Farm House Burns Near Titonka After Friday Blaze
The Mike Matern place residence located about 61 miles southeast of Titonka burned to the ground last Friday morning after a detective flue caused the fire. Wm Ward, recently operated on for appendicitis, and the hired man ill with pneumonia were moved to a neighbor’s home. Neighbors arrived quickly. Mesdames Lou Matein and Otto Kunz were injured when their auto skidded after spotting the fire and rushing to help. The house was only partly insured and will be rebuilt at once.
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Mike Matern
Aitey
Wesley
Hmmetsburg
Cosgrove
Titonka
Beopla
F. Callies
Rike
Dall
M. B. Dalton
Algona
Hig
Avife
Dalton
Fair Grounds
W. R. Hunt
Will Reed
Bryslyn
Minn
Austin
Titonia
Mr. Hunt
George ‘Cogswell
Estherville
Gen
Iowa
Rock Island
Cogswell
Taxes Question Raises County Engineering Costs
A local letter questions high taxes citing county engineer expenses. It notes engineers travel between towns for brief surveying, followed by long drives and idle time, claiming more than 15,000 was paid last year. The writer urges supervisors to audit costs and report next week.
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Thirtr Abody
Joada
Algona
Palawwout
Jude Ment
Aftmars
Board of Supervisors
Auto Hive
Guernsey Association Tour Aids Local Enthusiasts
The Guernsey Breeders Association held a successful educational tour and meeting in Algona on Thursday October 20. J By Stallard, field representative of the American Guernsay Cattle Club of Peterboro New Hampshire, and Professor Tinley of Ames, spoke to about 20 Guernsey enthusiasts from Kossuth County.
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Guernsey Association
Konsuth
Guernsey
Algona
J. By. Stallard
Guernsay Cattle, Club
Peterboro
N. H
Tinley
Ames
Guarn- Bey Enthusigata
Kossuth County
Guernsey cattle breeders hear Stallard praise local stock
A. J. Brown W. B. Quar ton and protester Finley Elve led a Guernsey herd inspection and breeding demonstration. Mr Stallard spoke on breeding phases and praised the local purebred and grade Guernsey cattle, noting notable cows and bulls and the potential of boys and girls in the purebred heifer club.
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Ams
A. J. Brown
W. B. Quarton
Guernsey
Finley Elve
Stallard
Spoka
Farm Bureau Membership Campaign Shows Gains
Kossuth county farmers maintain faith in the Farm Bureau as 61 of 232 school districts report 63 new members. Many non members would join if able to raise the five dollars, highlighting the group’s perceived value amid hard times and rising costs. The bureau cites legislative wins including railroad valuation cuts and freight-rate reductions as factors boosting support.
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Kossuth County
Farm Bureau
Iowa
National Congress
American Farm Bureau Federation
Employment Question Stirs Farmers Over Husking Labor
Farmers in Konsuth county seek labor solutions as the County Arm Bureau could place up to 60 workers, with wages of 2.50 to 3 dollars daily. Huskers arrive as corn rush nears, aided by more silo owners and machines, reducing need for manual husking.
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Arm Bureau
Konsuth
Hava
Ownership Statement for Titonka Topic October 1921
Ownership notice for Titonka Topic published in Titonka Iowa states Lee O Wolfe as publisher editor and business manager owner with Merton(?)/Mtonka Iowa listed as known holders. Notarization by Wm Boyken on October 1 1921.
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Titonke
Iowa
Lee O, Wolfe
Mtonka
Bonholders
Mergenthaler Linotype Co
New York
Wm. Boyken
Hartshorn and Tilmany Guests at BednoX Home
Mr and Mrs J Wy Hartshorn and My and Mrs J J Tilmany of Led yard attended a gathering at the BednoX home Sunday with Mia Austin and Rex present.
Titonka Local Notes Report Dinner Speech and Family Moves
Local notes from Hmmetsburg report Banker Cosgrove’s after dinner speech at Titonka and a string of neighborhood events. The column mentions property moves, long-time residents like M. B. Dalton, Cogswell family departures to Estherville, and social visits highlighting changes around Titonka.
