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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
2
The legislature approved an 3 cent gas tax raise, boosting the primary road fund by 2.5 million dollars. Governor’s signing triggered a session reprieve to fix a title issue as both houses returned for approval. Critics say spending rose unchecked while a millage cut was effectively canceled by surplus handling.
The Swea City Herald argues that farmers and reformers oppose Governor Lowden while believing the 1928 Republican convention will be controlled by entrenched plutocracy led by Coolidge and Mell. the Dems must unite on a single figure to force a different outcome.
The Whittemore Champion cites dissatisfaction over county board policy of letting printing work by bid. It argues printers overcharge and urges fair pricing, noting only one bid was received in a recent county setting.
High School notes highlight the Senior Class Play Her Gloves set for May 12 and 18 with many actors and tickets sold by students. County Agent Frank Barker spoke to seventh and eighth graders about Calf and Big Club work on Monday afternoon.
Carroll County supervisors decided not to render aid to applicants who can afford cars. Palo Alto County and Kossuth County have similar policies. This winter saw a surge in aid requests, prompting consideration of stricter support for families not contributing to food supplies during summer.
Teiko Seitsema and family visited Aljpua for the weekend. H W Schoenlein and wife expected their daughter from Huxley for an extended visit today. Joe Lamoreux of Crystal Lake attended to business matters in the city yesterday.
In Ringsted and Titonka areas, residents discuss the Interstate Power Co contract, a May 4 election, oat sowing, sheep growth by Budlong Bros, car sales to Krantz, and visits by relatives. Local crime, goose farming, and post nuptial gifts mark community events while farmers adapt to weather and markets.
A cheerful verse celebrates improving world outlook with sweeter roses and new birdsongs. It imagines more pleasures, fewer wrongs, abundant honey, and lively cooperation, urging open talks between people to keep progress alive.
Duane Dewel, Fashion Editor, notes a poised streetcar moment where hesitation meets risk. Despite believing a good chance exists, she lacks proof or material to showcase, leaving readers with a poignant pause on progress and presentation.
Record Easter Sunday attendance at Sigourney and Delta Methodist churches ends with Delta ahead by nineteen men. Sigourney reports 640 attendees while Delta has 615. both towns celebrate the close of a churchmen’s contest with fried chicken for Delta and mud and milk for Sigourney.
The Des Moines Register reports Methodist Sunday School attendance at 915 and Christian Sunday School at 1 214, more than twice the town population of 1 600. Only five men remained in Delta who were connected to the church.
List of subscribers and payment dates from various towns including Victor Montana Minneap olis Minnesota Titonka Iowa Burt Iowa Lake Park Iowa Rolla Missouri and other locations. Entries show names such as Wm Helfer Mrs Chias John Krull Heiko Bruns Jr and Cora Stebbins with dates ranging from 1927 to 1928. Readers with mismatched dates urged to notify to correct records.
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