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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
2
Frank M. Sarchdtt announces candidacy for County Superintendent subject to the Republican primary. A thirty year county resident with ten years of continuous public school teaching, he respectfully seeks voter support.
O J Stephenson declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court subject to the June 1912 primary election.
County Superintendent race in 1912 primary. Wm Shirley of Swea City seeks Republican voter support after six years as Swea City schools superintendent and six prior years of town and country experience. Editorially, Dewel questions Governor Torowa agenda and notes Perry Holden lacks firm principles, criticizing the “Greater Iowa” slogan as old.
The piece questions Cummins rivals Holden Kenyon Perry G Holden and Kenyon for not aiding the progressive cause. It accuses them of serving personal or railroad interests, acting as political opportunists and not acting for the mass of Iowa voters.
The piece argues for governor Clarke and senator Young, praising their progressive records and Iowa focus. It questions Kenyon and Holden’s local impact for Cumming’s progressive cause and questions Advancing stance on pork-barrel government buildings for Algona and nearby towns. It stresses honesty, local loyalty, and political alignment with Iowa interests.
Local readers rail against misfires in reporting on Fred Anderson and denounce how the Advance portrays him while defending his polish and public service. The piece cites Kenyon Young and primary issues, notes tax increases on farm land, and reports a drunkenness case and county tax concerns as farmers complain of higher quarters and real value adjustments.
A humorous aside compares honesty to Len Skinner’s pig, then shifts to fashion talk about thin summer wear and underclothes. Ben touts a line of ultra slim underwear praised for comfort and durability. Hen’s BuMer goods offers a sales pitch with surprising bargains.
An Iowa notice promotes 250 return printed envelopes for $1.00 and woven wire fencing offered at reasonable prices by A L Klein Peter and Wesley Parmera Elevator in Wesley Iowa.
In the Titonka neighborhood nurse Fedy Mattle Gilson, known as Mrnday, has built an enviable record. Her continued demand reflects steady care and community trust.
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