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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
2
Subscription rates published for Titonia Iowa post office second class matter with yearly prices, advertising costs, and legal rates. Rates include local notices ten cents per line, five line business cards five dollars, extra lines one dollar. editorial notices twenty cents per line. annual price one fifty and twelve five? per year reading as posted.
A list of Republican candidates for Iowa's 0th district including J. P. Conner for Congress, O. H. Holmes for Representative, W. A. Wright for Treasurer, A. L. Anderson for Auditor, J. E. Lillie for Sheriff, W. C. Dewel for Clerk, Claude X. Nicoulin for Recorder, L. J. Dickinson for Attorney, Dr. Waud for Coroner, A. J. Lilly for Surveyor, and Ellis McWhorter for Supervisor. The editor warns Jake Frech is not his deputy and recaps a toast about news delivery. Also notes Iowa State fair facilities for women and children.
The Upper Des Moines Republican defends the two term rule for public office, arguing Cummins and Dickinson have ambiguous third term prospects. It notes Washington and county supervisors require experience, while implying that sustained service in Congress, the Senate, and local offices serves the public good.
The column notes that only two third termers exist on the ticket, A. J. Lilly and Y W. C. Dewel, while Cummins L. J. Dickinson and Uncle John are not addressed. It hints Uncle John may be a fourth term candidate, with gingerly handling of the broader issue.
A satirical weekly column mocks a Ma City resident with facial quirks and his supposed habit of snipping at others’ mistakes for the Chicago Record-Herald. It jokes about a pattern for cartoons and notes Republican reactions to a sheriff candidate named Lillie.
The writer defends a republican paper stance while lamenting political backlash, vows to leave if publishing beliefs harms the cause, and notes a local county shift. It recalls Indian Day scenes, a Powhattan tent leak, and a chaotic fair with band, games, and race events amid rural life scenes and personal notices.
Portland and Plum Creek items list Hazel Jackman with the G D Stone home and numerous visits. Names include D W Perry, Fannie Fitch then Clara Stone and Geo, Burt resident Geo Beard, Mrs Dan Pratt, Jessie Robinson, Algona acquaintances, Mrs Trunkle and Nettie from Wisconsin, a birth announced at Dan Wobson home, Ardelia Pike, Neat Shuaeffer, and Mrs John Trunkle hosting friends from Wisconsin.
Cream and cake were served to all as the crowd departed. Carl Carlson visited Sexton on Sunday. Ema E Brown visited Algona on Tuesday. Henry Jensen spent Sunday at J P Christensen's. Mr and Mrs J D Andrews stayed near Burt Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ifred Jensen and family called on Algona Friday. Frances Barton of Algona visited cousin Adisa Andrews last week. Charlie Brandow near Algona visited the Sam Gross family early this week. Id and Edith Gross Charlie Brandow Harry Hanson and Alfred Ward spent Sunday evening in Bachelor Corner. Mr and Mrs Leonard Falk and daughters Angie and Laura were business callers at Algona Friday.
James B. Sherman urges Republicans to back a coordinated effort with the Republican National Congressional Committee. The plan emphasizes using the party’s record and Theodore Roosevelt as central themes. Subscriptions of one dollar will fund the drive, with a claim of sending the campaign Text Book and Committee documents to supporters.
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