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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
The Titonka Topic lists C. B. Wolfe as Associate Editor and Frank Foster as Foreman Linotypist. It notes publication every Thursday and that the paper is entered at Titonka Post Office as second class mail matter.
A column mix of home front spirit, moral exhortations, and practical farming advice. Notes urge support for the war effort, celebrate unity, and promote corn crop preparation with seed testing, planting tips, and market price outlook. Includes light anecdotes and school program snippets.
Perfect attendance noted in the Primary room this week. Mary and Lester Frank lead in mastering the multiplication table. Teachers Mrs Sietsema and Mrs Johnson visit. Arthur Muller brings a blooming geranium to brighten the room. Seed planting in window boxes, new enrollments including Grace Stetsema Berthold Muller and Myrtle Johnson. A cocoon observer, butterfly sightings and a Beacon method lesson with several students. Lyle Schultz hosted a marshmallow roast for his seventh birthday. Absent or tardy notes are not present for the month ending April 13. List of many students appears in a long roster.
Mrs Barquist Dahl Wolfe and Knoer invite all to a social in the basement of the M church Wednesday evening April 18. Women should bring tatting shuttles crochet hooks knitting needles and thread plus old hats and trimming. A contest will be held among the men and an 18 cent lunch will be served. Mrs FOP Thompson traveled to Tonka after word that her mother Mrs Anderson 82 in poor health.
An old notice invites gatherings at Chi church with Dr Caldwell on Tuesday evening May 13. The text mentions services throughout the day and an invitation to next Sunday, with scheduling details described in fragmentary form.
A quote argues that many young men fail to advance because they lack initiative and blame bad luck. The piece urges responsibility and action, noting indifference and reliance on easy paths prevent real service. It condemns hesitation and praises those with drive and push who seize opportunities.
A Mason City Times snippet lauds a local resident as a human dynamo whose power stems from initiative. The piece highlights constructive work, community faith, lofty ideals, and being a living asset to society.
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