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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

2

Titonka Post Office Lays Out Subscription Rates

The notice lists subscription prices for the Titonka area and beyond, detailing 1.60 per year in Kossuth County and Titonka territory, 2.00 per year outside, and 2.50 per year for Canada and abroad. It notes continuing yearly subs for local points and discretionary discontinuation rules, with nonrenewal leading to one month after expiration unless extended by subscribers.

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Debates Over Destroyer Deal and US War Stance

A columnist argues the naval for destroyers swap with England edged the US toward non neutrality. The piece notes broad pro British sentiment, fears of German attack if England fails, and politics shaping Roosevelt era wartime policy. It warns a future war stance could influence the presidential election.

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Willkie and Roosevelt Clash Over War, Economy in Late Campaign

The piece contrasts Willkie’s pro British stance and administrative strengths with Roosevelt’s wartime approach. It notes Willkie as a capable administrator who could accelerate policy, while unemployment remains high due to skill shortages. Both candidates favor permanent government action on relief, and the speech signals party divisions despite broad support for the policy mix.

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American Legion Auxiliary Plans Big Year at Boston Convention

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at Ethel Johnson's home Friday September 27 with Thora Cosgrove as co host. Beth Miller vice president outlines plans for the 20th national convention in Boston September 23 and the year ahead focusing on Americanism and national defense activities.

American Legion Auxiliary Ethel Johnson Thora Cosgrove American Legion America Auxiliary Boston Beth Miller

Auxiliary Convention Aims at National War Service Programs

The text discusses vigorous efforts to prevent radicalism and pacifist opposition, while planning for continued Auxiliary work in armed protection of America. It outlines topics for the national convention including nationwide community service, welfare for children of dead and disabled veterans, education opportunities for orphans, and expanding veterans employment.

Dager Armed Protection of America Auxiliary

Higgins Dog Reunited After Five Week Absence

Friends from Wesley recall the Higgins family dog dumped near Weasley five weeks ago. A stray black and white rat terrier with a Ros auth county license was registered in Algona under George Higgins, leading to a reunion with Darlene Breen at Blairsburg. The dog joyfully recognized his owner, recalling a past tale of a missing dog long ago.

Higgins Blairsburg Wesley George Higgins Weasley Darlene Rosauth County Algona George ‘Higgins Frank Hagen

Two Hurt In Accident South Algona

Two persons were injured Thursday about 9 p m when three cars piled up one mile south of Algona near highway 189. Marvin Kramme of Fort Dodge hit the Fosberg car, Ruth Hendren suffered a fractured arm and Loren Hendren a bruised shoulder. Warl Madsen of Humboldt and the other drivers escaped serious injury as officers aided in traffic control.

Algona Algona Algona Highway 189 Albert Posberg Rendering Works Marvin Kramme Fort Dodge Fosberg Arthur Moulds Cacil McGinnig

Mrs Ruth Seaton Hicks Advises on School Lunch

Home demonstration agent Ruth Seaton Hicks urges nutritious school lunches with thick fillings and varied breads. She favors protein fillings from meat eggs or cheese, milk when possible, fruit juice drinks, and ample fresh water, noting hot dishes aid study and the pint jar method offers an easy hot lunch.

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Drama coaching trainings reach Iowa groups this month

Extension sociologists at State College sponsor district drama training across Cedar Rapids Memorial Union Sept 19 20 at Iowa State College Pairfield Farm Bureau Office Sept 24 Chariton Public Library Sept 25 Red Oak Farm Bureau Office Sept 26 Denison Farm Bureau Office Sept 27 with prior sessions in Spencer Mason City and Decorah attended by club leaders church and school delegates and township chairs.

Iowa Towa State College Toys’ Club Cedar Rapids W.C.A Memorial Union Iowa State College Pairfield Farm “Bureau Chariton Public Library Red Oak Farm Bureau Denison Farm ‘Bureau Spencer Mason City Decorah

Soils Conservation Service Members Banquet Menu

The Marion unit of the Soils Conservation Service hosted a banquet for three members. The menu featured Jake trout with a total of 26 pounds served to guests, highlighting a seafood emphasis at the gathering.

Soils Conlervation Service Marion

Grasshopper bait saves farmers in three counties

Harold Gunderson of Town State College reports that grasshopper bait used by farmers in Lyon, Sioux, and Plymouth counties reduced crop losses by 104,000 dollars this year. If all farmers had used it where infestation occurred, a further 100,000 dollars could have been saved. The annual survey, with A Cooke Anderson of the US Department of Agriculture, notes weather and a fungal disease greatly reduced adult hoppers, with some areas seeing up to 35 percent mortality. The Western tier of Iowa counties has not been flooded with grasshopper eggs since 1992.

Lyon Sioux Plymouth Reveala Harold Gunderson Town State College Gunderson A. Cooke Anderson Bureau of Entomology A. Gunderson Towa

Bluestem Grass Infestation Field Measure

Ban on-field procedure describes collecting bunches of bluestem grass to drive out pests with heat and counting insects to obtain figures on relative infestation levels. The passage outlines a method for measuring infestation severity using sample collections and thermal treatment.

Big Ones. Larson reports 12 reach a peck

Harry C. Larson of Wikader notes that twelve of his potatoes make one peck challenging the idea of larger yields this year.

Harry C. Larson Wikader

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