Bankers Chosen as Pallbearers by Dying Man
A southern state man made his will naming local bankers as pallbearers for his funeral. When asked about the odd request he replied that bankers had carried him his whole life and should finish the job.
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Wix
Widow Denied. Soldier Alive After War Confusion
In Atlantic Iowa a widow insists her husband is alive after the government declared him dead. The husband returned from the war unharmed and disputes the claim he was killed in France. Their congressman seeks relief from the war department.
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Atlantic
Iowa
War Department
France
Palo Alto
Curfew Law Debate in Emmetsburg Sparks City Tension
The Upper Des Moines Republican criticizes Emmetsburg and its City Council for passing a curfew law, arguing the council exhausted warnings before resorting to legal discipline. The paper questions whether Republicans are in a better position to judge the need for such a measure than local officials.
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Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Algona
Senator Knox Remembered For Indifference In Public Life
Former Pennsylvania senator Knox, described as one of the most indifferent public figures, is recalled after his death. Secretary Lansing notes Knox rarely fought on policy, except for opposing the League of Nations covenant, while predicting he would grasp the treaty to fight it politically.
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Knox
Pennsylvania
Lansing
Lodge
Knox Slow to Seize Destiny in National Stage
The article portrays Senator Knox as uninterested in major leadership roles after serving as secretary of state under Taft and later as a Pennsylvania senator. It notes his minimal impact on international policy, his opposition to the League of Nations, and his reluctance in 1920 to pursue the Republican presidential nomination. It also mentions Harding’s refusal to appoint him secretary of state again, reflecting Knox’s perceived lack of ambition.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Willian H. Tall
Cnme
Metropolitan Club
Dinhar
Taft
Knox
Pennsylvania
Prestient
Wis
Jury List for November Term Opens in 1921
A list of prospective petit jurors for the upcoming November term of court, opening November 21, 1921, with jurors summoned to report Monday morning November 29, 1921. Names include Anderson, Che Ledyard. Berte Nicvolas. Sherman Binger. Garfield Cordas. many others from Algona, Springfield, Irvington, and nearby towns.
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George Lincoln Trenary
Fred LaVerne van Hise
John Whittemore
Weldert
Nick Riverdale
Weber
William Plum Greek - Walty
Jacob Fenton
Cow on spree in Caldwell milk fuels rumor of punch
In Caldwell New Jersey Walter Hayswood reports his cow Emma drank a batch of spoiled apples turned into alcohol causing the cow to jump fences chase horses disrupt a picnic and sleep in woods overnight. Neighbors seek confirmation of the surprising tale.
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Walter
Emma
Prohibition Officers Arrest Chapmen in Bootlegging Case
Prohibition Officer Glen A Brunson and L R Chapman of Chapman Bros Spirit Lake and Jeffarson faced bootlegging charges. Chapman, from a prominent firm, caused a sensational arrest. Brunson located liquor in a car and Buchanan of Mason City was sent to Fort Dodge for Chapman’s arraignment.
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Glen A. Brunson
L. R. Chapman
Chapman Bros
Spirit Lake
Jeffarson
Chapman
Brunson
Offees Buchanan
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Frank Aman Writes Interesting Letter From Mt Angel Oregon
A rambling letter from Frank X Aman in Mt Angel Oregon describes daily life, agriculture, roads, and weather. He mentions peach crops wheat and general scenery, notes coast influence, and comments on local events and a Halloween social at the Epworth League. He hopes for 1926 and addresses civic matters with a mix of humor and reflection.
Woman Sentenced for Forging Roosevelt Endorsement
Lena Richardson Burkett of Hillsdale Indiana was sent to the penitentiary for forging Theodore Roosevelt’s endorsement on a note for 69900. The three year term followed her October sentencing.
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New York
Lena Richardson Burkett
Hilladele
Ind
Theodore Roosevelt
Globe-Gazette
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X. Amun
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Whiel
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