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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
5
Weaver tells readers that the Democratic sheriff candidate directs voters to place a cross before his name, as reported by The Register and Leader. The claim frames a campaign tactic amid a contested race, noting the candidate’s instructions and potential influence on the ballot.
Republican chairmen warn of a scheme to induce straight ticket votes by Democrats for sheriff in Kossuth County. They blame a cross ballot tactic, argue the race will be the hardest fought in the county, and expect a strong turnout on election day amid intra party disaffection.
Geerd Klein of Ramsey township was arrested by the constable at Ban croft on a wife beating charge filed by Mrs. Klein. The justice imposed a 30 dollar fine and costs and required a 500 dollar bond to keep the peace, signed by Henry and Geo Beenken. Mrs. Klein was badly bruised with swollen black and blue eyes. This reportedly is not the first abuse in the Klein household.
Stock share agreement offering 360 acre farm in Clear Lake Iowa with dairy herd of 20 cows supplied. Prospective renter to contact S D Drake at Clear Lake for terms and arrangements.
J. J. Cosgrove, candidate for superintendent of schools, gains strength as his acquaintance widens. The Courier notes no suspicion of immorality and commends his habits and character as fitting the role.
A ladies club meeting is planned at Mrs. Lee O. Wolfe’s residence on Sunday. Roll call asks for a name and location of an important English seaport. Activities include a music segment by Mrs. Loscn, a pronunciation drill, lesson review by Mrs. Mae Brenner, a report on the district convention by Mrs. M. C. Loson, a paper, and civic improvement notes by Mrs. Ida Packard.
The Bancroft Register reprints the Algona Courier praise for J. E. Lillie as Kossuth county sheriff candidate. It argues an honest, balanced umpire like him saves taxpayers from heavy costs and that his two-term pledge and GOP ticket strength promise a popular, efficient sheriff. The piece defends courtesy to all sides and cautions against unwise officers while noting broad county support.
A fragment from the Hampton Chronicle quotes Towa praising Iowa in a dress parade style. The text invites readers to explore Iowa’s woods fields streams and towns and to consider how the state’s elements contribute to a perfect place to live.
A Wesley community report claims two members of the Smart Set fought in public during a social at Kunz hall. The incident, tied to a local editor’s sensational writing, sparked curiosity over next issue coverage. No follow up details appeared in The News-World. meanwhile drainage work advances with H. C. Armstrong winning the tender for 565 dollars and tile laying to begin soon.
There is accumulating evidence that a political scheme is being built in town legislative districts to defeat Republican candidates. Dolliver is the man targeted by this plan, and Republicans are urged to be active in support of senatorial and representative contenders.
A fragmentary political column disputes influence of small local papers in Kosauth county. It warns candidate Frank Hagan and others that limited papers, labeled dinkey or blakey, will challenge campaigns with sharp admonitions and callouts from top to bottom in the ticket.
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