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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
5
Monica's Commercial Club in Sesstat reformned into a living body with new officers and committees. Robbins is president, J. F. Fish vice president, O. D. Dahl secretary, and J. Hansen treasurer, with road work and gravel plans for Titonka.
Fren ton Reporter notes strong postvote sentiment for consolidation despite an 82 to 54 defeat last Tuesday. Farmers near Fenton Whittemore and Ringsted discuss future ballots and territorial changes to attract support, urging a practical meeting to decide whether to pursue consolidation.
Stratford area residents plan to raise funds for a road project north of Stratford with farmers contributing 300 dollars per mile for gravel if the county board drains grades and gravel the road. Town donors add 160 dollars for the half mile to the depot if the same work is done.
Men are urged to attend at the schoolhouse Friday April 8 to discuss the school election. The meeting will be called to order by President Chas Reth Poh and Secretary Job Suchan. Everyone is asked to come.
The Father A J Schemnmel’s 240 acre tract near Ledyard was sold at Algona by public auction for 144.25 in cash plus ditch tax. The purchaser, J T Sudmeier of Blatzaburg, will pay the ditch tax amounting to 8.25 per acre. A neat Nap at Garden Seeds at Hansen Bros.
D W Norris of Marshalltown addressed Sioux City at the Commercial Club on good roads. He argued opposition is minimal and urged bonding for permanent surface work via county township or district bonds with mandatory elections upon petition. He noted Iowa spent 7 million dollars that year with most going to temporary work, not tax increases.
The Norris plan for permanent roads, funded by a $5,000,000 tar bond issue, aims to surface all county roads without tax increases. It has gained support from Republican gubernatorial candidates and Iowa farmers, with broad agreement that permanent bridges and surfaces are practical and desirable.
A southern Minnesota correspondent discusses seed corn variety performance when grown in the south for one or more years. Early maturing northern varieties may fare well if selected carefully, while prolonged southern growth can delay maturity and increase size, risking unsuitability for northern growers.
The article notes changing loyalties within parties as Ed Dunn shifts from Democrat to Progressive Democrat. It contrasts past support with current divisions between Marsh and Dunn, cites their rivalries, and calls for Progressive support at the upcoming presidential preferential primary. A Commercial Club meeting is announced for Friday evening, April 7, urging members to attend.
The printing industry faces sharp price hikes across all materials from 30 to 60 percent for papers and inks. Cover papers up 331 1 3 percent in ninety days, book papers 50 percent, rags and rollers up 40 to 60 percent as ink costs rise due to reliance on Germany for dyes and chemicals. Buyers should question printers on rising costs.
The Waterloo Courier warns that the nation lacks mobilization speed and adequate armaments. It questions why 5000 men could be assembled only after a week and calls for improved scouting, equipment maintenance, and training to strengthen defense.
Dreams grow nosy and work grows fair as local clubs plan events. Procton Library hours are 2 to 6 pm Saturday with Mrs Roy Hall Mnbravian in charge, while the Lidtas Club meets at Mrs C Crita's home. Mrs M C Loson named township chairman of Buffalo to push suffrage efforts in Kossuth County. Mrs Kenefick of Algona invited to help organize. a public meeting likely soon. Algona residents attend a regular Titonka Savings Banks directors meeting. S H Hudson sells his residence to Win Senna for 2200 dollars and will buy lots for a new home. Shermann Williams paints and varnishes at Mangen Bros.
Classified notice offering tile work by the day from Raap Ongble with first class quality. Contact Callies Barber Shop for rates and arrangements. Signed Chris Christensen, Thou, Towa.
A sale notice from Sexton Iowa offers full blooded Short Horn bulls for sale and service ready heifers. Sired by Prince Acanthus Jr the bulls listed include reds and Toans and a fee is mentioned. Contact Wesley L A Bulenus for details.
An old Titonka Iowa advertisement for E G Bruns, owner of a livery barn, promoting goods and careful drivers with cash or trade options. The note touts buying eggs for wash or trade and mentions J. H. Bruns and a local meat market.
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