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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
2
The Titonka Topic enters at the Titonka Post Office in Iowa as Second Class Mail Matter. Subscriptions run $1.50 yearly in advance, $2.00 yearly if not prepaid, and $2.50 yearly for Canada mail.
A fragment from the Foreign Service reporting by the American Press Association notes activities of American representatives overseas. The incomplete text hints at press notes about diplomacy and international advocacy events.
Senator Otto F. Lange of Dubuque declares Republican bid for governor. The World-Herald notes Lange previously pushed a bill in the Iowa Senate to strip city councils of fixing electric plant rates, a move likely to anger ratepayers facing high electricity costs.
North Kossuth Record reports Dickinson plans to leave his House seat to pursue a Senate bid. The Hammill machine faces questions as Dickinson gains support from ex Governor Harding and Senator Brookhart, signaling possible changes before the June primaries.
Wallace Farmer notes that wartime farmers who started or expanded operations faced heavy costs and deflation. Many have slowly recovered by paying mortgages, upgrading barns, and improving water systems. Their quiet perseverance shows resilience beyond stock market booms, a true victory in ordinary lives.
Dan Turner is described as Dan W from Corning Iowa, the youngest of five brothers. The passage notes his father's wealth as a well-to-do merchant in a thriving small town and references the Turner family's financial means though hinting at some misfortune or hardship in the text.
The piece extols Dan W Turner as part of a widely liked Iowa family. It notes his service in the Spanish American War, rise to major in the national guard, and election as the youngest state senator. It highlights his independent voter stand and repeated keynote roles for Iowa Republicans. It endorses him as a governor candidate with a promise of straight dealing.
The Monitor argues a liberal candidate is needed for senator while attacking Hammill and Dickinson as conformist party soldiers. It condemns loud independent rhetoric and favors a steady, forward looking leader who actively advances human rights and delivers results for constituents.
Twenty years ago a fine baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Schiltz on Christmas Day 1909. Frank Meyer returns from Nebraska to visit the Heesch family near town. Miss Elale Reichsamen resigns teaching post in Algona schools to wed Larkin C Hart of Diiinois on New Year’s Day. Wm Larsen, a prominent farmer south of town, donates a 250 pound hog to H C Armstrong for Christmas. Nine thousand postal cards mailed at the local post office before Christmas. L Lamoreux and family move from Britt to the Ben Longbottom farm east of town. Paul Clement arrives home for the holidays with his mother Alta Clement.
Small town items report marriages wards and purchases. W F Junger buys Al Falkenhainers interest in the drug store and will run it solo after year start. Lavery Jacobis Gross weds Ione Curtis Bartholomew. Henry Radamaker weds Katie Bruns. J M Dye predicts the next Kossuth County representative. John Keuchenreuther returns from Chicago. Geo Nelson closes sale of livestock and farm goods with high cows and corn prices. Ed Heifner wedding planned. J F Fisher sells automobile. Visitors from Minot and Murdo in Portland township. Rose Hefty visits Renwick. A W Young returns from North Dakota. Much corn remains unsold due to cold. Talk of two Woden banks under HB Rich.
An ordinance prohibits operating devices causing interference with radio receivers, sets penalties up to 30 days imprisonment or $100 fine, bans violet ray and X ray equipment during certain hours, and requires amateur broadcasters to stay on assigned wavelengths. The measure, approved December 18, cites state police power and will take effect after publication.
George J. Winkel sues A H Brass in W C Dawson's justice court for 63.16 alleging Brass damaged Winkel cattle herd and backed his car into Winkel's truck last Sept 1 four miles north of Whittemore. Trial slated January 3. Old Call House on Thorington Street Algona still for sale. Contractors urged to bid as removal is needed before landscaping. County students return home for holidays as colleges open their doors.
A short reflective piece argues it is easy to see others faults while ignoring their virtues. It notes some mean men show redeeming qualities and some good men disappoint, urging a middle view and giving others the benefit of the doubt. The adage about mixed good and bad in everyone is cited.
A testimonial from W J Denton and Druggist W J Deaton claims Vinci restores sleep and appetite in nervous children and adults. The ad praises Vinci as delicious and effective, noting iron calcium and cod liver peptone as key ingredients and promising quick, noticeable results.
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