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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
5
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Iowa dry organizers press for a statewide turnout of about 1 000 000 votes on October 15 to uphold constitutional provisions on prohibition. They estimate 175 000 votes for wet and rely on every dry voter to cast ballots, with campaign workers active in two thirds of counties and William Jennings Bryan slated to tour the state and appear in Des Moines in the campaign’s final days.
Denton and Mrs. Herbert Winter visited Camp Dodge in Des Moines last Friday to see the Titania unit. He describes a large soldier presence, guards like Bill Smith, and fellows easing into army life with stories of food, cots, and drills.
Geo Radamaker was driving near the Win Doege farm when his car turned turtle. He suffered two broken ribs and lost control of the vehicle, causing the accident.
Alfred Hanson enrolled in the primary room on Monday raising the class count to 61. Several students were absent for sickness and birthday celebrations noted. additions include visits by Lillie Marguerite Budlong and tales of advanced first grade to second grade promotions.
A long list of social and business interactions from Algona to Titonka includes residents like Ers A Cosgrove and Mrs Norney visiting Algona, along with farmers shipping cattle and calves to Chicago markets. The notes mention farm sales and purchases nearby, weekly church and club activities, auto trips to Estherville and Winnebago City, and farm updates in the area around Titonka and Emmetsburg.
Field selection aims to secure maturity and reduce barren stalks by choosing Lewy suckers for higher yields. Mentioned benefit includes an 18 bushel rise with careful selection and the need to dry promptly and save two years supply of sound seed for 1919.
Fire destroyed a barn and silo on a Kire property causing extensive loss. Neighbors aided with water but the structure and stored hay oats harness and a cream separator were ruined. The farmer and landlord faced several hundred to around $1600 in losses, partly insured.
Dahl manager of the Titania Telephone Co purchases the first lot north of Latmoreux Meat Market and plans a 24 by 30 brick office, two rooms. Construction to start once materials are bought with a contract let, aiming to finish in a month or six weeks.
Prof. M. Surchett of Delliver, superintendent of the Delliver Consolidated School, on a business trip to Titanka and a renewal of acquaintances. He earns 1200 per year and oversees a large student body. Attendees from Tilonka at Algona included J Budlongs and Edith, Lamoreux families, Rebsainen, Klenk family, Schram family, Reynolds, Ball, Cogswell, and Budlongs. Local news notes a Buffalo Ridge trip, a strong corn crop, and the death of Harry Smock in South Dakota. James Adams impresses with onions and turnips, hailed as a top gardener by the community.
Arrangements progress for a large stock show in Rossati County during Wool Week in October. Officials expect over 100 horses and colts and 200 hogs across classes with top breeding minis and Silver King seed corn on display at five towns. Shows run Fenton October 9, Swea City October 11, Germania October 12, Titonka October 12, and Wesley October 13.
R M Klenk purchased a 100 acre farm three miles from Oxford Iowa paying 200 per acre cash He plans to build a modern residence with basement furnace waterworks and electric lights and will erect new outbuildings He intends the place as his future home and will show guests a refined lifestyle
Regular services will be held at Titonken Church on Sunday morning and at Orthel in the afternoon at the usual hour. The notices indicate church activities across two locations on the same day.
A 1927 proclamation urges observance of Fire Prevention Day on October 9 1927. It cites wartime fire risks and calls for public cleanliness curb dangerous conditions and spread safety rules. The notice accompanies club activities noting a Woman’s Club meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Amesbury’s home and Miss Merta Wallacé to serve as librarian.
The Graattinger M B church pastor Rev Cuthbert is reassigned to the Titenka charge. Rev Knoer moves to Thornton and Rev Mitchell remains at Crystal Laira.
Friday afternoon at the Red Cross rooms features Pajama Day with an open invitation for all to attend.
Al Beekman, a carpenter for M4 CG Logan, fell sixteen feet from a ladder Monday afternoon and dislocated Alf Shanider. He was brought to town and taken to Dr Wallace's office for medical aid. Beekman left the site after the accident.
Mona Iowa September issue from Our Farm Bureau urges members to select seed corn now for next spring as seed may be scarce and costly. Advice covers kernels and stalk tips, drying and ventilation, and notes cooperative efforts with other agents and the Town Corn and Small Grain Growers Association. It mentions possible government purchase of artillery horses if enough fit animals are found.
Seed corn selection is argued as the best method to secure next year's planting. It advises gathering kernels from dented ears, choosing 30 to 46 ears per acre, and using a simple grain sack and hoop for storage.
Ed Monson writes from Camp Dodge that he and fellow soldiers are in good health and busy drilling daily. He recalls arriving with fourteen cars and two engines, and notes a train trip meal in Ames along the way. He asks for a return letter and signs from the 850th Infantry, Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa.
Peter Ubben writes from Camp Dodge Iowa describing the camp as a city like place three and a half miles long and a mile wide. He addresses Ca F 368th Infantry and signs his message with Des Moines Iowa as the location.
R D Ricipler reports arrival at Camp Dodge after a rough road trip. He mentions supper in Ames at the M B church and joining the 3d Machine Gun Battalion. He notes over 40 000 men at Camp Dodge and expresses eagerness to receive word from home.
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