16 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
1
A speech urged immediate tax reductions and broad debt relief to end inflation and deflation. It proposed price and wage adjustments, preserving the nation from further financial distress, arguing bankers fear inflation while the public bears the burden. The speaker warned of gradual suffering if decisive action is delayed.
A News-World letter discusses municipal light and power rate cuts including Cedar Falls offering January and February service free. The owner of a private plant argues tax equality and cautions councils against favoritism and political manipulation, calling for qualified public officials and cautious spending.
A discussion debunks Ground Hog Day predictions and equinoctial storms, noting credulous belief persists despite meteorology’s limited foresight. It cites U S Weather Bureau records showing weather cannot be reliably forecast beyond a day ahead, highlighting the gap between superstition and science.
The February 26 Christian Science weekly Lesson focuses on Christ Jesus with a Golden Text from Hebrews 1 1 2 and quotes from the Bible and Science and Health. It notes Jesus as the son of a virgin and discusses spiritual interpretation of Mary and the Christ.
The text contends storms are more frequent during certain cyclical periods, noting western tornadoes and West Indian hurricanes peak in summer and fall away from a supposed aquiflexes. It also mentions enduring suspicions and persistent chatter about weather patterns despite contrary facts.
Inflation is described as a new rallying cry born from public distress over rising prices. The text argues for refla tion as a remedy, likening it to inflating tires to restore movement for Uncle Sam’s trucks, and contrasts it with money doctors who warn of temporary benefit. It notes past Wall Street excesses and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson visiting Swea City and Armstrong, with a postponed basketball game.
Henry Swalve and Fred Boyken arrived Thursday from northern Minnesota where they were on a business trip. They carried a load of grain and brought home a supply of paste for their own use.
A reader argues for monetary reform to raise gold value, promote silver gold parity, and have government buy uncoined silver to back real estate lending at 2.5 to 3 percent. They warn current finance bills ridicule and urge a natural metals parity to boost farm values and money supply.
An article notes Mr. and Mrs. George Onken celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a social evening and a silver ceremony led by Rev. H W Schoenlein. A silver certificate was presented, a large decorated cake, and guests who joined the celebration are listed.
Sen iby and Mre H I Torgersen hosted a bridge gathering with ladies high score won by Mrs Miller Nelson and men high by Catt Callies. Guests included Mr and Mrs John A Harme and family, Mr Herman Driesman and family, Miss Martha Stocker, and Ralph Hopkens. Mrs W S Torgerson to entertain the Women’s Club Thursday with Jol Fisher leading a lesson. Mrs Fremont Paul traveled to Storm Lake for a conference board meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society and was joined by Mrs Ted Dunmire and Catherine Gay on the return trip.
Titonka beat Lakota 27 to 19 Friday night as Titonka prepares for the upcoming tournament. The junior and senior girls played a preliminary game Tuesday night with listed players including Reed, Larson, Paterson, Miller, Krantz, Pannhuk, Meyer, and Krantz. The senior list features Callies, Sleper, Rike, Steck, Keuchenrewiher, Ball, and Pannkulk. The Boy's Glee Club directed by Miss Campbell sang two pieces for the PTA program Monday night.
Turner and Brooke authorship leads a jittery school page with drama plans, class notices, and upcoming performances. Seniors near graduation discuss plays and tings, while the Scarlet and Black Maskers prepare A Bargain and The Villain Still Pursues Har. The junior column, bridge club chatter, and factory joke mix with student notes, visitors, and Epworth League plans.
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