Local Paper Publisher Impresses Readers at County
A publisher in Otayo County garners attention for community outreach and editorial leadership, showcasing steady printing efforts and engagement with local readers despite limited resources.
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
3
A publisher in Otayo County garners attention for community outreach and editorial leadership, showcasing steady printing efforts and engagement with local readers despite limited resources.
Local advertising rates listed for space and insertions with 28 and 16 cent per inch prices and political notices. The report discusses Garner and Dumgartner as sheriff candidates and praises republican organizers including Woods and Woolls while urging protectionist tariff policies and opposition to Democratic taxation.
The Burt Monitor editor Sher wood promises candy to all visiting his office, followed by Wolfe of the Wopi offering the same. The writer notes riches like Lea could buy many Ford cars for similar charity, suggesting a quieting gesture for future years.
A satirical note from locally circulated papers mocks political ambitions in the Webster City Journal's tone. It jests about Bernard Murphy entering the race for Cumming and parodies reactions across papers including Manson Democrat and Britt Tribune, with playful references to public figures and places.
A Hancock County Iowa candidate declares for re nomination for sheriff and argues primary elections ensure fair nominating processes. He cites experience three terms and defense of duties, while thanking past supporters and urging voters to decide. The notice is signed By Baumgartner with rental details for Millen north of Titonka.
Readable items detail Burt area residents with visits and chores. Names include Harvey Fitch, Watson Ottmer, Henry Smith, Claude Sigshee, Fred Corey, Chas Phelps, Joe Dittmer, Verna Ringsdorf, Ruth Meinzer, Neva Ringsdorf, Josephine Dittmer, Milas Dittmer, Vive Mann, John Dittmer family, Wyat Stott, Walter Smith, and many others. News covers travel, school, baby arrival, illnesses, chores, and social visits across late December to early January.
Walter Rike among latest Eriepe victims as Mr G J Rike and granddaughter Harley disposed. many neighbors—Mr and Mrs Walter Smith Ray Smith and families—visited and rested. Fannie Fitch slowly recovers from August hip fracture. Jennings Smid nuptials celebrated December 28 at bride’s parents' home with about 50 guests.
Bernadine Anderson visited at the Ranny Bleich home last week. Mesdames Bart and Ross Ringsdort visited in Burt Monday. L. R. Daniels and wife dined at the B. V. Daniels home in Burt Monday. Jay Grover was a Sunday caller at the J. O. Mann home.
Mrs H G Jonson and two daughters of Estherville visited J Gus Thaves's home last week. Miss Myrtle Altwege returned to Algona after a few days here. Edith Steinmetz came back from Riceville where she vacationed with her parents. John Steinberg resumed duties at Coe College after a visit home. A A Weise has been ill recently. Tony Schaper and Abe Laster's families hosted visitors from Des Moines. W Campbell traveled to Minneapolis after a stay with her daughter Mrs Wm Komtz. Will Thompson of Waseca visited Mrs J D Hemmig. Mrs Hemmig remains on the sick list.
Di Rd Temple dentist offers services by appointment at residence one block east of Baren Street in Titonka Town Woden area. Office hours 13 4 80 to Titonka Town in Woden Wednesdays each week.
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