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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
2
Foreign Advertising Representative The American Press Association reports a unique reach across four territories not served by other papers. The agency highlights expansive distribution and diverse readership benefiting advertisers seeking broad regional exposure.
The report notes cheap vegetables like potatoes and cabbage in Germany contrasted with scarce natural milk and rising rents on Frederick Street Berlin. It details American goods availability, wages in Hamburg and Berlin, eight hour work laws, and the high cost of living for Americans abroad. It also discusses reasons for U S entry into the war and public opinion about the Kaiser. It reports exchange rates and prices for meals, whiskey, and beer in German cities.
A writer laments Hamburg’s moral decline after World War I, criticizing crime and social decay. The piece touches on taxes, alcohol, grog made from rum, and a general sense of economic hardship, ending with a personal sign-off from Filo Poarch.
The Topic informs readers in arrears over a year that statements have been sent and a check is requested from each subscriber. The publisher notes higher material and labor costs since four years ago and asks for prompt payment by the next mail.
A local column reflects on the passing of 1920, urging careful business judgment and prudent resolutions for 1921. It includes thanks for patronage, a courtesy letter from Iowa Methodist Hospital praising a fruit shipment, and notes on George Walker's hopcorn harvest near Terris, Dickinson County.
A listing advertises house and eight lots for sale with contact at Otto CalnesJarber shop. Details are sparse in the fragment.
Farmers advertise hay for sale from O'Hara farm with twenty five tons pre harvest. Also five Red Curve Jersey boars, three spring two yearlings pure bred and fine. Contact Elmer Olsen Buffalo Center Iowa and Thos Peterson Titonka Iowa for bulls. Eye care assistance offered by Dr Walter at Titonka hotel on Thursday Dec 28 from 10 to 2. Consultation free.
Isebrand and Sauthoff are prepared to perform corn shelling on short notice. They define corn shelling as a defined work and promise quick response to requests.
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