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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
1
A LaVerne item criticizes Brother Sherwood for opposing liquor and wine in the Sacrament. The author defends sacramental use of wine, arguing ministers and Sherwood misinterpret Jesus Christ and church practice, labeling the stance as unChristian and contrary to the Lord's Supper origin.
Whittemore Champion rebuts Brother Sherwood’s call to alter Sacrament practice arguing Christ used wine at the Last Supper and Cana miracles. The column accuses critics of sacrilege and hypocrisy for opposing biblical tradition and church teachings.
A Cerro Gordo county official cites a Muscatine convention study showing five and a half miles of gravel on the Ntefferson highway cost $1,252 per mile over two years while six miles of concrete on the Ma-50 City Clear Lake road averaged $31.59 per mile over five years. Supervisor Aaron Grimm argues concrete roads wear better, cost less long term, and resist repair demand, with cracks minimal after six years.
The article lists five and a half miles of the Jefferson highway gravel road costs. 1917 gravel 823.62, 1918 1081.40, dredging repairs patrol 1917 845.10, 1918 921.81, total annual per mile 1282.60. It compares with North Iowa Pike costs between Mason City and Clear Lake at 31 per mile.
Des Moines reports the 1920 auto license law tightens penalties begins December 1 with licenses issued from November 1. Penalties include $1 overdue fee plus $1 per month, with counties publishing delinquent lists in May and sheriffs seizing vehicles for unpaid fees. County treasuries prepare registration systems. average 2000 cars per county expected.
Superintendent Shirley brings a large greenish New Guinea buttery bean to Kossuth County after a spring Iowa City reception. Plants grow up to twenty inches, weigh about nine pounds, and can be eaten when small or fried like eggplant. Seeds are corn shaped, grey and rough, with strong potential as a future staple once acclimated.
The passage extols Missouri as a place where merit is shown by deeds, not eloquence. It argues the world belongs to those who labor and take initiative, praising practical effort over mere words and urging steadfast, visible work to earn recognition.
A fragmented note urges residents to demonstrate their value by steady work rather than boast, asserting their town in Missouri is ready to be shown and deserves recognition for its labor and progress.
Frank Vera, active in Algona real estate, has sold multiple homes including the O’D Clas Winkle property on Kennedy Street to Mrs. Rose Household er for 2400 and the John Seifer house west of Third Ward school to B. J. Burtis for 3200. He also sold the Henry Jentz home to Mrs. Chas. Lampright and bought the Ed Fiene home on McGregor Street from H. A. Peek. Vera plans to keep three houses as an investment and has been offered 700 for the Fiene home.
At the Hadler safe near Thronka on Saturday a goose donated by Mrs. Hadler sold for 7.60 to Auctioneer Otto Kunz raising funds for the Ladies Aid Society. The bird was resold, then bought by Wm. McDermott of Lee, Ohio, with Wolfe’s Matrimonial Bureau nearby as a cheeky note on his bachelor status.
W Fadler of Titonka sold a strong Duroc Jersey offering October 18 featuring heavy spring boars and Redeemer bloodlines. Top boars fetched around 100 dollars, with two gate-top animals bought near 85 dollars by Kriethe and Stow of Burt. Col Mellvath conducted the sale as Lea Wolfe of Titania Savings bank clerked.
Clifford Webster Haynes born September 25 1904 in Des Moines died October 17 1919 in Wesley at age 16 years 22 days. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Pearly Haynes two brothers Harry and Irwin and four sisters Evelyn Martha Trene and Arione plus two grandfathers one grandmother and many uncles. A hard working high school student active in the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school class he was dependable and kind. His memory will be a benediction to family and community.
In a terse notice, engineer Y. L. Leffert is announced as taking on authority over road census duties. The brief item cites Leffert’s new role and assigns him responsibility for census work related to road planning and maintenance.
South of the Neville area workers monitor traffic flow and assess roadway conditions at a coum croft site. Officials will report vehicle counts and coordinate with the Stats High Way Commission to prepare future improvements.
A playful gag by Jimmie Neyith, a popular guetloneur, claiming his wife left him drew many letters and photos from hopeful widows across Iowa and neighboring states, proving advertising pays off for the Algona paper.
The excerpt describes a household coping with illness. Ma keeps cheerful and busies herself despite not feeling well, while Pa fears illness and seeks help. The piece contrasts female endurance with male drama, highlighting family dynamics during sickness.
County records show seven divorces granted at the recent term. An editorial remark questions fashion trends and attire in influencing divorce rates, noting unclear handwriting and local gossip from LuVerne News.
In District Court of Town and County, Dessie M Hagan sues Omer Ragan for an absolute divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment endangering life. Petition will be on file by November 1919. if defendant fails to appear by November term start, default will be entered. Attorney E. J. Van Ness represents plaintiff.
Land offered in private sale from 1 to 40 acres with the west 40 acres improved by a house barn silo and buildings. Adjoins a town near a high school in Tawa Iowa. Owner Albert Meyer of TFitonka invites buyers to consider a tract near a town with electric lights and modern amenities. Buy now for land ownership.
ES PRAYED Bidek colt arrived Thursday of last week. Owner Rust prove property and pay car this notice. Mrs. Dick Baiada.
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