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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
5
Iowa crop experts warn seed corn will be scarce next spring due to a wet fall delaying seed harvesting. They advise selecting the driest ears and testing germination, or using old seed with proper testing, as moisture levels in local samples ranged from 22 to 37 percent and many ears prove unfit for seed after the cold snap.
A Florida publisher extols the multifaceted role of a newspaper man. He emphasizes writing poems, debating tariffs, umpiring games, reporting weddings, advertising, and shaping public opinion while serving readers and the community.
The Ladies Ald meet at Mrs Radhal’s home to rehearse the Christmas program starting next Saturday at 1 90 pm. A bazaar is planned for Saturday December 12 with more details next week. Junior 4 H short course runs December 28 to January 1. Notable speakers include Fannie Bueh anam from Victor Talking Machine Camden NJ Gladys Coon from National Dairy Congress Chicago Mignon Lowe recreational specialist Mrs Judson of American Bond and Mortgage Company and Nightingale of London England. Also listed is a sale of extra large Toulouse geese and ganders from 36 pound stock by Geo J Schutter Titonka.
Emmet County supervisors pass a resolution denying county aid to residents driving for pleasure. The Estherville Democrat notes the move aims to cut benefits for families off county lines who buy gasoline for recreation. A merchant argues long‑term trouble would fade if locals prefer better priced goods from legitimate shops over peddlers and cat houses.
The Webster City Journal lauds Dickinson for drawing national attention to western farm issues and credits President Coolidge with growing Iowa interest. It notes Cole's opposition to Jardine and Hoover helped, while LuVerne residents support a young woman as a strong farmer's advocate potential candidate. The LuVerne News confirms pressure on her to run though no decision yet.
Clarence Turner former Titonka boy and Iowa State College junior won first place in a national essay contest on animal husbandry open to agricultural schools in the United States and Canada. He selected The Ten Litter As a Teacher as his theme and earned the gold medal plus a plaque engraving his name in the Saddle and Sirloin Club rooms.
Des Moines Register feature examines Iowa's Rural Community for Electrical Development at Garner. Photos from farms near Garner show Rex Shannon Wayne Waller Frank Zink at Louis Quintus farm with an electric pump. Irvin Rasmus milking machine and family are pictured as researchers study farm electrification feasibility with Iowa State College supervision, targeting four to five years for conclusive results.
The independent Keokuk school district sues to enjoin Iowa and Lee County treasurers from collecting interest on district funds at Keokuk Savings Bank. Funds would go to the state sinking fund. Supreme Court decision anticipated. Also notes Forest City area bank reopen prospects and Forest City bank closure effects on Leland Farmers Savings Bank.
The article notes upcoming two week Christmas vacation starting December 18. It mentions a Friday basketball game with Crystal Lake, seniors receiving rings, a band concert and basket social at Wie school house, and a public speaking class performing "She Stoops to Conquer" on December 10 and 11. It references general science class discussion on wells and depth measurements.
A county wide beef calf club for boys and girls ages 10 to 18 is being organized under the Farm Bureau Committee led by P. M. Christensen Harry Bode and O L Thorson. The program aims to teach cattle management feeding judging and exhibition with enrollment by December 10 1926 calves born 1925 eligible and weighing by December 20 1925.
The Topic reports on the Farmers Cooperative Creamery at Woden last Saturday, praising the well managed plant and its young buttermaker Mr Breen who has run the operation for seven years. It notes strong director support, farmer cooperation, and butterfat prices near Titania creamery, projecting lasting economic impact for Woden.
The last session authorized a child welfare department under the Board of Control of State Institutions to oversee child placing and homes, with Davenport and Toledo housing two state institutions serving about 3000 children annually. The same article invites Iowans to the third Annual Meeting of the Iowa Good Roads Association at Hotel Ft. Des Moines on December 3, featuring Frank T. Sheets and Fred R. White. The association pushes state control of primary roads, end to special paving assessments, and a $85,060,000 serial bond plan for road upgrades.
The 4-H Club girls host a bake sale at Bonacker's Store Saturday afternoon starting at two. The event raises funds to send members to Ames for the short course and welcomes donations from supporters.
The Pastor and family hosted Reverend M. L. Carver of Armstrong. Reverend Chas H. Seward spoke at the Dean church night meeting in Algona. Woman’s Home Missionary Society meets at Mrs. John Kell’s with Mrs. Mae Anderson leading. Doar ladies to hold bazaar and supper next week. all invited for a social evening and purchases.
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