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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
3
The Titonka newspaper, under publisher Lae O. Walle, outlines subscription rates and a proposed expansion of territory, noting prices for in-territory, out-of-territory, and foreign subscriptions. Aimed at readers across the region, the notice emphasizes prepaid annual pricing.
The junior member of a local publishing firm attended the state Republican convention. The event was tightly controlled by major counties and interests, with prearranged outcomes and limited participation from rural delegates. Commentary suggests Patterson’s nomination for lieutenant governor may be faulty and reflects voter backlash against the state administration.
The article notes Olf Naglestad of Sioux City as lieutenant governor candidate and Fred Nelgon of Story County as secretary of agriculture while describing how large counties like Polk Linn Clinton Dubuque Woodbury shape the convention. It emphasizes the power of bigger counties to determine state choices and their willingness to push their picks.
From the state convention reports show that many counties opposed Patterson for lieutenant governor. The drift favors J A Nelson of Decorah to boost GOP chances, while critics fear the Goe s nomination serves L J Dickinson's 1936 Senate path. Garner Signal notes hints of negotiations aimed at Dickinson’s June primaries.
Britt News criticizes Iowa Republicans for their convention picks George Pattergin of Burt is named for lieutenant governor with Frank M. Hanson of Garner and Ole Naglestad of Sioux City as state auditor and attorney general candidates. The piece praises Democratic administration for tax cuts and Old Age Pension, wishing success only to Hanson and Naglestad, labeling others as remainder-phooey.
In Swea City trouble over a postmaster choice has simmered for weeks. An inspector from Cedar Rapids and a civil service commissioner from St Paul visited to investigate, with results still a mystery. Top exam scores went to D Pulis Edwin Hovey and Mrs Viola Swanson and one may get the job if the selected is among them otherwise another exam will be held.
The piece argues that elevated state flydor imagery benefits hooded bidders and alleges Tom could manage all business and bank profits from the spirits daily date, leaving time for social chats.
Thirty years ago a local Iowa whiskey operation sold fifteen year old Kentucky handmade liquor for 12 dollars per case. The brewery owner became a millionaire through manufacturing the liquor.
Wallace Short has been nominated for Governor of Iowa by the Farm Laborites. It is expected that counties will hold conventions to nominate county officers. If patterns follow Minnesota, every nook of the state will organize, reaching down to township offices.
In Kossuth County a clerk, assessor, and trustee all Republicans sought re election but, with Democratic support, they switched parties and now run as Democrats for their current offices.
In a Kiwanis club talk in Algona last Thursday Senator Dickinson said he voted for the Frazier bill but believed it would be ruled unconstitutional and that he personally thought it was not a good measure. The Dispatch asks if this is an alibi and how many other votes contradicted his stated views. Iowa farmers seek clarification.
Spirit Lake attorney H E Nary says he will run for State Senator from the district if Geo W Patterson is elected Lieutenant Governor in November. A special election would be needed after the general vote. More candidates may emerge before the election. The editor notes hot weather hampers news gathering and that some papers are shrinking due to advertising and news shortages.
Laws from years past reveal stricter rules for wildlife. Quail could not be shot on public highways, while pinnated grouse opened September 1 and closed December 1. Woodcock season ran July 10 to January 1 and wild turkeys from November 1 to December 1.
By order of a special execution from the District Court, the northeast quarter of section 34 in township 97 north range 27 west, containing 160 acres, will be sold at public auction for cash on August 18, 1934 at 10:00 AM at the east door of the Court House in Algona. The action is The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States vs Ole Oppedal and Lewis Oppedal.
The notice outlines the annual PTA book exchange for the Buffalo Consolidated School for the coming year. It lists grade specific required texts, urging parents to check which books were used last year to avoid duplicates. It notes no changes in grade texts and emphasizes standard dictionaries for first grade and proper edition standards.
A survey of available seventh grade workbooks and reference texts. Includes titles on penmanship, geography, history, civics, sanitation, and language studies. Highlights Palmer Penmanship and McCall Speller among key resources.
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