant was pinned beneath the car.
A resident builds a basement at his home while his wife is away in New York. The project, begun during a few days of yard work, cheers the husband who praises his wife and urges others to show appreciation through deeds and care, despite minor backaches and costs.
Miss Clara Krull and Lewis Huber married a year ago in Mason City while she attended business college. The union remained secret until now when they informed the editor and friends. The Tonrfe extends congratulations and best wishes.
In a bold 4 page issue the Brooklyn Iowa Chronicle editor declares support for land values reaching 1200 dollars per acre within years. He dismisses critics who doubted prices in the past when around 160 dollars per acre were discussed.
A stray pie weighing about 110 pounds arrived at a resident's home last week prompting a call for the owner to contact Anil and arrange payment. The note, attributed to Fraak en, requests settlement.
Rickiefa Bros Titonka Iowa advertise purchased a Sandwich fours Tole corn sheller and offer to do all shelling work. Prices are reasonable.
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