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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
2
Editor announces office and advertising terms including rates for display ads at 6 to 10 cents per inch, local ads 10 cents per line, political notices 20 cents per line. yearly contracts available, ghosted into county paper format.
A poem musing that true kingdoms lie in mind and soul not pomp. It contrasts rich and poor realms, praises kindness over show, and humorously argues to cultivate a cow with culture through environment art and music.
The piece argues against using law to force others to live by one’s moral standard. It warns such regulation echoes Puritan zeal and Pharisaic pride, leads to endless conflict, and contradicts Christian teachings of individual conscience and voluntary virtue. It cites persecutions of early Christians and Christ’s example to oppose coercive morality.
In Daseel Minnesota Nels Benson 77 and Johnanna Dahlberg 81 wed recently making Mrs Benson the oldest Minnesota bride on record. In Chicago a 18 year old alleged pop bandit Fred Logue confessed nineteen robberies done with a toy glass pistol. In South Bethlehem Joseph Danzko arrived with a ten month old on his back after 250 miles from Canada surviving on crackers and water. In Persia Song Mrs August Sedden lay in a 11 year trance before burial then sighed and avoided being buried alive. In Hood River Oregon a 49 year captive sturgeon released by Mrs Sue M Adams Armstrong swam a moment then vanished into the Columbia river. In Mickardville Iowa a dog digging up dirt uncovered a box with 1000 dollars, presumed found by Max Dalleman the former occupant's heir.
In a Wallace's Farmer analysis the postwar money surplus in the great centers is seen as a menace to the economy. War trade gains plus reduced bank reserves fuel speculation, while farmers fear credit swings and potential collapses as munition sales end.
The column notes widespread flu like illness in the area with many families afflicted. Local visits include Mrs. Ed Smith ill, Carl and Vernon Center guests at Herman and Aug Melz, and R. Johngon family with W. A. Welp. Neighbors also report Brippe outbreaks and social calls at Wm Olthoff and Chas Seibold homes.
Friday visits by Lars Reisen to densen Bros house and by Bertus Janson to Germania. marriages at Blue Earth and a Golden Wedding at MimOre. dances at Kunkler and Schaumburg homes. horses sold for 150 dollars and multiple relatives gather for gatherings around Germania Blue Earth and Pilat Grove.
Local residents exchange greetings and call on friends across Buffalo Center. Ben Bruns and wife, Miss Theresa Schoon, Miss Ida Symons, W G Bond, W H Winters and families, Jessie Lamping, W H Yaluke, Henry Sleper, Miss Wathena Groathaus, Jasper Dirkson, Jerry Schoon, J K Risins, Carl Groathaus, Peter Burma, R P Brontenee and others are recorded in routine visits and social calls at various homes.
Local households list multiple visits and callers including Harold Sehoon at Peter Wessels, Kade Burma at Jasper’s, Lammert Hippin family at Wessel Justing home, Anna Rising ill with Rrippe, and several others visiting relatives and friends in Buffalo Center and nearby towns.
Iowa bank examiners report 22 private banks were chartered as state banks in 1915. The piece urges strong regulation and a public understanding of how private banks operate, warning that some banks misuse the name Bank for borrowing to feed cattle or speculate in land.
A clinic ad from Dr. A I Weber of Des Moines claims eye strain affects the nervous system and causes headaches dizziness and fatigue. The doctor offers glasses fitting and treats eye nose and throat issues with free examinations and Wednesday visit details.
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