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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
2
State authorities report 236 state and 27 national Iowa bank failures from 1921 to 1926, with millions lost by depositors. Nebraska shows 129 failures but all deposits fully protected under state guarantee and liquidation rather than closure. Debate rages over which approach best serves depositors and taxpayers.
The article critiques strict enforcement of minor traffic and liquor laws in Connecticut and Kossuth County, noting fines for windshield wipers and calls for broader banking oversight. It describes community events in Algona Mason City and Des Moines, plus local social notices and upcoming performances, tying legal rigidity to wider tax and governance concerns.
Weden notes Joe Kramer of Titonica was a caller here Monday Bernard Ludeking was a caller at Britt Wednesday Mrs Ralph Smith and son Ralph were callers at Britt Tuesday J H Junker drove to South Dakota last week on a business trip Mr and Mrs H O Swingen were shopping at Mason City last Monday John Van Layen installed an electric stove in his Sweet Shop and will serve lunches School closed Friday with a program and Christmas tree There will be a two weeks vacation.
Hoover spent Saturday at Algona. Delmer Dennis has been on the sick list the past week. W. E. Bentley and family visited the W. A. Sprow home Sunday. Mrs. J. D. Andrews and daughter Carolyn spent Saturday at Algona. Doan residents picked poultry for the Christmas market. Mr. and Mrs. Merril Austin and daughter Mary Louise shopped in Algona Saturday. Donavon Andrews on the sick list the past week and improving. Friends of Mrs. Everett Simons learn she is mother of a baby boy. Mrs. W. A. Worsley returned from Rochester Minnesota after a month of treatments. An oyster supper at the Ross Buffington home Tuesday honored the newlyweds.
A column questions rising lawlessness in the United States amid abundant police salaries and officers. The piece notes public concern over official conduct and cites a recent motor vehicle incident as context.
Friends of William Strickler hear he is progressing well after a recent move to Town City. A Christmas program in District No. 9 featured Mrs. Howard Andrews and pupils, followed by two weeks vacation. Classified ads include farm sales and equipment, a 120 acre farm near Swea City, and various local notices.
The lines urge patience as a fisherman doubts early bites, then resolves to keep trying. It frames fishing as persistence, encouraging continued effort despite slow starts and uncertain results.
Names listed include Herman Carlson Janet 1 1929 Weasley Iowa J W Mockry May 1 1938 Titonka Iowa Jerry Breen July 21 1928 Woden Iowa John A Harms Jan 1 1929 Mrs George Klenck Jan 1 1829 J N Dawson Jan 1 1929 Mason City Jows J J Stell Mar 1 1928 Burt Iowa Wm Boyken Jan 1 1930 Titonka Iowa C E K Brown Jan 1 1929 Axle Thomsen Jan 1 1929 Titonka Iowa Méint Oster Jan 1 1924 Buffalo Center Iowa Geo Alderks Jan 1 1929 Bricelyn Minnesota Hiram Buckholdt Jan 1 1929 Woden Iowa
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