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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
5
The letter to the editor from Sullivan challenges Hon. T. P. Harrington over political bias and the third judge issue in Kossuth County. Sullivan argues Harrington’s motives, cites court days and drainage disputes, and quotes Harrington’s wartime letter to Frank P. Woods to question patriotism and stance on the war.
Cablegram announces Leo Breen son of Mr and Mrs J D Breen of this city killed in action in France on or about Sept 30. The Topic has no further details at this time.
J. W. Sullivan notes Harrington has moved toward a popular line and become a vocal patriot and strong advertiser. The text suggests voters in Kossuth County must decide if he should stay with Woods or move to Des Moines to continue his legislative service.
In a September 23 1918 letter from France George Kruger writes of a cold, a barn bed, and travel across the water. He notes poor language communication with locals and asks his friend to tell Minnie he still thinks of her while detailing life in a small village and daily rain. He mentions mail arrivals from family and affection from home despite war distance.
A nurse’s letter from Camp Shelby Mississippi dated October 1 1958 recounts hospital admission quarantine setup mail from home and hopes for transfer. He mentions friends Dick Smith and George Dirksen reportedly dead and cites influenza fatalities in Illinois. He notes blankets sent home and plans to ship belongings as he moves on.
Four Jersey animals offered for sale including a yearling pedigreed boar and three spring boars. All eligible for registration. Contact Tamoroux Tl tonkn town for details.
In a public reply Harrington defends actions and counters Sullivan's claims about district conditions and his own conduct. He questions Sullivan's knowledge of Johnson County, disputes accusations of per diem drainage pay, and defends voting on drainage warrant rates amid wartime pressures.
The speaker rebukes Mr. Sullivan over claims about a War administration aide and a Longueville statement. He defends his wartime views, clarifies his migration from Democrat to Republican, and asserts his loyalty while criticizing misquotations and misrepresentations in the dispute.
The Red Cross Room will be open every afternoon this week to handle a large quota of work. Citizens are urged to come and contribute.
T P Harrington writes that he is not a patriotic or ranting person and accuses Mr Sullivan of injecting politics into a dispute. He says their business and social relations have been pleasant and he regrets the need to publicly state facts. He seeks to prevent personal tensions from inflaming the controversy.
Memorial notice from Camp Dodge era recounts the death of George Dirksen of Woden. The poem by Mrs. J J Leeby of Garner laments the loss, calls him beloved, and speaks of his life, faith, and the hope of reunion with God. The verse notes his early service, home life, and the sorrow of those left behind.
Private Benjamin H Welty writes from France on September 15 1918 to his family describing fine weather cool nights and ongoing fighting. He notes an officer Luo Adjutant General obtaining seventeen men with guns and comments on the enemy and a new drive. He promises to write again when easier and signs as Bonnie Welty Co GC and Fieldn Sig Corps AEF France.
Private Wm O Ash of the 234th Supply Co, 84th Division writes of travel at sea. He reports good times and scenery noting YMCA and Red Cross comforts and strong U S backing. He asks for letters from home and signs off as saved.
Notice to voters in Kossuth County outlines Albert Ogren’s petition nomination for county supervisor citing drainage experience and readiness to serve after oath. It urges support from veterans in the first Supervisor District and mentions a separate plea from Mrs Bert ReshseguiB for recorder election.
Six Chester White boars described as good ones are offered for sale by a seller in Titonka Iowa. The notice emphasizes available stock and sale location in Iowa.
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