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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
1
Local Farm Bureau meeting in Titonka unanimously objects to an open season on Chinese pheasants in Kossuth County. They urge the State Game Warden to oppose the plan citing potential crop damage, trespassing, and influx of hunters from Iowa and beyond.
A local printing of a patriotic message extols standing for the flag in public spaces. The piece links Old Glory to centuries of struggle and human rights, urging leaders to rise and inspire others to show respect and strive for equality.
In Kossuth County and northern townships a poultry ailment mirrors past outbreaks with high mortality. Symptoms include not eating or drinking, nasal discharge, throat rattling, gasping, and purple-tinged heads before death. Remove affected birds, cull unproductive yearlings, and thoroughly clean and ventilate housing. Cooperation with farmers, veterinarians, and the Iowa State College vet department aims to halt losses and share aid. Rev G N Squires named to new charges after Le Marg conference.
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a barn on the John Schumacher farm five miles west of town Friday. Mrs Schumacher noticed the blaze at 10:00 m and volunteers prevented spread to other buildings. The 50 by 60 foot barn held harness, hay, oats, straw, and a pony. Insurance covered part of the loss. Mr Schumacher was away with a gravel crew near Whittemore and arrived home after the fire.
Iowa bankers are urged to aid farm warehouse law effectiveness. M. G. Thornburg notes cooperative efforts in Humboldt County where an Agricultural Credits Corporation formed with bankers and farmers contributing equal shares. A statewide letter seeks banker support to finance corn warehousing and promote orderly marketing.
The council approved changing State Street parking from thirty minutes to one hour and ordered rope off West Call Street during school recess to allow children to play safely in the street. Businessmen and the Community Club will park at least one block away from State Street during business hours to free space for farmers and others.
An Algona man, Nick Williger, was badly hurt Monday when carrying lumber in a church basement in darkness. The pit near the edge caused a head injury. aid from Janitor Goeders and Mrs. Scanlan helped transport him to the Harig home before Doctor Wallace treated him with stitches. His condition improved to rest as well as can be expected.
Sheriff Hovey served warrants on M. J. Gilligan and Hugh Schemmel for bootlegging in Bancroft. Both bound to the grand jury with $1,000 bonds. McGilligan pled guilty to county information and paid a fine of $800 plus costs. Sylvester Robinson pled guilty and was fined $300, with 50 days in jail but suspended on good behavior.
Captain Joseph A Cooper will deliver The Supreme Test of Civilization in Itonka on October 29 as the first Redpath-Vawter Lecture Course entry. The talk promises universal interest and includes wartime experiences from the speaker. Remember the date October 29.
Iowa begins its ninth annual Red Cross Roll Call with Armistice Day as the kickoff. Des Moines announced plans show virtually every city town and hamlet will hold the annual membership drive from Armistice Day through Thanksgiving. President D W Morehouse of Drake University named Iowa Roll Call chairman. he urged public support for relief, health education, and aid to veterans and disaster victims.
Mrs Margaret Shugart District Superintendent for the American Home Funding Association visited Ottumwa Iowa yesterday soliciting funds for the home which was incorporated in 1899 and has cared for 8500 children.
The first assistant Postmaster General issued a publicity notice about misaddressed Mayo Clinic mail in Rochester Minnesota. Patients should use care of general delivery or a street or hotel address as Mayo Clinic has no patient mail facilities. St Marys Hospital is often confused and should receive mail for its patients.
An August report by Iowa State College extension notes 882 poultry keepers in Iowa earned 13 977 22 above feed costs. Laying hens produced 520 873 eggs from 38 2 flocks averaging 12 8 per hen, up from July. Highest returns came from single comb White Leghorns with top producers Russell H Lux Hopkinton and W H Cochran Scranton.
The Fairmont Sentinel notes that some fights are no longer in the squared circle after attending a county public dance. It cites arrests for assault avoided by music and observers comparing dancers to wrestlers contortionists and speedway antics. An 80 year old would be Beau Brummel in the ballroom.
Report circulates that a man shot after being caught stealing chickens in Cresco township died in a Fort Dodge hospital. A local warning from George Klenck forbids hunting on his farm without permission.
Iowa hog cholera shows a higher incidence this year, says Dr. K W Stouder extension veterinarian at Iowa State College. Vaccination costs are low, about one cent per pound of pork for a double immunizing shot, and while not a cure it is the only known preventive measure. Feeding green corn does not cause the disease.
Iowa motorists moved an estimated 280 million miles on primary roads in July, with Mason City counts suggesting near statewide traffic levels. Officials say paved highways save motorists about 20,000 in depreciation weekly and attract out of state visitors, boosting farm and industrial advertising.
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