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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
3
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In Minnesota seventh district voters clash over a Volstead ally and anti Volstead factions fight over the congressional candidate. Prohibition backers oppose Volstead while wet supporters urge defeating him to prove district repudiation. The author argues liquor laws reflect constitutional duty and denounces drinkers as lawbreakers.
A reader is told to study a civilian photo of General Pershing and judge whether the image would reveal his identity without a label. The piece humorously notes appearances can deceive and invites curiosity about recognition.
An obituary for Richard Walker, a 17 year old killed July 10 on the Pickard farm near Irvington, contains a curiously vague line about his involvement. The item was written by the boy’s brother, though the contributor’s identity was not revealed.
An old landmark row of trees along Wesley's Main Street is being removed to begin paving. The piece laments the loss of nature’s shade and shelter once valued by pioneers, noting progress of the 20th century ignores the protectors of the prairie.
A fragmented passage questions whether modern people share blood and bone with forefathers and whether they will preserve or destroy longstanding legacies. It laments rapid, competitive eras and the erosion of pioneers' trees and shelter from sun and cold.
In a Marshalltown Times-Republican echoing response, a senator rebukes claims that Michigan newspapers are subsidized or bought. He argues the press is not a marketable commodity and serves the public with frank judgment, contrasting it with legislative bodies.
A Clarksville Star reflection urges choosing the honorable path when faced with a defining career choice. It contrasts wealth gained through wrong with wealth earned by integrity, noting that honor and conscience endure beyond temporary gains or reputational harm.
Portland pick ups and area residents gather for visits and farm work. George Stone family from Sterling Illinois and Hugh Golder from Sterling visit relatives. Joe Simmons from Bridgeport Wisconsin arrives for a few days. Local farm activity includes Jack Munson cutting oats for Leroy McWhoter and D E Fitch assisting on oats. Farm Bureau meetings and social visits fill the week with lunches and friendly chatter.
A Sunday recap records visits to the Dorsey and Win fields near Sexton Elliott and Dorsey families host guests including Irv Mansmith of Algona and Leo Brayton. A Tuesday ice cream social at Carl Petersen with Farm Bureau ties. an auto accident near Robert Leason injures occupants and damages both cars.
An auto collision occurred in front of the R. L. Leason home as the Leagon girls turned into the road, involving the Andrew Godfredson car from Algona. Mr. Godfredson and his brother were hurt. Mrs. Godfredson and the child escaped unharmed. Ernest Godfredson was taken home and remains unable to move.
Poem excerpt by George H. Free from Successful Farming cites seasonal imagery of harvest time. The verse reflects rural life, corn tossing in midsummer, and quips about summer travel and contentment with homestead duties.
District Court in Algona Iowa faces a probate action for the last will and testament of Henry Harman Daniels deceased. The hearing is set for 11 o clock A M at the Court House in Algona. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed. J Van Ness, Attorney J A Frech, Clerk of District Court.
State health bulletin promotes the Schat er Method for rescuing drowning victims. Instructions urge immediate body retrieval from water and emphasize rapid action to restore consciousness and life.
A muddled tale follows a pair traveling from Pawtucket to Manhasset and Woonsocket with a bucket of cash. Nan and the man betray each other, stealing and fleeing before a Woonsocket docket names them. In Shetucket the cash remains, leaving Nan to part from the man.
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